Santa Barbara News-Press: February 06, 2022 by Santa Barbara News-Press

100 seconds until midnight

Olympics update

Valentines with a twist

Columnist Robert Eringer talks about the Doomsday Clock- A2

Staff writer Katherine Zehnder reviews Saturday’s games - A6

Staff writer Marilyn McMahon reports on Bob’s Well Bread Bakery- B1

Our 166th Year

$2.00

S u n d a y , F E B R UA R Y 6 , 2 0 2 2

Happy birthday, Goleta

COVID hospitalizations down 61% at LVMC

City’s leaders look to future, more citizen involvement as the 20th anniversary celebration commences By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

As Goleta celebrates 20 years of cityhood, it’s more than just a birthday party but a recognition of how much its citizens and fledgling government have accomplished in the two decades it has been incorporated. It was 20 years ago, Feb. 1, 2002, when the Goodland became incorporated following a voterapproved referendum. Then more than 57.8% of voters — and 20 of the 30 precincts — said yes to Measure H, the incorporation proposal. “When we first became a city, we were still very much working with the (Santa Barbara) county government and what the county government had put in place because it’s hard to create a whole new set of things,” Margaret Connell, Goleta’s first mayor, told the News-Press. “But now, Goleta is very independent in making its own decisions, and that’s exciting to see — the way Goleta is in charge of making decisions about its future.” The Goleta City Council kicked off its celebration last week with a proclamation highlighting its accomplishments throughout the years — from improvements made to Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove to the purchase of City Hall and other successful infrastructure projects. Also recognized in the proclamation was the very first city council, made up of Cynthia Brock, Jonny Wallis, Jack Hawxhurst, Jean Blois and Ms. Connell. That council set an example for future Goleta city servants, Mayor Paula Perotte told the News-Press. “They didn’t have offices. It was a struggle (at the beginning), but they pulled it together and set a really good tone and model for the rest of us,” Mayor Perotte said. “I always look back and think how fiscally responsible they were, how caring they were.” During the presentation of the proclamation on Tuesday evening, Councilmember Kyle Richards said even though the incorporation of the city is still fairly new, the Goleta community has a long and storied history that precluded cityhood. “I did want to express the Please see GOLETA on A7

News-Press Staff Writer

Hospitalizations are down 61% at Lompoc Valley Medical Center in Lompoc, since two weeks ago during the peak of the Omicron wave, when hospitalizations at LVMC were at 23 with 4 in the ICU. “The other hospitals in the county peaked a week or so

Board of Supervisors to reconsider COVID-19 state of emergency By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

COURTESY PHOTO

Mayor Paula Perotte holds the Goleta City Council’s proclamation honoring the city on the 20th anniversary of its incorporation.

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Goleta long rented its City Hall offices on Cremona Drive, but purchased the building in 2019 for $11.5 million.

66833 00150

Sudoku................. B3 Weather................ A5

LU N C H & LE A R N W E B I N A R :

Understanding New Retirement Account Rules FEBRUARY 15, 2022 Noon–1:00 PM // Zoom

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will discuss whether to reconsider the COVID19 pandemic-related state of emergency at its 9 a.m. meeting Tuesday. In September, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department recommended local legislative bodies utilize teleconference options for public meetings to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. The board has allowed for remote meetings since November and must reconsider its COVID-19 state of emergency every 30 days to remain in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 signed last year. (The board also allows the public to attend meetings in person.) According to background information provided to supervisors ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorized Santa Barbara County as having a “high” level of community transmission. Additionally, the board is set to consider abolishing an improvement zone no longer needed for the Vintage Ranch Tract development project. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will also consider a proposal to rename the county-owned El Colegio Property

to Hedges House of Hope in memory of Father Jon-Stephen Hedges. The board is scheduled to consider a response to the grand jury “The Keys to Housing the Homeless” report. The board must respond to the presiding judge by Feb. 15. People can attend the meeting in-person in the board hearing room on the fourth floor of the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St. People can also attend the meeting virtually. The meeting will be televised on local cable channel 20 and live-streamed at countyofsb.org/ceo/csbtv/ livestream.sbc and youtube.com/ user/CSBTV20. To make a public comment on Zoom during the meeting, register in advance at countyofsb. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ M7PJaki2RyG8RTpOMQUFVQ. There is time for public comment scheduled after the various agenda items. Individuals can also email comments to the board clerk at sbcob@countyofsb.org. Emailed comments are due at 5 p.m. Monday. The board consists of Supervisors Das Williams, Gregg Hart, Joan Hartmann, Bob Nelson and Steve Lavagnino. For more information, go to www.countyofsb.org/bos. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

LOTTERY

i n s i de Classified.............. A8 Life..................... B1-4 Obituaries............. A4

before LVMC, but have declined significantly from their respective peaks, as well,” said Dr. Steve Poplins, CEO at LVMC. Overall, in Santa Barbara County there were 108 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, with 15 of those receiving ICU care, according to Friday’s numbers. “Two weeks ago, there were Please see COVID on A5

Saturday’s SUPER LOTTO: 7-10-15-28-34 Mega: 26

Saturday’s DAILY 4: 6-0-7-3

Friday’s MEGA MILLIONS: 7-16-34-44-61 Mega: 24

Saturday’s FANTASY 5: 13-20-25-30-34

Saturday’s DAILY DERBY: 01-08-12 Time: 1:43.28

Saturday’s POWERBALL: 5-16-27-39-61 Meganumber: 24

Saturday’s DAILY 3: 2-8-4 / Midday 2-5-7

Rules for retirement accounts have changed recently. Ready for the inheritance and tax implications?

This free online webinar will help you navigate the impacts, to help ensure your wishes for your wealth are actually carried out. Estate planner and tax consultant Michael J. Jones, CPA, of Thompson Jones LLP will share his expertise. He’ll discuss the new rules, explain what you can do �� your questions. � Register at sbnature.org/pg-workshop.

NEWS

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Doomsday Clock keeps ticking

Lic #0799445

Windows and Patio Doors! BUY ONE, GET ONE AND $0 Money Down $0 Interest $0 Monthly Payments

BULLETIN OF ATOMIC SCIENTISTS

The Doomsday Clock is now set at 100 seconds before midnight.

40OFF

“100 Seconds Till Midnight.”

for 12 months1

Interest accrues accrues from from the the date date of of purchase purchase but but isis waived waived ifif paid paid in in full full within within 12 12 months. months.Minimum Minimum purchase purchase of of 4. 4. Interest

Call by May 31 for your FREE consultation.

844-322-6446 THE INVESTIGATOR ROBERT ERINGER

Second question: Where exactly is this timepiece located? Well, the Doomsday Clock is not a real tick-tock-ing clock but a metaphorical countdown toward the destruction that scientists believe will naturally occur if nuclear power is left unchecked. It is a graphic updated year-toyear as deemed necessary by The Bulletin, which is based at the University of Chicago. Third question: So why a Doomsday Clock? To remind us of how close humans are to self-annihilation. It certainly does not bode well for humanity that the tendency among world leaders is to increase, not decrease, the quantity and power of nuclear weapons stored in many parts of the world, some ready to launch at a few moments’ notice. Just look at President Joe

DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 5/31/2022. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 1/1/2022 and 5/31/2022. 40% off windows and entry/ patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. License number available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. "Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2022 Andersen Corporation. * Using U.S. and All rights reserved. RBA12848

imported parts.

WENDY McCAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Publisher ARTHUR VON WIESENBERGER . . . . . Co-Publisher

YOLANDA APODACA . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations DAVE MASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managing Editor

CONFLICTS At any given time, there are about 40 armed conflicts or wars going on around the globe while nine nuclear powers simultaneously engage in strategic rivalry. In addition to greater nuclear capabilities, these powers seek hypersonic missiles (that travel 3,000 MPH), cyber and space weapons — and weaponry managed by artificial intelligence (the latter of which we addressed in last Sunday’s column). Let’s start with the most obvious hotspot: A likely invasion — quite imminently, in fact — of the Ukraine, a sovereign state, by its neighbor, Russia, whose dictator, Vladimir Putin, is already well versed in the chipping away of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, having dispatched his armies to invade and annex Crimea eight years ago. This could prove to be the largest conflict in Europe since World War II and might conceivably expand to countries beyond the two former Soviet republics. Only four days ago, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that an invasion of his country would lead to a “full-scale war in Europe.” And since Russia has reportedly deployed tactical nuclear missiles to the region, it could also conceivably lead to their use of them. Know this: In the fog of war, mistakes are made and anything can happen. And this: If Vladimir Putin finds the going tougher than expected, he may choose to launch a tactical nuclear missile at his adversary to turn things around and seal the deal to his advantage, the world community be damned, if only for his own personal survival. After all, as an international pariah, what might he have to lose? Quite a lot if he does not achieve victory. Russia, in advance of an invasion, has already announced Please see INVESTIGATOR on A3

HOW TO REACH US . . .

HOW TO GET US . . .

MAIN OFFICE

CIRCULATION ISSUES

715 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, 93101 . . 805-564-5200

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 1359, Santa Barbara 93102 News Hotline. . . . . . 805-564-5277 Email . . dmason@newspress.com Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805-564-5277 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 805-564-5277 News Fax . . . . . . . . 805-966-6258 Corrections . . . . . . . 805-564-5277 Classiﬁed. . . . . . . . . 805-963-4391 Classiﬁed Fax . . . . . 805-966-1421 Retail. . . . . . . . . . . . 805-564-5230 Retail Fax . . . . . . . . 805-564-5189 Toll Free. . . . . . . . 1-800-423-8304

Voices/editorial pages . . 805-564-5277

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS All rights are reserved on material produced by the News-Press, including stories, photos, graphics, maps and advertising. News-Press material is the property of Ampersand Publishing LLC. Reproduction or nonpersonal usage for any purpose without written permission of the News-Press is expressly prohibited. Other material, including news service stories, comics, syndicated features and columns, may be protected by separate copyrights and trademarks. Their presentation by the News-Press is with permission limited to one-time publication and does not permit other use without written release by the original rights holder. Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and The Associated Press Periodicals Postage Paid at Santa Barbara, CA. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Santa Barbara News-Press, P.O. Box 1359, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Published daily,

South Coast . . . . . . . . . . 805-966-7171 refunds@newspress.com newsubscriptions@newspress.com vacationholds@newspress.com cancellations@newspress.com Home delivery of the News-Press is available in most of Santa Barbara County. If you do not receive your paper by 6 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, or 7 a.m. on weekends, please call our Circulation Department before 10 a.m. The Circulation Department is open 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. 7 days a week.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

Home delivery in Santa Barbara County: $5.08 per week includes sales tax, daily and Sundays. Weekends and holidays only, $3.85 per week includes sales tax. Single-copy price of 75 cents daily and $2 Sunday includes sales tax at vending racks. Tax may be added to copies puchased elsewhere. “The Santa Barbara News-Press” (USPS 0481-560). Circulation refunds for balances under $20, inactive newspapers for elementary school classrooms.

VOL. 166

NO. 255

www.newspress.com Newspress.com is a local virtual

community network providing information about Santa Barbara, in addition to the online edition of the News-Press.

NEWSPAPER

ASSOCIATION

PUBLISHERS

COURTESY IMAGE

“North Korea tested its first hypersonic missile on Jan. 11 in what arms experts call a game-changer,” Robert Eringer writes.

Biden’s upcoming “Nuclear Posture Review,” which pledges $634 billion to be spent this decade on nuclear weapons. And if this is the policy of a president who has constantly depicted himself to voters during political campaigns as a champion of nuclear arms control, can you imagine the money being spent by the dictators of China, Russia and North Korea to build out their own nuclear arsenals? Oh, and add Iran to the mix as its leaders endeavor like mad to become a nuclear power. The race is on — and its participants are breaking speed records as never before.

CALIFORNIA

Columnist James Buckley discusses New York police officer Wilbert Mora. See C1.

suggest humanity will cease to exist in just under 18 years. That said, the minutes on this clock are sometimes, if things are looking a bit safer, set back. But this hasn’t happened since 2010 when it got reversed by a single minute. First question: Who sets this odd clock? Answer: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. More specifically (according The Bulletin’s own website): The horology behind this timekeeping is determined by a board “made up of scientists and other experts with deep knowledge of nuclear technology and climate science” in consultation “with their colleagues across a range of disciplines…” and also “the views of The Bulletin’s Board of Sponsors, which includes 13 Nobel Laureates.”

NEWSROOM

MORE IN VOICES

COURTESY IMAGE

Columnist Robert Eringer fears Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon order an invasion of Ukraine.

ADVERTISING

good title for a movie, to be sure. But this is reality, as perceived by a select group of scientists who believe humanity is only “100 seconds” away from the apocalypse. The story begins 75 years ago when the Doomsday Clock was created by Albert Einstein and his contemporaries, concerned about the devastating effects of atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. They set the clock, as they conceived it, at seven minutes to midnight — the midnight hour signifying a global catastrophe they believed inevitable as a consequence of having invented nuclear weapons. If you do the arithmetic on this, their successor scientists now

GENERAL EXCELLENCE 2002

Publishing LLC

NEWS

'55>4622 6423

;7 (5=?3@

(805) 717-1678

I make no apologies for being a white male; no apologies for so-called “white privilege.” No apologies, either, for being straight. And no apologies for being into the third-third of my life. Old straight white guy? That’s me, proud as can be. I make no apologies for saying the Pledge of Allegiance in grade school. No apologies for saying “Merry Christmas.” (What it means to me is “Happy Holidays, whatever you celebrate — but I’m sticking with Christmas.”) I’m not angry about anything. I have not hated, still don’t. Be what you want to be — fine with me. I am awakened, not woke. I don’t cancel anyone, whatever their views or opinions. I arrived here, in this country, from the same kind of persecution those of darker skins suffered. My ancestors on both sides suffered bigotry and worse, having been victimized by attempted genocide and the Holocaust. Armenian lives matter. Jewish lives matter. All lives matter. My grandparents came to America for a better life and found one. They came here. To America. Lawfully. Long after slavery was abolished. Going down on one knee is just the kind of nonsense that pushed my grandparents to move from elsewhere, to America. No, I don’t apologize for being white and straight and older. I don’t “take a knee” to anyone. Never will. All lives matter. Black lives, white lives, brown lives. And, in recognition of the dumbest slogan ever devised (“Defund the Police”), the lives of police officers (of any color) especially matter. This column is dedicated in honor and memory of New York City police officer Wilbert Mora, a victim of the calamitous crime wave sweeping our country as district attorneys who missed their calling (they should be public defenders) set criminals free while our so-called leaders dismiss, as normal, off-thechart murder rates and rampant crime across the country.

;9 5?37 &;9;9A B;:/ %/6;7>

CLIENT 9

Dr. Autor found the answer: America’s top 20% earners ended up with 72% of the booty. “The program was highly, highly regressive,” he said.

)98557 57 0:8557 6423 399;>

Turns out, BLM does not stand for “Black Lives Matter”— perhaps the most racist slogan ever devised — but “Bundles of Looted Money.” Because total confusion now reigns over who exactly is running BLM or where they are even located. The Los Angeles address on their 2019 tax filing does not exist. The charity’s co-founder, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, resigned last May amid controversy over how she could personally afford $3.2 million in real estate (four houses: three in and around LA, one in Georgia). And the two remaining board members — Shalomyah Bowers and Raymond Howard — aren’t talking, leaving donors to beg for information on what has become of $60 million in BLM coffers. What is known is that $6.3 million in cash was sent to something called M4BJ, a nonprofit entity in Canada run by Ms. Khan-Cullors’ wife, Janaya Khan, for the purchase of a mansion in Toronto.

ELSEWHERE?

9:;<03 25: 6=/;93>

Two columns ago we touched on a Daily Mail investigation of Paul Pelosi, son of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who, like a magnet, attracts fraudsters and convicted criminals into his orbit. That newspaper has now unearthed documents tying Mr. Pelosi, 53, to a “fraud and bribery scheme.” The bribe? Cash for quashing building violations at a “squalid property” owned by Mr. Pelosi’s exgirlfriend. (Mr. Pelosi signed documents claiming to be the building’s owner.) Building inspector Rodrigo Santos stands accused of receiving bribes in exchange for building permits — including a permit applied for by Mr. Pelosi. (Mr. Santos was indicted in November for fraud and appeared in federal court last week.) The building in question, best described as a flophouse, is located at 1312-14 Utah St. in San Francisco. According to Mr. Pelosi’s ex-girlfriend, Nicole Bulick, the speaker’s son has already been interviewed three times by the FBI

We also reported two columns ago about the legal eagles around the U.S. — including five Santa Barbara law firms — that swooped down and scooped up free money from the U.S. government — funds that were meant for helping the employees of small businesses to survive during oppressive and unnecessary lockdowns. New research has uncovered that only about onequarter of PPP funds (call it what it truly was — free money) reached those in need, due to slipshod (or nonexistent) government oversight. Yup, business owners, not their employees, reaped most of these dividends. David Autor and his team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ran a study to determine “Where Did the Money Go?” The results are in. “Turns out,” said Dr. Autor, “it didn’ primarily go to the workers who would have lost their jobs. It went to business owners and their shareholders and their creditors.” Echoes Michael Dalton of the Bureau of Labor Statistics: For every dollar in lost wages, $3.13 went elsewhere.

/0112345678 78

Montecito’s very own Harry and Meghan have joined pop legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell (and now Crosby, Stills & Nash) in the fray against Spotify, which bestowed a $25 million deal upon the former royal couple, over Joe Rogan’s controversial COVID19 podcast reports. This brings back memories of “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” which, in 1969, got canned by CBS for mocking the establishment and a war in Vietnam that richly deserved to be mocked. The Vietnam War was later discredited. Remember President Lyndon B. Johnson lecturing the American public on the so-called “domino effect”? And how, if we didn’t take a stand in Vietnam the rest of Southeast Asia would fall like dominoes and Communist combatants would roll up on the shores of Hawaii? And all the while LBJ’s cronies in Texas profited on armaments and war support services while millions of lives were destroyed. Propaganda and profiteering. It almost sounds like … OMG … COVID! Remember this too: It took a while but (a few years later, largely unnoticed) Tom and Dick Smothers won their breach of contract lawsuit against CBS. Much more important, history proved their satirical assessments accurate. And our guess is that, back then, Neil and Joni, plus Crosby Stills & Nash, were rooting for the Smothers Brothers, not the Vietnam War. What happened to the open-minded artistic idealists we so revered? We ask because, apparently, they have forgotten the most important mantra of all: Question authority. This doesn’t come easy; these minstrels are our heroes. And that’s why it grieves us that their brains appear to be addled by mass hypnosis from an illogical narrative painted by the powers that (shouldn’t) be.

BLM

PPP RIP-OFF

# ;37=3

SMOTHERED

THE PERILS OF PAUL PELOSI JR.

It is believed that Mr. Pelosi is the mysteriouslynamed “Client 9” who, at Mr. Santos’ request, wrote a check for $1,500 to a rugby club, in exchange for the quashing of building violations. Odd that it takes a British news organization to bring these sordid affairs to our notice. What does this say about U.S. media? The answer: Not much. Most mainstream media in the U,S, today behaves like those three wise monkeys who see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil (when it comes to the liberal left). And it seems awfully like they do not want we the people to know what is truly going down. Shame on our once independent, now largely corporatized fourth estate.

" 577 # 58379 552 6423> B;:/ C:;5962 &;9;9A 5C> 552 6423> 6423> B;:/ C:;5962 &;9;9A & 5 5C> " 57 # 58379

its intent to “take appropriate military-technical reciprocal measures” as a response to what they perceive as our own aggression (NATO forces nearby). Which translates to their intended placement of intermediate-range ballistic missiles closer to Europe. 100 seconds till midnight. The Chinese Communist Party has already threatened Japan with a “full scale” nuclear response should it interfere with China’s attempts to invade Taiwan, which experts believe could happen soon after Beijing’s Winter Olympics. Mid-last year, on a television channel thought to be a mouthpiece for the CCP, a video was broadcast with this chilling message directed at the Japanese, who understand the consequences of nuclear bombs better than most: “We will use nuclear weapons continuously. We will do this until Japan declares unconditional surrender.” 100 seconds till midnight. Two atomic nations, China and India, encompassing 40 percent of the world’s population, face off to one another on their disputed Himalayan border — a region near Tibet called Aksai Chin, controlled by China if claimed by India. Armed clashes take place regularly — and this volatile situation is in danger of escalating. A geopolitical expert we know and trust told The Investigator: “Nukes can’t be ruled out if these Asian giants start playing with their atomic toys. A nuclear war in this region would be devastating.” 100 seconds till midnight. With Iran perhaps only weeks away (says the US State Department) from possessing nuclear weapongrade material, the Israeli air force earlier this week conducted a massive drill in which an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities was simulated. Israel has vowed, by whatever means necessary, to stop Iran from having a nuclear capability. And this certainly seems justified since, as our geopolitical expert put it, “Iran makes no secret of its intent to remove Israel from the face of the earth and the rhetoric from Iran’s leaders is unremitting in this respect. Given Iran’s unapologetic hatred of Israel, it would be no surprise to wake up on some fateful day to the news that Israel had removed Iran’s nuclear capabilities with a massive preemptive strike … and a nuclear attack could not be ruled out.” 100 seconds till midnight. North Korea tested its first hypersonic missile on Jan. 11 in what arms experts call a game-changer. That’s because, says our geopolitical expert, “North Korea is the greatest risk when it comes to nuclear weapons. And when the Hermit Kingdom, which lives and breathes paranoia, perfects its nuclear missile delivery system, the threat will grow exponentially, not least because North Korea, which is hungry and poverty-stricken, could be persuaded by China or Russia to launch proxy attacks in return for fuel and food.” 100 seconds till midnight.

" 57 # *36A69

Continued from Page A2

Understand, please, this is a fancy economic term that means the richest were favored. One day we will look back on the draconian COVID-19 lockdowns that deprived schoolchildren of their classrooms — along with the corruption of PPP loans — as a disgraceful chapter in American history. That sad day may already be upon us: Because a Johns Hopkins University analysis of data from 24 separate studies just concluded that only 0.2% of COVID deaths were prevented by lockdowns. As we now know, these illogical lockdowns caused not only untold economic damage and misery to hundreds of millions but also resulted in deaths of those who could not receive proper medical attention for more serious health issues (due to COVID restraints) — along with record-smashing suicide rates (mostly young people) due to isolation-oriented depression. Deaths that vastly outnumber (times 10) those prevented by lockdowns. When does shame finally set in among Dr. Anthony Fauci and his cohorts?

INVESTIGATOR

‘In the fog of war, mistakes are made and anything can happen’

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

- .

& , .$ + , # ! ,

( (- (-* %((*+ Cleaned?

FREE ESTIMATES

Dynamic Green Carpet and Floor Cleaning is the #1 choice in Santa Barbara and Ventura! We take great pride in our work. The owner is on site at every job to ensure your carpeting and ﬂoors are nothing less than immaculate. We are committed to quality work and excellent customer service. Never settle for less.

Commercial Carpet Care Call us for a quote on your commercial space. We offer affordable, efﬁcient deep cleaning for high trafﬁc area.

0 *) , 0 )#(%+, */

0 $% *(-, 0 * .((

(!! ,( ( % (&& * $ % -+$' ++ + ,$+! ,$(' - * ',

Enjoy our Welcome Offer

. * + !! * * ((&

($99 minimum charge) Valid for new customers only. Expires 2/28/22

Call Now (805) 717-1678

(805) 717-1678

DynamicGreenCarpetandFloorCleaning.com

THE QUINTESSENTIAL SANTA BARBARA LANDSCAPE ARTIST

RICHARD SCHLOSS PAINTING THE LIGHT

NO APOLOGIES, NO KNEE BENDING

Robert Eringer is a longtime Montecito author with vast experience in investigative journalism. He welcomes questions or comments at reringer@gmail. com.

Ocean Reﬂections

oil on canvas

48x64

THROUGH APRIL 5 TH 2022

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART 1321 STATE ST. SANTA BARBARA

GALLERY 805 845-4270

DIRECT 415 786-3765

WWW.SANTABARBARAFINEART.COM “EXPERIENCE SANTA BARBARA THROUGH LOCAL ART ”

Every month in the Santa Barbara News-Press and online at newspress.com

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

OBITUARIES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LUERA, Richard

THIELMANN, Marion “Marnie”

NEWLAND, Whitney Harry

February 10, 1927 - January 14, 2022

Whitney Harry Newland was born in College City, CA, on April 1, 1930 to Eleanor and Loyal Newland. Whitney gently teased that he never forgave his mother for giving birth on April Fool’s Day! Whitney attended Goleta Union Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1947. Whitney would later chair on the board that would create the historic 70th Reunion for Santa Barbara High.

Marnie Thielmann, 94, passed away peacefully at home. Marnie had one brother and one sister, William Hedrich (deceased) and Bonnie Schultz of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She was born and raised in Chilton, Wisconsin and graduated from Chilton High School. She married James Thielmann, from Stockbridge Wisconsin, on September 1, 1949. Thielmann Constructon Company was established in 1963 in Santa Barbara, California. Marnie worked as a bookkeeper until James passed in 1982. She then obtained her contractor’s license to complete the jobs that were unfinished. Marnie had four children, Jean Salisbury (deceased), Rick (Susie) Thielmann, Alan (Jean) Thielmann and Lori (Jim) Short. She has ten grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of Santa Barbara.

CLIFFORD, Lee-Etta

Lee-Etta Clifford (nee Morris) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2020, in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 92. Lee-Etta was born in Santa Barbara on February 13, 1927 and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. In 1954, Lee-Etta married Fred W. Clifford at El Montecito Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara and the couple moved to West Los Angeles. Three years later, the couple moved to Paciﬁc Palisades, where they raised their two sons. In 1984, Lee-Etta returned to Santa Barbara and resided there for the remaining of her years.

After graduation, Whitney was asked by his next door neighbor what he was doing for the summer. Whitney replied, “Looking for a job.” The neighbor responded, “Come down to the bank on Monday and I will put you to work for the summer.” Whitney had no idea that this was the beginning of a 42year banking career, retiring from Santa Barbara Bank and Trust as Vice-President, Trust Ofﬁcer in 1989. Whitney married his high school sweetheart, Charlene Garavatti, in 1949. Charlene passed away in 1998 and ﬁve years later Whitney married Judy. He was a wonderful father and grandpa to Judy’s children Derek and Amy; and her grandchildren, Olivia, Kaitlyn, Theodore, and Nicholas. Whitney truly lived life to the fullest. He worked hard and reached goals others could only dream of; he had an enormous sense of adventure traveling the world from the wilderness of Africa to the sands of Egypt, and most importantly he loved hard and made sure everyone in his life knew it. Whitney passed away on January 15, 2022 at age 91, but his legacy will live on through all those who were blessed to have known him. He is survived by his wife Judy; his daughters, Nancy and Sue; and beloved grandchildren John, Jana, Shauna and Amy. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Derek, Jared, Preston, Ashlynn, and Alynna; two great-great-grandchildren Liam and Ella; and sister-in-law, Ellie. He was also blessed with a niece and nephew he cherished, Cheryl and Mike. He was predeceased by his brother, Harvey; and his great-great grandchild, Londyn. A private celebration of life will be held for Whitney at a future date in Santa Barbara. The family asks that any donations in Whitney’s memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, his favorite charity.

MC CARTHY, Patrick James

As a teenager, Lee-Etta spent countless hours at the beach, a love that lasted her entire life. She also enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with her grandchildren and her many special friends, including Lydia Reed (nee Bodrero) and Joan Jennings (nee Liecty), friends of over 80 years.

November 30, 1955 – January 29, 2022

Patrick James “Pat” McCarthy, of Ventura California, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 29th, 2022. He was a young and vibrant 66 years old.

Lee-Etta was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Clifford in 1980, and is survived by Mark (Carolynne) Clifford of Pasadena, California; Scott (Lexie) Clifford of San Anselmo, California, and their children Christopher, Matthew and Claire.

A lifelong Ventura County community resident and business owner, his life has touched many of us in more ways than we can count.

Due to pandemic restrictions, there are no immediate plans for a Celebration of Life.

GARSKE, Harvey Ernst

Pat was born on November 30, 1955, in Oxnard California. He was wedged in the middle of the seven children of Francis Michael “F.M. Dick” and Mary Isobel (Larmon) McCarthy. He quickly became the epicenter of chaos at his childhood home on Roderick Avenue.

Harvey was born February 24, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ernst and Rose Garske and was the middle of ﬁve brothers. Harvey met the love of his life, Betty Louise Boelter, in high school and they were married when Harvey was on leave during the Korean War. They were happily married for 53 years until her passing in 2004.

Pat graduated from Santa Clara High School in Oxnard in 1973 and went on to receive a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Finance from his famed “Harvard of the West,” aka San Diego State University. He diligently worked his way to support himself through college by starting a painting and home repair contracting business.

We are sad that our beloved patriarch, Harvey Ernst Garske, passed away on January 20, 2022, from health conditions that were brought on by a heart attack.

Harvey became a great storyteller, especially in his later years, about growing up in the 1930s-’40s with his four brothers in a German neighborhood in Milwaukee. They thought nothing of hopping on an empty boxcar for an afternoon adventure. When he was 14 he bought his first car from a neighbor for $10 and fixed it up until he was old enough to drive. His after-school job was for Packard Automobiles measuring and inspecting chassis on the production line, which he could shut down if necessary. After high school, Harvey worked at AC Delco and attended Marquette University, but then was drafted. After the war he returned to work for AC Electronics in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, then General Motors and Delco, working on defense projects like gun sites for fighter planes, bombing navigation computers, and later for Apollo space missions. He was a diehard General Motors devotee, and worked for them for 45 years, and was the last of the designer draftsmen who used a pencil, measuring tools, and a drafting table to do his work, refusing to learn CAD after numerous attempts to get him to switch by his supervisors. He remained the go-to guy when someone wasn’t able to solve a design issue on their computer, and he was always getting recognized for jobs well done. In 1972, when Harvey, Betty, and their son Daniel, relocated with the Delco migration from Milwaukee to Santa Barbara, they quickly fell in love with the active, year-round, Santa Barbara lifestyle, playing tennis, riding bikes, and taking sailing lessons. Betty and Harvey were quite inseparable, and when Harvey was home from work they were either at the pool, tennis court, spending time on their boat, or “bumming” around with their group of friends they called “The Gang.” They later became active in the Cactus Club. They loved to travel and after retirement, he and Betty traveled and cruised the world, spent most Christmases in Hawaii, and loved going to Vegas. Being a Korean War Veteran had a very deep and lasting impact on Harvey’s life. Camping out for months in a war zone removed any fun ideas about future camping trips, and watching fireworks took him right back to memories of cannon fire. And even though he told us many stories of being in the Korean War, which included his job operating the Howitzer cannon, he was awarded the Bronze Star, but could never bring himself to tell us that story. Harvey said that he knew he had an angel on his shoulder while he was in Korea because there were times when those around him did not survive. Harvey started out as a Private in the Army and finished as a Sergeant First Class. Harvey was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. Harvey’s life revolved around having fun with Betty, projects he was working on at Delco, and following along with all of his son’s and grandson’s adventures. Betty and Harvey were always traveling to watch their son Daniel play drums or conduct at a school or stage somewhere, and later on, as their grandsons grew up, they also loved following their school, sports, and musical activities. Everyone loved Harvey. He was easy-going, very lighthearted, and his quick wit would always make us laugh. He was very resourceful and could fix, refurbish, and upcycle anything. He had beautiful penmanship and always signed his name at an angle and with a flourish. He took pride in everything that he did and was humble to the core and unboundedly grateful for the life he had. Harvey was fiercely independent, and as he got older his vision became impaired, but he still remained active repairing things, tending to his succulents and was able to take care of himself and live in the home that he and Betty shared since the ‘70s. Harvey is survived by his son Daniel James Garske, daughter-in-law Victoria Ann Garske, step-grandson Ryan Matthew Patronyk, grandsons David James Garske, Robert Daniel Garske, and countless nieces and nephews. Harvey was the most wonderful father and grandfather that anyone could have wished for. We will never forget his stories, perspectives, devotion to his family, humor, humility, generosity, and most of all love. Even though our hearts are sad that we will never be in his physical presence again, we will always be thankful for the memories we hold dear, the example he set for us in this life, and what he meant to us will last forever. Harvey was an active, 50-year member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Friends are invited to a memorial service to be held there, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3721 Modoc Rd., February 9, at 10:30 AM.

WATSON, Deirdre Moira

Deirdre Moira Watson passed gently away on the sixth of January after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was ninety-years old. Even in her final, often painful struggles, she never failed to show the remarkable kindliness, concern and consideration for others that characterized her throughout life. Deirdre Moira O’Rourke was born in San Francisco on 21 October 1931 to Irish immigrant parents who despite having grown up only a few dozen miles apart, first met in the Bay Area. Her father, a merchant marine radio officer, lost his job due to the Great Depression. Deirdre’s birth certificate listed her father’s occupation as “singer, unemployed.” Deirdre and her mother moved back with family to Ireland for six years until 1939 when her father, then chief radio officer on the San Francisco based Matson Liner SS MARIPOSA, sent for them to rejoin him. Her childhood was filled with love, laughter, song, poetry, and adventure. Along with the other kids in her Richmond neighborhood, Deirdre’s playground was Golden Gate Park. They explored its museums and gardens; and when old enough to ride the street cars by themselves, bustling downtown San Francisco too. She attended Star of the Sea Elementary School, then Lone Mountain Academy, followed by the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in Political Science and passed the famously rigorous foreign service exam. By then her successful father had become a prominent San Francisco labor leader. While in college, Deirdre applied for summer job as a temporary teller at Bank of America. Arriving for her interview, she was surprised to be shown into the office of Mario Giannini the bank’s president. Her parents arranged the interview, but her poise, beauty, and intelligence secured the position. She was soon sent to the bank’s advertising agency to assist with the bank’s campaign, and she became their print add model. It was at Berkeley where she met her husband, Ernest Watson, a Korean War Era veteran studying Civil Engineering and Architecture. They married on the eighteenth of June in 1956. Early in her married life, Deirdre worked for the Rand Corporation, and later for Curtis Wright in aerospace where her husband also worked before the couple moved to Santa Barbara in 1957 where they established his architectural practice. Deirdre was active in charity work, she was on the board of Catholic Charities, the Santa Barbara Symphony Society, the National Charity League and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. When their children were out of the house, she served on the county Grand Jury and worked as a counselor at Santa Barbara City College. Though she loved Santa Barbara, where she lived for over sixty-years, her connection to San Francisco was always important to her. Deirdre’s children: Sean, his wife Mary, Michael, and Deirdre Gerry all live locally and were attendant upon her through her final hours. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Conor Watson, Caitlin Watson, and Matthew Gerry; her brother Phillip O’Rourke and his children Malaika and Stephanie. Deirdre left this life demonstrating even in her very last moments a nearly unapproachable standard of grace, dignity, and love. She is very much missed. Memorial funeral mass will be held for her at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 10:00 am, on the tenth of February.

In 1980 he married Bridget Rust and they started their lives together in Oxnard and, in the same year, Pat officially started McCarthy Construction, now McCarthy Companies. Together, Pat and Bridget raised their four children Meggan, Sarah (husband Bryan Garcia), Pete (wife Kayla Barkett), and Danny (wife Nichole Miller). For over forty years he ran a residential development and construction business, and for the last 15 years he enjoyed working alongside two of his children, Sarah and Pete. Pat was extremely driven, devoted to his career and was brilliant when it came to creating new and unique business opportunities. He was quite proud of his company, its growth over the years and the legacy he left behind. Pat adored his community and instilled in us the importance of giving back. He was an advocate for volunteering his time with organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, Ventura County Contractors Association and served on various boards throughout his career including the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Historical Preservation Society. He was also named the City of Oxnard’s Outstanding Young Man of the Year in 1992. Pat was street smart, gritty, self-motivated and hard working, full of energy and a hilarious human being. He was also a voracious reader with a hunger for knowledge in a variety of subjects. Pat was many things to those he cared for, a father figure, a mentor, a friend. He was selfless with his time and was sought out for business and personal advice on a regular basis. His charismatic, slightly inappropriate but genuine sense of humor is certainly one of his most adored traits. He was an extremely gifted athlete playing basketball, baseball and football, and coached his kids in a variety of sports all the way through their youth, dedicating time that is often difficult to compute. His children will tell you that growing up with him as a father was an adventure with a light, or perhaps a heavy sprinkling of unpredictability. There was always the possibility he’d come home with a pair of pet donkeys, or bathe his boys in the jacuzzi for a whole week while the girls were away on vacation. Vitality was never in short supply with Dad, and those who knew him felt that deeply when they were around him. He was his own person, who connected with so many people. Pat has left behind a legacy that will be remembered and felt for many years to come. While we will miss his physical presence, we find comfort in the full life he lived and with the abundance of stories he left in the hearts of many. His undeniable spirit and quick wit will live on, alongside the endless “Pat McCarthy Stories” that will continue to be shared. Pat’s family will always remember him for his resiliency, his youthful exuberance and humor, his thirst for life, unshakable optimism and his dependable nature both in times of difficulty and celebration. He was always the first one there if ever you were in need. He lived an extremely meaningful life and remained humble in the sense of never forgetting where he came from throughout his success. On his final day, he was surrounded by us children, whom he claimed as his life’s greatest joy. Along with his children, he leaves behind seven grandchildren: Daisy, Sunny and Woods McCarthy; Myles, Ginger and Lucas Garcia; and Nolan McCarthy. He also leaves behind two unique and lovable Labradors: Murphy and Cody McCarthy. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Pat is survived by his six siblings, Sheila Gourley, Mike McCarthy, John McCarthy, Frank McCarthy, Anne Sinsky and Maureen McDowell. He is deeply missed and certainly will never be forgotten. You are loved Pat McCarthy, more than you will ever know. The family will hold a private gathering in honor of Pat this weekend followed by a public Catholic funeral mass and Celebration of Life on March 18, 2022. Celebration of Life: March 18, 2022 Funeral Mass: Santa Clara Church at 10am 323 S. “E” Street, Oxnard CA 93030 Internment immediately to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery 2370 N. “H” Street, Oxnard CA 93036 Celebration of Life: Las Posas Country Club 12pm-3pm 955 Fairway Drive, Camarillo CA 93010 In Lieu of Flowers: The family requests that donations be made in memory of Patrick James McCarthy benefitting brain tumor research at Cedars-Sinai. Gifts may be made online at: https:// cedars-sinai.edu/donate. Please mark the dedication/tribute box and note in the tribute section that the gift is in memory of “Patrick James McCarthy.” OR Oxnard Youth Baseball (formerly Northside Little League) Donations can be made to Oxnard Youth Baseball (OYB) in the form of a package sponsorship to help support the league and its players. Sponsorship forms can be found at Oxnardyouthbaseball.org. Please note that the sponsorship is in memory of “Patrick James McCarthy.”

Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press and also appear on our website www.newspress.com To place an obituary, please email the text and photo(s) to obits@ newspress.com or fax text only (no photos) to (805) 966-1421. Please include your name, address, contact phone number and the date(s) you would like the obituary to be published. Photos should be in jpeg format with at least 200 dpi. If a digital photo is not available, a picture may be brought into our office for scanning. We will lay out the obituary using our standard format. A formatted proof of the obituary and the cost will be emailed back for review and approval. The minimum obituary cost to print one time is $150.00 for up to 1.5” in length -- includes 1 photo and up to 12 lines of text, approximately 630 characters; up to approximately 930 characters without a photo. Add $60.00 for each additional inch or partial inch after the first 1.5”; up to approximately 700 characters per additional inch. All Obituaries must be reviewed, approved, and prepaid by deadline. We accept all major credit cards by phone; check or cash payments may be brought into our office located at 715 Anacapa Street. *Early

Deadline for Presidents’ Day, Mon., Feb 21: Obituaries publishing Saturday, Feb. 19 thru Tuesday, Feb. 22, deadline is Thursday, Feb. 17 at 12 noon. The deadline for Tuesday through Friday’s editions

is 10 a.m. on the previous day; Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s editions all deadline at 12-noon on Thursday (Paciﬁc Time). Free Death Notices must be directly emailed by the mortuary to our newsroom at news@newspress.com. The News-Press can not accept Death Notices from individuals.

Richard Luera passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30th, 2022. Richard was born in Santa Barbara County on April 12th, 1940, to Gabriela Talamantez. As the youngest sibling of five, he grew up in Santa Maria and eventually moved to Carpinteria where he met his beloved wife Rose Marie “Dee Dee” whom he had been married to for fifty-two years. They raised two daughters Diana (Luera) Bautista and Victoria Luera. Later he became a grandpa of five grandchildren: Johnny, Veronica, Joanna, Luciana, and Adrian, and a great-grandpa to Ezri, Daniel and Michael. Richard enjoyed watching his sports. He played football in high school, Home of the Warriors and later went on to coach softball. He enjoyed his working days at UCSB and retired gracefully after 40 years. Richard spent his final days in his home surrounded by family who loved him dearly and was met at the gates of heaven by his beloved wife Dee Dee and great-grandson Christian. Rosary Services will be held on Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm and the Mass on Wednesday, February 9th at 10am, at the St. Joseph’s Church in Carpinteria followed by the burial at the Carpinteria cemetery. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

ENDERBY, Cynthia “Cindy” Ann

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Enderby passed away January 26, 2022 at the age of 70 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara due to complications while recovering from open heart surgery. She will be immensely missed by her family and friends. Cindy was born on the 4th of July, 1951, to William and Margaret Jorgenson in Santa Barbara. She grew up in Santa Barbara and was part of the first graduating class of Dos Pueblos High School. While she moved away at times, Santa Barbara was always home and so she returned over and over again. Cindy worked as an office manager at local medical and dental offices until she retired in 1997. Cindy could honestly say that the third time was the charm when it came to love. She met and fell in love with her husband, Robert, in 1991. They eloped on January 3, 1992 and were able to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this year. Cindy is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Aaron; daughter-in-law, Karin; granddaughters, Kayli Anne and Maleah; sister, Deb (husband Mike); cousins, Kristi (husband Whitney), Carol (husband Colin), and Anna (husband Bob); and nieces and nephews, Colette (husband Tanner and children Silas and Basil), Vanessa (husband Ed and child Ian), Ryan (wife Jennifer and children Kayden, Mason, and Kinley), Niki (husband Justin and children Mark and Loren), Stacy (husband Sean and children Patrick and Carol Ann), Maddy, April, Andrew (wife Lexi), and Adam (wife Kirsten and children Abram and Landry). Cindy was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all and she lived her life loving, laughing, giving, and in faith.

ROSBOROUGH, Dolores Mae

Dolores Mae Rosborough, age 90, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 after a long and happy life. Family members showered her with love in her last days. Dolores was born in Santa Barbara, CA on April 27, 1931 and was the daughter of Agnes Cordero and James Love. Dolores had a large family and it was the light to her life. Her beautiful children include Marilyn Contreras, Timothy Mendoza, Joseph Holt, Kimberly Rosborough, Carolyn Rosborough, James Rosborough, Raleigh Rosborough and Mary Wingo and Steve Mendoza both of whom were called Home before her. In addition to being a mother, the things that she also took pride in were being a wife to Lee Rosborough and sister to Antionette Mendoza, both of whom preceded her in Home-going. Dolores is survived by her children, sister-in-law Shirley Hammons, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Dolores spent 20 years as a nurse at Cottage Hospital and several years following that time self-employed as a housekeeper. Although her love shined through her bright smile and soothingly calm demeanor, Dolores also expressed her love in her cooking. A Christmas with her included a three-generation old enchilada recipe and her famous chili beans and Spanish rice one of many family traditions that will carry on. Dolores also enjoyed reading, spending time at the beach and being surrounded by loved ones at family bbqs and gatherings. She was known to claim that her family was her “greatest accomplishment” and it brought her much joy to see her loved ones all together having a good time. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, February 11th at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church (912 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103). Immediately after the service, interment will follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery with the repast at Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio. In lieu of ﬂowers please send donations to Sarah House Santa Barbara (2612 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105).

HEUMPHREUS, Joe

Joe Heumphreus died peacefully at home December 8, 2021. He was born June 23, 1932, at St. Francis Hospital to Don and Theresa Heumphreus. He attended San Roque School and graduated from Santa Barbara Catholic High. He was active in Boy Scout Troop 20. Joe enlisted in the Naval Reserve and was called to active duty in Korea after completing his first year at the University of Colorado. He served in combat aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47), achieving the rank of Interior Communications Electrician Third Class (IC3). He was honorably discharged in June 1953 and went on to graduate from San Jose State College with a BA in Business. While at San Jose State, Joe met Carol Louise Brown at Newman Club, and they married in 1956. They returned to the Santa Barbara area to raise their family. After Carol’s death in 1965, Joe continued to raise his daughters while working at Raytheon and later at General Telephone Company. In the summer of 1968 he met Mary Alice Fitzgerald; they married in 1969. In 1971 their family grew to include a son. In 1972 Joe and Mary opened The Hobby Depot, a shop dedicated to model railroading, in Santa Barbara. Joe would spend the next twenty-five years mentoring and sharing his lifelong interest in trains with other train enthusiasts. He was a lifetime member of the National Model Railroad Association. Throughout his life Joe served the Santa Barbara community in many ways. He assisted law enforcement, the fire department, and emergency services as a ham radio operator (K6DXW) and member of the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club. He volunteered for sixty-five years with the Santa Barbara chapter of the American Red Cross and was honored in 1992 with the Clara Barton Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership. Throughout his life he served the Catholic communities of San Roque, St. Raphael’s, and St. Anthony’s as an altar server and sacristan. At the time of his death, Joe was active in the South Coast Society of Model Engineers, the Gold Coast Garden Railway Society, the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, and the Amateur Radio Relay League. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Carol, and his sister, Clare Handcock. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his three children Anne Matasci (Ray), Diane Das (Milan), Don Heumphreus (Theresa), his five grandchildren Carol, Sara, and Matthew Matasci, Anjuli and Alex Das, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. All are welcome at outdoor memorial services to be held June 11, 2022, at 4:30 pm at Anthem Chapel, 6595 Covington Way, Goleta, followed by a reception at the adjacent South Coast Railroad Museum at the Historic Goleta Depot, 300 N Los Carneros Rd. Per Joe’s wishes: No suits or neckties! Please dress casually as we celebrate Joe’s life with train rides and ice cream. Memorial donations may be made to the South Coast Railroad Museum or the Santa Barbara chapter of the American Red Cross.

SMITHERS, S. Loraine Boos Hull August 5, 1928 - January 10, 2022

S. Loraine Boos Hull Smithers, Ph.D, known professionally as Lorrie Hull, author of “Strasberg’s Method” died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes in Santa Monica, CA. She was born in West Bend, Iowa, to Myron and Vera Cleal Boos. She was valedictorian of her class and won state awards for piano solos. She was crowned “Miss West Bend” in 1946. Lorrie was a graduate of Drake University where she met her first husband, John C. Hull. They settled in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where Lorrie became the founder, president and director of Fond du Lac Community Theater, directing over 200 plays and winning numerous awards. She served on the Governor’s Arts Council, as well as board member and president of the Wisconsin State Theater Organization. She was named that group’s first “Theater Woman of the Year.” She was a delegate and workshop leader to International Theater Conferences throughout the world. She was a founder and first president of the North American Regional Theater Alliance. She received her Masters degree in Drama from the University of Wisconsin, and later a PH.D. in Los Angeles, CA. In 1976, she was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Lorrie Boos Hull was a senior faculty member for Lee Strasberg for 12 years, as well as a drama instructor for 5 years at the American Film Institute. She taught acting privately for many years in Santa Monica while coaching actors for film and television. For 25 years, she and her husband, William Smithers, hosted a talk show at TVSB in Santa Barbara called “Just Between Us” giving notice to those who wanted to be heard. In 2019, she was given the Legacy Award from TVSB, as well as a Congressional Certificate “in recognition of her outstanding and invaluable service to the community.” Lorrie is survived by her husband, William Smithers, daughter Dianne Hull, son, Donald Hull (Debra), grandchildren, Emily Hull Bellaci (Ross), Evan Byron Hull (Lacie), Brendan Gillespie and great-grandchildren, Samantha and Andie Bellaci. Lorrie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Byron Cleal Boos. Lorrie, a lifelong member of ALCOR, is to be cryogenically suspended with hope of being reanimated in the distant future.

NEWS

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Twisting in the wind

While hospitalizations are down, ICU patients remain at 15 COVID

Continued from Page A1 approximately 150 Covid hospitalized patients. This represents a 28% decrease in Covid hospitalized patients,” said Dr. Popkins. While the number of hospitalizations decreased the number of patients receiving ICU care remained the same at 15. Of the 108 Covid hospitalized patients, only 9 are at LVMC, with 2 of them receiving ICU care. The hospitalizations are down from Jan. 21, when the number stood at 149, with ICU patients holding steady at 15. Hospitalizations were even lower on January 7th, at 75 with ICU patients down to 8, these numbers are from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. “It appears that COVID hospitalizations are continuing to decline, but at a slower pace. The typical pattern in the county has been a fairly steep decline in hospitalizations, followed by

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS

Three of the first several wind turbines of the Strauss Wind Project are seen off San Miguelito Road in Lompoc on Wednesday.

a 1-2 week plateau period where the numbers go up or down a little, followed by another more significant decline. However, as they say, past performance is no guarantee of future results,” said Dr. Popkins. In Santa Barbara County, 70.8% of the eligible 5-and-over population is fully vaccinated and 66.6% of the entire county (all ages) is fully vaccinated. Prediction data for Southern California including Santa Barbara County showed the amount of time it took for the previous two COVID-19 peaks to reach the “trough,” which is where cases were at their lowest point and maintained very near that point. Following each peak it took approximately 60-70 days to reach the trough. In southern California the peak of the Omicron wave occurred during the first to second week of January. According to the prediction model, the region should reach the trough by approximately mid-March. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Plenty of sunshine

Sunny and beautiful

Sunny and pleasant

Plenty of sun

INLAND

77 34

77 39

81 40

82 41

81 38

70 40

72 42

74 45

74 46

75 46

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 72/40

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 69/43

Guadalupe 70/36

Santa Maria 72/39

Vandenberg 67/43

New Cuyama 72/35 Ventucopa 72/42

Los Alamos 77/38

Buellton 76/34

Solvang 75/34

Gaviota 67/45

SANTA BARBARA 70/40 Goleta 73/44

Carpinteria 69/51 Ventura 71/57

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER U.S. 101 reduced to one lane overnight Feb. 7th-12th

Caltrans would like to remind drivers to “Be Work Zone Alert” and to “Slow for the Cone.”

Caltrans has announced that U.S. 101 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from south of Padre Juan Canyon Road near Faria Beach to Punta Gorda near Mussel Shoals overnight starting Monday until Saturday for lane striping. Multiple signs will be posted and motorists can expect delays. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday, Northbound U.S. 101 will be reduced to one right lane from south of Padre Juan Canyon Road near Faria Beach to Punta Gorda near Mussel Shoals. From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, Southbound lanes will be reduced to one lane from Punta Gorda near Mussel Shoals to south of Padre Juan Canyon Road near Faria Beach. From 10 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, Southbound lanes will be reduced to one lane from Punta Gorda near Mussel Shoals to south of Padre Juan Canyon Road near Faria Beach. Residents and businesses near the construction zone can expect to experience noise, vibrations and dust due to construction. Closures may start and end later. Motorists can expect to see multiple work trucks, intermittent ramp closures and highintensity lights. Real-time traffic information can be found at http:// quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. All work is subject to change, due to weather or construction issues. The work is part a $48 million pavement rehabilitation project — including $5.5 million in funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 — on a 4.3-mile section of U.S. 101 north of Ventura and south of Santa Barbara.

Construction update

- Katherine Zehnder

Northbound Highway 101 Sunday nights from 9 p.m. - 7 a.m., the highway will be one lane from Route 150 to Sheffield Dr, with off-ramps at Bailard Ave. and N. Padaro Ln. Monday through Thursday night, from 8 p.m. – 7 a.m., the highway will be one lane from Route 150 to Sheffield Dr, with off-ramps at Bailard Ave. and N. Padaro Ln. During the week of Feb 13, Monday through Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. – 7 a.m., the highway will be one lane from Route 150 to Sheffield Dr., with off-ramps at Bailard Ave., Casitas Pass Rd., Santa Monica Rd., and N. Padaro Ln. The on-ramp at Sheffield Dr, closed on January 11th, and will remain closed for up to 6 months, and is anticipated to reopen July 13. Drivers can use the on-ramp at San Ysidro Rd.

Sheffield Dr. to Route 150, with on- and off-ramps at S. Padaro Ln./Santa Claus Ln., Linden Ave., Casitas Pass Rd. and Bailard Ave. The on-ramp at Sheffield Dr. is anticipated to reopen June 12. Until then, drivers can use the southbound on-ramp at N. Padaro Ln. The off-ramp at Evans Ave., closed Jan 23 for up to 9 months, it is anticipated to reopen Oct. 24. Drivers can use the southbound off-ramp at Sheffield Dr.

S. Padaro Ln. under Highway 101 February 10 and 14 - 18 (as needed), from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m., S. Padaro Ln. will be closed under Hwy. 101. Drivers are asked to use detours along Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria Ave., Santa Ynez Ave. and Via Real.

N. Jameson Ln. by Sheffield Dr. During sound wall construction, N. Jameson Lane by Sheffield Dr. will have a temporary speed limit of 30 mph with bikes sharing the eastbound lane. - Katherine Zehnder

Southbound Highway 101

Bridge repairs planned up north

Sunday nights from 10 p.m. 7 a.m., the highway will be one lane from Sheffield Dr. to Route 150 with on- and off-ramps at S. Padaro Ln./Santa Claus Ln. and Bailard Ave. Monday through Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., the highway will be one lane from Sheffield Dr. to Route 150, with on- and off-ramps at S. Padaro Ln./ Santa Claus Ln. During the week of February 13th, Monday through Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., the highway will be one lane from

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Monday, a project to repair the pavement at the approach to six bridge decks on U.S. 101 between Vineyard Drive and Templeton will begin. Drivers will encounter one lane closed in each direction near the Hwy. 101 overcrossing at Las Tablas Road in Templeton. The bridges near South Spring Street in Paso Robles and the northbound State Route 46 west overcrossing on Monday through Thursday. Work will be done from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Main Street and Vineyard Drive Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane during this roadwork. The southbound US 101 onramp at Price Street near the railroad overhead/Five Cities Drive in Pismo Beach will be closed on Friday, Feb. 11 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Delays are not expected to exceed 10 minutes. Message signs will guide motorists traveling through this area. The contractor for this ongoing $1.9 million bridge improvement project is Velarde Construction of San Fernando, CA. This project is expected to be completed this spring, weather permitting. - Katherine Zehnder

Fatal shooting under investigation in Santa Maria Just before midnight on February 3rd, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of a shooting that occurred in the parking structure of Town Center Mall in Santa Maria. As officers arrived, they contacted several individuals at the scene and located a 17 year old male, of Santa Maria, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Officers established a crime scene and began gathering information associated with the incident. Officers determined that a 24 year-old female from Santa Maria was struck by gunfire, and sustained significant but non-life threatening injuries. The Santa Maria Police Department is looking to speak with anyone that was at the location when the gunfire occurred. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Seth Hall at (805)9283781 ext. 1308. - Katherine Zehnder

67/33 64/43 80 in 1953 30 in 1988

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

0.00” 0.00” (0.65”) 8.89” (9.40”)

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

68/40/s 68/38/s 49/26/s 66/27/s 68/59/s 67/37/s 78/48/s 56/38/s 67/39/s 79/54/s 45/20/s 66/36/s 66/44/s 70/35/s 64/43/s 77/53/s 73/53/s 80/54/s 78/53/s 73/31/s 65/35/s 72/49/s 62/44/s 68/41/s 76/40/s 75/54/s 48/15/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 72/34/s 72/45/s 71/36/s 70/40/s 72/40/s 77/39/s 66/40/s 70/54/s

49/37/s 25/21/pc 33/17/pc 51/30/s 37/21/c 58/39/s 80/68/pc 19/1/sn 31/28/s 37/28/s 72/49/s 55/36/pc 42/20/s 40/23/s 50/39/c 40/29/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind north-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves less than a foot with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind north-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves less than a foot with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 8

1:17 a.m. 1:12 p.m. 2:02 a.m. 2:46 p.m. 2:55 a.m. 5:26 p.m.

4.5’ 3.3’ 4.5’ 2.7’ 4.5’ 2.5’

LAKE LEVELS

Low

7:36 a.m. 7:06 p.m. 9:13 a.m. 7:38 p.m. 10:52 a.m. 8:22 p.m.

1.6’ 1.2’ 1.5’ 1.8’ 1.1’ 2.3’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 72/41/s 67/37/s 51/25/s 67/30/s 69/60/s 69/39/pc 75/45/s 51/40/pc 69/40/s 77/54/s 47/20/s 67/36/s 68/46/s 72/36/s 66/44/s 76/54/s 73/52/s 78/53/s 78/55/s 73/33/s 68/35/pc 73/49/s 64/45/s 70/41/s 74/41/s 75/51/s 52/18/s

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-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 72/35/s 73/44/s 71/37/s 72/40/s 72/39/s 77/34/s 67/43/s 71/57/s

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

48/34/r 38/34/c 24/12/pc 53/33/s 49/29/s 58/35/c 79/65/sh 21/15/pc 41/33/c 43/33/pc 73/47/s 51/37/r 35/26/s 44/25/s 50/40/r 48/32/pc

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 92,894 acre-ft. Elevation 711.99 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 10.8 acre-ft. Inflow 20.1 acre-ft. State inflow 13.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -38 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

First

Full

Feb 8

Feb 16

Today 6:53 a.m. 5:34 p.m. 10:16 a.m. 11:32 p.m.

WORLD CITIES

Last

Feb 23

Mon. 6:52 a.m. 5:35 p.m. 10:44 a.m. none

New

Mar 2

Today Mon. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 40/20/pc 38/16/c Berlin 44/35/r 42/35/sh Cairo 67/51/pc 71/52/s Cancun 79/69/pc 84/66/s London 51/36/r 50/47/c Mexico City 72/49/s 72/46/pc Montreal 17/16/c 29/20/c New Delhi 69/48/pc 72/50/pc Paris 51/40/r 48/39/pc Rio de Janeiro 88/77/t 86/75/t Rome 60/48/s 61/37/sh Sydney 74/65/sh 73/65/sh Tokyo 45/34/pc 47/36/pc W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

NEWS

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

Sports

sports@newspress.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

SU N DAY, F E BRUA RY 6 , 2 02 2

Beijing Olympics day two: The highlight reel By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF REPORT

The second day of the Winter Olympics featured several historic moments for competitors. Adrianna Fontana became the most decorated short track skater in Olympic history. Early on Saturday, Fontana made it through the 500m quarter finals winning her heat in 42.940. Fontana’s biggest rival, the Dutch Suzanne Schulting, was the fastest qualifier with a new Olympic record of 42.379.

“Yes, it’s pretty awesome. Today was the first day, the first medal event and to start this way is pretty great. We’re off to a good start and, you know, we still have a few races ahead of us and I feel good. We’ll see what will happen. During the season we were unlucky, we fell a lot. But we got here, we wanted this medal. We fought for it and it’s a silver that means a lot,” said Fontana. Mikael Kingsbury also won his third consecutive Olympic medal on Saturday. The Canadian

freestyle skiing star took the silver medal on Saturday. The only other freestyle skiier to have won three consecutive Olympic medals is Norway’s Kari Traa. Kingsley is the first male to have won three consecutive Olympic medals. “I’m really proud of myself, the way I dealt with all the pressure. We’re in a sport where it’s performance on demand and unlike other sports, where athletes can compete in many events at the Games, for us, it’s once every four years. I’m very proud to be the first guy to win

three consecutive ... Olympic medals. I’m very satisfied,” said Kingsbury. Kingsbury’s third Olympic medal comes after making a comeback from breaking his back during a training accident in December of 2020. “It was not easy. When you know you broke your back and you’re watching these guys compete on TV. It’s not ideal. But I was motivated last year. I wanted to come back for the World Championships, and I knew the Olympics were coming

very fast and I worked very hard and now I feel like my back is stronger than it was before I broke it. So yeah, it’s quite special to have been able to come back after such an injury. When I was injured, I thought, maybe that was the end of me performing at a high level, but I just kept going and being better,” said Kingsbury. Elana Meyers Taylor, 37-year old Team USA bobsledder has been cleared to compete after testing negative for Covid-19 on Saturday. Taylor had to be

isolated in her hotel room after testing positive just two days after arriving in China, shortly before the start of the Beijing Olympics. On Sunday, world record holder Kamila Valieva, the 15 year-old ROC figure skater, will be making her Olympic debut. Valieba will compete for her squad in the women’s short program on the second day of the Olympic figure skating team event. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Westmont Warriors battle Golden Eagles in tennis By JACOB NORLING

Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles (1-0) defeated the Warriors (0-2) 6-1 in a match that gave Westmont an opportunity to challenge themselves against an NCAA Div. II opponent. In doubles, on court three,

WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

LOS ANGELES — The Westmont women’s tennis team was back in action on Friday afternoon, when they traveled south to take on the Cal State LA

INTERNAL 02)-!29MEDICINE #!2% & HOUSE CALLS (/53% #!,,3 *!#15%,).% $%3)44%2 +2/#+ -$ s./ ,/.' 7!)4 APPOINTMENTS s-/2% 4)-% WITH YOUR DOCTOR s3%.)/23 WARMLY WELCOMED

805-563-0933 Accepting Medicare, Cottage Blue"LUE Shield, !CCEPTING -EDICARE #OTTAGE (EALTHHealth, "LUE #ROSS 3HIELD !ETNA 5NITED (EALTH#ARE Aetna, United HealthCare 2323 Oak$E Park Barbara, CA #! 93105 ,ALane, 6INA Suite 3UITE#101 Santa 3ANTA "ARBARA

Francesca Aguirre and Sophia Osotvany made quick work of L.A.’s Courtlyn Lam and Chelsey Ruiz, defeating the Golden Eagles 6-1. Then on court one, Sakura Kurokawa and Sarah Olmos tied things up for the Golden Eagles when they defeated Rachal Jackson and Emily Peterson 6-3. Rounding out doubles play, Westmont’s Christine Hemry and Olivia Madarang gave LA’s Berta Acero and Noa Davico everything they could handle. However, the Golden Eagles prevailed 7-6 to defeat the Warriors in doubles and earn the first point of the day. “Overall, I was pleased with our performance today,” said Westmont associate head coach Cade Pierson. “Doubles was a battle up until the end. Line

SBCC SPORTS WRITER

Prescription Drug Plans

Debbie Sharpe 805-683-2800

www.HealthKeyInsurance.com Lic #0791317

5276 Hollister Avenue, Suite 108 Santa Barbara Neither HealthKey Insurance nor Debbie Sharpe is connected with the Federal Medicare Program.

on court four, and Kurokawa came out victorious against Hemry on court three by a score of 6-4, 6-1. The two best fights put up by the Warriors ended up being the final two matches to conclude on Friday. On court five, Ostovany nearly forced a tie-breaker against Ruiz, but ultimately the Golden Eagle prevailed 6-4, 7-6. On court one, Jackson concluded the day for the Warriors by earning the club their first point in two matches this season. After dropping the first set 76, Jackson came back to defeat Davico 6-4 to force a tie-breaker. Then, after initially falling behind 6-1, Jackson stormed back to win it 10-7 and erase the zero next to Westmont’s name in the box score. “In regards to singles, I’m satisfied with the fight that our

team carried over from doubles,” reflected Pierson. “There’s a saying that goes ‘you win or you learn, but you never really lose’. Contrary to the saying, I think you can roll over and lose without learning from a match. Lucky for me as a coach, our team did a lot of learning today. “Specifically, I’m really proud of Rachal’s win today. There was a moment after she lost the first set that she could have easily given in to frustration. Instead, she chose to focus on the things she could control. I was proud to see her push through and earn the win in this one.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

SBCC volleyball team splits games at East Beach By MICHAEL JORGENSON

Medicare Supplements Medicare Advantage Plans

three played focused tennis and executed the plan they committed to really well. The score reflects how steadily they showed up and took care of business. “I’m really happy with how line two played and I’m bummed they didn’t get the win in the end. However, with how they’re playing and how they’re building confidence, I’m confident that in the future these types of matches will fall in their favor.” The Golden Eagles proceeded to win five of the six singles matches, including the first five to finish. First, on court six, Taylor Barnes defeated Westmont’s Kaley Houshmand 6-1, 6-3. Court six’s finish was then followed up by Olmos on court two, who came away with a 6-3, 6-0 victory at the hands of Peterson. Acero bested Madarang 6-3, 6-2

The Santa Barbara City College women’s beach volleyball team opened its season with two matches Friday at East Beach, besting Fresno 5-0 before falling to Cabrillo by the same score. “I am really pleased with the way the girls performed today,” head coach Ariana Garner said. “During these first few weeks of practice, as a team our main goals were to be great teammates to our partners and improve our fitness — two crucial parts of beach volleyball that the girls executed well today. I am proud of our effort today and our attitudes. Each pair remained positive throughout each of their matches and although we came up short against Cabrillo each pair fought hard in the afternoon wind.” In beach volleyball, there are two players on each team. During the SBCC-Fresno game, City College’s Kelissa Lemoine/ Bella Johnson defeated Claire Corippo/Jill Penner, 21-6, 21-16 SBCC’s Emma Crabbe/Lily Krongold defeated Kylie Kerney/ Emme Penberthy, 21-11, 21-9

And the Vaqueros’ Jordyn Anderson/Irey Sandholt defeated Julianna Lopez/Carlie Vanek, 21-6, 16-21, 15-8 “Kelissa and Bella at the 1s played a great match together,” Garden said. “They were dynamic on and off the ball and were able to control the tempo of the match. Kelissa had a number of aggressive swings, which we love to see, and Bella’s setting made it easy for her to have great placement. “They served tough and scored a lot of points with their serve which allowed for the girls to take more chances offensively and find their rhythm early. Bella served aggressive earning her team a number of aces. “Irey and Jordyn played at the 3s and served tough as could be,” the coach said. “They were able to get Fresno out of the system with the pressure from their serves. Both girls had a number of digs and scramble plays that were fun to watch. As smaller players, they know how disciplined they need to be on defense and they were able to execute when they needed to.” During the game against Cabrillo, the school’s team beat SBCC’s.

Emma Crabbe/Kelissa Lemoine (23-21, 17-21, 15-13). Cabrillo defeated SBCC’s Bella Johnson/Lily Krongold (21-8, 2111). Cabrillo defeated Jacelin McKie/Karoline Ruiz (21-16, 21-10). Cabrillo defeated Jordyn Anderson/Irey Sandholt (21-10, 2114). Cabrillo defeated Caroline McCarty/Flor Bustos (21-11, 21-11). “Flor and Caroline worked hard at the 5 spot today,” Garner said “Their setting was great and so was their communication. Caroline, who is newer to beach volleyball and transitioning from indoor, continues to improve each practice and match. Flor is a great partner for Caroline as she has years of beach experience and is able to guide the pair throughout their matches. “Jacelin and Karoline played against a tough Cabrillo 3s team who had fantastic ball control,” Garner said. “We were able to play great scrappy defense and earned the majority of our points with our attacking. “Karoline had three great hard-driven kills into the wind, and Jacelin was able to hit her crafty cut shots, again by using the

elements. Their communication as a team was high-level today,” Garner said. “Emma and Kelissa played at the 1s and battled in a tough 3-set loss. As a pair their ball control was lights out, making it much easier for them to score points. Kelissa was a force offensively and even earned a couple of blocks defensively. As a pair, they served tough and were able to get Cabrillo out of system. Defensively, not too many balls hit the ground as these two have great discipline. Emma passed great in serve receive and was able to use her short deep game to her advantage. The wind should have been a bigger factor in this match but both sides were equally able to use it to their advantage. It was a very fun and exciting game to watch.” The Vaqueros will have 21 days in between matches before traveling to Mt. SAC Feb. 25 to face Santa Ana (11 a.m.) and Mt. SAC (noon). Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College. email: sports@newspress.com.

Floating above the vines & "# $ ' $

" ( " ) * $ $ " " " $ # "$ # " ( "% "( $ ! " ! "# )

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS

A hot air balloon is seen behind vineyards in Santa Maria on Jan. 30.

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NEWS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

‘There were so many years of hard work, of activism’ leading to incorporation

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove lives up to its name.

GOLETA

Continued from Page A1 gratitude that we all feel to all of the organizers and the community activists and all of the people who laid the groundwork to have something that we have now created — our cityhood,” Mr. Richards said. “There were so many years of hard work, of activism, of organizing, of going door-to-door and petitions and multiple measures, some of which didn’t pass, to get us to the point we are today.” Mayor Perotte became the first directly-elected mayor of Goleta in 2018, but she has served on the council since 2010. A focus for her, especially as Goleta looks to its future, is to continue a mission of community engagement. She touted the work of the LEAD Academy, a six-week program giving citizens a behind-the-scenes look at city government, from the mayor’s role to various departments. She said the program has given people an insight into how they want to serve their community through various boards, commissions or other

avenues. “That’s our mission. We really want public engagement because that’s critical to getting things done,” Mayor Perotte said. According to 2020 census data, Goleta boasts more than 32,600 people. News reports from the time of incorporation put the population at about 29,000 people. While Goleta is gearing up for a big birthday bash on March 5 at Rancho La Patera & Stow House, council members are still working to transform Goleta into the city they want it to be. “We’ve got a larger staff, our finances are better, but we still will be true to listening to our constituency, returning those phone calls and making sure that their voices are being heard,” Councilmember Roger Aceves said last week. Mayor Pro Tempore Stuart Kasdin pointed to the projects Goleta has already undertaken and said the city council is prepared to continue advocating for the community. “I look forward to the next 20 years of stewarding,” Mr. Kasdin said.

The Goleta Train Depot is among the city’s historic sites.

On Thursday, Goleta’s council picked its very first electoral districts map. Another hearing is to be held later this month, and if all goes according to plan, the council will vote in March on whether to adopt the map — meaning the November election would mark the very first time in the Goodland’s history its four council members would be assigned to specific districts. “It’s very exciting the city has survived for 20 years and new people have come along and picked up the flag and kept the city going and taken care of city business,” said Ms. Connell, who still remembers the celebration at Timbers Restaurant in El Encanto Heights once the election returns came in. Mayor Perottee also still recalls the night of Nov. 6, 2001. After all, how could she forget it? Her cautious optimism gave way to elation as she could hear her neighbors cheering, “We did it!” That enthusiasm hasn’t wavered. It’s just persisted for the past two decades. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

The Camino Real Marketplace pre-dates Goleta’s incorporation. It opened in 1998-99 and remains a community hub where residents dine at restaurants, see a movie, or shop for everything from groceries to clothing to tires. A farmers’ market takes place in the parking lot on Sundays.

) '(' ")'( # (+ # %" - %" $# ( # ( $ ( & + # ($ ! ! ($ + # )" ' ' #$ '$&( ')%%$&(' & '%$#' ! " # $& "$& # $&" ( $# $)( %&$ ! " " ! # !! ( $)& &$ ! " " ! # !%! # ( )'( , &' $ $& $! & . &' # %&$"$( $#' #$( * ! & % #( ' # ( * ## '( ()' )" ' ' #$ '$&( & ' &* ' ( & ( ($ # $& # ! %&$"$( $#' $& * #('

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS/ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

To place a Classified ad call 805-963-4391

Professional

Classified To place an ad please call (805) 963-4391 or email to classad@newspress.com

RECRUITMENT

Computer Sftwr Engnrs sought by AppFolio, Inc. in Goleta, CA. Telecom prmtd during ofﬁce clsrs/othr rstrctd stff prsnc as dtrmnd by emplyr. Apply at jobpostingtoday.com #85553.

Professional

ACADEMIC PERSONNEL COORDINATOR HSSB Admin Support Center

Responsible for administrative coordination and processing of academic merit and promotion cases, faculty recruitment and appointment cases, recruiting and hiring temporary faculty and other essential Academic Personnel duties, including payroll. All duties require confidentiality, diplomacy, sound judgment, analytical and decision-making skills. Duties also include keeping abreast of Academic Personnel Manual and Red Binder policies and procedures, and ensuring that all cases and recruitments comply. Works in conjunction with the Office of International Studies and Scholars in processing Visa documentation as required and serves as primary contact for visiting scholars. Utilizes detailed knowledge of relevant policies and procedures from the campus Office of Research in preparing postdoctoral and other research appointments. Works in conjunction with faculty, department Chairs, and Manager on facilitating special leave requests. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a higher education setting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/17/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30722

SENIOR ACADEMIC PERSONNEL & CURRICULUM ANALYST Summer Session Ofﬁce

Oversees all academic personnel processes and appointments generated by the Office of Summer Sessions for the summer term. Coordinates a complex series of procedures to establish the summer curricula. Provides consultation to control points and departments in response to issues or problems related to courses and/or academic appointments. Monitors course enrollments. Works with Business and Finance Manager to reconcile instructional costs; conducts an analysis of enrollment trends and prepares various reports for control points. Provides curricular, academic personnel, policy, and operational expertise in the development and/or implementation of new programs/initiatives that meet a variety of academic objectives established by the campus or Summer Sessions. Serves as secondary DSA for the department. Reqs: Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for academic personnel and enrollment management. Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and policies and procedures for academic employees. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Extended vacations are not permitted from April through July. $61,200 - $77,200/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/8/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30130

Professional

SENIOR WRITER/ PUBLICIST Arts & Lectures

Performs a full range of responsibilities as both a publicist and writer for UCSB Arts & Lectures. A&L is the premier arts presenter organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco, presenting more than 100 public events annually with world-renowned artists and speakers, in addition to hundreds of education, outreach, and donor events annually. As the organization’s singular publicist, provides news and information to the general public and key audiences through researching, writing, editing and proofreading all materials developed to promote Arts & Lectures’ profile and brand as well as numerous public and private events. Requires a clear understanding of news, skilled work with the media, programs for public outreach, and strategic communication of messaging and mission. Functions with a high degree of autonomy to formulate promotional strategies and establish and administer publicity processes on behalf of Arts & Lectures. As the organization’s singular writer is responsible for writing copy for all A&L events, researching and editing program information provided by artists, and composing captions for social media. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, English or related field or equivalent experience and training. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Ability and willingness to work frequent evenings/nights and weekends. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 1/15/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30328

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT, GEVIRTZ SCHOOL Development

Assists with all aspects of planning, analysis, implementation, and ongoing administration of the Development activities required to support a successful and complex Development Team (D-Team) in Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE). Manages online calendars, screens incoming calls, and makes travel/entertainment arrangements for D-Team; completes and tracks administrative paperwork related to gift processing and budget expenses in compliance with policies and procedures; supports with the generation of gift documentation, donor correspondence, and donor stewardship communications; maintains electronic and hard-copy files related to D-Team activities; compiles data and reports from various sources including Advance database, requiring a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, discretion, and strong analytical/technical capacity; assists with planning and execution of donor events; supports D-Team social media activity and administrative tasks related to online community development; works collaboratively with various administrative support staff members from GGSE and Central Development. Reqs: Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations. Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet and e-mail, and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various campus-wide events. $24.61 - $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30144

Professional

LAB ASSISTANT Neuroscience Research Institute

Responsible for independently maintaining the fly stocks for two labs, which includes changing the stocks regularly, correctly labeling fly vials, monitoring and keeping track of the health of flies, reporting any lost stocks and other issues to the lab managers in a timely manner. Will use a dissecting microscope, taking extreme care to avoid contamination of one stock with another and to control mites. Receives fly line requests from lab members and propagate these lines for distribution accordingly. Responsible for mosquito maintenance which involves regularly hatching eggs, rearing larvae with regular monitoring and feeding, hand collection of pupae, and blood-feeding/egg collection from adult mosquitoes. Responsible for maintaining a backup egg stock for each line in order to maintain and propagate the main colony for the mosquito facility. Responsible for keeping records of fly and mosquito genotypes accurate and up-to-date including verifying consistency between physical and electronic records and re-labeling stocks appropriately. Assist fly food cook as needed. Assists the fly food cook with fly food preparation, packaging and labeling as needed. Reqs: High school diploma required (BS/ BA degree in biology or related field preferred). Some college-level biology coursework or lab experience. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.). Must be able to work in a laboratory with different chemicals & follow appropriate safety procedures. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Comfortable with lifting light loads (approx. 20 lbs). $20.14/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29409

Professional

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT, ENGINEERING & THE SCIENCES Development

Serves as the primary initial contact for six Directors of Development (hereafter referred to as “the Directors”) in the Engineering and the Sciences Development Office (hereafter referred to as “the Office”) and provides essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fund-raising program. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the College of Engineering and the Division of Science, to support the research mission by securing support from private donors. This responsibility requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to act professionally, independently, and exercise discretion and sound judgment. Also provides administrative support, which includes handling confidential, high profile, and time-sensitive matters involving senior UC Santa Barbara administrators, faculty, staff, collaborating institutions and the donor community. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to effectively solve problems and demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment. Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Excellent grammar, composition and proofreading skills. Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent customer service skills are required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various campus-wide events. $24.61 - $25.77 /hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/8/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30096

COUNSELOR/ COORDINATOR Educational Opportunity Program

Utilizes advanced skills gained at the Master’s degree level in counseling fields (student affairs and/or higher education); exhibits culturally inclusive active listening skills (e.g., appropriately establishing interpersonal contact, paraphrasing, perception checking, summarizing, questioning, encouraging, avoiding interrupting, clarifying) and provides counseling services for personal, social and academic issues, including but not limited to cultural identity, educational, relationship, family, sexuality and sexual identity issues. Designs, implements and evaluates cultural and academic services for the Asian Cultural Resource Center. Develops program designs and tools to assess quality of programs and events offered. Assists in campus efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented students. Plays a key role in the Division of Student Affairs Initiative to build bridges for EOP students and the Asian Resource Center. Reqs: Master’s Degree in counseling or related area or years of equivalent experience/ training. Experience in providing in-depth, wide-ranging and complex academic advising and holistic services to undergraduates. Experience with social media management on multiple platforms, updating department website, and Emma application. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. Satisfactory conviction history background check. May work occasional evenings and weekends. May be called upon to reside in the residence hall during the summer program. On-call during summer programs and campus emergencies. $55,000 - $63,975/Yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/7/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 29926

Classiﬁed

Email: classad@newspress.com

Apply online at www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission.

Contributes to design, implementation and evaluation of revisions in university or college policy or procedure. Analyzes and acts independently on petitions for exceptions to college and university policy. Uses knowledge to advise students in developing educational plans that will help identify and achieve life and career goals. Supervises students in academic difficulty and develops appropriate action plans. Acts as Dean’s representative to assigned academic departments and, in that role, advises departments on changes and additions to courses and academic requirements for majors. Provides support and training to departmental undergraduate advisers. Advises College of Letters and Science Faculty Executive Committee on departmental revisions to majors and courses. Responsible for various programs and implementation of academic policy as assigned. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training or experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $51,400 - $56,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/14/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30446

RADIATION SAFETY SPECIALIST HEALTH PHYSICIST Environmental Health & Safety

Performs a variety of duties related to the Radiation Safety Program. Manages the radioactive waste program, including the pickup and processing of radioactive waste, and completion and maintenance of related records. Manages the radiation-producing machine audit and inspection program. Manages the personnel radiation dosimetry program. Assists in other areas of radiation safety, including radioisotope laboratory inspection and monitoring, radioactive material inventory and tracking, fume hood quality assurance checks, and meter calibration. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 1-3 years of experience. OSHA HAZWOPR 40 hour certification. DOT training for packaging or shipping of radioactive material. UCSB Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety Training. UCSB Radiation Safety Training. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program. Must be physically able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Move heavy objects (i.e., 55-gallon drums filled with liquid). Must be willing to work and respond to emergencies. $26.63 - $31.13/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/14/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu. Job # 30421

FRONT HOUSE PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR Campus Dining

Responsible for aiding the Personnel Manager in all aspects of hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of all student employees. Responsible for overseeing a catering program during the summer season. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume operation with a large team of managers, full-time and student staff. Minimum two years of supervisory experience. Ability to work with a diverse staff. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate directions to employees and customers. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative while also acting as a team member. Ability to communicate, analyze and troubleshoot situations as they occur. Experience with Excel and Word. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $42,900-$48,900/yr. Friday-Tuesday 1:30pm- 10:00pm (may vary). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Afﬁrmative Action Employer, and all qualiﬁed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30068

$5.97*

Per-Day! *Rate Based on 30 day consecutive run.

Service Directory Gardening J.W.’s Landscape & Gardening Services We fulﬁll all gardening & landscape needs! Commercial & Residential 805-448-7177

Hauling STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Neuroscience Research Inst

General duties include handling lab issues such as (not limited to) daily lab organization, tracking lab supplies, placing orders, fixing broken lab equipment, organizing food and room reservations for lab events; assisting with research in Denise Montell’s lab including making fruit fly crosses, dissecting various fruit fly tissues with a high level of precision, staining and confocal imaging of tissues, analyzing data, and performing various laboratory experiments such as (not limited to) PCR, Western blots, etc.; knowledge of BSL2 safety practices regarding lentivirus and mammalian tissue culture; overseeing laboratory assistants that make fly food for fly labs on campus and maintain fly stocks for Denise and Craig Montell; overseeing undergraduate assistants to ensure proper maintenance of fly incubators, fly stocks, and mite infestation control; working with the financial departments on campus to help manage grant funding and providing quarterly financial reports. Reqs: Some college-level biology coursework. 1-3 years college-level lab experience. 1-3 years professional work experience. Comfortable working in a lab environment. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel. Comfortable lifting heavy loads (up to 50 lbs). Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. $26.30/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/14/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30422

BILLING TECHNICAL ASSISTANT Business & Financial Services

Provides customer service support to students and parents using a computerized receivable system known as BARC. Provides campus department support with non-student BARC account set-up and processing. Assists in financial tasks such as daily balancing, preparation of financial journals. Oversees the Short Term Loan accounting and assists in financial tasks such as daily balancing, preparation of financial journals. Reqs: High School Diploma High school diploma or equivalent experience. Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills. 1-3 years experience in an administrative, clerical, or operations role. 1-3 years Experience with accounts receivable with troubleshooting ability to reconcile account balances, recognize unusual data, and interpret data. Note: Satisfactory criminal history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 2/17/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30613

MERCHANDISE

Express Hauling

FREE EST., ANY DAY, JUNK, BRUSH, CLEAN YARD & GARAGE, TRIM TREES, CEMENT METAL, DIRT, JACUZZI, LIFT GATE, HANDYMAN 805-886-2410

Irrigation PROFESSIONAL

Irrigation & Repair Commercial & Residential Certiﬁed & Licensed Free Estimates Call 805-448-7177

Painting House Painting Interior & Exterior Quality Work Reasonable Rates

805-699-1618

Call 805 963-4391 to place your home or business service listing. Miscellaneous

Bicycle New/Used/Rentals (Day Wk Mo) LOW PRICES! Isla Vista Bikes • 805-968-3338

Furniture

Advertising in the Classiﬁed Section Really Works.

Email: classad@newspress.com

LEGAL AD DEADLINES Publication Day:Sat.-Mon. Due: Thursday 9 a.m. Publication Day:Tuesday Due: Friday 9 a.m. Publication Day:Wednesday Due: Monday 9 a.m. Publication Day:Thursday Due: Tuesday 9 a.m. Publication Day:Friday Due: Wednesday 9 a.m. For additional information, please email legals@newspress.com or call (805) 564-5218.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000036 The following person(s) is doing business as: David Cameron Studio, 656 Rancho Alisal Dr., Solvang, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara. Cameron Media, Inc., 606 Alamo Pintado Rd Suite 3-221, Solvang, CA 93463; CA This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ David Cameron Coats, President This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/06/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/22 CNS-3546736# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000177 The following person(s) is doing business as: Gracefully Sorted, 1305 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. EGN Consulting LLC, 1305 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; CA This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2021 /s/ Emily Grace Nagle, Managing Member This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/21/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/22 CNS-3553010# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

JAN 16, 23, 30; FEB 6 / 2022 -- 57917

FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 / 2022 -- 58008

REQUEST FOR BIDS BID SUBMITTAL: Please provide your written bid (on the attached forms) to the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No.1 (District), before 10:00 AM on February 25, 2022. BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the District as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute a Contract with the District and provide the required submittals for approval, all within ten (10) calendar days of the date of written Notice of Award. A bid shall not be considered unless one of the forms of bidder security is enclosed with it. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The purpose of this project is to replace the existing asphalt in the driveway and parking area around the District office and maintenance shop. The scope of the project includes the following: 1) Remove and properly dispose of existing asphalt (±3-inch thickness) and concrete apron at the shop entrance; 2) Cut and remove surface vegetation (i.e., roots) to a depth of 12 inches; 3) Remove and dispose of existing 6-foot wheel stops; 4) Grade and compact existing subgrade in preparation for new asphalt; 5) Apply prime coat to compacted base material; 6) Apply tack coat to vertical surfaces as appropriate; 7) Install 2-inch by 4-inch redwood headers where required; 8) Install 3 inches of hot mix asphalt (compacted); 9) Install Type A asphalt dike; 10) Install new 6-foot concrete wheel stops; 11) Paint parking space delineation striping with traffic-rated paint. The Contractor will supply all materials required to complete the work. SITE OF WORK: The site of work is located at 3622 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, California. This property is owned by the District and is the location of the District office. COMPLETION OF WORK: Project work will begin as soon as possible following Contractor selection and issuance of a Notice of Award. All work must be completed in an expeditious manner. The District reserves the right to terminate the Contract if the work is not being pursued diligently and expeditiously, in accordance with the Contractor’s submitted and approved schedule. All work must be completed and accepted by the District before final payment is issued to the Contractor. PAYMENT: Payment shall be made by the District, to ninety-five (95) percent of the work completed in monthly progress payments and a final payment. The five (5) percent retention will be paid 35 days following final acceptance of the work by the District. FORM OF BID: The bid shall be made on the Bid Forms bound herein (unless modified by an addendum). Bids shall remain valid for 90 days after bid opening. INSPECTION OF WORK SITE: Inspection of the work site is required in order for the Contractor to understand, by personal examination, the location of the proposed work and the actual conditions of the site of work. If during the course of the examination, a Contractor finds facts or conditions which appear to conflict with the letter or spirit of the Contract Documents (including Drawings and Specifications), or with any other data furnished by the District, the Contractor may contact the District for additional information and explanation before submitting a bid; provided, however, that the bid submittal date shall not be extended. The submission of a bid by a Contractor shall constitute the acknowledgment that, if awarded the Contract, the Contractor has relied and is relying on its own examination of (a) the site of the work, (b) the access to the site, and (c) all other data, matters, and things requisite to the fulfillment of the work and on the Contractor’s own knowledge of existing services and utilities on and in the vicinity of the work site for construction under the Contract, and not on any representation or warranty of the District. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed which is based upon a lack of knowledge of the above items. DIR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) requires that: (a) No contactor or subcontractor may be listed on a proposed bid for a public works project unless they are registered with the DIR; (b) No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a public works contract unless registered with the DIR; and (c) Work performed on the public works project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be evaluated and the Contract awarded when the District has received bids from solicited Contractors showing interest and knowledge of the described work. The award is scheduled to occur at the District’s Board of Trustees meeting on March 15, 2022. Upon written Notice of Award, the Contractor shall promptly execute all necessary Contract Documents, provide the required insurance submittals, and furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond, both in the amount of 100 percent of the bid price. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITY: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract Documents at the completion of the work, without retention of any portion of the payment by the District, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the District in accordance with the provisions of section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code. WAGE RATES: As required by the California Labor Code, not less than the general prevailing rates of per diem wages and not less than the general prevailing rate for overtime and holiday work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of workers needed to execute the work contemplated under the Contract, shall be paid to all workers employed on said work by the Contractor or by any subcontractor performing any part of said work. A list of the prevailing wages, as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations, can be found on the web at the following web site http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm and shall be posted at each job site by the Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of section 16100 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which require the Contractor to keep accurate records of the work performed as provided in Labor Code section 1812, to allow District to inspect Contractor’s payroll records pursuant to Labor Code section 1776 and section 16400(e) of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, and to comply with all other requirements imposed by law. CONTRACTOR’S REQUIREMENTS: The District has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid California Class A General Engineering, C-12 Earthwork and Paving, or C-32 Parking and Highway Improvements contractor’s license at the time of bid submittal, when the Contract is awarded, and for the duration of the Contract. Failure to possess the specified license at the time of submittal and award shall render the Bid as non-responsive. QUALIFICATIONS OF SURETY: All bonds shall be in the form prescribed by the Contract Documents except as provided otherwise by law or regulation and shall be executed by such sureties as are named in the current list of companies holding certificates of authority as acceptable sureties on federal bonds and as acceptable reinsuring companies as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the audit staff, Bureau of Government Financial Corporations, U.S. Treasury Department. A certified copy of such agent’s authority to act must accompany all bonds signed by an agent.

Contract Documents are available at the District’s web site (http://www.syrwd.org). Estate Sale: NEW (NEVER USED) Lennox Constitution 8-piece ﬁne china dinnerware set, plus other Constitution pieces totaling 64, including teapot, clocks, napkin rings, serving dishes, vases, a lamp, etc. Retails online for a total $3,000+ but asking only $1,500 ﬁrm for the lot. Pick up in Solvang, CA. 805-693-2947 or 760-989-1300.

TRANSPORTATION

Aircraft Motorcycles Boats, Power Boats, Sail Watercraft Classics Automotive from A-Z Other Makers Recreational Trailers Lease Loan Wanted

Cadillac

Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No.1 FEB 6 / 2022 -- 58009 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15087, this Notice serves to advise the public that the California State Lands Commission (CSLC), as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Project described below. State Clearinghouse No. 2021060145. Project Title:

PRC 421 Decommissioning Project (Project)

Proponent:

California State Lands Commission

Project Location:

The former Oil and Gas Lease PRC 421 include two piers and caissons on State tidelands and submerged lands as well as the upland access road and revetment below the bluffs marking the southern limit of the Sandpiper Golf Course in the city of Goleta, California.

Project Description: Two piers and caissons, supporting two wells, formerly produced oil and gas from the offshore Lease PRC 421. The two wells have been idle since 1994 and were plugged and abandoned pursuant to California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) regulatory specifications in May and September 2019. The decommissioning project would remove the two piers and caissons and other infrastructure, including two pipelines within the access road to the golf course and the access road and supporting rock revetment. Potential Significant Impacts on the Environment: The Draft EIR discusses the potential for significant impacts on the environment in 18 subject areas: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Tribal Cultural Resources, Geology, Soils, and Paleontological Resources, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation and Traffic, and Utilities and Service Systems. DRAFT EIR PUBLIC REVIEW AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Review Period:

January 21 through March 7, 2022.

Comments Due:

Received or postmarked by Monday, March 7, 2022.

Comments Email*:

CEQA.comments@slc.ca.gov Subject: PRC 421 Decommissioning Project Draft EIR Comments

Comment Mailing Address and Contact Information: California State Lands Commission 100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100-South Sacramento, CA 95825 Attn: Eric Gillies Phone: (916) 574-1897 2014 SRX SUV Cadillac Loaded, Excellent Condition, Black with Camel Interior, V6 $16,250 702-525-3040

Tesla

* You are encouraged to submit comments via email and include any attachments in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Public Hearings: Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15087, subdivision (i), CSLC staff will hold two public hearings to receive oral or written comments on the Draft EIR (see details below). Each session of the virtual public hearing will be conducted using the online meeting platform Zoom. The Zoom meeting links will also be available on the CSLC’s website at www.slc.ca.gov (under the “Information” tab and “CEQA” link) or https://www.slc.ca.gov/ceqa/. You may join from a desktop computer, laptop, mobile device, or telephone. Staff recommends that you test your device, internet connection, and Zoom app compatibility before attempting to join the meeting. Each hearing will be the same format, beginning with a brief presentation on the proposed Project and contents of the Draft EIR, including alternatives, signiﬁcant environmental impacts, and proposed mitigation measures. Staff will then receive comments on the adequacy of the Draft EIR.

CUSTOM SOFA SPECIALIST LOCAL

Affordable custom made & sized sofas & sectionals for far less than retail store prices. Styles inspired by Pottery Barn, Rest. Hardware & Sofas U Love. Buy FACTORY DIRECT & save 30-50%. Quality leather, slipcovered & upholstered styles. Call 805-566-2989 to visit Carp. showroom.

05",)# ./4)#%3

DISTRICT’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive contractor as it may best serve the interests of the District.

Staff Therapist Custodian Student Financial Services Assistant Data Processor: Application Specialist Data Processor: Transaction Specialist Part-time Martin Institute Assistant Student Life Assistant Part-time Weekend Shuttle Driver Part-time Assistant to the Director of Public Events Asst. Controller/Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting Medical Assistant Summer Maintenance (Full-time/Temporary) Campus Life Coordinator Temporary Driver for the 955 ride service

ACADEMIC ADVISOR Letters and Sciences Academic Advising

Advertise Here For As Low as

Draft EIR Review: The full document can be viewed on the CSLC website at https://www.slc.ca.gov/ceqa/.

2020 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus 8,300 miles, full self-drive, 48-

amp wall charger, premium connectivity, $3,500 worth of accessories, $8,500 3m clear-coat ﬁlm, original cost $117,371, asking $99,500. Thomas Kiley, tomhes@ aol.com / 928-580-7859.

FEB 6 / 2022 -- 57934

Classiﬁed Section Really Works Email : classad@newspress.com

PAGE

Managing Editor Dave Mason dmason@newspress.com

Life

INSIDE

New CEO leads Girls Inc. of Santa Barbara - B3

S U N DAY, F E B RUA RY 6 , 2 0 2 2

COURTESY PHOTOS

Bob’s Well Bread Bakery in Los Alamos and Ballard offers alternatives to the usual Valentine’s Day chocolates.

Valentines with a new twist Bob’s Well Bread Bakery offers holiday breads, cookies and pastries By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

hocolates and flowers may be the traditional symbols for Valentine’s Day, but Bob’s Well Bread Bakery in Los Alamos and Ballard offers a new twist with its holiday breads, cookies and pastries. The iconic bakery and restaurant, which is owned by Bob Oswaks, is presenting its Valentine’s Day specialties for preorder or in-house dining with the help of Chef David Jeffers, head baker Scott Smith and chef de cuisine David Jeffers. Valentine’s Day baked specialties include heart-shaped Linzer Tarts, heart-shaped Strawberry Pastries, Signature Levain and Ciabatta as well as the full menu of café favorites. Preorders are requested for the specialty breads and pastries and will be available to walk-ins as long as the supply lasts. Holiday specials are offered from Friday through Feb. 14 during normal operating hours. Pre-orders will be accepted with credit card information by emailing info@ bobswellbread.com by the end of the day on Thursday.

Onsite dining on the patio is also offered from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Los Alamos and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ballard. The kitchen for café items closes at 3 p.m. at both locations. Same-day customers can use online ordering by visiting www. bobswellbread.com, selecting the pickup location and saving some time in line. All orders will be available for pickup only at the store where the order is placed. Bob’s Well Bread Bakery is located at 550 Bell St. in Los Alamos and 2449 Baseline Ave. in Ballard. Since its inception in 2014, locals, travelers and journalists alike have embraced Bob’s Well Bread Bakery artisan breads and bakery. “Our family is committed to products that are hand-made with only the finest ingredients and natural starters,” said Mr. Oswaks. “No added preservatives will be found in any of our baked items, and we strive to source ingredients locally, using farmers and growers who practice the purest growing initiatives. “We allow the loaves to take their time and practice old world European traditions and techniques to make the very best Please see BREAD on B4

PUZZLES

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

JUMBLE PUZZLE

No. 0130

Nancy Stark, of New York City, is a writer, lyricist and former editor for the Literary Guild book club. Will Nediger, of London, Ontario, is a professional crossword constructor. Nancy thought of this puzzle’s theme (at 4 a.m. one night when she couldn’t sleep), they brainstormed examples of it, Will constructed the grid and they both wrote the clues. This is their sixth collaboration for The Times. — W.S.

%\ 'DYLG / +R\W DQG -HII .QXUHN

19<,7$ 1,&25, .$+16( %0'2<( *6723,

43 Nonbinary people, informally 1 Web site? 47 Declined 6 Browser window 49 Over-poetical? 9 Streaming service acquired by Fox in 50 Modern-day ‘‘carpe diem’’ 2020 13 Civil rights grp. once 51 Early times in verse 52 Small distance led by M.L.K. covered by a naval 17 Fictional character armada? who says, ‘‘I will take the ring, though 56 First sitting prez to fly in an airplane I do not know the 57 Words after walk or way’’ cash 18 Scorpion, for one 58 Hyperbolic wait time 20 Wasn’t overturned on 59 Like climates where appeal cactuses thrive 21 Artists sketching 60 Pointy part of a pectorals? charger? 23 Stays out all night? 62 Group of followers 24 Glowing or shining 64 Willem who played 25 Work rotations Jesus in ‘‘The Last Temptation of 26 French ‘‘I like’’ Christ’’ 27 ‘‘Right on!’’ 66 Some pianos and 28 Spot at a casino motorcycles 30 Either side of a 68 2000s Fox teen drama beaming grin, in a 69 Playwright Simon phrase 70 ‘‘Emotion in motion,’’ 31 Tony winner per Mae West McDonald 71 Thomas ____, British 32 Something to make general at Bunker after you wake Hill 33 Vow to remain mum 72 Sweetie about hotel guests’ 73 Boxer lacking a left secrets? hook? 37 Hoops org. 77 One of the boxing Alis 40 Possibility 78 Gumbo ingredient 41 Scoffing sound 80 :-) alternative 42 Driver of film 81 Below par 82 Something unleashed Online subscriptions: Today’s in a denial-of-service puzzle and more attack than 4,000 past puzzles, 83 Destination for a nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). return flight ACROSS

*HW WKH IUHH -867 -80%/( DSS )ROORZ XV RQ 7ZLWWHU #3OD\-XPEOH

117(7$

7ULEXQH &RQWHQW $JHQF\ //& $OO 5LJKWV 5HVHUYHG

2/6/2022

1RZ DUUDQJH WKH FLUFOHG OHWWHUV WR IRUP WKH VXUSULVH DQVZHU DV VXJJHVWHG E\ WKH DERYH FDUWRRQ

35,17 <285 $16:(5 ,1 7+( &,5&/(6 %(/2:

84 Himalayan humanoid 86 ____ eyes 88 ‘‘I’m a frayed ____’’ (punchline of a classic joke) 89 What brass-band music has? 92 Court 95 Groups of Greeks, informally 97 Watcher of the skies, for short 98 Old ____ (motherland, affectionately) 99 Announced 100 You can count on them 101 Beat in a race 104 Very productive 106 Not even a little off 107 Tree feature in winter? 109 Quaint bathroom sign 110 Galosh 111 Lumberjack’s favorite kind of beer? 112 ‘‘What are the ____?’’ 113 Audience for Cocomelon, the most-viewed YouTube channel in the U.S. 114 Omega’s place 115Columns with angles

5 Cereal once advertised by Woody Woodpecker 6 Subject for Laozi 7 Sounds from a lab 8 ‘‘The Art of Fugue’’ composer 9 One’s kin, casually 10 Loosen, in a way 11 Some zeros and ones 12 Bar necessities, at times 13 It has several steps 14 What a dog walker and a strong-willed pooch might vie for? 15 Run easily 16 Makeup of some music libraries 19 Main 20 Huge quantity 21 Lacking color 22 Brief period of work 26 ‘‘Easy . . . everything’s going to be OK’’ 29 Bottle marked with a skull and crossbones 31 Cost for a spot 33 Garden-shed items 34 Caramel-filled candy 35 ‘‘You can leave this to me’’ 36 Declaration by one who’s done playing 38 Benjamin Franklin famously considered DOWN it ‘‘a rank coward’’ with ‘‘bad moral 1 Home with a pointy character’’ roof 2 Worked on Wall Street 39 ‘‘Te quiero’’ sentiment 3 Bring to a repair shop, 43 Mideast V.I.P. say 44 Response to ‘‘No offense’’ 4 Creative springboard

SOLUTION ON B3

Horoscope.com Sunday, February 6, 2022 ARIES — This week brings the possibility of making new friends when Juno enters Aquarius, also moving into your social zone. Casual acquaintances made today can turn into deep friendships—and even love affairs. Keep your friends close, Aries. TAURUS — This week is a good time to form strong professional relationships when Juno enters Aquarius on Tuesday. Networking with major players in your career could help you in the long run. It would be a good idea to form a union or partnership to accomplish something with others. GEMINI — Expand your mind this week, your heart might be a little distant when Juno enters Aquarius on Tuesday. With the asteroid of marriage in your expansion zone, you could feel a little far away from your loved ones both physically and emotionally. CANCER — Your personal relationships get intimate this week when Juno enters Aquarius and your intimacy zone on Tuesday. However, while relationships become tender at this time, you might become obsessed with your partner or the idea of being in a relationship. LEO — Look for a trusted partner in the week ahead when Juno enters Aquarius and your partnership zone on Tuesday. From getting hitched to starting a business, this is a good time to start a relationship based on trust and common goals. Just make sure to get it all in writing. VIRGO — This week dedicate yourself to becoming the best person you can be when Juno enters Aquarius and your habit zone on Tuesday. This is a great time to take care of your loved ones and yourself. Devote yourself to forming a morning ritual to get grounded. LIBRA — This week gets intimate when Juno enters Aquarius, moving into your pleasure zone. Relationships could get very physical very quickly because you’re able to take a gamble on love and life. Use your creative ideas to make life more entertaining for you and your friends. SCORPIO — Stick close to home this week when Juno enters Aquarius and your family zone on Tuesday. You might even consider moving to be closer to your family members. However, don’t turn into a green-eyed monster when a relative gets something you deeply desired. SAGITTARIUS — Use communication to gain loyalty and respect this week when Juno enters Aquarius on Tuesday. Start forming bonds with your siblings and neighbors to reach a common goal. This is an ideal time for brainstorming and even traveling together. CAPRICORN — This week invest your time in important relationships when Juno enters Aquarius and your value zone on Tuesday. The more time and care you give to people, the stronger your bond and sense of intimacy will be. AQUARIUS — Love is in the air for you this week when Juno enters your sign on Tuesday. With the asteroid of marriage in your sign for the next few weeks, this is an ideal time to start dating, meet new people, and plan some unique dates to make some magic. PISCES — Secret affairs could break your heart in two over the next week after Juno enters Aquarius on Tuesday. With Juno in your privacy zone, you might have a secret crush on someone who is extremely off-limits.

How to play Codeword

BRIDGE PUZZLE By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency 6XQGD\ )HEUXDU\

KLV JDPH E\ WDNLQJ WKUHH URXQGV RI GLDPRQGV WR GLVFDUG KLV TXHHQ RI FOXEV +H FDVKHV WKH . $ RI KHDUWV DQG OHDGV WKH MDFN RI WUXPSV ,I :HVW WDNHV WKH DFH DQG OHDGV DQRWKHU FOXE 6RXWK FDQ UXII LQ KLV KDQG ³ RYHUUXIILQJ (DVW LI QHFHVVDU\ ³ SLFN XS WKH WUXPSV DQG WDNH WKH UHVW :HVW GHDOHU 1 6 YXOQHUDEOH

1257+ { . x . - z $ 4 - y -

:(67 { $ 4 x z y $ .

($67 { x 4 z y

6287+ { - x $ z . y 4

:HVW 1RUWK y 'EO 3DVV { $OO 3DVV

(DVW 3DVV 3DVV

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

&\ WKH &\QLF GHILQHV D KDELW DV VRPHWKLQJ ZH GR ZLWKRXW WKLQNLQJ ³ ZKLFK DFFRUGLQJ WR &\ H[SODLQV ZK\ VR PDQ\ SHRSOH KDYH VR PDQ\ RI WKHP 7RGD\·V 6RXWK KDG D KDELW KH QHHGHG WR GR VRPHWKLQJ DERXW 1RUWK 6RXWK·V ELGGLQJ ZDV TXHVWLRQDEOH DW EHVW ³ QRW EHFDXVH DQ\RQH DFWHG IURP IRUFH RI KDELW EXW GXH WR VKDN\ MXGJPHQW 6RXWK ZDV EDUHO\ ZRUWK KLV JDPH LQYLWDWLRQDO MXPS WR WZR VSDGHV VLQFH KLV TXHHQ RI FOXEV ZDV SUREDEO\ D ZDVWHG FDUG IRU SOD\ DW VSDGHV , VXSSRVH 1RUWK·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³ D GDQJHURXV KDELW WR DFTXLUH $IWHU 6RXWK ZLQV WKH WKLUG FOXE KH PDNHV

$ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < =

30 34

57 63

89 95

77 82 87

97 101

106

107

109

110

112

113

45 The Bee Gees’ Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb? 46 It might gather lint 48 Somersault 52 Adversary 53 To’s opposite 54 Old-timey reproach 55 Scottish cap 58 Aromatic trees 61 Really bother 63 Jacqueline or Jacques 64 For sure, for short

86 90

100

67 71

65 Something a snowboarder catches 66 Last word of ‘‘Ulysses’’ 67 Goal in musical chairs 69 Nick of ‘‘48 Hrs.’’ 70 Beer brand whose name spells an article of apparel backward 72 Knock on the head 74 Carolers’ repertoire 75 ____ dancer 76 Minotaur’s foot

55 60

42 49

40 45

23 25

98 102

103

99 104

105

108 111 114

115

77 Bird known in the U.K. as a diver 79 Draws 82 Red-light district establishment 85 Like some vodkas 87 Fly into a rant 90 Spuds 91 Tall tales 92 Dispensed with 93 N.H.L. team with five championshipwinning seasons in the 1980s 94 Praising poetry

96 Ballet sections 99 Play station? 100 Got rid of 101 ‘‘Duh,’’ in modern slang 102 Pine 103 Like the Radio City Music Hall sign 105 Harvest 106 Something swollen on a pro athlete? 107 Totally fine 108 Alternative to Webster’s, in brief

SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

SOLUTION ON B3

CODEWORD PUZZLE

HOROSCOPE

BY NANCY STARK AND WILL NEDIGER / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

7+$7 6&5$0%/(' :25' *$0(

8QVFUDPEOH WKHVH -XPEOHV RQH OHWWHU WR HDFK VTXDUH WR IRUP VL[ RUGLQDU\ ZRUGV

TURNS OF PHRASE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

6RXWK { {

2SHQLQJ OHDG ³ y . 7ULEXQH &RQWHQW $JHQF\ //&

$&5266 +HDW LQ ´7KH +HDWµ 3LFNOH SLHFH (VFKHZ 2Q LWV ZD\ 6FRXWLQJ SDUW\" &96 +HDOWK DFTXLVLWLRQ 3UHSDUH WR EH VKRW" [ \ DQG ] LQ PDWK 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK 3DW %HQDWDU FKDOOHQJHV WKH RZQHU RI DQ DTXDULXP" 7UDSSHG E\ D ZLQWHU VWRUP ,W·V QRW DQ RSWLRQ 6SOLW LQ WZR 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK 7KH %HDWOHV VD\ JRRGE\H WR D JLUO RQ D ELJ ELUG" =LSSHG ,56 H[DP 7RN\R RQFH 3HUXYLDQ SURQRXQ *LEERQV RQ 79 $QVZHUHG DQ LQYLWH 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK -RKQQ\ 5LYHUV XQPDVNV D )DU (DVW VS\" 3XULWDQ SURQRXQ -XGJH·V VHDW 5HOHDVH PRQH\ %LJ SLWFKHU /LNH VRPH RIILFH MREV &KHFNRXW WDVN %LW RI VHGLPHQW 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK 3HWHU *DEULHO EDNHV D VLPLDQ VKDSHG GHVVHUW" 9RONVZDJHQ PRGHO 9HUDFUX] QHLJKERU (QGLQJ ZLWK FDOF DQG VRG ´$PHQµ 'UDJ UDFHU·V IXHO EULHIO\

6RQJ LQ ZKLFK WKH 3ODVWLF 2QR %DQG SURPRWHV OHJXPHV" *RRG FDUG IRU ORZEDOO ([SORUHU +HUQDQGR GH BB )RUPHU UHQWHU 2UDO KHDOWK RUJ 7RRO LQ D ZKHHOHG EXFNHW 3ROLWH DGGUHVV %LEOLFDO WZLQ 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK &XOWXUH &OXE GRQV OL]DUG FRVWXPHV WR WHDFK SXQFWXDWLRQ" 1LFNQDPH IRU &KLFDJR·V (UQLH %DQNV 3UHWHQWLRXV (ZH ZLVK" $SW QDPH IRU D FKHI" ´:H BB WKH :RUOGµ 0LG FDOI SDQWV 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK 7KH &ODVK NQRFNV RYHU D ZHGGLQJ UHFHSWLRQ" 1LQMD 7XUWOHV· DOO\ $SULO BB 3HQVLRQ BB 3DEOR·V ´SUHFLVHµ 6RQJ LQ ZKLFK $& '& SOD\V QDVW\ WULFNV RQ OLYHVWRFN" $FWUHVV :DWVRQ 1DELVFR FRRNLH +RPH RQ WKH UDQJH &DOFXOXV SLRQHHU 1HJRWLDWLRQ HQGHU %DOOURRP EDVLF 5HPRYH %URQWs VLVWHU

'2:1 8OWLPDWH GHJUHH 6LQJHU *UDQGH·V GHEXW IUDJUDQFH

+RJZDVK /DUU\ WKH &DEOH *X\ IRU RQH 'RWWHG ZLWK 'HFOLQHG 6PDOO DW WKH 6RUERQQH &XOWXUH 3UHI (YHQ RQH · V ,QGLDQ SULPH PLQLVWHU -DJ &URVVHG ILQJHUV VHQWLPHQW <DUG VDOH DGMHFWLYH +RRSV KDQJHU 9HU\ KRW DQG GU\ *ORULI\ &KXW]SDK ([SUHVVHG GLVGDLQ IRU 1HDWHQ WKH JDUGHQ SHUKDSV 6FDQGDO WR D SROLWLFLDQ SHUKDSV &DSWDLQ 0DUYHO·V PDJLF ZRUG ( FRPPHUFH LFRQ ´4XLHW µ ´,I RQO\ BB NQRZQ µ 7DSH GHFN EXWWRQ /HE QHLJKERU BB 6DQGHUV RQO\ DWKOHWH WR SOD\ LQ ERWK WKH 6XSHU %RZO DQG :RUOG 6HULHV -RXVWLQJ ZHDSRQ +RPHZRUN DVVLJQPHQW 6RXWK $PHULFDQ SLJ UHODWLYH 9H[HG VWDWH ´BB KRPRµ -RE 0LQN FRXVLQ $FLG W\SH IRXQG LQ YLQHJDU &DQFHO RXW &RPSRVHU %DUWyN $OWDU LQ WKH VN\ ,Q BB SDUHQWLV )UHQFK IULHQG

SOLUTION ON B3

-HZHOHU·V WRRO &RQ KDOI WKH WLPH &ROG UHOLHI EUDQG +LJK VW\OH PD\EH ,W FDQ WDNH D \RNH 7UXWK RU &RQVHTXHQFHV VW )DWKHU RI -XOLDQ /HQQRQ &RQ MRE 6RPH EODFN FODG WHHQV ´3RVVLEO\µ ´9D YD BB µ 3UHIL[ ZLWK VSKHUH +DOI EURWKHU RI -XOLDQ /HQQRQ 6DQWD BB ZLQGV 6SOLQWHU JURXSV :LWK VXVSLFLRQ $UJHQWLQH LFRQV :RUNHU GXULQJ D ZDONRXW $PELDQFH 5LGH SURYLGHU .LQG RI YRZV &KRFRODWH BB )LUVW UHVSRQGHU $EEU 5DYH UHYLHZ ZRUG 5DNH RYHU WKH FRDOV 6LQDORD VWUHHW VQDFN /LNH DSSV &DUWRRQ JHQUH 3UHIL[ ZLWK IURVW 2GRUOHVV EDVHPHQW KD]DUG 7HPSRUDU\ WDWWRR G\H & VXLWH 9,3V ´0HKµ 0DMRU TXLQRD SURGXFHU &UHHS\ ORRN :HE DGGUHVV FRPSRQHQW +LS KRS 'U 3URSHOOHU ZLWK MXVW RQH EODGH 3KLODQWKURSLVW %URDG )LVK WKDW PD\ EH MHOOLHG 0HGGOH

PUZZLES

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NYT CROSSWORD SOLUTION ' 5 $ % ( 0 , 5 % 2 1 .

$ ) 5 $ 0 (

7 5 $ ' ( '

7 2 : , 1

1 2 1 ( 7 $ . ( 1

% 5 2 7 + ( 5 6 2 ) % $ 1 '

, 1 1 , (

$ ( ; * ( 2 '

$ 7 7 5 $ & 7 6

, ' ( $

& 2 5 1 3 + 2 2 3 ( 6 6 ( 1 8 2 & 0 $ / < 3 $ 7 & , 7 6

7 $ % $ 5 $ & 6 2 ) & + 7 6 + , , 3 ( 1 2 5 2 ) 7 , 2 1 6 / , ' ) 2 2 7 2 2 1 $ ( ' $ ) 1 ( , / 1 2 ) 5 , 2 / 3 ( 7 , / ( 1 7 < 6 ) $ $ 2 8 7 5 $ % 6 ( 1 2 9 ( 5 6 . , ' 6

7 + ( ) $ 0

8 1 6 7 5 $ 3

% , , ' 7 6 6 $ 8 , ' 6 ) ) 7 2 ( 5 / ( ( ' / < $ 6 ( ; 7 6 5 % 2 * 2 + 2 5 6 2 ' ) ( 2 ) / ( / ' 2

) ) 5 , 2 ( * 2 * 2

+ 2 2 )

$ & + (

1 ( 2 1

6 7 $ , 5 : $ <

6 & $ '

7 $ 1 0 $ * / $ 2 7 2 1 6 5 7 ( $ $ * 3 (

& 2 0 0 $ 1 ' 2 ) & + $ , 1

/ & 2 ' 3 6 (

% $ / ' ( $ * / (

$ 0 2 5

: $ , 9 ( '

2 , / ( 5 6

2 ' ( 6

6 ( $ 7

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

;YPI\UL *VU[LU[ (NLUJ` 33*

Another pandemic Valentine’s Day

ell, if you don’t like Valentine’s Day, then this year you have a great excuse not to participate. That being said, if you are in a relationship with someone who loves the day of love, you really should try to go along with it. Rejecting love in any form is hurtful to the person offering it to you, and you don’t want to add hurt to anyone’s life, especially to the one you love. Try figuring out how to do this day with your partner in a way that works for both of you. By brainstorming together, you can come up with new ideas or happily settle on the old ones. If you just end up watching TV and eating a heart-shaped pizza (just ask your local shop and they will do it for you), that sounds romantic enough to me. By the way, Valentine’s Day is the biggest pizza delivery night of the year, so you will be in good company. My wife

will have some additional input and ideas, and my only response will be “yes” (as long as we get to stay home). If you don’t have a partner but you still like the idea of celebrating, you can celebrate “Quirky Alone Day.” This alternative to Valentine’s Day has become popular in many cities and towns for people who haven’t found the right partner but want celebrate love in all its forms. Whether you have a romantic partner or not, you still get to party. I honestly think St. Valentine would have demanded it. If you don’t have a sweetheart, you need to count your blessings anyway and realize that you are OK as you are. You can also make a decision to change your situation. Dating during COVID-19 is a challenge, but we have lots of

technology and health protocols to help us stay safe. And we have the internet to help us stay connected. According to a CNN report, 50% of relationships are now started online, and I imagine that many people have limited themselves to online dating. The positive of this long-distance or just-staying-safe connection is that many people are taking more time to get to know someone before getting involved. And taking that your time makes the chance of a successful relationship all the more likely. Having someone to just say good morning to you is an uplifting experience. Many people are isolating much more than ever before, and research shows that loneliness can be worse for your physical well-being than smoking.

Still, it is your choice. Not everyone can be in a relationship, and that’s just fine. If you are content with your life, there is no reason to do something just because it’s on a few calendars. Valentine’s Day is supposed to remind us of love. To give it, to show it, to revel in it and to share it with the people who are important to us. If you think there is no one, please look in the mirror and give yourself a little love. It all starts with you, and loving yourself can make your life a very pleasant place to be. It will also make you a more pleasant person to be with. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

CODEWORD SOLUTION

(

1 ,

)

(

& (

6 (

(

)

;

(

8 $

0 ,

;

(

0 2

9 ,

(

1 7

2 1 8

$ 6

(

6 1

(

$ . (

'LIILFXOW\ /HYHO

&RQFHSWLV 3X]]OHV 'LVW E\ .LQJ )HDWXUHV 6\QGLFDWH ,QF

Jennifer Faust new CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

%\ 'DYH *UHHQ

COURTESY PHOTO

Jennifer Faust brings her leadership experience to Girls Inc. of Santa Barbara, where she’s now the CEO.

By MARILYN MCMAHON

SUDOKU

Jennifer Faust, the new CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, brings to the nonprofit an impressive mix of 25 years of strategic leadership, systems change management and fundraising. She also brings her policy expertise and passionate advocacy for gender equity and women in leadership. “Jen is a strategic, visionary leader and experienced community builder who will be a strong advocate for the Girls Inc. mission and for girls and women in our community,” said Tracy Jenkins, GIGSB board vice president,who helped lead the executive search process. “She is the right leader for us today, and her experience and talents will help lead us confidently into

Solutions, tips program at

Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions © Puzzles by Pappocom page in Sunday’s Life section. www.sudoku.com

Audi Santa Barbara 402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595

'LIILFXOW\ /HYHO

&RQFHSWLV 3X]]OHV 'LVW E\ .LQJ )HDWXUHV 6\QGLFDWH ,QF

www.sbautogroup.com

7(1$17 9$1,7<

$QVZHU ,521,& 6+$.(1

(0%2'< 63,*27

7KH RZQHUV RI WKH GD\ VSD VDZ ULVLQJ SURÀWV ZLWK VR PDQ\ SHRSOH ³

3$<,1* 7+(0 $ 9,6,7 02/06/22

promoting girls’ and women’s rights. Additionally, she offers significant experience in international social justice and policy efforts, working to secure economic and voting rights for women in Kosovo, among other countries. She also served in the U.S. Peace Corps where she organized broad-based economic empowerment movements for women’s groups in Haiti. Most recently, Ms. Faust served as executive director for the Pacific Council on International Policy at USC. She is a women’s empowerment coach with a bachelor’s degree in business management from George Washington University and a master’s degree in political economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. “I am truly fortunate to be

joining Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara at this pivotal time,” Ms. Faust said. “My mission remains set on giving voice to and championing marginalized leaders to make gender inequity a thing of the past. I look forward to working with the organization’s extraordinary staff and board to elevate the important work ahead of us. Together, we will lead the next phases of Girls Inc.’s growth and impact, so all girls have the opportunities to reach their greatest potential.” Paul Portney, GIGSB board president, said, “Watch for Jen to be a leading, influential voice and collaborator to help shape the critical community conversations around how we ensure all girls can grow up healthy, educated and independent.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

ALER $IRECTOR

INSTRUCTIONS Fill the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

the future as Girls Inc. works to dismantle systemic gender inequity, racism and other biases that impact the rights and opportunities for girls and teens.” Ms. Faust was hired in September and served in a consulting role for the organization through the end of the year while her family relocated to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. During the transition, she worked with the board and staff on special projects that continue into 2022, such as evaluating board structure and preparing to launch a strategic planning process. Ms. Faust has also met with a variety of Girls Inc. stakeholders, including donors and program partners, to begin ongoing dialogue about how Girls Inc. can contribute even greater value to the community through program expansion opportunities and increased advocacy initiatives

TOMOTIV !$U Y E

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Santa Barbara

402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595 www.sbautogroup.com

Jaguar Santa Barbara

BMW Santa Barbara 402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

Land Rover Santa Barbara 401 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

401 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595

(805) 682-2800 1 (800) 676-1595

www.sbautogroup.com

Santa Barbara Nissan

425 S. Kellogg Ave. Goleta

(805) 967-1130 www.sbnissan.com

Porsche Santa Barbara

402 South Hope Ave. Santa Barbara

(805) 682-2000 1 (800) 676-1595 www.sbautogroup.com

Toyota of Santa Barbara 5611 Hollister Ave. Goleta

(805) 967-5611 www.toyota-sb.com

To Advertise in the Automotive Dealer Directory call 805-564-5230!

NEWS

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

FUNdraiser for San Marcos Band set for Feb. 26 By MARILYN MCMAHON

But it is great to be working with Joystix and writing special charts (music) for our students San Marcos High School Band on some fun, lively music! Boosters will host a FUNdraiser “And John and I go back a and celebration from 5 to 9 few years, since his son was in p.m. Feb. 26 at Draughtsmen the Marching Band and played Aleworks, 53 Santa Felicia drums for SMHS, so it’s a Royals Drive, Goleta. reunion of sorts!” Mr. Kiyoi said. The free and family-friendly In addition to the music event will be and dancing, outdoors, where the event will there’s plenty of include food room to dance and for sale from For more information about features live music the San Marcos High School Rudy’s, along from the Joystix with a bake sale. FUNdraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. band and special Raffle tickets 26 at Draughtsmen Aleworks. performances by will be sold with 53 Santa Felicia Drive in Goleta, SMHS’s awardchances to win call 805-886-1869 or email winning Drumline gift certificates jonikellycomm@gmail.com. and Jazz Combo. for restaurants As a special and services, treat, Drumline drum lessons, will perform with Joystix on gift baskets and more. several songs in their set, All proceeds from this event something neither musical group will support the San Marcos has done before. High School Band and help to “We are really excited to defray the competition travel collaborate with John Roshell costs. The band is still accepting and Carrie Hutchinson from raffle item donations as well Joystix on a few tunes,” said as paid sponsors to support the Michael Kiyoi, SMHS graduate program. and director of instrumental music. “This is something email: mmcmahon@newspress. unusual and different for us. com NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

FYI

DAVE MASON/NEWS-PRESS

“Our family is committed to products that are hand-made with only the finest ingredients and natural starters,” said Bob Oswaks, Bob’s Well Bread Bakery.

BREAD

Continued from Page B1 breads and baked goods possible,” he said.”Our commitment to being ‘well bread’ means doing good things, supporting the community and donating what we don’t sell to local food banks. These practices showcase Los Alamos and the Central Coast and have elevated the region to a respected culinary destination.” Bob’s Well Bread Bakery has been featured in numerous publications, including Travel + Leisure’s “15 Amazing Small Town Bakeries;” Winemag.com, “Foodie’s 5 Must See Wine Country Destinations” Sunset Magazine, “The Best of Wine Country,” Condé Nast Traveler and Food & Wine. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

We are your

Medicare or Individual Health Insurance Resource All type of plans with all the top insurance companies

Free VIP Concierge Customer Service to make sure it works out for you

VIEW your FREE Medicare Resource packet www.stevensinsurance.com/medicareresource

(805) 683-3636

FYI

/LFHQVH

3412 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

For more information, call Bob’s Well Bread Bakery at 805-344-3000 in Los Alamos or 805-69-9549 in Ballard; visit www.bobswellbread.com or email info@bobswellbread.com.

COURTESY PHOTOS

Bob’s Well Bread Bakery offers onsite dining in Los Alamos and Ballard.

Free amusement park event for teens in Santa Maria SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Safety is hosting a free amusement park experience for teens in grades 7 through 12 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Boomers, 2250 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria. The event is part of the monthly Something Fun series, a program that coordinates free and fun activities for teens at local businesses. The amusement park’s amenities include an

arcade, go-karts and miniature golf. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required at www.cityofsantamaria.org/ register, as space is limited. The mission of the Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Safety is to prevent violence through safe and healthy programming. In partnership with the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, resources and programs are offered to youth to prevent their involvement in

criminal activity, drug use and gangs. Efforts include coordinating free recreational activities, organizing field trips, promoting the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center as a safe place and offering job exploration, leadership and employment opportunities. Participants can receive a free 31-day Santa Maria Regional Transit bus pass at the Recreation and Parks

Department Administrative Office, 615 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Recipients of financial assistance programs, including students who receive free or reduced school lunches, are eligible. A parent must be present to apply. For more information, contact Dennis Smitheram at 805-9250951, ext. 2260, or dsmitherman@ cityofsantamaria.org. — Marilyn McMahon

$" $

% % ' # " # &# ! ! ' $! !

(805) 683-3549 queenofcleansantabarbara@gmail.com

§ Love is Better in a Clean House!§

$35 OFF EACH OF OUR SERVICES! With a minimum service cost of $195

House Cleaning • Estates • Staged Homes • Vacation Rentals Move In/Out • Office Cleaning • Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning • Hauling Services We are Local, Insured and Bonded. All employees are vaccinated!

queenofcleansantabarbara@gmail.com

Awarded for Best House Cleaning Service

# ! ! ' $ '

New customers get the offer discount on each of our services. Limit one per customer. Appointments or reservations may be required and are subject to availability. Present this offer before purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or other redemption value. Other restrictions may apply, call for details. Offer expires 2/28/22

Queen of Clean Service (805) 683-3549

Expires 2/28/22

9LVLW RXU 'HWDLO 6KRS IRU TXRWH RQ H[WHULRU DQG LQWHULRU GHWDLOV

PAGE

voices@newspress.com

Voices SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

GUEST OPINION ANDY CALDWELL: Santa Barbara County Supervisors should be public servants, not rulers/ C2

IDEAS & COMMENTARY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

DID YOU KNOW? Bonnie Donovan

State Street deserves better than this

Columnist and attorney Brent E. Zepke questions the goal behind the Biden vaccine mandates, including the one for federal contractors.

“That was probably the biggest mistake I ever made,” she said. Later that morning, when she heard that two police officers had been shot in Harlem, her “heart dropped.” She had to rush to the hospital. “Seeing you in a hospital bed wrapped up in sheets, not hearing you when I was talking to you broke me… I said to you, ‘Wake up, baby, I’m here.’ The little bit of hope I had that you would come back to life just to say goodbye or say ‘I love you’ one more time has left. I was lost. I’m still lost… “I didn’t prepare for this. “None of us did.” She recounted their childhoods together, not believing that “our innocent childhood love would lead us to marriage.”

o you realize nearly $11 million of COVID-19 relief grants was distributed among seven downtown restaurant owners? We admit that restaurants needed a leg up, but it appears they got one. That’s why we are disappointed at their complaints about complying with regulations and efforts for a consistent look on State Street. It’s hard to swallow this overreach by the restaurants who insist this is such a hardship to lose 2.75 feet of free parklet to allow for emergency vehicles to respond. After all, the rent was suspended for their sidewalk dining. While we know that our Mayor Randy Rowse was the owner of a very successful restaurant, the Paradise Café for 37 years, we want to remind him and others that State Street is not and never should be considered restaurant row. We don’t know of any downtown corridor that could flourish with just restaurants. There was a serious lack of leadership by the former mayor and council along with the transportation manager, who failed at keeping the restaurants to maintain a reasonable, prudent, and consistent clearance down State Street from the very beginning. We think that their agenda encouraged these restaurants to take on as much of State Street real-estate as they wanted. Think eminent domain. State Street belongs to the people of Santa Barbara, not just the restaurants. From the beginning, a 20-foot clearance should have been enforced. We are not surprised if the Santa Barbara City Fire Department requested the 20-foot clearance and was ignored. We like restaurants as much as the next person. We are talking about balance on State Street. But let’s look at what is really at stake here for State Street besides the support of the diversity of businesses. Anthony Esolen recently wrote, “The elites have been in the vanguard of cultural evisceration, in all kinds of ways. … by comparison with what people still within living memory once took for granted, there are now no dances, no socials, no local ball league, no community singing, few parades — and those but exercises in garishness and obscenity. And no genuine common life.” While, for the most part, our Santa Barbara parades have fortunately remained true to family venues, under the guise of COVID-19, we have enjoyed no parades whatsoever for almost three years on State Street. Just think about what those parades bring to Santa Barbara — especially the Summer Solstice and the Fiesta parades, but also the July Fourth, Veterans Day and Christmas parades. Ponder the wealth of the unifying celebration bringing all segments of Santa Barbara together, every year for over a hundred years and more. Thank goodness we still have our local ball leagues. We read with interest, as the Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino objects to the move forward to spend $17.9 million on the purchase of the Motel 6 on East Main Street in Santa Maria. (County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said the county shouldn’t complete the project without Santa Maria’s support.)

Please see BUCKLEY on C4

Please see DONOVAN on C4

NEWS-PRESS FILE PHOTO

Vaccine mandates for federal contractors

Government uses COVID-19 and executive orders to assert more control over Americans

n Sept. 9, 2021, the International Buy a Priest a Beer Day, President Joe Biden took actions that were subsequently blocked by federal district courts’ injunctions. Why? On that 36th Thursday of 2021, President Biden asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a vaccine mandate that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it was not authorized to issue. (See my Jan. 23 NewsPress article “OSHA: Law or Politics?”) Also, on that fateful Thursday, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042. Executive Orders are “a rule or order issued to the executive branch of government.” Notice their applicability is defined as being limited to “the executive branch of government,” which is how they bypass congressional review or actions. Executive Order 14042 became an example of the Golden Rule of “he who has the gold makes the rules” by mandating vaccinations for millions of people who are

not employees of the Executive that was used by OSHA and CMS Branch. This order was applicable towards vaccine mandate. to employees in any “workplace In our case when OSHA location … in which an individual overreached by demanding a is working on or in connection with million dollars for me to talk to a Federal Government Contract.” OSHA national, we surprised them Apparently, the White by refusing their ransom House was planning this and demand for settlement for months since on July and spent the money on 22, the Department of reducing their fine to zero Labor proposed a rule during a trial that lasted to define a contract as longer than the one for O.J. “an agreement between Simpson. two or more parties On Sept. 30, the Federal creating obligations Acquisition Regulatory Brent E. that are enforceable or Council issued a memo Zepke … recognized at law.” providing guidance to Really? Recognized agencies requiring the The author instead of enforceable? contract clause, again lives in Santa avoiding the required For “proposed” rules Barbara. to become “final” rules, public input. they must undergo public It is difficult to measure comment. In a multimillion-dollar the exact extent of the coverage case, my client was charged with of Executive Order 14042 since it violating multiple “proposed” requires federal contractors to rules. also require the clause in their These regulations being subcontracts. The latest data “proposed” for years indicated available is that in 2015 Federal a clear intent to “end run” the agencies spent over $430 billion on requirement of public input. Notice contracts for goods and services, the pattern of avoiding public input which was almost 40% of all

discretionary spending. In November, federal Judge David Noce prevented the application of Executive Order 14042 in Missouri, and nine other states, by issuing an injunction. On Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day, Federal Judge R. Stan Baker in Biden v. Georgia issued a nationwide injunction against the enforcement of EO 14042 against federal contractors by holding that the defendants, the Biden team, “have acted to impose a broad-sweeping, unlawful and unconstitutional COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and such COVID-19 vaccine-mandate is unlawful and unenforceable.” This holding is noteworthy as a plaintiff, such as Georgia, must prove each of the four elements for an injunction, which are (1) likely to succeed on the merits, (2) irreparable injury absent a stay, (3) not substantially injure the other party, (4) in public interest. Notice the court held Georgia is likely to succeed. Understanding that proving all elements is required was the reason this young attorney

denied a senior client’s threats to file for an injunction during a labor strike in Pittsburgh, or he “would have my job.” I refused to falsely represent to the court that we would suffer an “irreparable injury.” Fortunately, my general counsel supported my denial. On Dec. 17, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Biden team’s motion to stay the injunction. The court held that the administration failed to show it would be irreparably injured by an injunction. Hopefully, the White House counsel will convince her client to save what’s left of its credibility by canceling the April 4 oral argument. The Biden White House counsel is Dana Remus, who brought her extensive experience as counsel for Joe Biden’s campaign, the Obama Foundation and Michelle Obama (2017-2019) after serving as deputy assistant to President Barack Obama and deputy counsel for ethics. This was ethics back when Vice President Joe Biden was Please see ZEPKE on C4

The speech of a lifetime from a policeman’s widow

n Jan. 24, rookie New York City policeman Jason Rivera, 22, was gunned down in a Harlem neighborhood while responding to a “domestic dispute” call. Officer Rivera was ambushed by a 47-year-old career criminal, and the weapon that the murderer used had a magazine that held 40 rounds, so Mr. Rivera never had a chance. Mr. Rivera’s partner, Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, died of wounds sustained during the brief encounter. The killer, shot by a third police officer at the scene, also died later of his wounds in a New York City hospital. A funeral was held five days later at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan for Officer Rivera. So many uniformed policemen showed up to pay their respects that Fifth Avenue above, below

and in front of the church, areas across the United States, resembled a moving ocean of blue. with similar results: 2020 and It was a poignant and powerful 2021 were deadly years for law good-bye to one of the youngest enforcement officers in nearly NYPD police officers to ever have every locale. been killed in the line of If you watched or PURELY duty. listened to NYPD rookie POLITICAL The turnout was also policeman Jason Rivera’s a response to and a widow, Dominique negation of the policies of Luzuriaga, deliver a New York City’s elected eulogy for her fallen District Attorney Alvin husband at the podium Bragg, whose department in St. Patrick’s Cathedral not only refused to in New York City, prosecute many criminal packed with thousands offenses, but had also of uniformed NYPD James Buckley reduced a great number officers, and high-ranking of felony charges to city and state officials, misdemeanors, instituted you could not have held “no-bail” policies for even serious back tears. offenders, and is blamed for the How this woman, who wrote her acute uptick in crime in New York. remarks less than two days after The same kind of prosecutorial learning the awful news that her misconduct had been taking husband of less than four months place in other major metropolitan (they met in grade school) was

dead is a profile in courage the likes of which haven’t been seen or heard perhaps since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful “I Have A Dream” entreaties at the Mall in Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1963. “I would say ‘Good morning’ to you all,” Ms Luzuriaga began as she nervously flattened the pages of the written words in front of her, “but in fact,” she apologized, “this is the worst morning ever.” She then recalled that the day he died, she and her husband were together “eating breakfast and drinking some Starbucks,” as they often did. “Friday morning began just like every other morning before work,” she said. “But this Friday was different; we had an argument.” She then explained that instead of letting her husband drive her home, she ordered an Uber.

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

VOICES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LETTERS TO THE NEWS-PRESS Stop waste at school districts

S Wendy McCaw Arthur von Wiesenberger

Co-Publisher Co-Publisher

GUEST OPINION

COURTESY IMAGE

County supervisors are breaking bad

he premise of more moderate in their public service approach to the union is dead as it workforce agreement in pertains to Santa comparison to the city of Barbara County Santa Barbara, only to be government. rebuked by Supervisor Gregg In a series of colossal Hart. arrogant blunders by For instance, staff county supervisors, they are suggested that future projects demonstrating their tendency be bid two ways. That is, send to rule, rather than serve. out a bid to all contractors In what should be and a second one for unionconsidered a form only contractors of a kickback, the to ascertain how board of supervisors much this proposal are pursuing what is will cost taxpayers. erroneously labeled a Supervisor Hart “Community Workforce wanted nothing to Agreement.” The do with that. On a more accurate name positive note, Hart Andy Caldwell is a “Union Workforce will fit in quite Agreement,” a public well in Sacramento gift of jobs to union should he be elected construction workers who to the state Assembly, as this compose a mere 15% of our is their business-as-usual local construction workforce. model of governance. That is, a full 85% of local nonOn the same agenda as the union contractors and their CWA, was the now infamous employees will no longer be Motel 6 homeless shelter able to competitively bid and proposed for Santa Maria. work on county construction Mayor Alice Patino testified projects as the county seeks that she only caught word to implement a policy that of the project a week or so effectively limits their ability before the county sought to compete. to finalize the purchase Moreover, this union-only agreement for the property workforce agreement is being and apply for state funds to negotiated between the county seal the deal. and local unions without any When the mayor participation from the many complained about the lack contractors in our county, the of transparency, it was 85% who are not unionized. Supervisor Greg Hart (again) Supervisor Das Williams that retorted that having had little sympathy for the this public hearing was plight of our non-union “transparency in action.” workforce, quipping “if you No, Supervisor Hart, an don’t like the rules, don’t bid after-the-fact hearing is on government projects”. more akin to a “shoot first The CWA is a solution in and answer questions later” search of a problem. Eighty approach. It was a sneaky, to 90 percent of all county cowardly move to buy a motel construction projects are now and convert it — with fewer performed by local workers people knowing about it, the (union and non-union), better. It was the equivalent of meaning the current system is a bureaucratic drive-by. not broken. Moreover, due to Speaking of a drive-by, various regulations governing Mayor Patino informed most government construction the Board of Supervisors projects, both union and nonthat a similar project the union workers receive the county foisted on the city same pay by way of various — the North Depot Street mandates. So why bother with apartments — has resulted this power play? in a 1,000% increase in the Well, it appears some number of police calls to the private sector unions need neighborhood. an infusion of cash to keep Of course, the county their pension plans afloat. claimed ignorance, which Whereas our government is all too typical of them. sector can easily oblige public They spend more than union workers by way of a billion dollars a year raising fees and taxes, and and consider that activity piling up debt, the private an accomplishment. No sector unions don’t have that questions asked. luxury. Hence, this board is pursuing a unilateral, Andy Caldwell is the COLAB exclusive agreement that executive director and host of shuts out 85% of our local “The Andy Caldwell Show,” work force on multi-millionairing 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays on dollar construction projects. KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press County staff tried to be radio station.

anta Barbara area schools have too much money and are led by self serving administrators, a government-paid trustee majority and advised by a policyadvocating attorney. After 42 years as a public school advocate, I want to be proven wrong! The recent hirings of newcomer Hilda Maldonado and Steve Venz in the Santa Barbara Unified School District underscores my point, although they’re only two of the many on the receiving end. How exactly is student learning and proficiency helped by each expenditure for consultants, attorneys and administrators? Who loses? The SBUSD elementary students who need additional funded instruction, opportunities and mentors. Until proficiency is up from 13% and above 60% at all elementary and secondary SBUSD schools, we need to stop paying to bandage mega-problems. SBUSD is failing our students. And at my neighborhood elementary school of 184 students in another district, two top administrators do the job done by one superintendent/principal for over 100 years. Their combined compensation is over $600,000 a year or 11% of the total “tiny school” tax-funded budget: 5% is the guideline. Moreover, the attorney/CBO also works for another local district. Consulting contracts add on to district compensation. Teachers are fairly compensated $140,000 -$185,000 for class sizes under 20 with an aid for 8 months work from 8-2:30p.m. Per pupil, Montecito elementary districts received $26-$35,000, in 2019 before CARES Act supplements. Why is it Montecito parents still must hire tutors for their students? Local school districts are not underfunded. It’s how they vote to spend tax revenues. SBUSD needs to replace its leaders — both administrators and on its ”sister” bonded governing board. For starters, SBUSD trustee and Montecito Union School District No. 2 administrator Virginia Alvarez needs to recuse herself from districting discussions or give up her MUSD $294,000 (2019) compensation. She is unprepared and a liability to both SBUSD and Montecito. Taxpayers need to wake up as K-14 school revenues go up as enrollments go down. Don’t vote for any additional school bonds until waste is stopped and reserves are increased at SBUSD as well as at Santa Barbara City College.

Denice Spangler Adams Montecito Editor’s note: Hilda Maldonado became the superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District on July 1, 2020. Last summer Steve Venz was named the district’s chief operating officer.

We need solutions, not despair

n reading your Voices section of Sunday’s News-Press, I found that there were plenty of hateful attacks on the following groups: Mexicans, teachers, the homeless, medical professionals and minorities in general. There seemed to be little constructive thought on how to solve the many problems facing our community. I hope you can find some contributors who offer solutions instead of a general feeling of hopelessness. Frank Brooks Santa Barbara

New bike path is great

irst of all, big kudos to the city and all the companies involved in making the new bike path along Las Positas and Modoc roads. It is so beautiful and well done. It will be a “multi-use” path, which indicates walkers (often four abreast), bikers, dogs, wheelchairs, whatever. If you have ever tried to actually ride your bike on the bike path at the beach, you learn rather quickly you’d rather take your chances in the street. The bike lanes along the road are for those bikers who commute or are more serious riders who want a continuous ride not broken up by others or a potentially more dangerous collision with those who are unaware, have ear buds on and don’t hear you ring your bell or say “on your left,” and/or are not used to sharing the multiuse lanes. Again, big congratulations to anyone involved in its construction! E. Campo Santa Barbara

List of the unvaccinated

he Biden administration, with the aid of federal agencies, is attempting to keep a record of all federal employees seeking a medical or religious exemption from President Joe Biden’s

COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The proposed regulation comes as the Biden administration is in the process of creating lists of federal workers who apply for exemptions to the vaccine mandate. So far, the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia, an obscure federal agency that would serve as a lead test model for other agencies, did not provide a justified rationale for why such an invasive database was needed, nor did they announce what they plan to do with their lists. In addition, at least 19 federal agencies are starting to build tracking lists for religious exemption requests. For what possible purpose is our government gathering lists of federal employees who wish to exercise their constitutional rights to a medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 mandate? Are these workers being targeted for retribution? It appears that way since the federal government has offered no valid justification for these intrusive databases. As the pandemic slowly comes to an end, we have learned that it was all about governmental power. The tracking lists of the disobedient federal workers is an attempt to hang onto that power. We also learned that the freedoms and liberties that we enjoy as Americans, despite being written into our constitution, can be stripped away from us without notice. John Hammerel Santa Barbara

You call this planning?

os Alamos is a small town that relies on Santa Barbara County for governance. But we have been suffering under its bureaucracy and its unwillingness to admit obvious shortcomings of a development plan. And the county disbanded our planning advisory committee, which might have reviewed this poorly-conceived development project. Over 200 residents have signed a petition requesting that the Planning and Development Department take community safety into account and reevaluate the plan. This unwise development scheme has reached another stage now. And there is a new legal wrinkle. First, a brief recap. A developer wants 12 dwellings on his oneand-a-half acre lot … six without garages. After opting not to do a study, P&D advanced patently low estimates of additional traffic. It Please see LETTERS on C3

COURTESY IMAGE

How to win in a political argument

n my previous News-Press what I have always believed, what commentary, “How to never my team believes. It is a threat! lose a political argument,” Adrenaline jumps in with the I suggested that the way “flight or fight” reaction, and off to never lose a political we go! I am no longer in charge. argument was simply not I now have energy to to get into one. Although defend against the simplistic, it does mean attack! you will never lose an One form of defending argument! is to keep repeating the Unfortunately, I didn’t same thing over and tell you how to win! This is over — and expecting a follow-up that tells how to a different result! win in an argument. (You may remember Frank First of all, if you argue this description of Sanitate with a crazy person, who insanity!) Don’t worry; is the crazy person? You your opponent is just as The author already know the person in lives in Santa insane. the other political party is Understanding this Barbara an idiot, yet you still argue? helps to understand When do I get upset or why Byron Katie angry in a conversation? One says, “Defense is the first act source of anger is when someone of war.” Think about it. Not says “no” to what I say. A simple defending against their “no’s” no, or negating what I say, or prevents battle. It also gives an moving toward negating what I understanding of the phrase say, makes me angry! It is a threat. “resistance causes persistence.” The threat can work on many I presume that the reaction to levels. It can deny what I know, threat is the same in most other what I think I know, what I believe, people. How do I prevent the other

person from reacting to me? It’s as simple as this: Don’t use the word “no,” don’t negate what they say, even though it is assuredly (to me) wrong. Nobody wants to be “negated.” Even if I simply say, “I disagree,” it may be taken as a negation. So don’t negate them. How do you have an argument, then, if you can’t say “no,” or negate, or deny, or correct what they are saying? That’s the point. You can’t have an argument if you don’t do any of these things! This is where the deeper interpretation of “winning” comes in. What if the goal of the conversation is not to win the argument, but to get a deeper understanding of the other person? If I get a deeper understanding, that makes me a winner. To this end, what if I made that commitment to myself: to never negate the other person — no no’s, no negative words, denials, challenges? The goal of this commitment is to get a better Please see SANITATE on C4

Henry Schulte

The author lives in Solvang

Instead of a dream, we have a nightmare

et us allow our imaginations to play a game of fantasy. Go back to the beginning of 2020; the presidential campaign is beginning to heat up. The economy is booming. Unemployment is at an alltime low. The gross domestic product is something around 3%. The country hasn’t been this good in over 50 years or more. We had just come off wasting three years of being inundated with the false accusation of Russian collusion. Over $40 million was wasted to prove what everyone already knew. It was coupled with two bogus impeachments. The Democrats were running out of fraudulent ideas on how to undermine President Donald Trump. The way things were going, President Trump was a shoe-in to win reelection. The Democrats had no platform, no plan, no ideas. Their only hope and game in town was to try and come up with something else to discredit Donald Trump. The Democrats just couldn’t understand that with nearly all the media in their pockets, all the tech companies, the mass censorship, how did Mr. Trump manage to keep his following so loyal? Even the poll numbers were fudged in order to give the appearance no one liked Mr. Trump, but he still forged ahead. Calling everyone a racist wasn’t working anymore. The Democrats needed a plan. Another impeachment, another accusation of colluding with someone. Attempting to pitch Americans with the idea that if you voted for Democrats that things were going to be better, couldn’t fly. Things were so good; the Democrats couldn’t do any better. The death of George Floyd brought the Democrats their first glimmer of hope. Here was something the Democrats and the left could sink their teeth into. And here was something George Soros could really get behind and throw money at. For a couple months, the left and the media managed to make it nearly impossible to counter any of the arguments without coming across as a hater and racist. It was perfect. They had their impeachment alternative. But as cities literally heated up and the country was losing all sense of civility, there was something else going on the Democrats hadn’t paid attention to. Most folks didn’t buy into Black Lives Matter’s and Antifa’s program. It wasn’t OK to burn down cities, shoot people, commit massive looting and take over neighborhoods. BLM blackmailed big corporations who all took knees to make sure they were left alone, and Antifa was getting the financial support of Dr. Evil Soros. Americans started pushing back. This wasn’t the America they wanted. Vans pulled up on side streets and unloaded “war” signs bought and paid for likely by funds from Dr. Evil. Food was supplied to the Anarchist “city” of Chaz. Rioters were protected by liberal politicians. President Trump offered the use of the National Guard to squelch the violent insurrections, but his offer was rejected by socialist mayors and governors. Voters saw this. They knew who was allowing the madness to continue. Mr. Trump’s strength grew as he continued to campaign for America First. He proclaimed how the Democrats encouraging and allowing the anarchy to continue was a window in how they were going to govern if they were ever allowed to regain power and the White House. Mr. Trump preached that Please see SCHULTE on C4

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

VOICES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Why Airbnb banned me (and my hubby, too!)

o here is the grim reality of life in Woke America 2022. In November, I spoke at a peaceful conference held by an organization that is deemed a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Defamation League. The title of my talk was “Race, Immigration, and Con. Inc: How I Came to See the Light.” It was a wide-ranging discussion of my three decades of reporting on the nation’s demographic and cultural deterioration — which I’ve chronicled firsthand on college campuses, at our borders, and in every crime-ridden, riot-prone and mass migration-transformed metropolis, from Los Angeles to Seattle and Portland; to Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; New York and Denver. As I’ve done throughout my career, I lambasted both Swamp Democrats and establishment Republicans for selling us out. The speech delved into the K-20 metastasis of anti-white curriculum, the corporate media’s whitewashing of black-on-Asian attacks, and the long campaign to censor nationalist dissidents who put America first. A week after my talk, San Francisco-based Airbnb notified me that I was banned from using its services ever again and imperiously deleted my account. Poof! “My name’s Cedar, and I’m with Airbnb’s Trust team,” the Nov. 24, 2021, email began. “It

has come to our attention that and mother of two multiracial you were a keynote speaker for children — was pronounced guilty the 2021 American Renaissance of “hate” crimes and “promotion” Conference earlier this month in of “white supremacist” ideas for Tennessee. Airbnb’s community delivering a speech whose full policies prohibit people who are content Airbnb didn’t even bother members of or actively associate to obtain from me. The Airbnb with known hate groups. Due to bullies also banned my equally your promotion and participation nonviolent, nonhateful husband — in a known white nationalist who did not attend the conference and white supremacist and who is not a public conference, we have figure or activist. determined that we will Welcome to Guilt By remove your account from Secondary Association. Airbnb. This is consistent “As we can see that with action we’ve taken your Airbnb travels are to ban people associated typically reserved via with this conference in your husband’s account,” past years.” Airbnb’s “Trust team” Airbnb’s ideological Michelle Malkin member “Cedar” told witch hunts have claimed both my husband and me, an unknown number “We will also proceed in of victims since 2016 as part removing his account.” Neither of a woke company initiative of us had ever had a negative to root out “bias” and expel review, complaint or policy anyone deemed an “extremist” violation of any kind. Are my with a “dangerous organization kids next? Are yours? (Surprise: affiliation.” Press coverage of No response from Airbnb to my previous purges strongly suggests media inquiries on how many that the aforementioned character other family members of banned assassins of the Southern Poverty conservative and nationalist Law Center are involved through Airbnb customers have been use of their far left, anti-white, swept into their thought police anti-right “Hatewatch” list. Ever dragnet.) since I wrote my first book, “Cedar” closed his/her email “Invasion,” in 2002, the Southern by informing me that the only Poverty Law Center and Antiway to appeal Airbnb’s decision Defamation League goons have is “(i)f our understanding that you sought to stifle my voice. participated in the 2021 American But this latest salvo crosses Renaissance Conference is the line. It’s not enough that I incorrect.” — a “woman of color” (the left’s Take note: You’re damned right own descriptive label, not mine) I spoke peacefully and lawfully

lives matter, who’s going to be left? Democrat toadies?” America First Foundation president and America First Political Action Conference founder Nick Fuentes, targeted by the feds, investigated by Dems and deplatformed by a multitude of woke businesses for his peaceful political advocacy, added: “Every day the list of digital services engaged in discrimination against Patriotic Americans grows longer. Deplatforming on Airbnb marks a chilling escalation in tactics used by Big Tech to silence American conservatives.” Cancel culture has reached a new escalation, and I don’t plan on rolling over. Never have. Never will. I’ve raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for other patriots and heroes over the past 30 years. Now, I’m asking readers and viewers for help to fight my own battle — which, of course, is yours as well. Visit fundly.com/ michellefightsairbnb to join the cause. It’s a time for choosing: Defiance over compliance. Michelle Malkin’s email address is michellemalkininvestigates@ protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. Copyright 2022 by Creators.com.

The Federal Reserve and the U.S.

‘I

think there’s quite a bit of November brought recovery, but room to raise interest rates that proved fleeting. Stocks drifted to without threatening the the historic low of 41.22 in July 1932. labor market.” During the height of the selling frenzy, Fed Chairman Jerome they traded in volumes not reached Powell’s statement on Jan. 26, following again until the late 1960s. the latest meeting of the Federal Stocks did not return to the 1929 Reserve System’s Open Market peak until 1954, in great contrast to Committee, signals that very low more recent experience. Great public interest rates and vast easy money suspicion as well as hostility toward injected into the economy are ending. bankers defined American political Per Mr. Powell, the Fed “is of a life for decades. mind” to raise interest After the 2007 crash, banks rates in March. The central failed and others remained Arthur I. bank is already reducing solvent only by emergency Cyr sustained purchases of federal fund infusions. The Treasury and mortgagedFederal Deposit Insurance backed bonds. Corp., established during the Great Stock markets responded with Depression, proved up to the task of volatility but no drastic decline, so far. protecting individual depositors. A major decline may well be coming, The 2008 bankruptcy of investment given the extraordinary situation bank Lehman Brothers underscored today. the profound scale of the crisis. The financial collapse and recession Government intervention, including of 2007-2008 provide relatively recent liquidity, then was crucial to recovery. basis for comparison. That crisis was Commercial banks became a result of extreme speculation in more regulated again, with capital mortgage-backed securities in the U.S., requirements raised as part of rescue. and quickly became global. In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act became The Great Depression provides law, including the important initiative some important historic background. of Paul Volcker to separate commercial The stock market collapse in 1929 and from investment banking funds. extreme U.S. protectionism initiated a Mr. Volcker as Fed chairman decade-long hardship. defeated inflation in the early 1980s. Along with great human suffering, Rising inflation is a principal policy the Great Depression fueled the rise of concern today. Nazism in Germany. The fundamental The U.S. central bank has led lessons of that period remain profound. aggressive bond buying. Traditionally, The 1929 stock market drop was the money supply and interest rates sudden and steep. From the 381.17 have been principal financial tools. The peak on Sept. 3, U.S. stocks lost 25% Fed today controls a relatively small value over two days. share of total dollars. At the same time,

to the peaceful and lawful 2021 American Renaissance Conference and was honored to receive a warm welcome. I resoundingly reject the notion that condemning Black Lives Matter and antifa terrorists constitutes “hate.” I defy the Airbnb thought police who consider my husband and me “untrustworthy” and “dangerous” threats to community safety on par with convicted felons and sex traffickers. God willing, and with my readers’ and viewers’ help, I will fight these speech-stifling bigots who think they can get away with retaliating against me and my family for my journalism and activism. I’ve received feedback from astute lawyers who note that public accommodation businesses in California, where Airbnb is based, are subject to the Unruh Civil Rights Act — which forbids the very kind of anti-free-speech, anti-free-association and antiequal housing discrimination Airbnb has visited upon me and my family. Much more is at stake, of course, and there are other sound legal grounds for seeking relief. As American Renaissance founder Jared Taylor told me this week: “Once again, in what used to be known as the ‘land of the free and the home of the brave,’ Big Tech is punishing people for what they say. After it gets finished with vaccine freethinkers, election skeptics and people who think all

the global reserve role of the dollar facilitates enormous bond purchases. Finance is only one component of our complex economy. Money is a universally accepted means of exchange, but tangible value results from the work of vast diverse arrays of people. Here is what we the people should remember. First, take pride in work. The U.S has the most productive economy in the world. Our gross domestic product doubles about every two decades. Second, as a citizen, be active. Government reforms reflect public pressures. There must be serious, sustained public oversight of financial activities. Third, as an investor, do homework, starting with the classic book by Dodd and Graham, respectively a professor and a Wall Street genius, first published in 1934, regularly revised. You can read this while listening to media. However, why not avoid that distraction? Nonstop electronic media are a poor investment. To learn more, see Benjamin Graham and David Dodd’s “Security Analysis.” Arthur I. Cyr is author of “After the Cold War – American Foreign Policy, Europe and Asia” (NYU Press and Palgrave/ Macmillan). He’s also the director of the Clausen Center at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisc., and the Clausen Distinguished Professor. He welcomes questions or comments at acyr@ carthage.edu

COURTESY FEDERAL RESERVE

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said there’s room to raise interest rates without threatening the labor market.

The limits of appeals to ‘cancel culture’

he metastasis of the woke ideology, which seeps through our moribund body politic like a cancer, has shocked the conscience of many who still cling to the idea of America as a liberal bastion. One of the woke ideology’s more prevalent symptoms, the phenomenon known as “cancel culture,” has perhaps been disproportionately effective in radicalizing many centrists and moderate liberals against the woke-besotted militant Left. For definitional purposes, we can think of cancel culture as referring to the trend of seeking to “cancel” someone — to ostracize and remove him/her from social media, other media and the public square more broadly — for offending the ever-shifting sensibilities of a self-anointed thought police clerisy.

LETTERS

Continued from Page C2 ignores the effects of a one-lane bottleneck and of illegal parking obstructing emergency vehicles in the fire lane. At December’s Planning Commission Hearing, two of five commissioners had conflicts of interest. The chairman himself admitted having bought a home from the developer, and another having multiple business dealings with the developer, Mr. Ruffino.

The default right-of-center posted two tweets about Jewish response to the rise of woketweeters’ physiognomy that, read inspired cancel culture has in strict isolation, would probably been to oppose it, tout court, be antisemitic. in the name of “free But Mr. Gonzalez’s speech.” Such a posture tweets cannot be is certainly preferable to read in isolation; the diametrical opposite sophomoric though it approach, but it mistakes may be, attacking the the Right’s proper physiognomy of any and response at this current all tweeters is a nonfraught juncture in our negligible component of politics. Three recent Mr. Gonzalez’s Twitter Josh Hammer examples, all from the repertoire. Mr. Murray’s last month, elucidate and attempted hatchet job help to point toward the was much-ridiculed, and path forward. the brutal irony of Ms. Weiss — a On Jan. 5, the anti-woke would-be martyr for anti-cancel liberal commentator Bari culture liberalism, as seen in Weiss published on her popular her July 2020 New York Times Substack an essay by British resignation letter — platforming anti-woke liberal commentator Mr. Murray in an attempt to cancel Douglas Murray. The essay’s topic Mr. Gonzalez did not escape was an obscure Twitter flare-up notice. involving the provocative populist Next, on Jan. 26, Ilya Shapiro, pundit Pedro Gonzalez, who formerly of the libertarian Cato

Institute and now-incoming executive director of Georgetown University Law Center’s Center for the Constitution, issued an uncontroversial tweet that has attracted orders of magnitude more attention than it deserved. Commenting on President Joe Biden’s vile, identity politicsdriven vow to fill Justice Stephen Breyer’s soon-to-be vacant Supreme Court seat with a black woman specifically, Mr. Shapiro quipped: “Objectively best pick for Biden is Sri Srinivasan, who is solid prog & v smart. Even has identity politics benefit of being first Asian (Indian) American. But alas doesn’t fit into latest intersectionality hierarchy so we’ll get lesser black woman. Thank heaven for small favors?” There is nothing controversial about Mr. Shapiro’s since-deleted and since-apologized-for tweet. Everyone reading the tweet in its

entirety, with no single clause in isolation and with even a modicum of charity, knew exactly what Mr. Shapiro meant. Recent polling has also confirmed that Americans overwhelmingly oppose President Biden’s doubling down on his myopic 2020 campaign-era vow to cabin his first Supreme Court search to such a narrow intersectional sliver of the American populace. Nonetheless, capitulating to a frothing mob of ginned up, faux blue-check outrage and the pampered babies who apparently comprise Georgetown Law’s student body, the law school’s cowardly dean, William Treanor, threw Mr. Shapiro under the bus and placed him on paid administrative leave posthaste. Finally, on Jan. 31, Whoopi Goldberg (n.b.: a fake last name)

Neither commissioner recused. Prior to the hearing, four had spoken with the developer, and the majority had met with Mr. Ruffino and his agent on at least two to three occasions. However, only two had accepted an invitation to hear our viewpoint and concerns. Also remarkable and confounding is P&D’s lack of candor with regard to the developer’s right of access to a private road that the county requires us homeowners to maintain. The county document that is claimed to give access

access to the project needs to be reconfigured. A small town simply asks to be respected.

We are trading freedom to become indentured servants. We have traded our borders for a cesspool. America, the most powerful, generous and promising country, is now the laughingstock of the world. Our “one nation under God” is now one nation gone under. Our children will never be the same. Yes, I am very critical of the race theory. We will reap what we sow, so be ready.

to the developer only applies to half the road. This is a setup for unauthorized use of all of the road — and a flashpoint for future conflict. And there are still costly liability concerns the county transportation engineer dismisses regarding accidents or injuries at the one-lane bottleneck. So what’s new? The Board of Supervisors will hear this case and new legal findings in March. We hope they will take a fresh look and apply their wisdom. For the sake of safety and the preservation of a neighborhood,

Seth Steiner Los Alamos

Bad trades

e have traded MLK for GF. We have traded Walter Cronkite for Don Lemon. We have traded David Robinson for LeBron James. We are trading our Constitution for lawlessness.

Please see HAMMER on C4

Randy Rosness Solvang

John Stossel

The problem is government spending

nflation is the worst in 40 years. The price of cars is up 37%. Gas is up 49%. During the last few years, as politicians spent ever more money, experts told us not to worry. Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said inflation would be “transitory.” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, “I don’t anticipate inflation is going to be a problem.” Now she says, “I’m ready to retire the word transitory.” What went wrong? “Big corporations have taken advantage,” said U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Los Angeles. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., tweeted: “greedy corporations are charging Americans extra.” It’s “price gouging.” This is nonsense. “Greed is constant,” says economist David Henderson in my new video. “If it’s greed, how do we explain prices falling?” When oil prices fall, is it because “oil companies just suddenly decide, ‘I’m gonna be less greedy’?” Prices change because of supply and demand. Inflation results “from too much money chasing too few goods,” explains Mr. Henderson. “If government’s spending more money, that’s more money chasing too few goods.” Lately, government borrowed from the Fed, and spent much more money. Under President Donald Trump, the national debt rose $7.8 trillion. Under President Joe Biden, it’s grown $2.2 trillion in just one year. President Biden wants to spend even more — a record $6 trillion this year. Where will they get the money? Government has no money of its own, so increased spending means politicians must borrow more, tax more or, easiest of all, create money out of thin air by just printing it. In the last few years, that’s what they did. In an untested experiment, the Fed printed more money than ever in history. All this new money sloshing around the economy makes Please see STOSSEL on C4

HAVE YOUR SAY Your opinions are valuable contributions to these pages. We welcome a variety of views. Letters must be exclusive to the News-Press. In most cases, first priority for immediate publication goes to those submitted by 6 p.m. Tuesdays. We encourage brevity, and shorter letters have a better chance of being printed immediately. We edit all submissions for length, clarity and professional standards. We do not print submissions that lack a civil tone, allege illegal wrongdoing or involve consumer complaints. We also may decide not to print letters or op-eds for other reasons. Limit your letters to one every 30 days. All letters must include the writer’s address and telephone number for verification. We cannot acknowledge unpublished letters. We prefer e-mailed submissions. If you send attachments, please send word documents. We can’t guarantee that we can open a PDF. Send letters to voices@ newspress.com. Writers also may fax letters to 805-966-6258. Mail letters to P.O. Box 1359, Santa Barbara 93102. The News-Press reserves the right to publish or republish submissions in any form or medium. Direct questions to Managing Editor Dave Mason at 805-5645277 or voices@newspress.com.

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

VOICES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022

‘We are not safe anymore’ BUCKLEY

Continued from Page C1 Then, looking out over the assembled thousands, she noted, half-speaking, half-crying, that “Jason is so happy right now that all of you are here … Through pain and sorrow, this is exactly how he would have wanted to be remembered. Like a true hero.” She then turned to speak to her fallen husband again. “And although you won’t be here anymore, I want you to live through me. The system continues to fail us. “We are not safe anymore, not even the members of the service. I know you were tired of these laws. Especially the ones from the new D.A. (this line elicited a two-minute long standing ovation). I hope he’s watching you speak through me right now. “I’m sure all of our blue family is tired too, but I promise — we promise — that your death won’t be in vain. “I love you until the end of time. “We’ll take the watch from here,” she whispered as she

stepped down from the podium. And just as Dr. King’s words continue to inspire generations of idealists nearly 60 years after having been delivered, I believe Ms. Luzuriaga’s heartfelt and passionate goodbye to her lifelong soulmate, and the tearful farewells four days later — also in St. Patrick’s and also attended by a sea of uniforms — for officer Mora — in conjunction with the belated acceptance of people throughout the country that the “Defund The Police” movement and the soft on criminals policies that went along with it had gone too far. Her eulogy and the dramatic turnout at both funerals will prove a turning point in the rehabilitation of the reputation of law enforcement and a repudiation of wrongheaded prosecutorial policies. May Officer (posthumously elevated to Detective) Rivera and Officer Mora rest in peace. James Buckley is a longtime Montecito resident. He welcomes questions or comments at jimb@ substack.com.

KENNETH SONG/NEWS-PRESS FILE PHOTO

What is the goal of these vaccine mandates?

ZEPKE

Continued from Page C1 ushering around his son Hunter on Air Force Two while he negotiated deals in the Ukraine, China and Russia, while Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had Huma Abedin as her personal assistant after the Senate refused to ratify her due to her being a security threat, download classified documents to the computer she shared with her convicted pedophile husband Weiner. Ms. Remus is maybe the appropriate ethics counsel for

this diverse White House, but she appears to lack experience with injunctions. On the other hand, President Trump’s White House Counsel Pasquele Anthony “Pat” Cipollone’s litigation experience in Kirkland and Ellis included injunctions. Hopefully on the next Sept. 9, the Biden team can avoid actions that lead to injuring their credibility while wasting taxpayers’ money, by having the president spend his day buying a priest a beer. What is the goal of these vaccine mandates? The administration’s continued failure to stop the flow

of 7,000 unvaccinated border crossers a day proves that the goal is not to control COVID -19. However, the pattern of continually end-running the elected representatives in Congress and the regulations requiring the publics’ input indicates a goal of trying to use COVID to control the people through extending their control through the Golden Rule. Consistent with fear of losing that control is the administration’s just canceling any investigations into the origin of COVID and continuing to use Fauci to scare the public. Under the theory of “Fool me once, shame on you; fool

me twice, shame on me,” we must vote to deprive them of the gold that the Build Back Better bill will arm them with as they seek to extend control over voting, child care and education. Brent E. Zepke is an attorney, arbitrator and author who lives in Santa Barbara. Formerly he taught at six universities and numerous professional conferences. He is the author of six books: “One HeartTwo Lives,” “Legal Guide to Human Resources,” “Business Statistics,” “Labor Law,” “Products and the Consumer,” and “Law for NonLawyers.”

This whole homeless situation is so out of control DONOVAN

Continued from Page C1 Mayor Patino expressed concerns that the project at the North Depot Street apartments in Santa Maria, developed by County Housing Authority, has turned into a place where residents have expressed, “I don’t feel safe here.” We appreciate the wisdom of the mayor in not approving another haven for the activity that put the residences there in the first place — abuse of drugs, alcohol, and other anti-social activities. Andy Caldwell, in last week’s Voices section, observes that this Santa Maria Motel 6, is barely a block away from a junior high school. He goes on to say that “the county started renting motels in the city of Santa Barbara, more than a year ago.” What are the results of that experiment? Look at the Rose Garden Inn, on upper State Street, and the expensive price tag we have written about in other columns. And now the super

SANITATE

Continued from Page C2 understanding of the person. So where do you go with this if you don’t negate? How do you say something back to somebody who just negated what you said or negates what you believe? “Oh yes. Thank you for pointing out the error of my ways! You must be brilliant. Tell me all your thoughts”! Sorry. Just a bit of sarcasm. This new way of conversing will only work if we have a

STOSSEL

Continued from Page C3 money we have less valuable. You notice the price increases, but you may not notice the damage inflation does to your savings. If you put $10,000 under your pillow, 7% inflation will reduce that to $2,342 in just 20 years. If you were counting on those savings for retirement, too bad. Most of your savings will be gone. Yet today’s politicians want to spend even more. President Biden claims his spending bills will “reduce inflation.” “Biden’s wrong,” Mr. Henderson responds. “There’s no economic theory that says when the government spends a huge amount more money, prices fall.” Some people want government to stop inflation by imposing price

rushed purchase of Super 8 on Hollister Street in Goleta. Imagine what this will do for the crime and safety for that end of Goleta. Bottom line, this whole homeless situation is so out of control because we will not stop the drug proliferation that is surging through our unsecured borders. These multi-million-dollar projects do nothing to fix the problem. In fact, they exacerbate them. Get addicted to drugs and we will put you up in a Motel 6, where you can engage in this self-defeating behavior in the privacy of your free hotel room with a flushing toilet. What is a public nuisance; Flagrant drug use, sleeping in business doorways, panhandling? But Chick fil-A, a public nuisance? We suspect that Chick-fil-A is a target because the restaurant promotes family values. Other places cause traffic to back up and have for decades: the Granada garage, Milpas Jack in the Box, Mesa McDonalds and the Santa Barbara County Bowl.

It appears to be a righteous attempt to harass Chick-fil-A. A spokesperson for the business said it was blindsided by this as it is already working with the city to address the problem. During the Santa Barbara City Council meeting, after much confusion, decipherin, and deliberation about the intent of the agendized item (No. 14, to spend $200,000 on a rent control economics analysis) versus several of the city council members’ wish to solidify the Dec. 7 rent control and rent registry ordinance, the city council decided to spend the $200,000. All this for a study to determine if the Santa Barbara rental market could survive a rent-control ordinance more stringent than the state mandates. However, per the city presentation, the Dec 7 action by council was to “FURTHER CONSIDER the above.” Not a done deal, as inferred by Councilmembers Meagan Harmon, Kristen Sneddon and

Oscar Gutierrez. Funny thing, the Santa Barbara Housing Authority’s Rob Fredericks called during the meeting to request that SBHA be exempt from the Rent Control Ordinance/Annual Rental Registry. If the landlords of privately owned property must share their personal business of rents received, should not the Housing Authority be held to the same standard and reveal their rental agreements? Hilarious. When Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez decried a housing crisis, Mayor Rowse responded, “A housing crisis has been touted since the 1930s … You ask for housing and in the next breath you want to control what they build.” “Hypocrisy is the scarlet letter in politics.” Bonnie Donovan writes the “Did You Know?” column in conjunction with a bipartisan group of local citizens. It appears Sundays in the Voices section.

commitment not to negate. To do this, ask questions rather than telling them something. For example: “Can you tell me why that is important to you?” “Can you tell me a little more about why that is important to you?” “Can you help me understand how you came to feel that way?” “Can you help me understand what would be lost to you, if that were not true?” If you have a concern about fact: “Would you mind if I Googled that?”

Here is an example that unfortunately may be very timely, but it happened to me back in the 1980s. The word “perestroika” was popularized by Mikhail Gorbachev. It means “a political movement for reformation within the Communist Party and/or Soviet Union.” I asked a friend, whose parents were from Ukraine, what he thought about perestroika. He said one word: “B—---t!” After a few silent minutes he said, “The Russians killed two of my uncles.” I learned a lot about him, and that conversation was over!

What could hurt with this approach? It’s not as if you were going to win the argument anyhow! The other person is not actually running for president, after all; he is just running off at the mouth! What I am sharing is not how to win a political argument, but how to win in a political argument. In the big picture, what we are saying is not necessarily the truth. It is our story of the truth. The bottom line in most arguments is: “My story is better than your story!” Consider wanting to listen to their story.

controls. That would be “horrible,” says Mr. Henderson. Price controls were tried before. In 1971, President Richard Nixon ordered a freeze on all prices. It sounded reasonable. Too much inflation? Our intuition tells us that government can fix that with a price freeze. But “that’s where people’s intuition goes wrong,” says Mr. Henderson. Wrong because prices are not just money; they are also information. “Prices are signals ... that guide people,” explains Mr. Henderson. “Mess that up, you’ve really messed up the economy.” Price changes tell buyers what to avoid and sellers what to produce. When COVID-19 hit, the price of face masks rose sharply. Immediately, producers made more. New Balance switched from making footwear to making masks.

Flexible pricing gets suppliers to produce what people really need. Now there are shortages of some products because COVID-19 interrupted supply chains. Price controls would make the shortages worse. Soon after President Nixon froze prices, there were shortages of gasoline. I drove around, wasting gas, searching for gas stations that had it. “Price controls are like saying it’s really cold and I’m going to solve that by breaking the thermometer,” says Mr. Henderson. “It’s actually worse than that because breaking the thermometer doesn’t reduce the temperature, whereas price controls cause actual shortages!” Venezuela’s price controls led to a shortage of food. And yet inflation got much worse. 270%, 700%, eventually 400,000% inflation!

Once inflation starts, it’s hard to stop. In Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe couldn’t collect enough in taxes to pay for his grand plans, so he printed more money. A few years later, Zimbabwe was printing 100 trillion-dollar bills. Such drastic inflation hasn’t happened here. It probably won’t because recently the Fed reigned itself in. But with Democrats and Republicans eager to spend more, it could happen here. John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.” For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators. com. Copyright 2022 BY JFS Productions Inc.

Unfortunately, the great dream came to an end SCHULTE

Continued from Page C2 if you like having your city burned down, if you like seeing more people die, if you like your neighborhood turned into sewers, if you want an open border, the choice is clear, vote for Joe Biden — and you’ll get exactly what you want. As November 2020 drew closer, President Trump’s rallies were drawing tens of thousands. Boat parades would contain 4,000 vessels. Hundred-mile-long car rallies flying Trump flags stretched across the country as far as the eye could see. In the meantime, the other candidate occasionally emerged from his bunker, held some “rallies” attended with about 12 supporters. He proclaimed his “lack of” platform from a basement cowering from the press and the electorate. If it weren’t for the media carrying his water, it was the only way anyone knew Joe Biden was even running for president. The groundswell for President Trump was enormous. America had a leader who actually cared about the people and didn’t

just bloviate. The proof was all around them. America was flourishing. The world saw it, evil countries bit their lips and the Democrats chewed their nails. It just couldn’t happen. There was no way they were going to allow Mr. Trump another term. They needed one last ditch corrupt effort to bring him down, but what? Election day finally arrived, and Mr. Trump won by a 10-point margin. Sane Americans were happy to know there would be at least another four years of prosperity. On the other hand, Xanax was flying off the shelves as Democrats and liberals couldn’t cope with the idea that their agenda was going to be put on hold for at least two more years, if not four. What were the voters thinking? And then we all woke up. It was nothing but a hopeful dream. President Biden had won. A virus from China was the gift Democrats had been searching for. Censorship and free speech blossomed. Everyone had become a racist. The world thought we were a joke, and the country plunged into bedlam. Year one. Now what?

Let’s be guided by common sense HAMMER

Continued from Page C3 made much-criticized comments on ABC’s “The View” that are historically inaccurate at best and antisemitic at worst. Ms. Goldberg claimed that the Holocaust was “not about race” and merely amounted to one group of white people (Germans) annihilating a different group of white people (Jews). Ms. Goldberg is, of course, wildly off the mark: Adolf Hitler’s entire genocide against European Jewry was predicated upon the alleged superiority of the “Aryan race.” Ms. Goldberg quickly received a de rigueur slap on the wrist; ABC News suspended her for two weeks. And just as sure as night following day, the Right’s anti-cancel culture paragons of liberalism, such as Dispatch Senior Editor David French, lamented the suspension. The reality is that the paradigm of cancel culture — much like any paradigm of liberalism, such as free speech and freedom of religion — has obvious limitations. Just as free speech does not condone shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater and freedom of religion does not condone child sacrifice, so too are there certain things that should be canceled. Resources are scarce, as the foundational lesson of economics teaches us, and there are only so many battles that anyone can, or should, choose to fight at any one time. Furthermore, when even Ms. Weiss and Mr. Murray attempt to (wrongly, as the specific case may be) cancel

someone, it should be clear that no one can, or should, blindly defend everything out there by appealing to cancel culture. Put another way, an absolutist approach to opposing cancel culture here, there and everywhere is an untenable position. The Right’s own approach to the cancel culture wars should thus be dictated less by highminded “principle” or dogma and more by prudence, good ol’fashioned common sense and the imperative to bolster friends and punish enemies within the confines of the rule of law. As Claremont Institute President Ryan P. Williams aptly tweeted: “Those arguing ‘don’t cancel Whoopi OR (Joe) Rogan OR Ilya Shapiro’ have not learned from the last 5 years and fail to see the stakes of the great Awokening. At the very least, just don’t comment on Whoopi -- she’s a dishonest ignoramus, after all, who is on the side of woke revolution.” Indeed. Appeals to opposing cancel culture only get us so far — and not very far at all, as the case may be. As the idea of a values-neutral liberal order further implodes on a daily basis, the time is ripe for the Right to ditch the proceduralist rhetoric of cancel culture, start arguing substance and start playing tit for tat as our political enemies so brazenly do. Just look at that paragon of pusillanimity, Dean Treanor. To find out more about Josh Hammer and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www. creators.com. Copyright 2022 by Creators.com.