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Restaurants seek help Local owners say they need more relief during pandemic

State unemployment rate at lowest point since March By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Aaron Petersen, who owns CHOMP on the Rocks at the Santa Barbara Harbor, said he hopes the desire to dine in person with music, wait service and views doesn’t go away completely.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK

Schwartz to run for Santa Barbara mayor

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Congress failed Friday to finalize a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, and to local restaurant owners’ frustration, also failed to address any problems concerning the hospitality industry. There will be $300 billion in Payroll Protection Program funding if the bill can be passed after the government shutdown, but some argue that it’s not enough to get restaurants through the winter. The Independent Restaurant Coalition, a group of small restaurant owners that formed during the pandemic, is pushing Congress to pass the RESTAURANTS Act, a bill that would provide $120 billion in grants to smaller bars and restaurants, according to national media reports. While this bill received support of 50 sponsors in the Senate and more than 200 in the House, it was left out of the conversation and replaced with PPP loans. Sherry Villanueva owns a host of restaurants in Santa Barbara, including The Lark, Lucky Penny, Loquita, La Paloma, Santa Barbara Wine Collective, Pearl Social, Helena Avenue Bakery and Tyger Tyger. Five of those are still open for takeout, but three were forced to close. “My biggest issue is the way the PPP plan was calculated was to provide payroll relief for what surmounted to be about a 10-week solution and now we’re in month 11 of the crisis,” Ms. Villanueva told the News-Press. “A 10-week solution to a 10-month crisis just doesn’t work.” She said she supports the RESTAURANTS Act because the one thing restaurants don’t need is debt, which is what the loans ended up creating.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

La Paloma Cafe on the corner of Anacapa and Ortega streets sat empty Friday.

“I think it’s harder with the independent restaurant industries because it’s not centralized … We’re talking about millions of businesses and 16 million workers, so it’s a much more nebulous industry to get your arms around, and I don’t know if that’s why Congress is having so much trouble figuring out what a fair solution is, but it’s very dire.” She added that without any sort of relief, the fate for many independent restaurants is closure, which will have a ripple effect on entire cities. At her restaurants, Ms. Villanueva said 100% of all PPP loans were spent on payroll, which did not help any of the

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other expenses associated with restaurants such as rent, utilities, insurance, taxes and more. In addition, spending tens of thousands of dollars on outdoor dining equipment and construction to stay open and then being forced to close, she said, did not help. “We’re willing to close and jump through hoops, but if we’re going to do that to support the nation, the nation needs to support the industry’s back,” she said. “We’ve done everything right.” Dario Dell’Anno is the general manager for S.Y. Kitchen and Nella Kitchen & Bar in Santa Ynez and Los Olivos, respectively. Both restaurants were forced to

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close completely, even without take-out, and Mr. Dell’Anno told the News-Press Friday that it’s hard to say how much money from the government would even be enough. “I think they should mobilize not just restaurants, but restaurants, nail salons, everything that’s in the group that had to close and maybe do a different stipulation for restaurants, because payroll is a lot higher in restaurants than those other businesses,” he said. “The profit is very low compared to revenue in restaurants, so that’s why restaurants are hurting so much right now — very little profit and high rent.” Please see restaurants on A10

In a rather early announcement on Wednesday, Planning Commissioner Deborah Schwartz shared with reporters that she is running for mayor next year. Her formal announcement will come later, but she told the NewsPress that conversations with community members pushed her to go “all in.” “It wasn’t my initial intention,” Ms. Schwartz said regarding her mayoral announcement. “But I’m talking with residents and business owners about the increasing concerns they have and it’s really pressed me to consider whether this is something that the economy wants.” She added that the incumbent Mayor Cathy Murillo announced her reelection campaign in September, which inspired her to “look carefully at my deep care for the community and whether or not I’m going to extend myself further in my public service.” Ms. Schwartz comes from a family of just that — her father spent 42 years as a professor at UCSB and her mother served 18 years as the chief of staff to former State Sen. Gary Hart and 12 years on the County Board of Supervisors. She went through Santa Barbara’s public school system and graduated from UCSB. Now, she’s a land use consultant and has served Santa Barbara’s Planning Commission for 11 years. While lacking a formal

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Current city Planning Commissioner Deborah Schwartz has announced she will run for Santa Barbara mayor next year.

announcement or a campaign team at this stage in the game, Ms. Schwartz has two campaign promises: an official economic development plan and a strategic homelessness plan. “We have so many lives and livelihoods on the line, so an economic development plan that is still not forthcoming from within city staff is critical,” she said. “We still have not seen a short- or longterm economic development plan, so I am going to champion the development and introduction of that, and of course, we need action items associated with it.” She said it’s not enough to make Please see schwartz on A4

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California’s unemployment rate dropped nearly one percentage point to 8.2% in November, as the state’s employers added 57,000 jobs, according to data released Friday by the California Employment Development Department. Locally, the unemployment rate in Santa Barbara County was 5.8% for November, down from a revised 6.1% in October. The November 2020 unemployment rate was above the November 2019 rate of 3.2%. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 7.9% for California and 6.4% for the nation during the same period, according to the EDD Labor Market Information Division. Santa Barbara County’s unemployment rate, which trended below 6% from December 2018 to February 2020, spiked to nearly 14% in April of 2020 and has been steadily declining over the past seven months, according to the data. Santa Barbara County has a labor force of 213,600, with 201,300 people employed and 12,300 unemployed. Compared to other local counties, Ventura County has an unemployment rate of 6.3% for November, while San Luis Obispo County has an unemployment rate of 5.4%.

In total, Santa Barbara County added 1,200 nonfarm jobs from October to November, though the county lost an estimated 1,800 farming jobs and was down 600 jobs across all industries over the past month. The county’s trade, transportation and utilities sector added 500 jobs from October to November, as well as 400 government jobs, 400 leisure and hospitality jobs, 300 educational and health services jobs and 100 professional and business services jobs. Month-over job losses were noted in the following sectors: manufacturing (down 400 jobs); construction (down 100) and mining, logging and construction (down 100). In terms of year-over job losses, preliminary data for November 2020 indicates a 13,600 job decrease for all industries compared to November 2019, though an increase of 300 total farm jobs. The largest year-over decreases for Santa Barbara County include: leisure and hospitality (down 4,600 jobs from November 2019); trade, transportation and utilities (down 2,600 jobs); government (down 2,400 jobs); educational and health services (down 1,300); other services (down 1,000); manufacturing (down 900); professional and business services (down 700); information (down Please see jobs on A4

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Forest Service extends state-wide campsite and picnic area closures By MITCHELL WHITE

cases was pending on Friday. on Thursday. Speaking during A total of 90 people are Friday’s press conference, Dr. hospitalized due to COVID-19, Fitzgibbons quoted Cottage The Santa Barbara County including 24 people in the Hospital CEO and President Public Health Department on Intensive Care Unit. The county’s Ron Werft, who said the Friday reported its first pediatric ICU capacity was 29.9% on Friday, hospital’s vaccine center “rivaled COVID-related death, a child with the Southern California Disneyland as perhaps the between the ages of 12 and 17 from Region’s capacity at 0%. happiest place on earth.� the Santa Maria area. Santa Barbara County is By the end of the day Friday, The child had underlying health experiencing its second wave of 250 frontline workers will have conditions and was one of two COVID-19, which started in early received the vaccination at deaths announced on Friday. November and is expected to be Cottage Health, she said, adding The other was a Lompoc resident larger than thebara firstFront wave Country from that it could beroads. several weeks or CHRISTIAN WHITTLE trails and access over 70STAFF withWRITER underlying medical over the summer, Dr. Do-Reynoso a few months before a substantial WS-PRESS “What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is conditions. Neither death was said. portion of the community receives they’re driving up alongside of the road and just goassociated with a congregate “With the holiday season quickly the vaccine. Developed recreation sites in California will re- ing for hikes up there. That’s There’s not an order facility outbreak, officials said. approaching, we are concerned Withok. the COVID-19 surge in closed May 15 after the USDA For- against hiking trails,� said Andew Madsen, U.S. ForDuring through Friday’s press that cases from family and friends expected to grow in the coming Service issued an order closures Service spokesman. conference, county Healthextending the gathering will est continue. We know weeks, health officials continue to ursday. Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso that Thanksgiving gatherings urge residents gather for the “We just want to make sure if peoplenot goto out they’re The order was issued for the entire South- tosafely said the “devastating news� of the Pacific contributed high rates of betweenholidays and toIfcontinue spaced one another. you getfollowing to a death a reminder stchild’s Region andserves its 18 as National Forests,transmission,� which in- trailhead she said. “In health to combat the andthe there’s just tooprotocols many cars there, you of the of the pandemic. Thanksgiving, our spread. des theseverity Los Padres National Forest. weeks following should find a different area to go to as opposed to tryhealth department COVID number of newly Earlier this week, Rep. Salud TheThe initial closure order went into effect Marchcase 26 rate, ing to get in.� reported an additional 186 reported cases, number of active Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, wrote d was set to expire April 30. As state and to the coronavirus on Friday toareas bringsuch cases and hospitalizations havelocal responses a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom in t COVID-19 applied tocases recreational use as camppandemic continue to evolve, the Forest Service felt the county’s total to 14,376, with spiked to unprecedented levels.� support of the request by health unds, sitesinfectious. and picnic areas. that the situation warranted a two week Barbara, extensionSan of 1,098day thatuse remain Since Thanksgiving, the officials in Santa TheSanta orderMaria was issued to discourage gatherthe closures, said Mr. Madsen. reported 50 cases large county’s unadjusted case rate has Luis Obispo and Ventura counties son of Friday people and andnow promote distancing has asafe totalsocial of increasedofby 67%, tothe 30.96 per to be designated as see a separate “At end of that they’ll evaluate and where ying more than six feet apart. 5,499, including 325 active cases. 100,000. Testing positivity Central Coast region. we’re at andrate whether or not we’re going to continue Barbara reported 49 new at it,� 8%,said Mr. Madsen. nSanta the Santa Barbara Ranger District,has 12doubled camp- and If the local counties were as is wenow need cases, bringing total to 2,151 and includactive cases “This have increased designated a separate region, unds and picnic its areas will remain closed, order can be rescinded atas any time. If local withFremont 254 still infectious. Theand cityWhite“nearly three fold,� she said. they would be enabled to exit the the campground Rock and healthHealth officials say it looks like the sky has cleared upstayLompoc reported The county Public Southern California regional dof Rock picnic areas. an additional we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we 25 new cases and now has 1,541 Department investigating 17 at-home order after three weeks, The order Thursday does not add to the closures isdon’t wantsettings to extend it out too far. total cases and 140 active. outbreaks at congregate if their collective Intensive Care eady in place Santainclude: Barbara. While other ar“We just want to make sure in theisnext couple Other case for numbers and six in business settings. Unit capacity greater thanof 15%. likeof the Monterey Ranger District have closed city Goleta, 20 new cases (548 “All this dataweeks indicates that as we monitor what’s on that we3are tak“Ingoing your December ilheads and forest roads,Valley locals will still haveactivity ac- ing total, 84 active); Goleta COVID is at theappropriate highest announcement thestate regional the steps along with of our and stay sand to the manyeight Santa Ynez Valley and level Santa Gaviota, new cases it Barhas ever been in our at home order, you emphasized local partners.� (402 total, 39 active); Santa Ynez county,� she said. the need to flatten the curve Valley, seven new cases (326 total, The county did receive good once again, in order to protect 31 active); Orcutt, five new cases news in the form of the Pfizer the most vulnerable in our (680 total, 52 active); South County vaccine, which arrived at local communities and preserve health unincorporated area, which hospitals on Thursday. A second care resources,� the letter read. includes Montecito, Summerland COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna “From the outset of the pandemic, and the city of Carpinteria, three received FDA authorization on Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo new cases (398 total, 36 active); Friday and could arrive by next and Ventura counties have worked Isla Vista, two new cases (605 total, week, said Dr. Henning Ansorg, collaboratively to model effective 26 active); and the unincorporated health officer for the county containment strategies.� areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Public Health Department. Rep. Carbajal wrote that the Cuyama, New Cuyama, and city Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, an Tri-Counties have “demonstrated of Guadalupe, two new cases (606 infectious disease specialist their ability to mitigate outbreaks COUNTYand AGES COUNTY COUNTY CASES total, 37 active). with CottageCITIES Health, was among effectively,� said the regional 0-17 The geographic region of 15 SOUTH UNINCORP. 22 those who received the vaccine stay-at-home order “puts 21 NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Maria Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night on West Donovan Road. Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of West Donovan Road shortly before 4:30 p.m. Upon arrival, authorities located a deceased victim, police said. Detectives were on scene and actively investigating the shooting on Friday night. No arrests have been made.

SANTA BARBARA 57 GOLETA 7 ISLA VISTA 1 GOLETA VLY/GAVIOTA 13 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 5 John Carothers, 59, was84 LOMPOC arrested FED. on suspicion LOMPOC PRISONof 106 possession of methamphetamine SANTA MARIA 135 for sale, possession of heroin ORCUTT 36 for sale, possession of fentanyl NORTH UNINCORP. 25 for sale and numerous felony PENDING 5 gun charges. The felony charges

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include possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of an assault weapon and possession of a silencer. Mr. Carothers was booked at the Main Jail and is being held on $300,000 bail.

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Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Endless Summer Bar Cafe close permanently

unnecessary strain on businesses, which have already struggled to overcome varying degrees of shutdown this year.â€? The congressman explained that the local counties are “smaller, and less densely populated,â€? than other neighboring counties. Earlier this week, the proposed Central Coast region’s ICU capacity was greater than 20%, compared to just 2.7% for the Southern By JOSH GREGA California region. Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery. “Our state isWRITER in the midst of a NEWS-PRESS STAFF The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Summassive coronavirus outbreak,â€? mer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to Rep. in a tweet. MoreCarbajal than 20 posted years after they first opened, Chuck’s extend the term of the lease. “While our community is in Waterfront Grillthan andneighboring The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠ are Mr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with better shape permanently On the morning regions, we closed. must continue to heed of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an terfront restaurant precautions, wearannounced a mask, andits closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per well post on its Instagram account. stay home. month. The postcan read, “Itthat, is with heavy hearts that we an“If we all do we can Though Mr. Petersen plans to continue running emerge inhave a lessclosed restrictive tier.â€? for good. Thank you Chuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current nounce we our doors Second District Supervisor for your constant support. The memories will never be operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades Gregg Hart said he hosted a Zoom forgotten.â€? to the agenda, call Friday localeconomic elected chaos due to the COV- planned for around the fall. AccordingCOURTESY PHOTO Despite thewith current under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of officials and California Secretary An ultra low freezer at Marian Regional Medical Center which will be ID-19 pandemic, the prospect of Dr. Chuck’s and Endless the establishment will be converted into a traditional of Human Health and Services used to store COVID-19 vaccinations. Summer ceasing operation dates back to before the out- deli cafĂŠ focused on sandwiches, soups, and salads, Mark Ghaly to make a case for the break. According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa BarCentral Coast region. withrequiring a gourmet grocery area selling positive wine, beer, and “progressive paralysis and two COVID-19 baraMr. City Council meeting in which assignment of theFBPprepackaged Hart said Dr. Ghaly’s bedside care,â€? officials saidfoods.inmates were booked into floor will For evenings, the second response was “very restaurant’s lease to aencouragingâ€? new operator was first release. item, have a full bar andcustody. inthe a news totalfocusing numberon of “adult a dinnerThe menu and that dialogue would continue. Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop Mr. Carey was pronounced Sheriff’s Office employees who food and beverages.â€? “We will to press dead hospital staff on have tested for the informed thecontinue Waterfront Department of hisby desire to medical The restaurant’s ground floorpositive is proposed tovirus be simour case through every means 2019. Tuesday. is now 61, with 50 having sell the establishment in August ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of available and I remain hopeful was sentenced in the recovered and returned to After receiving the department’s leaseHe assignment burgers, fries, and shakes willRaquel cater toZick, families, young that we will find a path to District of Nevada to a 135-month work, said sheriff’s requirements, for a new adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted success,â€? saidMr. Mr.Hyslop Hart. began searching sentence for possession of spokeswoman. buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron toHe The Federal Bureau of Prisons a “dinner type atmosphere.â€? child pornography. had A total of 89 inmates have Petersen, whoFriday operates a an number of restaurants in Sol- at the Federal announced that inmate been in custody tested positive at the Main Jail. vang including The Coffee House by Chomp, at the FederalChomp, Correctional Correctional Complex since Feb. Four cases remain active, with 68 email: jgrega@newspress.com Institution in Lompoc who 10, 2016. having recovered and one inmate previously tested positive for The Santa Barbara County has died due to COVID-19, Ms. COVID-19 has died. Sheriff’s Office announced Zick said. The inmate, 72-year-old Friday that a deputy and custody Christopher Carey, tested positive deputy tested positive for COVID, email: mwhite@newspress.com for COVID-19 on May 4 and was placed in medical isolation at the FCI complex. He was considered recovered on May 20 after completing isolation and presenting no symptoms, officials said. On Aug. 20, Mr. Carey was CA. transported from the FCI AT A to a local hospital due to complex

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Milligan said. The operation included an assessment of the living environments, documentation of any needs of the probationer or family members, and a way to provide information on probation Earlier this week, authorities and community resources and conducted county-wide wellness checks on active probation clients, to ensure client compliance with which yielded 30 contacts and zero their terms and conditions of probations. arrests, authorities said. Wellness bags were handed The checks were conducted out to each family and children, Thursday by the Santa Barbara which included facemasks, County Probation Department in hand sanitizer, sanitizing cloths, collaboration of the Office of the XFFL PS FWFO UXP XFFL MPOH DPVOU first aid kits, thermometers, District Attorney, Victim Services stress balls and brochures for Division. The operation focused community resources. The child on probationers where it was wellness bags were holiday determined there were children, themed and included popcorn, NBJM JO CBMMPUT XJMM CF ESPQQFE PGG victims, or vulnerable adults in coloring books, crayons, puzzles the home, said Karyn Milligan, and candy canes. ‰" MBSHF OVNCFS PG CBMMPUT XJMM spokeswoman for the county A total of 36 locations were Probation Department. visited and 30 contacts were The cases included incidents made with no arrests. A total of 43 of domestic violence, child abuse, wellness bags were distributed. elder abuse, family violence, Taking part in the operation and where there was a child were 20 deputy probation officers likely residing in the home. The and three victim advocates from operation covered the Santa the District Attorney’s Office. Barbara, Santa Maria, Orcutt, — Mitchell White Lompoc, and Goleta areas, Ms.

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SANTA MARIA — A Guadalupe man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday night and left one man in critical condition, police said. Detectives with the Santa Maria Police Department’s Special Enforcement team served arrest and search warrants in Santa Maria, Guadalupe and Tanglewood on Thursday related to its investigation. Justin Orozco, 19, was arrested without incident on suspicion of attempted murder. He is being held on $1M bail, according to a department news release. The shooting was reported around 7:30 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of West Williams Street. A man was transported to Marian Regional Medical Center and is listed in critical condition, police said. An investigation is ongoing. Members of the public with any information on this crime can contact Detective Robbins at 805928-3781 ext. 1361 or the tip line at 805-928-3781 ext. 2677.

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Santa Clara pummels UCSB at Thunderdome By GERRY FALL It was a tale of two halves for the UCSB women’s basketball team on Friday night against visiting Santa Clara. And neither one was very good, as the Broncos ran away with an 82-60 win at the Thunderdome. In the first half, Santa Barbara was no match for the full-court press Santa Clara was showcasing. In the second half, and really the entire game, the Gauchos had no answer for the Broncos’ size inside. A big reason for that was the absence of UCSB center Natalia Bruening, who missed the game with an injury. In fact, the Gauchos only played seven players. “They battled, they competed,” UCSB coach Bonnie Henrickson said of her short-handed team. “There’s not a lot of room for mistakes, and we’ve got to find a way to get guys off the glass and drive them back. There were just too many extra shots. “Our first-shot defense was good. It was just the second and third opportunities (that they had).” Santa Clara outscored UCSB, 40-18, in the paint while pulling down 17 offensive rebounds. The Broncos finished with a 41-24 advantage on the boards. “We’ve got to clean that up, there’s five of them and five of us, and somebody’s got to be guarded by somebody,” Henrickson said. “Sometimes it’s a scramble. That may not be my guy (to guard), but that’s somebody.” UCSB shot a respectable 42% from the field, but 11 first-half turnovers — due in large part to the Broncos’ press — put the Gauchos in an eight-point hole at halftime. Santa Clara backed off the press in the second half, which was one of the reasons UCSB only turned it over six times. But the Broncos’ inside game was just too much for the Gauchos to handle. Redshirt senior forward Ashlyn Herlihy, from Arroyo Grande, led Santa Clara with 20 points and seven rebounds. The Broncos ended up shooting 48% (31-65) for the game, with a lot of that success coming from the inside. The Gauchos played most of the game with five guards. “We got out of sorts and we weren’t matched up,” Henrickson said. “We got good looks, we shot the ball well, we’ve just got to get more shots. But 17 turnovers

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is too much. And then we’ve got to get them off the glass, I mean 17 offensive rebounds is too many.” The loss dropped UCSB to 0-3, while Santa Clara, which had lost back-to-back games to Cal Poly, evened its record at 2-2. UCSB has another shot at Santa Clara when the two teams meet again tonight at the Thunderdome at 5 p.m. “It’s a quick turnaround, right?” Henrickson added. “Emotionally, they can’t let one loss turn into two even though this is the same team the next day. There’s some things we can clean up and get better. “We have to be more competitive and put ourselves in a better position. When we got down so big in the second half, we struggled to answer runs. A lot of that was their post-ups (in the paint), and we’ve got to be better in that area.” Redshirt senior Doris Jones led UCSB with 16 points, while Mira Shulman came off the bench to score 11.

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Pepperdine, which has thrown a scare into Southern California’s two national basketball powers this season, will give UCSB its last test before Big West Conference basketball play. The Gauchos (3-1), who suffered their first loss of the season last Saturday at Loyola Marymount, will visit the Waves (4-3) today for a 3 p.m. contest. “I think they’re one of the best teams on the West Coast,” UCSB coach Joe Pasternack said. “They should’ve beaten both UCLA and San Diego State. They were up on San Diego State the entire game. “It’ll be good for us to get this one under our belts.” Pepperdine, which lost to the 18th-ranked Aztecs 65-60, also took the Bruins into tripleovertime before losing 10798. It does hold victories over California and defending Big West Conference champion UC Irvine. The Waves, coached by Lorenzo Romar, have one of college basketball’s most explosive offenses, averaging 83.9 points per game on 49.6% shooting. “This is a great, great challenge for us, to play a team like that this early,” Pasternack said. “I think it’s really going to show where we are and what we need to work on. Please see gauchos on A10

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Westmont men, women both have games canceled By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

The Westmont College men’s and women’s basketball games both lost contests this weekend to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Warrior women, ranked No. 1 in the NAIA’s national preseason poll, had their Friday home opener against San Diego Christian canceled just hours before tipoff. The Hawks were traveling to Santa Barbara by bus when they received word that a player on their men’s team had tested positive for the coronavirus. “That player had been in close contact with an athletic trainer who was traveling with the women’s team,” a Westmont spokesperson said. “San Diego Christian informed Westmont officials that they would have to turn around and head home.”

The Warriors, who have played three NCAA Division 1 teams the last three weeks, have no other games scheduled until their Golden State Athletic Conference opener at Hope International on Jan. 23. They are, however, trying to add more contests in early January. The Westmont men had their Saturday exhibition game at Cal State Fullerton canceled, as well, after the Titans received a positive COVID-19 test on Thursday. It marks the sixth time the Warriors have had a game either canceled or postponed this season. They, like the women’s team, are trying to add games. They will play host to Pacific on Sunday at 5 p.m. No fans will be allowed inside Murchison Gymnasium, but the game will be broadcast at: https: portal.stretchinternet.com/westmont/. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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Dr. Suzanne Levy, right, is sworn into the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Board of Trustees by Superintendent/President Dr. Kevin Walthers.

AHC swears in new trustee The Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Board of Trustees swore in Dr. Suzanne Levy during a public meeting on Tuesday. Voters elected Dr. Levy to the area two seat in the November elections. She will serve on the board for four years. She spent 13 years (1990-2003) working as a professor of computer science at Hancock. “My heart has always been with Hancock, and I always tried to stay involved with the college even after I left,� she said. “I look

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500); and financial activities (down 700). The data is not adjusted for seasonality. Broken down further, accommodation jobs were down nearly 34% from a year ago, state government jobs are down 24.2% over the past year, and arts, entertainment and recreation jobs are down 23.7% since November 2019. In addition, jobs for clothing and clothing accessories stores were down 20% compared to last year. The data released Friday by the EDD was based on two surveys. The numbers come after October’s revised gain of 145,600 jobs, and the state has now regained approximately 46% of the more than 2.6 million nonfarm jobs that were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April. The 8.2% unemployment rate marks the lowest level it has been since 5.5% in March. November also marks the sixth straight month the unemployment rate fell

The state has now regained approximately 46% of the more than 2,6 million nonfarm jobs that were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April. below the all-time unemployment rate high of 16.4% in April and May of this year, according to officials. Nine of the state’s 11 industry sectors gained jobs last month. For the third consecutive month, leisure and hospitality posted the largest job sector gain, with an increase of 27,800 jobs. Trade, transportation and utilities posted an increase of 19,700 jobs, professional and business services posted an increase of 12,9000, and education and health services had an increase of 8,500. Other sectors that experienced increases included: financial activities (up 2,300 jobs); information (up 900); manufacturing (up 600); other

services (up 300); and mining and logging (up 100). Sectors that experienced decreases included construction (down 5,800 jobs) and government (down 10,200). November marked the third straight month the government sector posted the largest industry job loss. Officials attribute the decrease to the “sizeable losses in Federal Government employment.� Following a survey of approximately 80,000 businesses, total nonfarm jobs in 11 of the state’s major industries totaled 16,191,400 in November, a net gain of 57,000 jobs from October. This followed an upward-revision of 100 jobs for revised gain of 145,600 jobs in October.

Total nonfarm jobs decreased by 1,336,700 (down 7.6%) from November 2019 to 2020 compared to the U.S. annual loss of 9,185,000 jobs (a 6.1% decrease), officials said. The number of unemployed Californians was 1,542,100 in November, a decrease of 186,000 over the month, and up by 788,400 in comparison to November of last year, according to the data. More than 1.2 million people certified for unemployment insurance benefits during the November sample week. This compares to more than 1.6 million people in October 2020 and more than 293,000 people in November 2019. Nearly 169,000 initial claims were processed during the November sample week, which was a month-over increase of 16,347 claims from October 2020, and a year-over increase of 119,552 claims in November 2019. Data for December will be released on Jan. 22. For more information on Santa Barbara County and state unemployment figures, visit www.edd.ca.gov. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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plans so they can “sit on a shelf and collect dust�; rather, city staff needs to “implement, implement, implement.� And, the economic development plan should connect with the homelessness plan, which connects with housing, she added. “Goleta has already launched public feedback to create their first strategic homeless plan. We cannot simply allocate funds here and there to our wonderful nonprofits to attempt to address homelessness — we need a framework and that framework has to come in the form of a plan that allows us to collaborate with regional partners, because homelessness is a regional issue,� Ms. Schwartz said. With regards to affordable housing, she pointed out that the city’s Housing Authority only provides 6% of rental housing stock, meaning the majority of the rental housing units have been paid for, constructed and are owned and managed by the private sector. “What does that tell us? We have to build partnerships with the private sector where we forge common ground and reach compromise and consensus to bring them to the table and provide the processes inside the city that will help them want to build sensitively and strategically,� she said.

Ms. Schwartz said that while additional construction must be strategic so as not to overwhelm neighborhoods and maintain scenic views, the city can modernize. “We can bring the two together,� she said. “Our historic resources are very precious here, but at the same time, we have to allow the city to evolve to remain a vital city.� She added that she wants to avoid losing authority and allowing the state to control zoning and development standards. The mayoral candidate supports forming a new Central Coast region comprised of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties, citing that the counties are different from Los Angeles, but “that does not absolve us.� “That does not mean we can turn away from local responsibility in protecting public health. Even if the government grants us our own Central Coast region, that doesn’t mean we can carry on as we did before COVID,� she said. In her talks with small business owners, Ms. Schwartz said the majority of what she’s heard is that they want more access, responsiveness and partnering with City Hall. “We have to take a fresh look at how we’re regulating businesses,� she said. “Perhaps providing more permitting flexibility while maintaining safety and public health. “They don’t see themselves as special interest and they shouldn’t be treated as special interest. They’re the lifeblood of our

economy.� Switching gears, Ms. Schwartz said she’s intrigued at discussion of taking some of the functions of the police department and potentially streamlining them to public works, such as parking enforcement and other city ambassador-like duties. In terms of other social issues such as street renaming, Ms. Schwartz said she believes it’s important to ask neighbors and community members in order to balance their thoughts with historical information and research. “Having been raised here knowing so many members of our community, I’m deeply passionate about helping our city through this historic pandemic into a bright future,� she said. “Building teams within the community is really critical, because we have some dividedness and I think that I would lead that enthusiastic outreach that’s needed. “We have many issues in this city, but when I ask community members what’s important, they’ve expressed that in a mayor, we need someone who has experience and commitment to bringing groups together to form plans with inclusion and success. They just don’t see that in our current mayor.� Ms. Schwartz said she plans to build a diverse campaign team and wants “the whole community to get involved.� She said there will be more to come in 2021. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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GreenPal connects residents with vendors who perform lawn care.

GreenPal is here By JOSH GREGA NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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he services of between 15 and 20 Santa Barbara area lawn care professionals are now available through GreenPal, the Nashville-based app that launched this month in Santa Barbara. Just as Uber and Lyft allow people in need of a ride to connect with independently contracted drivers, GreenPal helps homeowners in need of lawn care to find vendors. Homeowners can use the app to list their lawn, the kind of service it requires and their preferred date and time of service. Lawn care professionals can then bid on the listed property, and homeowners select whichever bid they prefer. Once the vendor who received the bid completes the job, he or she sends a time-stamped photograph of their work to the

homeowner for approval. After that, the homeowner pays them via the app. In addition to lawn care, homeowners can use GreenPal for landscaping services such as leaf removal and shrub pruning. Currently operating in 47 states and 250 major markets, GreenPal is concentrating this winter on expanding its services into Southern California. GreenPal cofounder Gene Caballero told the News-Press that word-of-mouth regarding the app traveled to territories where GreenPal wasn’t yet providing its services. One of those places was Santa Barbara. Even though there were no vendors available through GreenPal in this area, Mr. Caballero said there were still Santa Barbara residents who liked the idea of the service enough to sign up for the app anyway. When the company saw this demand, GreenPal determined it was time to expand into Santa Barbara.

“Demand drives where we launch our market, and that is one of the reasons we decided to launch there,” Mr. Caballero said. Currently GreenPal has between 15 and 20 vendors available in Santa Barbara and around 15,000 across the U.S., according to Mr. Caballero. Mr. Caballero co-founded GreenPal in 2012 in Nashville. For nine years before that, he worked in corporate sales for Dell computers. During that time, however, at nights and on weekends, he did landscaping work, which he had been doing his entire life. While working for Dell, Mr. Caballero’s territory was the West Coast, so he was privy to new technologies emerging from Silicon Valley such as Uber and Airbnb. Just as those services connect customers with drivers and lodging, Mr. Caballero thought the same model could be used to connect users to lawn care

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professionals and landscapers. So he started GreenPal, which eventually decided to expand and first did so in Miami and Orlando. In 2021, the company has plans to expand throughout California, and not just to major cities. Mr. Caballero said GreenPal’s services have actually been more successful in smaller markets such as Santa Barbara than large markets like Los Angeles and San Jose. Signing up for GreenPal is free, and Mr. Caballero said there are no convenience fees. GreenPal makes its money by taking 5% of each transaction between the homeowner and the lawn care professional. email: jgrega@newspress.com

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Sigrid Wright, CEO of CEC, holds the 2020 Spirit of Service trophy given by the city of Santa Barbara.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The city of Santa Barbara recently honored the Community Environmental Council with the Climate Hero Award. “CEC has been a beacon of light and hope since the first Earth Day in 1970,” said Hal Conklin, past CEC executive director and former Santa Barbara mayor. “Their work empowers individuals and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, uniting our community in the fight against the climate crisis.”

The CEC received the award during the city’s 2020 Spirit of Service awards ceremony. “We know that ultimately leadership must come from regions like ours committing to rapid and equitable local climate action,” said Sigrid Wright, CEO of CEC. “The times are calling for all of us to become climate heroes — to do twice as much, twice as fast.” This year is the CEC’s 50th anniversary year. In 2020, the city of Santa Barbara alongside the city of San Luis Obispo set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.

To help the community meet its goal, the CEC plans to continue its advocacy in the energy, building and transportation industries while ramping up natural solutions to repair climate impacts. It also hopes to establish a training program and youth initiative and spur on community action. Last month, CEC was named 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year by former Assemblywoman Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara. Ms. Limón is now a state senator. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

6 mental health tips during COVID lockdown By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, also known as the Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park, has provided six ways for individuals to boost their frame of mind during the stay-at-home order. No. 1 is to step outside, breathe some fresh air and try to get 15 minutes of sunshine to boost vitamin D and immune health. No. 2 is to indulge your guilty pleasure by reading a book, binging a TV series, soaking in the back and allowing yourself to relax without feeling guilty. No. 3 is to call an old friend or relative, surprising them with a good old-fashioned phone call and catching up on shared memories. No. 4 is to give back. Doing something for others can boost productivity and improve your outlook, such as making a meal for a senior living alone in your neighborhood or exploring

volunteer opportunities at one of the many local nonprofits, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, CommUnify or Community Partners in Caring. No. 5 is to be purposefully grateful even in difficult times for the love of family and friends, beautiful surroundings or the comfort of home. No. 6 is to seek assistance if you feel overwhelmed. FSA provides telehealth counseling for people of all ages. Parents and teachers can refer students to school-based counseling programs, and parents can get helpful tips and strategies through FSA’s parent coaching program or the Parenting in a Pandemic virtual workshops. Seniors and their caregivers can also receive individual counseling or group support from FSA’s Senior Mental Health and Caregiver Support services. For more information, go to fsacares.org.

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Lake Cachuma stocked with rainbow trout SANTA BARBARA — Thousands of pounds of trout are making a splash in Lake Cachuma, thanks to a permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The private stocking permit allows Santa Barbara County Parks to release up to 16,000 pounds of triploid rainbow trout for 2020 and 2021. Two 4,000-pound deliveries

were cast into the lake earlier in the fall, and a third shipment dove in Dec. 15. While enjoying Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, visitors must follow COVID-19 protocols posted throughout the park. The annual holiday trees will be floating in the marina and lit up with festive lights after dark. — Annelise Hanshaw

Skyview Los Alamos announces new revised dining operations By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Skyview Los Alamos in the Santa Ynez Valley has announced its revised dining operations, which adhere to California’s temporary Safe-at-Home guidelines. The hotel’s Norman restaurant will be open for takeaway and in-room dining, and the hotel will remain open in accordance with the state’s lodging safety guidelines. Orders will be available for pickup or delivery to the Los Alamos area, and hotel guests will be able to enjoy room service from the comfort of their room. Wine bottles, beer and cocktail bottles will be available all day for call-in takeout. Breakfast will be available 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for room service, call-in takeout and delivery. Lunch and dinner will be available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for room service, call-in takeout and delivery, and the restaurant will be open for

guest room dining, call-in takeout and delivery on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. To place an order for takeaway or delivery, call Norman at 805344-0080. Skyview Los Alamos remains open for overnight guests, as the low-density property’s operations and sanitization measures meet state guidelines. The retro outdoor pool also remains open to guests only with scheduled access for social distancing. The hotel is also offering a Christmas Getaway Package for stays on Dec. 24 through Dec. 26, including a takeaway Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Dinner for two, as well as a bottle of local wine and a charcuterie plate to start. Rates are from $649 per night excluding taxes and fees. To learn more information about cleanliness guidelines, reservations or other services, visit www.skyviewlosalamos.com. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speciďŹ ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ROBERT GREGORY GROSSMANN AND LISA LEE GROSSMANN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/1/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0040693, of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale:1/6/2021 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the north door of the main entrance to the County Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $174,482.93 Note: Because the BeneďŹ ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property:

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Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 077-283-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneďŹ ciary within 10 days of the date of ďŹ rst publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s ofďŹ ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneďŹ ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the ďŹ le number assigned to this case 20-61310. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 12/7/2020

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“Pepperdine is a totally different team than Loyola, and they post a lot of different problems than Loyola. We’re going to be going up against two NBA picks. It’s going to be a great opportunity to see how to defend somebody like that.” Point guard Colbey Ross and forward Kessler Edwards give the Waves one of college basketball’s most potent one-two punches. Ross, a 6-foot-1 senior, is on the National Player of the Year Watch Lists for both the Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy. He’s also on the Bob Cousy Award Watch List as one of the nation’s top point guards. He’s already set school records for both points (1,904) and assists (702). He’s averaging 20.1 and 7.9 in those categories this season. Edwards actually leads Pepperdine in scoring at 20.4 points per game, shooting 53.7% overall and 47.1% from the threepoint line. He’s also tied for seventh all-time in blocked shots at Pepperdine. “We played against Colbey Ross our first year here,” Pasternack said. “He’s an NBA player, from what I’ve been told by NBA people. I’ve heard the same about Kessler Edwards. “It’ll be a big challenge for us. And it’s not about one person, but about having a great team defense.” UCSB is hoping for a big game from its own NBA prospect, 6-9 junior Amadou Sow. He’s been held below last year’s averages, scoring 13.7 points per game and getting just 4.0 rebounds. His 10 turnovers are the most of any Gaucho. Pasternack takes some of the blame for Sow’s sub-par games against LMU. “I could’ve put him in a better position,” he said. “But credit to Loyola Marymount for doing a great job on him and having a great game plan. “People forget that we just haven’t had a lot of time and games against other people. It’s going to take some time. But Amadou will be just fine. He’s just got to focus on rebounding

UCSB has been led by 6-4 senior JaQuori McLaughlin (16.3 points, 5.3 assists, and only two total turnovers). and defending and everything else will take care of itself.” UCSB split last week’s two games against LMU, Pepperdine’s rival in the West Coast Conference. The Gauchos won the first game at the Thunderdome, 69-58, but lost Saturday’s rematch in Westchester, 81-76. “Basketball is a game of mistakes, and the team that makes the fewest mistakes wins,” Pasternack said. “You can’t hold a team to 59 points and then let them score 81 a few days later if you’re not making a lot of mental mistakes. “I think we’d all like to get that LMU game back. We didn’t do what we do, and follow our rules, and that really cost us.” UCSB has been led by 6-4 senior JaQuori McLaughlin (16.3 points, 5.3 assists, and only two total turnovers). “JaQuori is a great player — a total player — and I think that he’ll keep getting better and better as the season goes along,” Pasternack said. “I’m really, really happy with how he’s playing. “But I think he’d be the first to tell you that he had a couple of tough mistakes in the last Loyola game, as did a lot of other guys.” The Gauchos do have a lot in reserve with such back-ups as sophomore Ajare Sanni (12.0 points), senior Robinson Idehen (8.0 points, 6.8 rebounds), and sophomore Josh Pierre-Louis (8.8 points). “We’re experimenting with different lineups now — that’s what the preconference is for — so we’ll keep doing that,” Pasternack said. “The goal is to be playing at our best in March.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

DEATH NOTICE LEVERS, Marith J.: 69; of Lompoc; died Dec. 11; interment will be in the Carpinteria Cemetery; arrangements by Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

Sherry Villanueva, who owns a host of restaurants in Santa Barbara, said she believes the industry needs a specific relief bill.

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Nella Kitchen & Bar received PPP funding in the first round, but again, 100% of it was spent on payroll, according to Mr. Dell’Anno. “That PPP money wasn’t even enough back then,” he said. The restaurants tried to offer take-out service when the most recent lockdown was ordered, but Mr. Dell’Anno said it only lasted for three or four days. “We had to reach a certain number weekly and we weren’t even halfway to that number we needed to reach,” he said. “We were considering staying open and losing a little bit of money just to keep our name and our staff employed, but the number was so low that it was not sustainable for us to stay open. We were just digging ourselves a bigger hole.” The manager hopes both restaurants can reopen full force on Dec. 28, but he said the uncertainty of the next few months is the issue. “If people are still scared to go out, we won’t get even close to the revenue projected, so I think the government should do more for restaurants, but right now, it’s unpredictable,” he said. “We don’t know what we’re standing up to.” He added that he doesn’t know if Nella’s PPP loan in the first round will be forgiven, or if S.Y. Kitchen will qualify for a PPP loan this time since it’s only been open for a little over two months, adding onto the uncertainty. “I think they should reopen back like we were, and I would even consider it with a limited capacity inside,” Mr. Dell’Anno said. “That’s what most of the other states are doing — opening with limited capacity inside and all the rest outside.” Solvang and Santa Barbara restaurateur Aaron Petersen said he’s also been struggling with his three Solvang restaurants and

especially his two recently opened restaurants on the Santa Barbara Harbor. He, too, closed two of his restaurants completely rather than offering take-out. He said that the first go around with the PPP loans “was designed with good intentions, but a little confusing,” citing the time frame provided for owners to spend the money. He believes a loan or an outright grant for fixed costs of restaurants would help out a lot, considering the special circumstances restaurants are faced with. “The only place you go for business where you need to take your mask off is a dentist’s office and a restaurant,” Mr. Petersen told the News-Press. “I think it justifies a focused relief bill, and I hope that they do talk to some of the restaurateurs when they try to come up with the program, not the major chains. They’re in totally different situations than us — McDonald’s is set up for to-go food. We are not.” However, he said that he doesn’t believe corporations such as McDonald’s should be penalized because they’re large “any more than a little restaurant on State Street.” “They don’t even have the inside. If they do, nobody really does that,” Mr. Petersen said. “There are some industries that don’t need PPP or the bailout. It should be on a need basis.” SALTY at the Beach and CHOMP on the Rocks, the two restaurants he owns on the harbor, are much more about the dining experience, which he said is precisely the problem. He hopes the desire to dine in person with music, wait service and views doesn’t go away completely. “I think everybody would agree that as long as there’s some funding out there for our employees, fixed costs and maybe helping us owners out … We’ve just got to get through it.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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ENDURING MEMORIES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSON AND BELOVED FATHER Alan Ripple Johnston passed away on November 1, 2020 at the home of his daughter, Julia, after final wishes and respects were paid by his loving family. Born in San Francisco, California on May 24, 1928, to Alan H. and Doris R. Johnston, both hard working descendants of Midwest families, from whom he acquired a strong work ethic. As a sixth grader, he rode his bike to the town square every afternoon to meet the streetcar that carried the newspapers he would deliver that day. When in middle school and high school, his parents promoted his interest in nature and the outdoors, by arranging for summer work at Lake Tahoe as a guide at a horse outfitting and packing ranch. He was raised in Piedmont, California where he attended Piedmont High School. He was admitted to Stanford University in 1946, being awarded a bachelors and a master’s degree in Geology and earned the hand of Mary Jarvis Cooke with whom he began more than half century of marriage and raised their four children. Alan was a lover of nature for whom the field of Geology was a perfect match. He relished in the study of the earth and its history. Each year he would take the family on a camping vacation, at every turn in the road he would describe the surrounding geologic formations. Early in every trip, out would come the bird book and the flower book with his idea of initiating a competition amongst the children, to see who could identify the most birds or flowers. On occasion there may actually have been some identified. His love of nature compelled him to continue to travel throughout the United States even after his children had left home to pursue their independent lives. Alan and his friends would often go backpacking which included nearly all the backcountry terrain in Santa Barbara County. He truly loved Santa Barbara, That passion is what eventually separated him from the field of Geology. When the opportunities in his profession dictated that he relocate, he quit the job, re-enrolled at Stanford to earn a MBA, and returned to Santa Barbara to begin the second half of his career. Alan loved conversation, he would always offer his opinion, but also, intently listen to the thoughts and concerns of others. He had a talent for building consensus which helped to jump start his business career. Alan took a job at Santa Barbara Savings and Loan in 1960 where he quickly reached the level of Vice President in charge of development and, alongside architects, he was again able to consider the natural environment through facility planning. He then moved on to a position at Santa Barbara National Bank before being recruited as the founding director of the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, where he was able to bring the community together, initiating the focus on charting a course for Santa Barbara’s downtown. He was consistent in his desire to volunteer his time in service to others, holding numerous offices with organizations such as the Lyons Club, the American Red Cross, the off-street parking commission, and Santa Barbara Beautiful. He was a spiritual man with an interest in sharing values he felt were important for a cohesive society. During his 60 years as a member of the First Congregational Church, he taught Sunday school, served on the board of directors, and hosted many exchange students to whom he was eager to share his understanding of country, community and values. In retirement he served as a docent at Lotusland and a member of the Men’s Garden Club.

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SANTA BARBARA 68/40 Goleta 66/37

Carpinteria 65/40 Ventura 65/45

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

67/39 63/40 77 in 1950 31 in 2006

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.00” Trace (1.42”) 0.05” (3.78”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

59/36/s 61/34/s 49/23/s 62/26/s 65/59/s 59/36/s 72/41/s 57/45/c 57/36/s 70/48/s 50/15/s 55/33/s 61/40/s 57/32/s 60/40/s 71/43/s 67/47/s 73/49/s 73/44/s 66/29/s 57/33/s 71/45/s 58/43/s 60/38/s 72/42/s 67/47/s 49/19/pc

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 59/28/s 70/38/s 72/41/s 68/36/s 74/40/s 74/36/s 67/40/s 69/47/s

53/41/pc 32/24/s 40/31/c 55/34/pc 45/25/c 68/47/r 75/67/c 30/22/s 30/29/pc 34/27/pc 66/42/s 51/50/r 49/28/c 37/25/pc 49/48/r 41/34/pc

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind north 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind north 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 21

2:02 a.m. 12:19 p.m. 3:02 a.m. 1:23 p.m. 3:56 a.m. 2:45 p.m.

3.9’ 4.8’ 4.0’ 4.2’ 4.2’ 3.6’

LAKE LEVELS

Low

6:31 a.m. 7:48 p.m. 8:03 a.m. 8:41 p.m. 9:53 a.m. 9:33 p.m.

2.9’ 0.0’ 2.9’ 0.4’ 2.6’ 0.9’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 59/37/s 65/39/s 52/26/s 63/26/s 71/61/s 60/35/s 77/44/s 56/45/c 57/36/s 74/49/s 55/14/s 56/32/pc 64/41/s 60/33/s 61/39/s 78/45/s 72/52/s 79/52/s 80/49/s 67/30/s 58/33/pc 75/48/s 62/42/s 62/36/s 75/40/s 71/49/s 51/23/pc

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 11 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 59/28/s 66/37/s 68/39/s 64/39/s 69/40/s 72/37/s 64/41/s 65/45/s

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

TEMPERATURE

With heavy hearts and overwhelming sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Ronnie Joseph Aparicio, born March 29, 1957, in Santa Barbara; died December 14 at home in Santa Maria. He is survived by his mother, Connie Aparicio Feltch; stepdad, Donald Feltch; his wife Sally and their two sons Randy and Ryan. Also survived by a sister, Patricia Schrader; her husband Julio Alvarez; along with nieces and nephew: Adriana, Daniel and Kelly Schrader; and a grandchild, Willoh Aparicio. Also survived by numerous cousins who live in the area. Predeceased by his father, Joe J. Aparicio. He was a proud second-generation Santa Barbaran. In 1989, he met his wife Sally (nee Morales), at Builders Emporium in Goleta. Sally was born and raised in Santa Maria. After their marriage on November 21, 1992, they made Santa Maria their forever home. Ronnie was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and uncle. Family was everything to him. And he loved to celebrate all the favorite holidays. You could find his house all lit up with lights, decorations, and blow-ups. Ronnie was a loyal fan of the Lakers and Dodgers. He coached his sons, Randy and Ryan, on their various teams in Santa Maria from 1998 to 2019. He served on the Orcutt American Little League Board as equipment manager from 2017 through 2020. He was involved as a manager, coach, and board member of OALL for eight years. His love of baseball has been passed on to his son, Ryan. Ronnie and Sally were devoted to Ryan’s 805 baseball travel team for four seasons from 2017-2020. He always had his camera ready! He was also a dedicated basketball coach. He coached for six seasons for the Boys and Girls Club, City of Santa Maria Parks and Rec for the summer seasons. He loved and remembered all the boys by name and loved to see them grow as players. He coached his son Randy in baseball (OALL) and football for Orcutt Youth Football from 1998 through 2002. Ronnie started out as an apprentice in Carpenters Local Union No. 1062, of which his father, Joe Aparicio, was a business agent/financial secretary. Later, he joined the Operating Engineers Local Union No. 12 at the suggestion of stepdad, Don, who was a longtime member of that union. In 2018, Ronnie retired from the Operating Engineers Union but remained a member receiving his 20-year pin on December 1st, 2020. His father Joe was an impeccable dresser, and Ronnie caught on very fast! His shoes always matched his shirts, something he probably inherited from his mother. Ronnie had many talents. He loved to cook, do garden landscaping, and pump iron in his garage gym. We will all miss his bomb BBQ pork ribs, tri-tip, and his holiday prime rib roast! Everything always came together with such precision and execution! Anyone who really knows Ronnie, knows that he is a serious cat lover. His most current cats, Macy and Milo, are missing him terribly. He loved to kickback on his sofa and give them lots of TLC. Ronnie cherished his lifelong friendships. Many began with his grammar school days at Our Lady of Guadalupe, and continued on into his high school years at Bishop Garcia Diego and San Marcos. And he made many more friends throughout his adult years. After son Ryan was born in 2008, Ronnie and Sally made frequent trips to Santa Barbara to visit Nana Connie. He wanted to make sure his mom didn’t miss any of the important milestones in Ryan’s life. Their trips usually included lunch at Harry’s (Ronnie’s all-time fave — steak sandwich, well done!), and strolling through Shoreline Park down to Leadbetter Beach. There will be a viewing at Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, 1003 E. Stowell Rd., Santa Maria, CA, on Monday, December 21, from 4-7 pm. Groups of 10 will be allowed to visit at one time. Masks are required. Graveside service will be December 23, 11:00 am, Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara.

Ventucopa 62/47

Los Alamos 68/36

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

APARICIO, Ronnie Joseph

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows.

ALMANAC JOHNSTON, Alan Ripple

COASTAL

53/42/sh 39/34/c 38/31/pc 61/38/pc 51/33/s 65/40/s 81/71/pc 37/30/pc 39/34/c 41/34/c 70/44/s 54/50/r 48/36/s 41/30/s 51/45/r 44/36/sh

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 125,178 acre-ft. Elevation 727.56 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 10.0 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -114 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

First

Full

Dec 21

Dec 29

Today 7:01 a.m. 4:52 p.m. 11:16 a.m. 10:17 p.m.

WORLD CITIES

Last

Jan 6

Sun. 7:02 a.m. 4:53 p.m. 11:47 a.m. 11:15 p.m.

New

Jan 12

Today Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 38/17/pc 40/16/pc Berlin 44/35/pc 43/38/pc Cairo 71/55/pc 70/55/pc Cancun 83/68/pc 84/64/pc London 53/44/r 50/43/s Mexico City 74/50/pc 73/51/pc Montreal 25/21/c 31/29/sn New Delhi 65/43/s 65/44/pc Paris 53/46/r 52/45/sh Rio de Janeiro 84/75/t 88/78/s Rome 59/43/s 60/42/pc Sydney 75/65/c 76/65/c Tokyo 48/35/pc 48/37/s W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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