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Phasing out oil extraction Gov. Newsom plans to ban fracking by 2024, oil extraction by 2045 By GRAYCE MCCORMICK

Community holds meeting to discuss fate of Ortega Park murals

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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he is taking action to phase out oil extraction in California. He directed the Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division to initiate regulatory action to end the issuance of new permits for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) by January 2024, and requested that the California Air Resources Board analyze pathways to phase out oil extraction across the state by no later than 2045. “The climate crisis is real, and we continue to see the signs every day,” Gov. Newsom said in a press release. “As we move to swiftly decarbonize our transportation sector and create a healthier future for our children, I’ve made it clear I don’t see a role for fracking in that future and, similarly, believe that California needs to move beyond oil.” Please see OIL on A8

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Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, issued a joint statement with Sen. Scott Weiner, D-San Francisco, on Friday and said that the governor’s plan to ban fracking by 2024 and oil extraction by 2045 would, “trigger the long-overdue conversation about what a transition away from oil looks like.”

When extended unemployment benefits turn off UCSB economics professor discusses future of extended UI By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Several dozen community members gathered at Ortega Park Saturday to voice their input on the future of the Chicano murals.

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Several dozen residents of Santa Barbara’s Eastside and beyond gathered at Ortega Park Saturday afternoon to make their voices heard about the future of the park’s historic murals that celebrate Chicano culture and mythology. Since the multi-million Ortega Park renovation project was introduced to the community in November, residents have spoken up about their opposition to the original mural evaluation that was presented to the Historic Landmarks Commission. The report was prepared by an outside party, Site & Studio Conservation, LLC., which recommended destroying and replicating five of the murals and relocating two. Public commenters referred to destroying any of the murals as a “slap in the face to the Latino community,” and the strong opposition led to the formation of the Save Ortega Park Art Committee, which organized the community meeting Saturday afternoon. The committee called on meeting attendees to “honor our past, acknowledge our present and support our future,” and recommended all existing murals be recreated/repainted on new buildings by the original artists following the tradition of Chicana/o muralism in the city. Committee members also demanded the funds that would have been spent on the costly

The Save Ortega Park Art Committee educated attendees of the meeting about the history of the Chicano murals, dating back decades.

relocation of the murals be invested into the Santa Barbara Arts Alliance program to provide local youth with art training and mentoring. Some of the attendees of the gathering included Mayor Cathy Murillo, Eastside representative and City Council member Alejandra Gutierrez and the original artists who painted the murals in the 1979 Ortega Park Mural Project. FOLLOW US

Ms. Gutierrez addressed the crowd and apologized to them for not including them in the decision-making process earlier on. Her apology was met by a round of applause from the attendees. “Today is a huge day. It’s a historical day, because from now on, the way that the city communicates with the (community) will change,” she said. “I do want to apologize on

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Dr. Peter Rupert, an economics professor at UCSB and the director of UCSB’s Economic Forecast Project, said that coasting on unemployment benefits is risky because employers will likely be able to fill the positions eventually.

the unemployment rate to return to where it was beforehand. In its analysis, the California Policy Lab found that in many states, the extra weeks of extended unemployment benefits turned off despite historically high levels of unemployment. This means 300,000 Americans who have been receiving UI benefits are seeing their extended benefits cut short. “The COVID-19 pandemic has up-ended a lot of ways people have traditionally thought about unemployment insurance benefits, like who should be eligible and for how long, and laid bare important holes in our social safety net,” Alex Bell, a postdoctoral scholar Please see BENEFITS on A5

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behalf of the city for not doing the proper outreach, and I say it very sincerely. We’re going to do better, but we have to work together and we have to hold each other accountable.” Manuel Unzueta, a longtime Santa Barbara artist, teacher and community activist who painted multiple murals in Ortega Park, spoke at the event, saying that he and the other artists welcome the Please see MURALS on A5

Extended unemployment benefits have “turned off” in 33 states and territories, and while California is not one of those states, it soon will be. The California Policy Lab — a nonpartisan research institute — released an analysis last week finding that the reason these extended unemployment benefits have been turned off is not due to an improving labor market, but actually an incomplete way of measuring unemployment claims that does not include the longterm unemployed. Lawmakers are calling for reform of the federal-state extended benefits trigger system, and Dr. Peter Rupert, an economics professor at UCSB and the director of UCSB’s Economic Forecast Project, said that if times were normal, this conversation likely wouldn’t be happening. “Every state is different and manages their own unemployment insurance system,” he told the News-Press. “However, it’s one of those things that in normal times, it works pretty well. In times like the Great Recession and the pandemic — when things go completely haywire — the federal government has to come in and help things out.” Santa Barbara County’s current unemployment rate sits at a little over 7%, cutting the rate in half from what it was at the peak of the pandemic. Dr. Rupert said things are trending in a positive direction, and that in January of 2020, 10,000 county residents were unemployed, and the number is around 16,000 now. He added that, after the Great Recession, it took eight years for

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County adds 18 COVID-19 cases The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced 18 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 34,035. Some 148 cases remain infectious, and the county has reported a total of 448 deaths associated with the virus.

The city of Santa Maria reported six new cases on Saturday, and has 38 active (11,457 total). The city of Santa Barbara added one new case (28 active, 6,383 total). A single case was reported in the following areas: South County unincorporated area including Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria (13 active, 1,373 total); city of Goleta (16 active, 1,787 total); Isla Vista (15 active, 1,304 total);

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unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota (nine active, 1,207 total); city of Lompoc (eight active, 3,645 total); and Orcutt (five active, 1,813 total). The geographic region of four cases was pending on Saturday. A total of 11 people are recovering in local hospitals, including three in the Intensive Care Unit. — Mitchell White

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One of Santa Barbara’s royal residents returned to Montecito on Tuesday after attending the funeral of his grandfather, the late Prince Philip, who died on April 9 at 99 years of age. Prince Harry flew into Los Angeles Internatioanl Airport on an American Airlines flight, arriving at around 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to multiple media reports, which was 24 hours before the widowed Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday. Reports said the Duke of Sussex was “conflicted” about staying in the United Kingdom to celebrate his grandmother’s birthday, but ultimately chose to return home to his pregnant wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex,

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and his son Archie. Prince Harry arrived in the UK on April 11 to attend the April 17 funeral, marking his first visit to the country since he and his wife quit as senior royals. Reports also claimed that it was doubtful the prince would stick around to celebrate the Queen’s birthday with her. Upon his return, a chauffeurdriven SUV was pictured leaving a private terminal and arriving at the Sussexes’ Montecito mansion about two hours later, according to reports. Prince Harry is expected to return to the UK on July 1 to unveil the statue of his late mother, Princess Diana, but his visit isn’t guaranteed due to Ms. Markle’s approaching due date. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Construction crews are continuing to work on the retaining walls and bridge spans at the Sheffield Drive interchange as part of the Highway 101: Summerland project. Shown here is the rebar placement in preparation for the concrete pour.

for 2023. The offramp at Sheffield Drive will be closed for up to 16 months and could reopen by the end of 2021. Throughout the week, flaggers will be in place to direct traffic along Via Real between Casitas Pass Road and the Ogan Road roundabout to allow space for planting. Flaggers will direct traffic with alternating lane closures at the Evans Avenue undercrossing. Temporary stop signs will be installed at the intersection of Sheffield Drive and North Jameson Lane for the duration of construction of the Summerland segment. For the Highway 101: Summerland project, which is located between Sheffield Drive and North Padaro Lane, crews have begun paving the asphalt base layer as part of the Continuously Reinforced Concrete

GOLETA — Youth for Direct Relief’s annual flower drive is currently underway, and local volunteers are raising funds to fight the pandemic and send flowers to frontline workers fighting the COVID-19

pandemic. Youth for Direct Relief is a volunteer group composed of local high school students from San Marcos, Dos Pueblos, Santa Barbara High, Laguna Blanca and Dunn School. For 14 years, Youth for Direct relief has conducted a flower drive, raising nearly $350,000 for disaster relief and medical supplies for the underprivileged, according to a press release.

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Pavement. Crews will also install underground storm drains and the new drainage features. At the Sheffield Drive interchange, work will continue on retaining walls and the bridge span. Crews will pour concrete and allow it to crew, and will then stress test the new bridge deck. For the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project, officials have employed measures to balance effective freeway construction with environmental protections, specifically related to cormorants, a protected bird species. “In response to increased concerns over the use of auditory deterrent measures, the project team is taking steps to shift the focus of activity to rely more heavily on visual deterrents and human presence to help

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Crews will also continue to build the bridge span at the Evans Avenue undercrossing as part of the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.

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CARPINTERIA — Several highway and ramp closures are planned next week as work continues on the Linden and Casitas Pass Highway 101 widening project in Carpinteira. From 9 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. Monday, one northbound lane will be closed from Casitas Pass Road to Santa Claus Lane and North Padaro Lane to Sheffield Drive. The closure will also include the offramp at Santa Monica Road as needed, according to Caltrans officials. A similar closure will be enforced during overnight hours Monday to Friday. The northbound onramp at Linden Avenue will be closed with an anticipated reopening date of May 17. Drivers can use the onramp at Casitas Pass Road as a detour. From 10 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. Monday, one southbound lane will be closed from Sheffield Drive to North Padaro Lane. The closure will also include one southbound lane from Santa Claus Lane to Casitas Pass Road, as well as the on and offramps at Reynolds Avenue, Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Road. A similar closure will be enforced during overnight hours Monday to Friday. In addition, one southbound lane will be closed between Sheffield Drive to south of North Padaro Lane, which will also include the ramps at Evans and Wallace avenues and North Padaro Lane. Crews will be working on transition areas in preparation for the upcoming Highway 101: Padaro segment scheduled to begin this summer. The southbound onramp at Sheffield Drive will be closed for the duration of the project, with an anticipated reopening date set

significantly reduce or eliminate the use of air blasts,” officials said. “Please expect to see biologists monitoring the area daily and tree crews rotating visual deterrents. Climbers will also be switching out the use of mylar flash tape for other visual deterrents, including owl silhouettes. Trees will remain as part of the longterm habitat.” Crews also continue to build the bridge span at the Evans Avenue undercrossing. Crews will pour concrete and allow the concrete to cure before stress testing the new bridge deck. Concrete recycling is continuing at the North Padaro interchange. Crews will continue work on southbound 101 and various ramps as part of the Highway 101: Carpinteria project. Traffic has been shifted onto the new southbound and median paving. Construction will progress on the new northbound lanes on the mountain side of the highway. Crews will break up old pavement and excavate to prepare for the new northbound lanes. Trucks will be removing the old pavement at night for safety, and residents are advised to expect noise during overnight work. Crews will be removing old pavement and building a new connection where the onramp will meet the new northbound lanes near Linden Avenue. Crews will begin excavating and driving piles for new overhead signs. Noise is expected during daytime hours. For the Highway 101: Linden and Casitas Pass portion of the project, the landscaping contractor is planting and mulching along Casitas Pass Road, the 101, Linden Avenue and Via Real. This week, motorists are advised to expect flaggers on Via Real directing bike lane traffic between Casitas Pass Road and the Ogan Road roundabout. For more information on the project, visit www.sbroads.com.

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All in the (extended) family: the Gov. Newsom story Editor’s note: The Investigator is a new column by longtime Montecito author Robert Eringer. Every other Sunday in the News-Press, Mr. Eringer, who has vast experience in investigative journalism, will address various news issues.

government giveaway, it’s all about knowing the ins and outs of how best to game the system — and being able to afford the right lawyers to do so. Another PlumpJack partner is Isolep Enterprises, Paul and Nancy Pelosi’s personal investment company (Isolep is Pelosi spelled backwards), nce upon a time I directed an intelligence incorporated in late 1991 to invest in arenas that may service for a European prince and his warrant further attention from The Investigator. principality. Getty family members contributed $500,000 to In that capacity, I traveled to San Gavin’s successful run for governor, having already Marino, a tiny microstate surrounded by been Mr. Newsom’s top financial benefactor from the Italy and one of the world’s oldest republics. Luca, very start of his political career, including elections the chief of San Marino’s central bank, told me how for two stints as San Francisco mayor and two terms “democracy” worked in his country: Six families take as lieutenant governor, ensuring Gavin’s fast-track turns running it. to the top — in addition to paying him Don’t laugh. This is what the Clintons, for “investment advice,” helping him Bushes and Kennedys evidently had in purchase a Pacific Heights house and mind for our republic (and maybe still paying the bills for lavish receptions, do). including his Great Gatsby-themed Which brings us to California and the thirtieth birthday party. curious familial relationships of Gov. Gordon Getty, now 87, also funded Gavin Newsom, 53, and the concept of the rise to power of Vice President “autocrazy” (autocracy with a twist), Kamala Harris. involving four families bound by blood, So where do we go from here? marriage, extramarital dalliances, If Gavin is garroted (and this is money and politics. political mafia, with mainstream media Gov. Newsom, who faces recall and a omerta-complicit), where do Nancy new election after 2,117,730 Californians Pelosi’s political interests and Getty (600,000 more than needed) signed a wealth interests land? petition demanding his disqualification Stymied. and removal from office, is related to That is because, by Nancy Pelosi’s Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi THE INVESTIGATOR own decree, no one in the Democratic through his uncle-by-marriage, Ron Party is allowed to challenge Gov. Robert Eringer Pelosi. Newsom in a special recall election — But it was the divorce of Gavin’s or risk becoming persona non-grata parents when he was only 2 years within the party if they do. old that left him largely under the wing of another “I think it’s an unnecessary notion,” Speaker Pelosi illustrious California family: The oil-rich Gettys. said at a press conference in March, disparaging a Gordon and Ann Getty “informally adopted” Gavin, perfectly legitimate legal process.“I don’t think it gave him a room in their Marina District home, even rises to the level of an idea.” took him on safari to Africa as a teen and generally Which means that Nancy’s daughter, Christine, treated him as a son. who dabbles in law and Democratic politics but has Gordon Getty’s own father was family patriarch never quite made a political name for herself beyond J. Paul, founder of Getty Oil and once the world’s ill-tempered Twitter tweets, is not ready to assume richest man. the position. But before we get into the Gettys, let’s explore Meantime, the Getty family continues to lose the relationship between the elder Newsoms and its heirs as members off themselves through drug Edmund “Pat” Brown, a Democrat whose run abuse. John Gilbert Getty died earlier this year for governor they sponsored in 1959 after first from a fentanyl overdose while his brother, Andrew, bankrolling his election as district attorney in San succumbed to methamphetamine intoxication six Francisco. years before. In return, Gov. Brown awarded the Newsoms and As for Gavin: The Los Angeles Times and John Pelosi (father of Ron and his brother Paul, Politico are believed to be investigating reports Nancy’s husband) lucrative contracts to operate that the governor — married with four children — Squaw Valley Resort (site of the 1960 Winter is having a sexual affair with his Deputy Chief of Olympics) near Tahoe City in the Sierra Nevada Staff Lindsey Cobia, which could lead to charges of range — all costs covered by the state in exchange for sexual harassment due to the strict legal standards nothing in return, screwing the taxpayer. (This issue that exist in California to protect employees from partly led to Gov. Brown’s defeat when he sought a employers that exert control over them in the third term in 1966 against Hollywood star Ronald workplace. (This is not a lifestyle change for Gov. Reagan.) Newsom. When he was mayor of San Francisco in Following in the footsteps of his father, Gov. Jerry 2007, Gavin was exposed for having an affair with Brown favored the Newsoms, giving William Newsom his appointments secretary, Ruby Rippey-Tourk, the III, Gavin’s father, a Superior Court judgeship in wife of his close friend and campaign manager Alex Placer County and, three years later, a seat on the Tourk. At the time, Mayor Newsom blamed his poor state Court of Appeal in San Francisco. judgment on excessive use of alcohol and said he In a column two years ago, Ken Herron wrote: “The would seek help, but never did.) four families of Pat Brown, William Newsom, John According to the San Joaquin Valley Sun, “Gov. Pelosi and J. Paul Getty have dominated California Gavin Newsom was engaged in multiple alleged politics for over 60 years.” extramarital affairs over the course of 2020, a time Now back to the Gettys. where many of his orders shuttered nearly all Before becoming a judge, William Newsom III had personal and economic activity across the nation’s been J. Paul Getty’s attorney. While a judge he ruled largest state.” on legal issues favoring the financial situation of J. (The governor’s mask-less appearance at the ultraPaul’s heir, Gordon Getty. Then after retiring from expensive French Laundry restaurant after ordering the bench, Mr. Newsom became administrator of the everyone else in California to remain cloistered at Gordon P. Getty Family Trust, which had benefited home may be the scantiest garment of his own dirty from his judgments. (It was Gavin’s dad, when John laundry.) Paul Getty III, J. Paul’s grandson, was kidnapped, Thus far, mainstream media has been shielding the in 1973, who couriered to Italy the ransom of $2.7 governor from these salacious reports. million in cash to buy his freedom.) William, who passed away in 2018, made no bones LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? about it, famously saying, “I make my money working It is well known that Gordon, a reputed for Gordon Getty.” (By 1983 Gordon was declared — by Forbes magazine — the world’s richest man with a philanderer, kept a second family in Los Angeles with three daughters. It is less known, if believed fortune of $2 billion.) in certain quarters, that Gordon is actually Gavin’s When young Gavin, now the guv, started his biological father. Despite questions posed to all PlumpJack Group wine and hospitality businesses parties concerned, there has never been a denial to in June 1991 with one of Gordon’s sons, Billy Getty, the contrary. it was Gordon (who’d attended St. Ignatius College All of this sounds awfully like the general disarray Preparatory with Gavin’s father, William) who in which the union’s most populous state finds supplied the big bucks and even gave the business its itself amid the highest COVID casualty rate in the name after an opera he had written. country, lack of adequate vaccine supply, chronic SFGATE reported in 2003: “Getty owns 49 percent homelessness, a troublesome electrical grid, drought, of the concern that manages all the PlumpJack the highest state tax rate in the nation (13.3%) and businesses; 96 percent of the winery; 96 percent of the partnership that runs the Squaw Valley Inn; government spending like there’s no tomorrow and more than 80 percent of Newsom’s real estate (which there won’t be for your grandkids when development firm.” they’re enslaved with massive debt and higher taxes). An aside here: PlumpJack received $2.9 million The industry that thrives best in California these in federal funding through the Paycheck Protection days is the cultivation and sales of cannabis, leaving Program stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic one to wonder if a haze of idiocracy has settled upon and lockdown while hundreds of other small the Golden State. business owners struggled in vain for such Because one thing is for sure: The “six families” assistance. Almost three million dollars for only 14 who take turns running “democracy” in San Marino employees. do a much finer job of governance than the inept And while the governor has placed his ownership political “leaders” of California. in a blind trust, he continues to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in gross income each year If you have a story idea for The Investigator, contact from the company. Dare I say, whenever there’s a Robert Eringer at reringer@gmail.com.

Transition House Auxiliary’s Mad Hatter event sets record The Transition House Auxiliary has turned one of the worst years into one of the best. The group’s 2021 Mad Hatter fundraiser, which included an online auction with more than 80 items, along with three raffle prizes, earned a recordbreaking total of $244,000, all to benefit programs designed to lift homeless children at Transition House out of the cycle of generational poverty. The auxiliary normally holds its popular Mad Hatter luncheon every spring. But the event in 2020 was cancelled due to

Oprah to deliver keynote address at UCSB commencement By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced late Friday that Oprah Winfrey will be giving the keynote graduation address for the university’s online commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021. The chancellor issued a memo the graduating students and members of the UCSB community in making the announcement, and said that he and his wife, Dilling, spoke with Ms. Winfrey and invited her to deliver “a message of inspiration” in honor of the graduating class. The Montecito resident “graciously accepted,” Chancellor Yang said. “Internationally renowned not only for her great accomplishments, but also for her wisdom, her generosity of spirit, and her gift of inspiration, Ms. Winfrey will address our graduates on Saturday, June 12, 2021, to begin a day of multiple virtual or small in-person celebrations arranged by our schools, academic divisions, and departments, as allowed by public health orders,” he said. Directions on how to sign up for personalized graduation slides will be provided directly to eligible students. The chancellor invited all of UCSB’s graduating students to participate in-person in its 2021 Grad Walk, which will take place during the week of June 7. Chancellor Yang said the event will offer “a semblance of the pomp and circumstance” of its typical ceremony, and added that the decision to hold an inperson event was made following consultation with UCSB students, academic leaders and campus medical experts. “Our Grad Walk will allow our graduating students to take part in a graduation processional that includes having your names announced as you cross a stage, and photographs with our campus lagoon as the backdrop,” he said. “The event will be livestreamed so parents, guardians, families, and friends can share in the celebration, virtually. We warmly invite our Class of 2020 graduates, who did not have an in-person experience last year, to join in our Grad Walk as well.”

and homework help. The resources, tools, and materials provided are focused on enriching the children academically, physically and mentally. The goal at Transition house is to support the children during their stay and provide care while parents go to work, earning money to return to housing. For more information, contact Kathleen Baushke, executive director, at 805-966-9668 or visit www.transitionhouse.com.

To open the memo, Chancellor Yang reflected on the meaningful opportunity for UCSB to recognize the achievements and success of its graduating students. “We know how special this moment is for you, and also for your parents, your guardians, and your families, as well as our faculty and staff — for all of us.” He added, “Personally congratulating and shaking the hand of each graduate who crosses the stage is among my greatest joys.” Current health orders in Santa Barbara County restriction large public gatherings has caused the traditional ceremonies to go virtual, or to be done at limited capacities. “We had hoped the improved situation in Santa Barbara County would make it possible for us to come together as a campus community this June, perhaps even joined by our friends and families,” Chancellor Yang said. “Though that is not the case, it does not diminish our pride in the accomplishments of our graduates and our excitement

The chancellor invited all of UCSB’s graduating students to participate in-person in its 2021 Grad Walk. for the life adventures that await you. We look forward to future opportunities to welcome you back to campus as the newest members of our alumni community. “The incredible resilience, flexibility, and perseverance you have demonstrated during these unprecedented times are an inspiration to all of us who have shared your journey at UC Santa Barbara. These inner resources will serve you well as you embark on life’s next chapter. Dilling and I are in awe of your unwavering dedication, your passion, and your extraordinary achievements. You are forever part of our UC Santa Barbara family.” email: mwhite@newspress.com

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The fundraiser, which included an online auction with more than 80 items, along with three raffle prizes, earned a record-breaking total of $244,000. COVID-19, and this year’s event could not take place either. Yet when an anonymous benefactor offered a $100,000 match, the auxiliary moved forward with a virtual event and raised more than enough money to secure the $100,000 matching funds — and much more. More than 150 children are housed at Transition House each year. Families and children are offered free childcare through the Infant Care Center, technology and literacy programs, as well as tutoring

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Boone, Sprinkle lead Gauchos in doubleheader split By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Rodney Boone’s dominance on the mound and Jordan Sprinkle’s pop at the plate helped the Gauchos split their doubleheader Saturday against Long Beach State. Boone was terrific in Game One, striking out 10 and allowing just four hits over six-plus innings of work. He improved to 8-1 on the season and lowered his ERA to 1.88. Jordan Sprinkle’s seventhinning grand slam helped the Gauchos (25-12, 15-8 in Big West) take the lead, in what was his first hit of the series. He notched an RBI double in the top of the ninth, later scoring on a Broc Mortensen RBI groundout. Last week, Sprinkle made Collegiate Baseball’s National Players of the Week List after going 10-for-18 at the plate against UC San Diego, including going 4-4 last Saturday and tying the school’s single-game record of 12 total bases. The Beach (12-10, 2-9 in Big West) got a pair of base runners on in the bottom of the ninth, but Sprinkle turned a 6-2 double play. Carter Benbrook got a strikeout looking to end the game. He tossed the final three innings and allowed just two hits and struck out four. In Game Two, UCSB jumped ahead on an RBI single by Bryce Willits early, but fell behind 2-1 in the fourth. Cole Cummings added an RBI single in the fifth and a runscoring double in the seventh to

give UCSB a 3-2 lead, but The Beach would battle back. Long Beach tied the game on an RBI double down the left field line, as Zach Rodriguez’s diving effort couldn’t secure the out. A wild pitch allowed The Beach to take the lead, and the hosts added another on a bases-loaded walk. Mortensen’s home run in the eighth, his ninth of the season, cut the deficit to one. UCSB got a pair of runners on base in the eighth and ninth but couldn’t convert. The two teams will be back in action at 1 p.m. today.

Rebecca Hardy.

PREP SOFTBALL

COLLEGE SOFTBALL FULLERTON 9-9, UCSB 2-1 The Gauchos offense was stymied at the plate as they saw their losing streak grow to 10 in a row on Saturday. Three of UCSB’s 13 hits on the day came in the first inning of the opener. Maci Fines drove in a run on a single, later scoring on a Teah Thies double. Ally Nodohara added an RBI single in Game Two.

COLLEGE TRACK WARRIORS TAKE SECOND AT GSAC CHAMPIONSHIPS The Westmont men’s and women’s track and field teams each took second place in the Golden State Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday. The men finished behind Arizona Christian, and the women finished behind William Jessup. GSAC Freshman of the Year Senzo Sokhela won the men’s 800 meter and the men’s 1500 meter, also serving as the anchor for the Warriors’ victory in the men’s

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS FILE

UCSB Rodney Boone, seen here in action earlier this season, improved to 8-1 on the season and lowered his ERA to 1.88 following his outing Saturday. Boone allowed just four hits and struck out 10 in six-plus innings of work.

4x400. In the 800 Sokhela won it with a time of 1:53.49, and in the 1500 he completed it in a GSACbest 3:58.66. In the 4x400 Dylan Lambert, Jason Peterson, and Jarad Harper got the baton to Sokhela with the race hanging in the balance, but then Sokhela pulled away from Arizona Christian’s Justin Redmon with a second to spare. The men finished the relay in 3:19.55, while ACU posted a time of 3:20.45. “It goes without saying how impressive (Sokhela) has been,” said Westmont head coach Russell

Smelley. “He’s been competing very well and he was great this weekend.” Sydney Marr finished first in the women’s hammer throw with a mark nearly 10 meters further than second place. She also finished third in the shot put. The Warriors took second in both of the 4x400 and 4x800 relays, while Madden Hundley and Anneline Breytenbach took second and third, respectively, in the 1500 meter. Kristen Mohrhoff took second in the 400 meter dash with a time of 59.55, a little over a second behind William Jessup’s

GRACE BRETHREN 12, BISHOP DIEGO 1 The Cardinals were held to just three hits in their loss on Saturday. Official stats were not made available. ST. BONAVENTURE 8-5, DOS PUEBLOS 7-4 The Chargers (8-4, 3-1 in Channel League) fell behind early in both games, dropping their double header against St. Bonaventure. DP fell behind 7-0 in the opener and committed four errors in the field. The Chargers rallied to tie it, as Paulina Avina hit a three-run home run in the fourth and tied the game with a two-run double in the fifth. St. Bonaventure added a run in the seventh and shut down the Chargers in the bottom half of the seventh. In Game Two, Leila Chisholm had a two-run double, while Riley Monroe and Georgia Wilson each added RBI singles. The Chargers struck out 12 times in the second game.

PREP BASEBALL CARPINTERIA 7, VILLANOVA PREP 2 The Warriors (4-2) jumped ahead early and were able to stave off a late game comeback in their non-league win on Saturday. Issac Castillo allowed just two runs over four innings of work. Luke Lounsbury, in the leadoff spot, had a pair of hits and scored

three times. Miles Souza drove in three, including a two-run double in the sixth. ORCUTT ACADEMY 5, BISHOP DIEGO 3

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL LA REINA 40, PROVIDENCE 23 Miranda Fuentes scored a teamhigh eight points in the Patriots’ loss on Saturday. Valeria Avila contributed seven rebounds and had a team-best five steals. Providence will be back in action Friday and will host Hillcrest Christian.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL ST. JOSEPH 89, SANTA YNEZ 50 Jincho Rivera scored a gamehigh 22 points, while Dre Ramain added 19 in the Kinghts’ win on Saturday. For the Pirates, Jackson Ollenburger scored 14 points, while Landon Lassahn added 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

PREP BOYS VOLLEYBALL SANTA BARBARA 3, NEWBURY PARK 1 The Dons won their first match of the season, led by 25 kills and three blocks from Sam Meister. Santa Barbara won with scores of 25-17, 19-25, 25-22, 25-21. Alex Rottman pitched in 17 kills, two blocks and three aces. Setter Peter Tebbe dished out 50 assists. Please see SPORTS on A8

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST

HANDTMANN, George E., III (1952 – 2021)

George E. Handtmann, III caring husband, beloved father, loving brother, uncle, friend, and philanthropist, passed away of natural causes at his home in Carpinteria, California on April 10, 2021. He is survived by wife, Viviana Handtmann; son, Hank Handtmann; daughter, Kendle Evans and son-in-law Trey Evans and their two children Carter and Anderson; and daughter, Hilary Miller and her son Kegan. George Handtmann started his professional career at Trust Company of the West before joining Provident Investment Counsel in Pasadena, California. At Provident, he served in various leadership positions for over two decades, including terms as Chief Investment Officer and Executive Managing Director. George was born in Chicago, Illinois where he grew up with loving sisters, Kyle Pinta and Carol Ziverts. George also treasured his close relationships with sisters Elizabeth Dvorak, Kathryn Schumacher and brothers Charles and Richard Schumacher (deceased) who are the children of his late beloved stepmother Patricia Handtmann. George earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA degree from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1974 and 1976, respectively. While at USC, George was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and greatly admired his lifelong Trojan Family who showed him the beautiful Californian lifestyle he so dearly loved. During his career and in retirement, George dedicated time to supporting his Alma Mater through charitable giving and serving as a Board of Directors of USC Associates and on the USC Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid Committee, in addition to guest lecturing at the USC’s Marshall School of Business and Westmont College in Montecito, California. As a supporter of the fine arts, George and first wife Janet L. Handtmann and mother of his three children, established the Handtmann Prize, an annual juried photographic competition, at USC’s Roski School of Art and Design. George was passionate about helping troubled youth through his leadership as the California Board Chairman of the Phoenix House from 2003-2007. Throughout life, George was personally devoted to the game of golf as a member of the USC golf team, and later in life as a member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and one of the founding members of The Quarry at La Quinta. He also enjoyed long time memberships at the Valley Club of Montecito and Los Angeles CC. George accredited the game of golf for bringing him to Southern California where he met cherished friends, raised his family, had a successful career, enjoyed the inspiring beach landscapes, and played the game he loved with dear friends and family until his passing. A celebration of life will be held in George’s honor at a future date in Santa Barbara, California. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in George Handtmann’s name be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

COULSON, Evalyn Grace Benning

Saturday, April 10, 2021, Evalyn “Mama” Grace Benning Coulson was welcomed into Heaven, joining her beloved William “Bill” Lee Coulson, Jr., husband of 61 years. Evalyn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Lindsay Parton of Santa Barbara; her son and daughter-in-law William L. and Barbara Coulson, III of Santa Barbara. She is also survived by grandchildren, Raan and Lindsay K. Parton, Shea and Mary Parton, Stenn and Betsy Parton, Daniel Coulson, Kelly Coulson, her seven great-grandchildren, Everett, Liv, Rel, Maasden, Ford, Merris and Lotti, and her two cherished nieces and four nephews. Evalyn is pre-deceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law Genette and James Bunn, Lucile Schoolland and John V. Schoolland, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann and Ernest Campbell, Peggy and Arthur Montgomery, and Roberta “Bobbie” Coulson. Evalyn Coulson was born October 5, 1928, to Colonel Lloyd and Eva Benning in Pueblo, Colorado. When Evalyn was seven, her mother passed away and she and her two older sisters moved to Greeley, Colorado, to be raised by their aunt and uncle, Earl and Mabel Twist. In her junior year of high school, she lived with her sister, Genette, in Iowa City, Iowa. Then in her senior year she moved to Bremerton, Washington to live with family and graduated from Bremerton High School. After World War II, Evalyn’s father retired in Santa Barbara where she moved to live with him and attend college. During this time, she met Bill at First Presbyterian Church and they married after graduating from UCSB. Evalyn’s passions were her faith, family and helping others. Whatever chapter of life Evalyn was in, it was marked by her heart for service and care for others. Evalyn loved being involved in her community as a church youth leader, PTA president, room parent, Girl Scout leader, and Bible Study leader. She also participated in mission trips to locations such as Albania, Russia and China. Additionally, Evalyn partnered with her husband in various Santa Barbara community service organizations where her endless energy was a blessing. They enjoyed providing pre-marriage counseling to many young couples over the years who became part of their extended family. Evalyn was creative, artistic, and had a gracious gift of hospitality where all were welcome. She is lovingly remembered by the kids of the “old neighborhood” that she took to the beach, hiking, and camping. Evalyn and Bill traveled to many places around the world, always making new friends, but home with family and friends was what they enjoyed the most. She organized family reunions in Santa Barbara, Colorado and Oregon, which kept family and relatives close, despite being spread from Hawaii to New York. Evalyn had a wonderful life that she lived with a radiant smile. She touched the hearts of many people and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. Donations in remembrance of Evalyn can be made to Young Life, Woodleaf Capital Campaign. Online donations can be made at http://giving.younglife.org/ woodleafcampaign (please designate “In memory of Evalyn Coulson’’ in the tribute section). Donations by check can be sent to Young Life, Bill and Evalyn Coulson Memorial Fund MU#8330, 4876 Santa Monica Ave. #263, San Diego, CA 92107.

FRIEDLY, James Lee

On Sunday, November 15, 2020, James Lee Friedly, a loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 91. He is survived by his four children; Tami, Susan, Caryn, and Steve. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim was born on November 3rd, 1929 in Santa Barbara, California to Allen and Myrtle Friedly. Jim served in the United States Air Force and was a Staff Sergeant MP. He was honorably discharged in August of 1953. Jim lived most of his life in Santa Barbara, California. He was proud of his daughters who excelled in softball. He was also proud of his granddaughters; one served in the United States Marines and another who is in law enforcement. Over the years Jim had many hobbies like photography and collecting guns. To those who knew him best, Jim leaves behind many memories of being patient, caring, giving, and compassionate. He did his part to make this world a better place. A private service will be held and then a public celebration of life afterward on April 30th, 2021.

BRIER, Sanford “Sandy”

Sanford “Sandy” Brier, 89, passed away of natural causes on April 9, 2021, at his home in Santa Barbara, California. Born in Detroit, MI on December 15, 1931, Sandy was the only child of Morris and Anna Rae (Broner) Brier. On the Brier side of the family, he was the only grandchild and much loved by his Uncles Max and Isadore, and his Aunt Anne. On the Broner side of the family, he grew up close to his cousins Sheldon and Melvin, remaining close to them throughout his life. When Sandy was 12, the family moved to Santa Monica, where his parents ran Brier’s Silk Shop on Third Street in Santa Monica, a typical schmatta store at which people bought material to make their own drapes and clothes. Sandy graduated from Santa Monica High and Santa Monica College, earning his real estate broker’s license. After several years working for his parents (and occasional visits to the horse racetrack), Sandy formed Brier’s Draperies, working long hours measuring and installing draperies in many houses and apartments in the Santa Monica area. Around this time, he also started purchasing and improving duplexes and fourplexes in Santa Monica. In 1957, Sandy met a cute 18 year-old named Beverley Lewis. They were engaged within six weeks after their first date and married eight months later. Their honeymoon included Sandy’s two favorite pastimes – fishing and gambling – so they went to Las Vegas and June Lake. Bev won at the tables and caught all the fish. Ten months later they welcomed their daughter Lauri, followed by Arnold and Mark two and ten years later. In 1970 Sandy saw an article in Popular Mechanics on prefab housing and thought he could try to make a living without working so hard installing draperies. He bought two lots in Malibu and installed prefab houses, selling them quickly, and making $8,000 and $12,000. He decided he was a real estate developer. In 1972, the family moved to Santa Barbara where they joined Congregation B’nai B’rith and became active in the community. He built many homes in Santa Barbara and industrial parks in Lompoc. He convinced several national companies to locate in Lompoc, bringing 500 jobs to the area. Bev always said that Sandy had an amazing ability to pick up things about which he knew nothing about. Sandy and Bev enjoyed tennis at Cathedral Oaks Country Club, annual trips with the family to Hawaii and Tahoe, regular trips to Vegas, and then later extended winter stays at their condo in Palm Desert. Sandy particularly enjoyed his weekly poker games with the same group of friends for over 40 years. Sandy and Bev hosted many parties for their many friends, which usually had a Polynesian theme. Sandy loved dogs and new cars, rarely keeping a car for more than three years. Sandy loved his time with his children and then his grandchildren. Beginning in 1995, his children began moving back to Santa Barbara, bringing several of his grandchildren near and allowing him to work closely with his son-in-law Michael on real estate projects. He included his kids in fishing, pool time, trips to Palm Desert, and vacations. He attended every little league and basketball game, water polo meet, track event, and theater play. He only cared if one of his kids was involved. He was the dad who always picked his kids up from school. He claimed to know a little about everything and his friends named him The Maven. Everyone has a Sandy story, and but for Covid, Congregation B’nai B’rith would have been filled with friends remembering him. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Beverley, his daughter Lauri Baker (Michael), his sons Arnold Brier (Jill Feldman) and Mark Brier (Jill), and grandchildren Dylan Baker, Tracy Baker, Zoe Brier, Ethan Brier, and Zachary Brier, and by his many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandchild Brandon Brier. His family is thankful for the care and friendship of Brian Quintana.

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TODAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Cool with some sun

Breezy in the afternoon

Plenty of sun

INLAND

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Nice with plenty of sun

INLAND

Pleasant with sunshine

INLAND

60 43

64 40

69 42

81 44

89 45

62 47

66 46

68 48

73 51

74 52

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 52/49

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 59/47

Guadalupe 54/48

Santa Maria 57/47

Vandenberg 53/49

New Cuyama 60/39 Ventucopa 58/37

Los Alamos 55/46

Buellton 56/45

Solvang 58/43

Gaviota 58/49

SANTA BARBARA 62/47 Goleta 61/47

Carpinteria 61/46 Ventura 61/49

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

65/46 68/49 87 in 1985 36 in 1960

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

0.00” 0.00” (0.87”) 7.26” (16.81”)

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

64/48/c 76/47/pc 54/26/pc 66/34/c 55/47/pc 58/46/r 67/52/pc 51/42/r 56/47/r 66/54/pc 39/21/sn 57/42/r 59/49/r 58/40/r 57/49/r 62/42/pc 61/48/pc 83/56/pc 66/52/pc 53/43/r 57/42/r 67/58/pc 58/49/r 57/47/r 55/48/c 59/51/pc 41/22/r

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 59/38/pc 64/46/pc 59/45/pc 56/45/pc 60/42/pc 64/40/pc 56/48/pc 61/48/pc

72/52/s 54/43/r 49/39/pc 82/64/s 76/48/pc 83/60/s 90/74/t 44/39/sn 62/42/r 66/44/r 92/64/s 59/45/r 70/54/s 64/45/c 56/45/c 68/45/pc

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-northwest at 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a south swell 3-6 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest at 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a south swell 3-6 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time April 25

9:04 a.m. 9:20 p.m. April 26 9:55 a.m. 9:52 p.m. April 27 10:48 a.m. 10:27 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

4.8’ 5.7’ 4.7’ 6.1’ 4.4’ 6.3’

Low

3:02 a.m. 3:02 p.m. 3:48 a.m. 3:36 p.m. 4:35 a.m. 4:11 p.m.

0.2’ 0.2’ -0.4’ 0.5’ -0.9’ 1.0’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 66/45/pc 70/46/c 46/20/c 63/36/pc 55/46/c 64/45/s 61/48/c 52/38/sh 66/44/pc 64/52/c 40/20/sf 65/43/s 58/48/s 61/40/s 59/46/s 63/42/pc 62/47/pc 74/53/c 64/50/c 64/39/pc 64/42/s 63/56/c 59/48/s 60/45/s 59/44/pc 59/48/c 41/21/pc

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

Wind west-northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 60/39/sh 61/47/pc 56/47/c 52/49/c 57/47/c 60/43/c 53/49/c 61/49/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

79/58/s 60/43/s 76/62/pc 83/67/pc 75/42/pc 84/68/pc 87/74/s 68/53/r 63/45/s 64/44/s 76/59/pc 59/44/sh 83/65/s 48/37/sh 58/46/pc 68/48/s

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 117,230 acre-ft. Elevation 723.99 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 21.8 acre-ft. Inflow 25.7 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -109 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

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May 3

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:16 a.m. 7:39 p.m. 6:18 p.m. 5:35 a.m.

New

May 11

Mon. 6:15 a.m. 7:40 p.m. 7:32 p.m. 6:09 a.m.

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May 19

Today Mon. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 69/41/pc 71/50/pc Berlin 50/31/pc 50/32/s Cairo 97/63/s 81/58/s Cancun 89/77/s 88/77/s London 57/38/pc 57/37/pc Mexico City 80/60/t 80/61/t Montreal 56/31/r 54/34/s New Delhi 99/69/pc 103/75/pc Paris 64/41/pc 65/42/s Rio de Janeiro 81/71/pc 82/73/pc Rome 68/47/pc 68/52/pc Sydney 68/55/sh 69/56/s Tokyo 70/50/pc 65/48/s W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021

Muralist says he hopes to see his work repainted by local youth

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Members of the Save Ortega Park Art Committee recommended the city select local youth to repaint the murals under the leadership of the original muralists.

MURALS

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“The murals were not centered or memorialized the way they should have been, and obviously with the community outreach we’ve done … I think we were on the mark in trying to achieve that, and I believe we have now,” said Mark Alvarado to a crowd gathered at Ortega Park Saturday.

beautification of the park, but hope to maintain its history. “To me, I don’t want to deal with the politics of it, the economics of it,” he said. “To me, all I’m talking about is that art moves people … I think, in the project of the city, there is room to make sure that the historical expression of art (remains).” Mark Alvarado, the founder of One Community Bridge which has played a role in community outreach, said that regardless of the physical fate of the murals, he and other activists want Ortega Park to be a cultural hub in the community. “We’re here today to really center the murals in this whole planning process for Ortega Park,” he told the News-Press. “The murals were not centered or memorialized the way they should have been, and obviously with the community outreach we’ve done and planning up to this point, I think we were on the mark in trying to achieve that, and I believe we have now. “So now, it’s just a matter of the city hearing from the community in terms of how they want to preserve the murals and protect the murals.” A few speakers addressed the crowd Saturday afternoon, and a survey was available to any community members hoping to voice their opinions on the future of the murals. The survey asked questions like, “How do you feel connected to these murals?” and “What do they mean to you?” In addition, anyone who desired was able to speak for two to three minutes with a microphone to the crowd, in which there were numerous public participants. Carlos Cueller, one of the muralists and also a youth mentor, said he hopes to see his murals repainted by local youth. “My idea for the murals was not only to be Chicano but also environmental,” he told the News-Press. “For the future, we need to repaint the murals and we need to add new people, new students to have the chance to work with us. We need to keep Ortega Park Chicano.”

Members of the Save Ortega Park Committee advocated for a new, inclusive generation of local youth to be given the opportunity to learn about the history of Chicano muralism through hands-on training. In fact, much of the outreach was conducted by youth in the Eastside area. Leading that effort was Ali Cortes, the founder of Binestar Latinx and a youth outreach worker. “I have to give major kudos to the kids. We had a lot of youth show up and they canvassed and they did the community outreach and passed out flyers,” Ms. Cortes told the NewsPress. “We found that 90% of people here had no idea of what was going on, because we actually did the communication in Spanish. It was bicultural and bilingual. “The youth (played) a big part in this...They have heard the stories from their grandparents and their parents … A lot of my kids learned how to swim here. It’s important for them because this generation is very aware of what’s going on. They know what gentrification is.” John Michael Huerta is a seventh generation Eastside resident, and said even his great grandmother’s grandmother lived here and came to Ortega Park. He shared that he is now 14 years sober from alcohol and drugs, and the murals helped him take pride in his community and pass that along to others. “I actually got into a little trouble one time at this park, but through my sobriety journey, I’ve come to embrace murals, art and the community as a whole. They unify people and bring our town together,” he told the NewsPress. “All murals, not just our murals per se, but all murals have healing and therapeutic properties that are good for people to come together. “The murals themselves are a window into the past that allows me to exist in the present today, and it gives me a sense of perception, direction and motivation.” To learn more about the Save Ortega Park Art Committee or to sign up for the mailing list, send comments and contact information to Ken Rivas via email at kenrivas1104@gmail.com or Carlos Cuellar (Spanish) at ccuellarte@aol.com. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Nevada, New York likely to leave extended benefits program soon BENEFITS

Continued from Page A1 at the California Policy Lab and co-author of the report, said in a press release. “The automatic extended benefits program provides not only needed income to workers, but also stabilization to the economy. If these triggers were updated to count all people receiving unemployment benefits, then it would mean benefits would be available to impacted workers for longer durations, which seems sensible during times of extended job losses like the pandemic. Unfortunately, in state after state we see that the counterintuitive design of the program’s

trigger system is causing the exact opposite to happen.” California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Nevada and New York are likely to trigger off of the automatic extended benefits program soon, and all five states have seen more than 30% of claimants in recent weeks collect benefits under the program. “What’s going to happen is a lot of people are going to be out of benefits,” Dr. Rupert said. However, the economist pointed out that there’s multiple angles to this issue. This includes restaurant owners, who have had to cancel reservations, and hotel owners, who have had to shut down rooms, because they can’t get any labor because some

individuals are making more money from their unemployment benefits than they would in the workforce. In addition, he said it would be impossible to send individuals out to ask these unemployed individuals if they wanted to work or not. “There’s some people who can’t get jobs, so obviously we have to help them, but it’s really hard to do this on a case-by-case system,” Dr. Rupert said. “If you’re giving people a lot of money to stay away from working, they’re going to stay away from working.” Back in March, local restaurant owner Aaron Petersen mentioned a similar problem he was experiencing. When he reopened CHOMP on the Rocks! at the Santa

Barbara Harbor after being closed for two months, he could only get six of his 14 cooks to come back to work. Dr. Rupert said Sherry Villanueva, an owner of numerous restaurants in the Santa Barbara area, told him she’s experiencing the same shortage. “I let them go because they didn’t want to come back,” Mr. Petersen told the News-Press last month. “I’m not saying it was unemployment, but it was unemployment …They (the employees’ COVID concerns) are legitimate, maybe, but the point is I can’t get the cooks to come back. Us restaurants are fighting over the few cooks that did come back willingly.” Dr. Rupert said that coasting on unemployment benefits is

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April 25 / 2021 -- 56727 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING* PETITION OF: Benjamin Michael Radford FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV01239 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Benjamin Michael Radford filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Benjamin Michael Radford to Proposed name: Benjamin Michael Hagen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 24, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mailing address: P.O box 21107, Santa Barbara 93101-1107 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 04/13/2021 Name: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. APR 18, 25; MAY 2, 9 / 2021 -- 57062

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The oil phase out by 2045 will be dictated by the Climate Change scoping plan, the state’s multi-year regulatory and programmatic plan to achieve required reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that evaluates economic, environmental and health benefits and effects of eliminating oil extraction. Sens. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, and Scott Weiner, D-San Francisco, released a joint statement following the governor’s announcement. “We’re thankful the governor is acting to end fracking in California by 2025 and to plan for the end of all oil production by 2045,” the statement read. “While we believe an earlier end date is appropriate, at least having a set end date will trigger the longoverdue conversation about what a transition away from oil looks like. “To date, political paralysis has prevented that conversation from happening. We hope the governor’s action today breaks that political logjam. Legislative action likely will still be needed, and we’re ready to move that legislation.” The senators added that because 2045 is 24 years away, they’re urging the governor to ban oil extraction close to people’s homes and schools to protect the health of communities. “We need to promptly mandate 2,500 buffer zones around homes, schools and other sensitive uses,” the statement said. The senators sought to mandate this buffer zone and to implement a phased ending to fracking and cyclic steam practices in a bill they authored that was shot down in recent weeks. The bill would have prohibited the issuance of new or renewed permits for specific extraction methods starting in January 2022 and banned all practices by January 2027. Sens. Limon and Weiner went on to say in their statement, “Fracking and other extreme oil extraction practices — particularly cyclic steam and steam and water flooding — are harming our communities and undermining meaningful climate action. These are the dominant forms of extraction in California. Our frontline communities are paying the price every day for our addiction to oil. It’s time for California to lead decisively in the movement for 100% clean energy.” Spokespeople from the Environmental Defense Center, Sierra Club and Santa Barbara

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PREP TRACK DONS SWEEP DUAL MEETS The Santa Barbara boys and girls track and field teams each scored victories Saturday in a dual meet at Peabody Stadium. The boys beat Santa Ynez 9713, and Lompoc 67-55. The girls defeated the Pirates 94-25 and the Braves 100-29. The boys rode sweeps in the 3200 meters, 1600 meters and 800s meters to defeat the Braves. Oliver Levine, Alexander Tassos and Colten McToldrige help the Dons jump ahead, while Blaise Snow, Andreas Dybdahl and Joseph Andrualities also had strong showings. Jack Ransdell added a pair of hurdle ins in the 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. Drew DeLozier was another double winner with a personal best 55.66 in the 400 meters and led off the winning 4×400 meter relay, running 401.80 with Andreas Dybdahl, Luke Fenton and Snow. The Dons’ girls won both relays and got four wins from Mila Speer and three each from Zia Frausto, Anne Knecht and Clara Aviana. Madison Tuckman and Arielle

Feinberg notched a pair of wins as well. Speer swept the high jump (4-7), long jump (15-4) and triple jump (32-7). Frausto won the 100 and 200 meters with times of 13.41 and 28.29, respectively. SAN MARCOS TAKES DUAL MEETS The San Marcos boys and girls track and field teams each came away with the win in Saturday’s dual meet at Dos Pueblos. The girls team won 98-32 and the boys won 85-27. Kiala Haas took the 1600 with a time of 5:40, and was part of the Royals’ winning 4x400 team. Ava Carter won both the 200 and 400 meters and anchored the 4x400. Jordan Briner won both the long jump (15-103/4) and the triple jump (32-11). Kate Edgar took the 100 meter race, second in the 100 hurdles and second in the shot put. She also served as the anchor of the Royals’ 4x100 relay team. Justin Hess won the 200 and 400 for the boys, and Lucas Chinn also had a breakout performance. Chinn took the high jump and triple jump, finished second in the 110 hurdles and third in the long jump. Ethan Dwelley won the 800 and 1600 with times of 2:07 and 4:38, respectively. He also anchored the winning 4x400 team. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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Magical touches added before the reopening of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure

Disney’s imagination soars again

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

fter the longest closure in its 66-year history, Disneyland will reopen Friday with magical changes to one of its original rides. In Fantasyland, Snow White’s Scary Adventures has been reimagined as Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Visitors will see new scenes such as a dancing figure of Snow White joining the dwarfs as the scent of a pie baking graces the air. Guests will also watch new shadow projections of the dwarfs marching off to “Heigh Ho,” as well as new lighting, glittering jewels and shimmering effects in the mine. There’s even a new magic mirror. The change is part of the enhancements made in the Anaheim theme park during its year-long closure. Disneyland and neighboring Disney California Adventure are welcoming back visitors, but under California rules, they must be state residents. Everyone 2 and older will be required to wear masks, and there will be social distancing, along with a temperature check at the parks’ entrances. Some queues at the attractions will feature plexiglass to keep people six feet from each other. And the parks will operate at a limited capacity. But there seems to be no limit to Disney’s imagination in adding magical touches to its popular attractions. Over in New Orleans Square, ghosts have updated the Haunted Mansion with new landscaping outside and, in the words of a Disney news release, “some dastardly design elements” inside in the portrait hallway. One of the mansion’s original portraits, “April to December,” once again graces the hall, where a young woman ages right before visitors’ eyes. Talk about magic! Back in Fantasyland, the King Arthur Carousel has been refurbished. The carousel was built in 1922 and was one of the original attractions when Disneyland opened in 1955. Today, it has a parchment white canopy, topped with 14-karat gold leafing around its crown. In time for Friday’s reopening, the carousel’s 68 horses have been freshly repainted by hand, using 30 colors so no two horses are alike. Elsewhere in the park, visitors looking for thrills can enjoy Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, the two major attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the roller coaster in Frontierland; and Indiana Jones Adventure in Adventureland. The longtime indoor favorite, Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, will take guests through the cosmos. And avast, ye matey! Pirates of the Caribbean sails again, along with another popular boat ride with dolls representing children (and some Disney characters): it’s a small world. Guests also will get to ride on the Mark Twain Riverboat through the Rivers of America. In Disney California Adventure, guests can go on a wild dash to catch up with Baby Jack-Jack on the Incredicoaster. They also can join Rocket in his mission to rescue his friends at Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! That’s the attraction brave fans fall for, and on June 4, the towering ride will officially be part of the Avengers Campus opening that day. For a more down-to-earth experience, fasten your seatbelts and start your engines at Radiator Spring Racers. Guests also can enjoy attractions varying from Toy Story Midway Mania! To Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Mater’s

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Mickey Mouse is welcoming visitors back to Disneyland, which will reopen Friday to California residents after its long closure during the pandemic.

At left, Pixar Pier is among the lands at Disney California Adventure, which will reopen Friday. At right, Guests can get their kicks on Route 66 at Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land.

At left, visitors can board Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland. At right, Mickey Mouse will be at locations such as — where else? — Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland.

Junkyard Jamboree and Soarin’ Around the World, known for its 180-degree, 80-foot-high IMAX images. Of course, you’ll find plenty of characters at both parks. Mickey Mouse and his pals will wave from the steps of the Disneyland Railroad station on Main Street, U.S.A. Disney princesses will pose and wave at a distance for photos with guests at the Royal Theatre in Fantasyland. Alice and other Disneyland friends will invite guests to see them, again from a distance, at Small World Terrace. And just look up to see Tiana

and Redd, a pirate, greeting guests from the balcony of 21 Royal Residence, just above Pirates of the Caribbean. Over in Mickey’s Toontown, Mickey Mouse and his pals have returned to their homes, where guests can wave to them and take photos from a distance. Mickey and friends will also be at the Toontown gazebo. And “Star Wars’’ fans can find Chewbacca, Rey and Vi Moradi on the platforms above the speeder garage at Black Spire Station in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Watch your step, though: Stormtroopers will join Kylo Ren in patrolling the landing platform at Docking

Bay 9 under their TIE Echelon vehicle. And don’t be surprised if you see Miguel from the Disney-Pixar film “Coco.” He will be dressed in mariachi finery and waving to everyone at Rancho del Zocalo in Frontierland. In Disney California Adventure, Mickey and his friends will wave hello at the Carthay Fountain on Buena Vista Street. And Avengers will assemble at the Hollywood Backlot Stage. Fans will cheer for Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, SpiderMan, Black Panther and the Dora Milaje, the Black Panther’s elite security force.

Over in Cars Land, get your kicks on Route 66 with photo ops with Mater, Lightning McQueen and Red the fire truck. Elsewhere, you can stop at Pixar Pier and its bandshell stage to see Woody, Jessie, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Edna Mode, Frozone and the “Inside Out” characters Joy and Sadness. If you keep walking, you’ll catch up with Officer Judy Hopps and her friend Nick Wilde from Disney’s “Zootopia.” They’re on patrol in Paradise Gardens Park. And over on the stage of the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land, Disney Junior stars such as Vampirina and Doc McStuffins

will greet their fans. The long awaited reopening of Disney California Adventure and Disneyland marks a return to the promise Disney made in its classic song from “Pinocchio.” “When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI For more about the reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, go to disneyparks.disney. go.com.

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Dick Shlakman, who turns 82 next Sunday, is a retired lawyer and corporate executive from Plano, Texas. Will Nediger, 31, is a professional crossword constructor from London, Ontario. Dick saw Will’s offer of crossword mentorship on Facebook and reached out for his help. They’ve now made several puzzles together. ‘‘I come up with a theme idea that I think is absolutely perfect,’’ Dick says, ‘‘and Will shows me the error of my ways — then suggests how to take that idea and make it ideal.’’ This is Dick’s third crossword for The Times and Will’s 37th. — W. S.

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CODEWORD PUZZLE

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

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And the Oscar goes to … Here are the nominees for today’s Academy Awards By DAVE MASON

NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

istorical narratives are competing with modern stories with plot surprises at today’s Oscars show. That’s clear in particular among the best picture nominees, which pit historical films “Mank,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” against a film with unexpected twists, “Promising Young Woman,” and “Sound of Metal,” the story of a drummer who readjusts to the world after losing his hearing. There’s also the blend of fiction and real people, along with a documentary-like approach to cinematography, in “Nomadland.” And “Minari” tells about a Korean American family who moves to Arkansas in search of the American dream. One thing’s for certain. Some filmmakers will realize their dream of an Oscar when the 93rd Academy Awards airs at 5 p.m. on ABC (KEYT-TV, Channel 3), following the preshow coverage. The awards show, which will be broadcast in more than 200 countries, will also live stream at abc.com and on the ABC app. This year’s Oscars will be hosted by a large cast of stars: Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon Ho, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon. Performing the five nominated, original songs will be Diane Warren, Celeste, H.E.R., Leslie Odom Jr., Laura Pausini, Daniel Pemberton and Molly Sanden. Below are the nominees. One of the best ways to enjoy the show is to mark your ballot beforehand and see how you do as the evening progresses. May the stars be with you! email: dmason@newspress.com

BEST PICTURE “The Father” “Judas and the Black Messiah” “Mank” “Minari” “Nomadland” “Promising Young Woman” “Sound of Metal” “The Trial of the Chicago 7”

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM “Onward” “Over the Moon” “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” “Soul” “Wolfwalkers”

DIRECTING Thomas Vinterberg, “Another Round” David Fincher, “Mank” Lee Isaac Chung, “Minari” Chloé Zhao, “Nomadland” Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman”

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PRODUCTION DESIGN “The Father” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” “Mank” “News of the World”: “Tenet”

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE “Collective” “Crip Camp” “The Mole Agent” “My Octopus Teacher” “Time” DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT “Colette” “A Concerto Is a Conversation” “Do Not Split” “Hunger Ward” “A Love Song for Latasha”

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INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM “Another Round” “Better Days” “Collective” “The Man Who Sold His Skin” “Quo Vadis, Aida?” MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING “Emma” “Hillbilly Elegy” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” “Mank” “Pinocchio”

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curator. “These artists have invested countless hours and creative reflection from their explorations and recordings of nature, and in doing so, they help us stop time and look more closely and thoughtfully at our natural world.” Featured artists include: Scott Chatenever, Lynn Hanson, Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, Karen Kitchel, Maria Rendón, John Robertson, Sommer Roman, Carol Saindon, Catherine Eaton Skinner, Libby Smith and Nicole Strasburg. “Art from the Trail: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Santa Barbara County” celebrates the outdoor treasures of the Central Coast with 38 artworks by 27 local artists. Member artists of the Oak Group, San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment and Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment were invited by the Wildling to participate in this juried invitational exhibition showcasing the trail systems in the county. A key goal of the exhibition, in partnership

with Healthy People Healthy Trails and the Santa Barbara County Trails Council, is to raise awareness of trails located in Santa Barbara County and to inspire visitors and community members to explore them, while encouraging a healthier lifestyle. Featured trails in the show range from the South Coast, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley regions including trails at Carpinteria Bluffs, Goleta’s Lake Los Carneros and Ellwood Mesa, La Purisima State Historic Park, Lake Cachuma and many more. The trail artists are: Liz Alvarez, Anne Anderson, Neil W. Andersson, Rebecca Arguello, Susan Belloni, Deborah Breedon, Chris Chapman, Dennis Curry, Rick Drake, Karen Fedderson, Jan French, Britt Friedman, Kevin Gleason, Sandi Heller, Holly Hungett, Jane Hurd, John Iwerks, Daniel Jones, Bernie Kurtz, Anne Laddon, Manny Lopez, Jerry Martin, Ann Sanders, Rosanne Seitz, Laurel Sherrie, Libby Smith and Nina Warner.

“Igniting an interest in our environment through art is at the heart of the Wildling Museum’s mission,” said Stacey Otteemangate, executive director of the Wildling Museum. “We’re excited to be partnering with Healthy People Healthy Trails to energize our community to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor resources we have available to us here in Santa Barbara County.” The public is invited to visit the museum during walk-in hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Current museum members may also visit by appointment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday by contacting Julie Mock at julie@ wildlingmuseum.org or 805688-1082. Museum hours will be expanded over time. Community members can check www. wildlingmuseum.org/visit prior to a visit for current hours and COVID-19 procedures. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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teacher at Cabrillo High School. The YMCA in Lompoc will also offer a free after-school program for LUSD summer learning students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade at Hapgood Elementary School. The program will provide structured support in reading, math, science, health and wellness and gardening. As usual, LUSD will offer APEX credit recovery for high school and middle school students. During the summer, high school athletes will have the opportunity to apply for Saturday

coaching positions through the Boys and Girls Club to help young community members stay active. “Providing both academic and athletic opportunities for our students this summer has been our goal,” Superintendent Trevor McDonald said in a statement. “We want students to have various engaging activities to participate in. Keeping kids minds and bodies active is instrumental to healthy living.” For more information, visit lusd.org/. — Madison Hirneisen

‘El Día de los Niños’ Children’s literacy focus of Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley libraries’ events

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As the community and the Area Agency on Aging plan for the next decade, let’s review and consider the viewpoint from the State level. Are we working to create an agefriendly community? Let’s invite the community to review the Master Plan on Aging goals and how best they can address the local concerns and priorities. The Area Agency on Aging has scheduled ﬁve Listening Sessions, one for each of the ﬁve goals listed here. With an expert/community facilitator to introduce the Master Plan on Aging and facilitate discussion, we invite the community, seniors and interested persons, to engage in the development of local efforts. All interested persons are welcome to attend and participate. Persons needing accommodation must contact the Area Agency on Aging three days prior to the Listening Session.

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A weeklong celebration of children’s literacy is being sponsored from Tuesday through Saturday by the Goleta, Buellton and Solvang libraries. They are hosting a series of online programs in honor of “El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day).” “El Día de los Niños,” often called “Dia,” is a national literacy initiative that celebrates children, families and reading that “emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds,” according to the American Library Association. Día represents a year-round commitment to sharing books with children and is celebrated across the country by schools, libraries, families and more. During the last week of this month, community members can visit their local library branch during Sidewalk Service hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and pick up a free copy of the picture book “Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros,” written by Día founder Pat Mora. Families are encouraged to read this book together in celebration of Día and all it represents and to tune in online for the cultural programs hosted by the three library branches that week. At Goleta Valley Library, online programming will include a bilingual storytime reading of “Book Fiesta!” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, a Mexican Ice Cream Cake cooking tutorial at 2 p.m. Wednesday, and

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A free copy of the picture book “Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros,” will be available to community members as part of “El Día de los Niños” sponsored by the Goleta, Buellton and Solvang libraries.

a DIY Maracas and Poncho video at 2 p.m. Thursday. Craft kits for the Maracas and Poncho activity can be picked up during Sidewalk Service hours during the week of Día while supplies last. The videos will be available to view on the Goleta Valley Library Facebook page and the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Library YouTube Channel. Viewers who give the videos a “Like” will be entered for a chance to win one of three prize bags containing book bundles of illustrated bilingual children’s books from local publisher and community partner Seven Seas Press, hand-painted ceramics from Mexico and much more. Prize drawings will be held on Saturday to conclude the week’s celebration of literacy for all. At Solvang Library, community

members of all ages can tune in for two lively online programs: a Piñata Craft tutorial, available now on the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries YouTube channel, and Día de los Niños Fiesta at 3 p.m. Friday. At Buellton Library, children and families are invited to participate in an online Maracas Craft at 1 p.m. Wednesday. This live craft demonstration will be available to watch through the Buellton Library Facebook page. Craft supplies can be picked up at the Buellton Library during Sidewalk Service hours during the week of Día while supplies last. Reserve a craft kit for your little one by emailing Buellton Library at buelltonlibrary@cityofgoleta. org, or calling the Buellton Library at 805-688-3115. This project and book distributions at the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The book distribution at Goleta Valley Library is also made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com.

FYI For more information, contact Elizabeth Saucedo, Goleta Valley Library, 805-964-7878; Carey McKinnon, Solvang Library, 805-6884214; or Hilary Johnson, Buellton Library, 805-688-3115.

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Rosanne Crawford is concerned about McKinley Elementary School’s upcoming Dual Immersion program.

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No one should have to leave their neighborhood school to learn English

he recent articles in the Santa Barbara News-Press about McKinley Elementary School’s planned Dual Immersion Program have families wondering if they are headed down the wrong path. Just barely getting back into classrooms, students and parents have been challenged enough. The most vulnerable now are further challenged with this program the district voted in during the COVID lockdown in Zoom to launch at McKinley Elementary this fall. Families living in the neighborhood boundary are automatically enrolled unless they opt out, fill out district forms to transfer to another school and provide their own transportation if they want their children to be taught in English.

The Santa Barbara Unified in the state, as the outcomes were School District plans to begin so poor for learning. Outcomes this program this fall at McKinley improved, however in 2016 with Elementary with 90% instruction passage of Proposition 58, Englishin Spanish, 10% English in only education was repealed, and Kindergarten, and the following it was left to individual districts to year adding first grade, also have freedom to design their own with 90/10. Every year programs. after that, 10% English An Equal Education is Rosanne instruction will be key to Equity. Crawford added until 50% English A growing group of The author is taught by fifth grade. McKinley parents feel the Live in The district put proposed Dual Language Santa Barbara Immersion Program does forth statements of unsupported claims, not provide equal access such as “students will be behind to the English instruction offered at first and then soar.” However, at other schools in Santa Barbara. standardized testing scores show This grassroots group is called the the opposite. McKinley Community for English Dual Language Immersion or Instruction. It is growing and Bilingual Programs are not a new having neighborhood gatherings concept. Back in 1998, California and passing flyers to get the word Proposition 227 was passed out. eliminating bilingual education Doesn’t everyone want their

child to be bilingual? Absolutely. However, this is not the way to achieve bilingualism and puts the most disadvantaged behind. META, the Dual Language Immersion program that was designed to help Spanishspeaking English Learners learn English and English speakers learn Spanish, is a spin-off of the model for the dual immersion program closely modeled at the under-performing Adelante Charter School. Standardized testing scores show Adelante’s students on average only 19% proficient in English, with the state average at 51%, and their math at 27% proficient with the state average at 40%. They are one of the lowest performing schools in the district. By contrast, Franklin Elementary does things

differently. With similar student demographics, they completely immerse students in English with plenty of teacher’s assistant aides who are bilingual, as well as afterschool homework help. Their scores scream success, showing English proficiency at 57% with the state average at 51%, and math over the state average at 49% with the state average of 40%, according to greatschools.org ratings. Spanish speakers will not be bilingual if held back in their English. English-speaking students will acquire Spanish with Spanish as the target language, although they will get behind in their English reading and writing. For many speaking mostly Spanish at home, their hours in Please see CRAWFORD on C4

McKinley program is a bad, recycled idea

t’s unbelievable how recycled ideas keep being pitched. They didn’t work the first time through; in fact, they never work. But because these ideas remain in the realm of the ideal with folks, because they sound good on paper and in theory, they keep getting presented, promoted, pushed. The latest example is this debate over McKinley Elementary School adopting a bilingual language immersion campus by the end of 2027. Well, it’s now being branded as a “dual-language” immersion program. A rose by any other name. If your family moved to a major European country with schoolaged children, and planned to live in that country, not a twoyear college sabbatical program in Northern Italy, or a temporary engineering job in Germany, but a permanent stint, you’d probably be happy to put your students in a bilingual Italian-English or German-English school.

Kinder and gentler, right? know about bilingual education. But a permanent move? Your Not what they think about it. instincts would tell you that full They will tell you that high immersion makes the most sense. school students educated in Let them learn the prevailing primary ed bilingual programs fall language early when it’s easiest far behind their counterparts who to learn it, and let them become were educated in full immersion proficient in reading, writing, programs during these vital and most importantly, speaking formative years. the language of the country in These bilingually educated which they would be students read, write, operating. speak far below DID YOU KNOW? and Locally, we have grade level. Bonnie Donovan 81% of the 769 Because of their respondents polled lack of English voting in favor of the program here proficiency, their broader at McKinley School. It would be a academic interest also lags behind dual-language immersion campus full immersion students resulting by the end of 2027. in reduced college success, which If you ask these 769 people what translates into reduced life they know about the program, opportunity and success within the they will tell you that it sounds prevailing culture. right. They think it sounds right. Another warmed-over misguided How much data and research have idea that did not work the first they perused? What do they really time it was introduced nearly four know about the long-term effects of decades ago, and it won’t work now, bilingual education? for exactly the same reasons. Ask any high school English Recently, on the front page of the teacher in California, Arizona, News-Press, Mayor Cathy Murillo New Mexico or Texas what they shows up, leading a small group of

fellow socialists campaigning for “Medicare For All,” aka Assembly Bill 1400, which is a proposal for a state monopoly to take over the health care funding and delivery for 40 million Californians. Hence, those who have health care as members of Medicare or who pay for private insurance, will lose those coverage into a funding pool to provide for all. Inevitably, this means a downgrading of delivered health care through rationing, because there will not be enough money to pay for the same, existing standards for everyone. Let us examine existing federal Medicare, on which AB 1400 is based. The number of people enrolled in Medicare is 61,669,894. The future federal government liability to provide the current level of service to these 61.7 million enrollees, is $32,803,600,500,000. This $32.8 trillion is growing rapidly — by the minute. In 2020, before the national COVID-19 epidemic became fully apparent, the Medicare Board of

Trustees forecast that on the then current trends, Medicare would start to run out of money in 2026. However, more recently, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan group, estimated that because of the deficit of payroll taxes due to business shutdowns and a temporary cancellation of payroll tax, all a result of the pandemic, the Medicare Trust fund has been depleted by a lack of financial input and increased Medicare expenses. Their estimate is that the Medicare Trust Fund will start to become insolvent by early 2024. It’s projected Medicare will be able to fund only 90% of current medical costs. As Medicare covers only 80% of approved medical costs, it means that the coverage would fall in the first year for a $1,000 medical bill from $800 to $720 and reduce more each year unless fundamental changes are made to how Medicare is funded and operates. Please see DONOVAN on C4

he Brearley School (established in 1884) is an elite kindergartenthrough-12thgrade girls’ school (students begin learning Mandarin in kindergarten!) on Manhattan’s Upper East Side whose mission statement posted on its website unequivocally states it is in favor of every bit of Woke gobbledygook that virtually every school, college, and university in the U.S. now proclaims it too supports: the holy trinity of “Diversity,” “Equity” and “Inclusion.” Oh, and the school “condemns racism in the strongest possible terms.” Some of its well-known alumnae, according to Dana Kennedy of the New York Post, include Caroline Kennedy, Jill Clayburgh, Tea Leoni and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. More recently, the daughters of Chelsea Clinton, Tina Fey, Drew Barrymore and Steve Martin have attended. I am not sure of how “diverse” its student body is (at a reported average $54,000 a year tuition), but it has very publicly lost one extremely articulate parent of late. That parent is Andrew Gutmann, whose sixth-grade daughter has attended Brearley since kindergarten. The last straw for him as a parent was when the school sent him next year’s application letter insisting that “all members, including at least one parent/ guardian, participate in required anti-racist training and ongoing reflection.” Previously, Mr. Gutmann had refused to sign the school’s “anti-racism pledge,” calling it “destructive and antiintellectual claptrap.” His open letter to parents with daughters at the school is so passionate, so filled with the accumulated frustration and anxiety many of us have been living with over the past few decades, that I am compelled to reprint a good portion of it. Here then, is the bulk of Mr. Gutmann’s letter: “It cannot be stated strongly enough that Brearley’s obsession with race must stop. It should be abundantly clear to any thinking parent that Brearley has completely lost its way. The administration and the Board of Trustees have displayed a cowardly and appalling lack of leadership by appeasing an anti-intellectual, illiberal mob, and then allowing the school to be captured by that same mob. What follows are my own personal views on Brearley’s antiracism initiatives, but these are just a handful of the criticisms that I know other parents have expressed. “I object to the view that I should be judged by the color of my skin. I cannot tolerate a school that not only judges my daughter by the color of her skin, but encourages and instructs her to prejudge others by theirs. By viewing every element of education, every aspect of history, and every facet of society through the lens of skin color and race, we are desecrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and utterly violating the movement for which such civil rights leaders believed, fought, and died. “I object to the charge of systemic racism in this country, and at our school. Systemic racism, properly understood, is segregated schools and Please see BUCKLEY on C4

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Waters should be impeached

America’s transformation from liberty to tyranny

emocrats have states and the individual used the word citizen. Specifically, they gave “transformation” the states the authority to to describe conduct their own elections. their attempts Moreover, whereas the to fundamentally change House of Representatives America forever and for reflects the popular vote in the worse. Now that Donald our nation, the Senate was Trump is gone and Congress designed to reflect the stateis in their hands, it is plain by-state vote in Congress. to see their intentions, which In fact, in the early days, are nothing less than a U.S. senators were raw, naked power grab, directly elected by replete with crippling state legislators, not debt and devastating the popular vote. tax hikes. In a similar Their agenda fashion, the smaller includes: flooding the states were protected border while giving from being overrun the vote to illegal by the larger states in Andy Caldwell aliens; increasing their presidential elections control of the Senate by way of the by adding new states such as Electoral College. The truth Washington D.C.; lowering the is, if we do away with the voting age to 16; overriding Electoral College, we should safeguards that make voting also eliminate the U.S. Senate easy while making cheating because they both exist for hard like in Georgia; the same reason and purpose overriding the independence — to balance and equalize the of the Supreme Court by power between the nation’s packing it with an additional most populous states and the four justices; eviscerating rest of the country. both federal and local law Finally, we have a Supreme enforcement agencies by Court intended and designed way of the Breathe Act 2020, to be above partisan politics which would also eliminate by virtue of a randomly timed jails and prisons by way of replacement of justices by the decarceration movement; way of death or retirement. eliminating right-to-work The role of the justices is to laws and the legal status act as politically impartial of upwards of 50 million judges, akin to that of an contractors to benefit umpire in baseball that calls union cronies; and, finally, balls and strikes, as it affects undermining both the First constitutional matters. and Second Amendment Instead, the Democrats — the former by way of want to pack the Supreme their consideration that Court to effectively add churches, unlike strip clubs, “ringers” to politically control are deemed nonessential and thereby eviscerate the “businesses”; the second by independent powers of the seriously undermining the court. rights of the people and cops It is not like we haven’t been to have the means of selfwarned. “The accumulation defense. of all powers, legislative, Does anyone remember the executive and judiciary, in words in the pledge: “I pledge the same hands, whether allegiance to the flag of the of one, a few, or many, and United States of America whether hereditary, selfand to the republic for which appointed, or elective, may it stands”? That is, who justly be pronounced the very understands the difference definition of tyranny,” wrote between a republic and a Alexander Hamilton. democracy? In a republic, In conclusion, if the the law rules, which serves Democrats succeed, there to protect each and every will no longer be a separation individual and individual and balance of powers, a states; whereas, in a pure check on the power of the democracy the majority of federal government by the population and the most the states, nor individual populous states rule and liberties guaranteed by the individual rights don’t matter. Constitution. Read that, Our founding fathers knew liberty lost. from their study of history that they would have to create Andy Caldwell is the executive multiple layers of checks director of COLAB and host and balances to save us of “The Andy Caldwell Radio from an all-powerful federal Show,” weekdays from 3-5 government that would seize p.m., on News-Press Radio AM power at the expense of the 1290.

cannot sit still and not comment on the pros and cons, and I do mean the cons, being played on us because you, the general population, to let the “little things go” and don’t speak up. One of our representatives from California — on June 18, 2020, in her neighborhood — was caught inciting a small group to go out and harass and intimidate supporters of former president Donald Trump. Now let’s go to April 18, 2021, when U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, is quoted as saying to the rabble rousers in Minnesota: “We’ve got to stay on the street, and we’ve got to get more active, we’ve got to get more confrontational. We’ve got to make sure that they know that we mean business.” These are the words Rep. Waters spouted to those trouble makers in Minnesota. Now let’s take a look at what was said Jan. 6, 2021, by Mr. Trump. Now here is a partial quote of what he said: “And we fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore … So we’re going to, we’re going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I love Pennsylvania Avenue. And we’re going to the Capitol… the Democrats are hopeless, they never vote for anything. Not even one vote. But we’re going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don’t need any of our help. We’re going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country. So let’s walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I want to thank you all. God bless you and God bless America.” And they wanted to impeach President Trump. If anyone should be impeached, it’s Maxine Waters. So my friends, look into your hearts, and if you love your country, stand up, speak up and show your patriotism. I have. God bless America. Anita Dwyer Lompoc

Government contributes to border issues

ast Sunday’s letter by Albert Mercado regarding the children coming through the southern border was an eye opener. He touched on the education issues caused by the illegal aliens, or immigrants, or whatever they are called now. I did not realize that our government was contributing in so many ways to the cause of the problem. It

We are a nation slowly dying in every aspect of life. Half of our culture doesn’t know what we’re about, and 25% doesn’t care. We will be looking back in two or three years, and wonder what happened. But we are right on track for the end of our civilization … 250 years. Look it up. “Race” is the Ace card, and “money,” “the root of all sorts of evil.” We’ve been told over and over, but we never listen. Racism is not “systemic.” Two-parent families and education can change that. And wealth goes up and down. There is only one answer, but you have to believe it!

Armenians have record of antiSemitism

Randy Rosness Solvang

he Armenian lobby makes calls on the Biden administration and the U.S. Senate to classify its suffering in 1915-1921 as a “genocide.” This would further contribute to a one-sided approach that ignores the suffering of the other side — the Turks, Kurds, Azerbaijanis, Circassians, Laz, and other people from the Armenian-Russian invasion in 1914. Equally bad is that it would escalate tensions, resolve no issues whatsoever, and involve the U.S. in something it does not need. Even worse, it will further embolden the ethnic Armenian lobby’s corrupt influence on politicians. Such calls spur a historical allegation that has never been historically or legally substantiated. In fact, on Aug. 20, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reached an important verdict, that an obscure California law from 2000, which codified the allegations of “Armenian genocide,” was unconstitutional, and interfered with the federal government’s foreign affairs powers. In February 2012, the same court threw out another similar lawsuit. Hence, both the executive and the judicial branches are of the opinion that the allegations of “Armenian genocide” are neither helpful nor correct. Armenia and the Armenian diaspora have become hostages of their own propaganda, where instead of improving relations with its neighbors, chief among them Turkey, and thus significantly improving the lives of all Armenians, they are playing along with the strategic plan devised a century ago by France and Russia against Ottoman Empire. Furthermore, Armenia and Armenians have a long-standing record of anti-Semitism and very close defense, security, financial and nuclear cooperation with Iran. As a Turkic-American voter and taxpayer, I don’t understand why the U.S. should be dragged into this mess. Murat Okçuoğlu Santa Barbara

We’re on track to end our civilization

es. Our flag still stands at this time. We owe that to God and the thousands of young lives lost through our history. As the saying goes, “Freedom is not free.” It is the most costly thing in our lives — physically and spiritually.

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Get rid of Gavin Newsom

et’s have a special election to oust our governor, Gavin Newsom. After all, we taxpayers can afford the several million it will cost to get rid of him a year earlier than we can vote him out of office in 2022. I stand with the likes of John Cox and Kevin Faulconer who want to run in his place. Also, Republican leaders Newt Gingrich and Mike Huckabee; who cares that they don’t live in our state? I know their donations come from a deep interest in my well being. I vote with the guys the Los Angeles Times and Newsweek say support the measure — the Proud Boys, The Three Percenters militia movement, the American Guard (a neo-Nazi group) and, oh did I mention, anti-vaxxers who make up 40% of the Republican Party. Gov. Newsom had the audacity to shut down the economy in the middle of a pandemic to save lives. Let’s get rid of him! Ley Wertz Santa Barbara

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Let’s vaccinate kids against Valley talk

ords matter. We’re the U.S. after living abroad for battered every 21 years. It was an adjustment day by the left for the family. More so for me, telling Americans who grew up in New England, that anyone who and the children, who were born doesn’t agree with its in Switzerland, than Calla Jones radical agenda is racist, Richard, my husband Corner judgmental, deplorable — and their father. He was even Neanderthal. British and couldn’t wait The author Nowhere was this to get out of the U.K. in Live in clearer than in Montecito 1967, when socialism Montecito resident Oprah Winfrey’s came in and he no longer slick interview of the recognized the country in Sussexes, as she pretended to be which he grew up. aghast at Meghan’s uttering of the Our girls were 16 and 13, had “r” word and slyly suggested that grown up pretty well inoculated the Duchess might have meant against the devastating cultural “silenced” rather than “silent” changes that were ruining the when she went on her “trashathon” U.K. for Richard and the U.S. for of the royal family. me in 1967, sending us both to And Harry? His willy nilly Switzerland. They had escaped use of “like.” Quentin Lees, a drugs, loss of innocence and a brilliant, British writer, who is a virulent disease that I soon found master at sarcasm, described the infected their peers in suburban Americanization of Harry this way: Connecticut. That disease? The “we (as in the royal “we”) found inability to say a sentence without he had started saying, ‘like’ with using the word, “like.” the beginnings of an American We hadn’t lived in Connecticut accent.” for more than a few months, when Thirty years ago I returned to the girls showed signs of the

infestation of “like” into English. As teens who were trying to fit into new schools and make new friends, all in a second language, I was bothered that they were learning a language from their peers rather than their parents. I knew many of their educated and sophisticated parents and they didn’t use “like” unless they meant “nice,” “good,” “friendly” or an approval. I asked one of my new friends, what was this language virus my girls and their new friends had caught? “Oh, it’s Valley talk,” said Mary. “It started in L.A., and all the kids speak like that. You’d better get it under control before it affects their speech permanently!” Mary told me to say every time I heard “like,” when it was meant to be used as a word crutch : “like, like, like, what do you like? You’ll drive them crazy and be very unpopular, but it works.” And it did! And I was very unpopular, for a while. Please see CORNER on C4

Henry Schulte

The author lives in Solvang

Speak up or give up

ome of you more senior folks like myself recall the movie “Blazing Saddles” where the old woman visits the black sheriff in the middle of the night and offers him a pie for his help earlier in the day. She tells him to please not tell anyone she came by. And she also makes what today would be a cardinal racist remark. That movie couldn’t be made today, and I’m surprised there hasn’t been a huge uproar about it. But Mel Brooks didn’t leave anyone out who he parodied so he covered all the bases. In any case, the point I’m trying to make is, many of us who go against the new “cancel culture” movement are considered to be risking our necks for voicing something this social crusade doesn’t want to hear: the truth. I get it all the time how many of you want to speak out but are afraid of what it might do to your business, relationship or just out of fear of physical harm. I was threatened merely for giving my opinion so yes, the left will resort to anything to shut up any opposition. But that’s the point, if we shut up, they win. A true democracy isn’t one sided which is where we are right now. Everyday we’re allowing the progressive, leftists, communists, socialists to gain more power by shutting any and all opposition down. And they have powerhouses of support behind them to make it happen. The only recourse to fight back is through words and even those resources to make that happen are rapidly dwindling. Unlike the left, the right doesn’t burn down buildings and destroy businesses to make a point. And unlike completely out-of-control people like U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, who encouraged and advocated violence interjecting her idiotic opinion of how a trial should come out. Nor tossing a pig’s head and smearing the front door of a home with blood because that person was a defense witness in the case. Or showing up with news cameras at your front door because you donated a mere $10 to someone you chose to toss your support behind. Or shooting at the National Guard because they’re trying to keep the peace. The very guardsman who the Democrats are keeping around the Capitol to “protect” them from mythical boogeyman. Even calling for a boycott of Home Depot, a hardware store for God’s sake, because they didn’t speak out against the Georgia voting law. Keeping quiet will land you in the cancel culture toilet as well. We can all complain among ourselves in the safety of our circles as we preach to our own little choirs, but that accomplishes nothing and only makes us feel better to vent. But venting doesn’t move the needle of keeping free speech alive. There are some very dangerous things taking place by the Democrats to severely alter the face of America. And as it stands right now, they’re going to get away with it. Once they pack the courts, give all non-citizens the right to vote, add a couple more states to the country, prevent you from protecting your family; these won’t be able to be reversed and that’s the idea. One could make the supposition that this is evil, and I think it is. Democrats are ruthless. As a friend keeps telling me, the term hypocrite is too tame to describe what’s going on. And Please see SCHULTE on C4

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Astroturfing COVID agitation/propaganda

ttention, parents: If your children are online, they are being bombarded by an inescapable public relations campaign by all the Bigs — Big Pharma, Big Government and Big Tech — to brainwash them about the COVID vaccine. While children under 18 remain at the lowest risk of COVID-19, peer pressure to get the experimental jabs is enormous. That groupthink is compounded by relentless messaging from politicians, celebrities and social media influencers posting virtuesignaling photos of themselves flaunting their arm Band-Aids and immunization papers. The playing field is rigged by internet titans who ban all dissenters and label all skepticism as “misinformation” or “conspiracy theory.” It’s mass agitation and propaganda — agitatsiya — that would make the old Soviet Marxists proud. The 21st-century twist is that Silicon Valley, Fortune 500 corporations and their nonprofit organs are pouring gobs of money to manufacture support for the public-private COVID vax regime. The Ad Council alone — backed

by major companies including and autoimmune diseases — Facebook, Google, NBC Universal, let alone the importance of GM, Verizon, Walgreens, Walmart, family sovereignty, freedom of Amazon, Apple and CBS/Viacom conscience and informed consent. — has earmarked $50 million “to The agitprop architects persuade skeptics to believe in are also bribing Instagram coronavirus vaccines.” stars and TikTok The businesses and personalities to urge their public relations agencies thousands or millions of work closely with the impressionable young fans Biden administration’s to inject themselves with U.S. Department of pharmaceutical products Health and Human that are 1) still in the Services and the investigational stage and Centers for Disease Michelle Malkin 2) which are shielded from Control and Prevention liability at every step of on crafting Big Brotherdevelopment. Neither of approved content. those facts ever finds its way onto The Ad Council bragged in the influencers’ feeds, of course. January that its COVID-19 vaccine Your kids should know that their promotions had already resulted favorite Disney stars, Twitch video in “38.9 billion impressions, gamers and even “Sesame Street” $424.7 million in donated media characters have been recruited value, and 31.8 million visits to to pimp the COVID-19 vaccine. coronavirus.gov.” Even SpongeBob One Instagram star and fashion SquarePants has been enlisted to blogger with 409,000 followers, entice elementary schoolchildren South Carolina entrepreneur to parrot the “safe and effective” Whitney Rife Becker, spilled mantras in “news” segments aired the beans on how “two vaccine by Nickelodeon (the children’s campaigns paying thousands of network owned by Ad Council dollars” had contacted her to “go funder/partner CBS/Viacom). and get the vaccine and record it There’s no mention, of course, of and take a selfie while getting the side effects, vaccine injury reports vaccine.” or risks to those with allergies She was asked to tell her

followers how “excited” she was to take the vaccine and to gush about “how much she would be able to do” once she submitted to her shots. She was promised that an unnamed entity would “put money behind” her Instagram videos or photo posts if she boosted the COVID vaccine. Ms. Becker rejected the offers, but many others have accepted the bribery. Sometimes, the quid pro quos mean cash. In other cases, the rewards mean VIP treatment. In Florida, Miami’s Jackson Health System threw vaccine parties for social media influencers who agreed to write positive posts or produce videos about getting the Pfizer vaccine. While there was “no payment made to any influencer,” the Internet stars and their “plus ones” moved to the head of the vaccine appointment line. “Each influencer will be allowed to bring one spouse, partner, or relative who meets Florida’s eligibility requirement” to the party, health officials informed a select group of social media stars. Joe Smyser, the head of a nonprofit called “Public Good Projects,” told Politico his outfit pays “microinfluencers” to post

about getting the COVID vaccine and compensates them “anywhere between tens to hundreds of dollars.” The Oklahoma CityCounty Health Department has paid 35 young social media stars undisclosed sums to post government-approved COVID vaccine content and convince their peers that they need the shots to return to “normal” life. This pay-for-play racket stirs fear, incentivizes herd thinking, stigmatizes independence, fabricates narratives, and facilitates subjugation of our young. The most important thing parents can do to keep their children free and healthy is to block their exposure to the Astroturfed COVID agitprop campaign altogether. Detox, deactivate and deplatform them before they deplatform you. In a word: Unplug. 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 2021 by Creators.com

John Stossel

Go green, go nuclear

ast week on Earth Day, politicians and activists will shout more about “the climate crisis.” I don’t think it’s a crisis. COVID-19, malaria, exploding debt, millions of poor children dying from diarrhea — those are genuine crises. But global warming may become a real problem, so it’s particularly absurd that Earth Day’s activists rarely mention the form of energy that could most quickly reduce greenhouse gases: nuclear power. When France converted to nuclear, it created the world’s fastest reduction in carbon emissions. But in America, nuclear growth came to a near halt 40 years ago, after an accident at the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania. The partial meltdown killed no one. It would probably have been forgotten had Hollywood not released a nuclear scare movie, “The China Syndrome,” days before. “People saw that and freaked out,” complains Joshua Goldstein, author of “A Bright Future: How Some Countries Have Solved Climate Change (with nuclear power).” One of the people still freaking out is solar activist Harvey Wasserman. “I live in terror of the next accident,” he says in my latest video. His anti-nuclear argument has basically won in most of the world. Nuclear plants are being shut down. Why? I ask Mr. Wasserman. No one was hurt at Three Mile Island. Mr. Wasserman replies that after the accident, he went to nearby homes and people showed him “their tumors, their hair loss, their lesions.” “It’s bunk,” I tell him. “It’s been studied. People lose hair and get cancer, and they attribute it to Three Mile Island, but it’s not true.” “Having been there,” Mr. Wasserman responds, “it’s my clear assertion that people were killed.” Actual scientists don’t agree. In fact, they find less cancer near Three Mile Island than in other parts of Pennsylvania. But what about Fukushima? That was more serious. Today, clueless media Please see STOSSEL on C4

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The left’s systemic exploitation of race

hen I occasionally complain about the left politicizing race, fellow conservatives often say to me, “Don’t worry about this. They’ve lost all credibility on the issue, trivializing it by overuse. They’re getting no traction with it.” Oh? You’d have to be blind and deaf to deny that this tactic is working for the left politically and that it has caused great harm. Democrats and the left bring up race every five minutes to demonize Republicans and profit politically. It is nothing more than a raw power grab. Indeed, if you want to talk about shameful behavior on race, look no further than the liberal politicians and the media who smear half the country as racists daily because of their views on economic, political and cultural issues. If you champion American sovereignty, advocate border control, support the indispensability of law enforcement, promote our free market economy and cherish America’s founding principles — and if your skin happens to be white (unless you’re a progressive) — you are presumptively racist. The baseless racism allegation is particularly despicable considering there are few more

damning charges that can be realize that the seeds of the leveled against a person and that infernal ideas of critical race the persistent hammering of this theory, white supremacy and issue does incalculable damage to systemic racism began as rogue race relations and overall societal ideas in university faculty goodwill. And don’t think for a lounges, academic literature second it isn’t leading to violence. and, ultimately, the classrooms People are dying in the streets not of America’s indoctrination just because of certain incidents laboratories, otherwise known as of police brutality but our hallowed universities. because way too many These cockeyed ideas on people have been gender and race populated deceived into believing all kinds of university that nonminorities hate textbooks and classrooms, them based on their skin which were more color. committed to agitating Those who poohstudents than providing pooh the threat posed them a classical education, David Limbaugh but for several decades, by the left’s relentless exploitation of race they were relegated to the don’t factor in several academic fringe. Now, as important things: When you the left has become more and more repeat a lie often enough, it is emboldened, this insanity has eventually believed. When you proliferated into the mainstream control academia, the mainstream of our culture and politics. media, Hollywood and the fascist Democratic politicians and their digital oligarchy, you can exert media cohorts routinely make mind control on not just young, flagrantly ludicrous comments impressionable people but adults about race that intellectually who are bullied and shamed into honest people should reject out silence and ultimately surrender. of hand. Instead, these views are (There may be a growing outrage being treated seriously, and people among the millions of victims who know better are legitimizing of these libels, but as of yet, this poison. The mostly fabricated they are not fighting back with racism issue is dominating even a modicum of energy and everything, to the point that we coordination.) can’t even focus on real problems Many of you probably didn’t facing society — and minorities in

particular. One of the greatest ironies surrounding all of this malicious nonsense is that the bizarre notions of critical race theory, white supremacy and systemic racism are themselves racist. They vilify people as a group based on their race, not their individual hearts, character or conduct. They judge people as intrinsically irredeemable solely by virtue of their skin color. Racism is not systemic in America today. What is systemic is the left’s dishonest stigmatizing of people as racists. There is a strong spiritual component at work here. God created each and every human being in His image. We are individuals, accountable to Him for our behavior; we are not to be judged based on what others do. This spurious, categorical condemnation of people robs them of their individuality and dehumanizes them. At the same time, the victimization of minorities for crass political gain diminishes their individuality and accountability. Everyone loses except the political shysters who benefit from this acrimony. Sadly, this wicked duplicity will not stop until responsible people of good faith of all races and political parties stand up against the corrosive, engineered

pandemic of racial disharmony and truly preach that we are all called to love one another irrespective of skin color. It certainly won’t stop through the proposed remedies of endless wealth redistribution, reparations, police reform and the selfflagellation of people copping to a sin of which they don’t believe they’re guilty. The Civil War and civil rights movement apparently count for nothing. The left has an insatiable lust for keeping this issue on the front burner at the highest heat, and things will not improve until the left is no longer rewarded for fomenting racial disharmony. What we need in this country is a religious revival -- another Great Awakening — but until that time, people need to get on offense and fight back against this false and evil narrative. David Limbaugh is a writer, author and attorney. His latest book is “Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Why the Democrats Must Not Win.” Follow him on Twitter @ davidlimbaugh and his website at www.davidlimbaugh.com. To read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com. Copyrite 2021 creators.com

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No Chernobyl-like plant will ever be built again STOSSEL

Continued from Page C3 quote Greenpeace claiming, Fukushima’s radiation could “change our DNA!” Also bunk. “There was heightened radiation, but it was all at this low level below what we consider to be safe,” explains Mr. Goldstein. The low level of radiation released at Fukushima was hardly a threat. What killed people was the panicked response. “Everyone freaked out and ordered a massive sudden evacuation. That caused suicide, depression ... Fear of radioactivity really did kill people.” One nuclear accident, Chernobyl, did kill, and its radiation may still kill thousands

more. But Chernobyl was built by socialists cutting corners to please dictators. No Chernobyl-like plant will ever be built again. And even with Chernobyl’s deaths, nuclear power’s safety record is better than that of coal, oil, and natural gas. “But what about the nuclear waste!” shout the activists. “It’s a small problem,” says Mr. Goldstein. “All the nuclear waste from all America’s reactors for 60 years would fit into a Walmart.” While the anti-nuclear movement has stopped nuclear construction in most of the West, “other places are building them like crazy,” says Mr. Goldstein. “China puts a nuclear reactor on the grid every two to three months.” America may soon finish ...

one. It took Georgia Power Co. six years just to get permission to build a plant. Regulation is so heavy that, 15 years later, it still isn’t operating. Mr. Wasserman is proud he played a role in that. “If you want to accuse us of having raised the cost of building new nuclear plants by demanding more regulation, I plead guilty.” He claims countries can power themselves with rooftop solar panels and wind. Technology improvements did lower their prices, but what happens when the wind doesn’t blow? Or the sun doesn’t shine? Store energy in batteries, replies Mr. Wasserman. “We are having a major technological and industrial revolution in battery capacity.” Mr. Goldstein scoffs in response,

“The idea that a miracle battery is going to come along and save us is completely untested.” By contrast, nuclear energy has been tested. It could reduce greenhouse gasses and provide reliable energy, if only we didn’t fear it so much. “The whole regulatory system is crazy,” Mr. Goldstein concludes. “We’re regulating this energy source as though it were the most dangerous thing out there, and it’s actually the safest thing!” John Stossel is 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 2021 by JFD Productions Inc.

‘I object to mandatory anti-racism training for parents’ BUCKLEY

Continued from Page C1 separate lunch counters. It is the interning of Japanese and the exterminating of Jews. Systemic racism is unequivocally not a small number of isolated incidences over a period of decades. Ask any girl, of any race, if they have ever experienced insults from friends, have ever felt slighted by teachers or have ever suffered the occasional injustice from a school at which they have spent up to 13 years of their life, and you are bound to hear grievances, some petty, some not. “We have not had systemic racism against blacks in this country since the civil rights reforms of the 1960s, a period of more than 50 years. To state otherwise is a flat-out misrepresentation of our country’s history and adds no understanding to any of today’s societal issues. If anything, longstanding and widespread policies such as affirmative action, point in precisely the opposite direction. “I object to a definition of systemic racism, apparently supported by Brearley, that any educational, professional, or societal outcome where Blacks are underrepresented is prima facie evidence of the aforementioned systemic racism, or of white supremacy and oppression. Facile and unsupported beliefs such as these are the polar opposite to the intellectual and scientific truth for which Brearley claims to stand.” He went on to question “Brearley’s oft-stated assertion that the school welcomes and encourages the truly difficult and uncomfortable conversations regarding race and the roots of racial discrepancies. “I object to the idea that blacks are unable to succeed in this country without aid from government or from whites. Brearley, by adopting critical race theory, is advocating the abhorrent viewpoint that blacks should forever be regarded as

helpless victims and are incapable of success regardless of their skills, talents or hard work. What Brearley is teaching our children is precisely the true and correct definition of racism. “I object to mandatory antiracism training for parents, especially when presented by the rent-seeking charlatans of Pollyanna. These sessions, in both their content and delivery, are so sophomoric and simplistic, so unsophisticated and inane, that I would be embarrassed if they were taught to Brearley kindergarteners. They are an insult to parents and unbecoming of any educational institution, let alone one of Brearley’s caliber. “I object to Brearley’s vacuous, inappropriate, and fanatical use of words such as ‘equity,’ ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusiveness.’ If Brearley’s administration was truly concerned about so-called ‘equity,’ it would be discussing the cessation of admissions preferences for legacies, siblings, and those families with especially deep pockets. If the administration was genuinely serious about ‘diversity,’ it would not insist on the indoctrination of its students, and their families, to a single mindset, most reminiscent of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. “Instead, the school would foster an environment of intellectual openness and freedom of thought. And if Brearley really cared about ‘inclusiveness,’ the school would return to the concepts encapsulated in the motto ‘One Brearley,’ instead of teaching the extraordinarily divisive idea that there are only, and always, two groups in this country: victims and oppressors. “l object to Brearley’s advocacy for groups and movements such as Black Lives Matter, a Marxist, antifamily, heterophobic, anti-Asian and anti-Semitic organization that neither speaks for the majority of the black community in this country, nor in any way, shape or form, represents their best interests. “I object to, as we have been told

time and time again over the past year, that the school’s first priority is the safety of our children. For goodness sake, Brearley is a school, not a hospital! The number one priority of a school has always been, and always will be, education. Brearley’s misguided priorities exemplify both the safety culture and ‘cover-your-ass’ culture that together have proved so toxic to our society and have so damaged the mental health and resiliency of two generations of children, and counting. “I object to the gutting of the history, civics, and classical literature curriculums. I object to the censorship of books that have been taught for generations because they contain dated language potentially offensive to the thin-skinned and hypersensitive (something that has already happened in my daughter’s fourth grade class). I object to the lowering of standards for the admission of students and for the hiring of teachers. I object to the erosion of rigor in classwork and the escalation of grade inflation. Any parent with eyes open can foresee these inevitabilities should anti racism initiatives be allowed to persist. “We have today in our country, from both political parties, and at all levels of government, the most unwise and unvirtuous leaders in our nation’s history. Schools like Brearley are supposed to be the training grounds for those leaders. Our nation will not survive a generation of leadership even more poorly educated than we have now, nor will we survive a generation of students taught to hate its own country and despise its history. “Lastly, I object, with as strong a sentiment as possible, that Brearley has begun to teach what to think, instead of how to think. I object that the school is now fostering an environment where our daughters, and our daughters’ teachers, are afraid to speak their minds in class for fear of ‘consequences.’ I object that Brearley is trying to usurp the role of parents in teaching

morality, and bullying parents to adopt that false morality at home. I object that Brearley is fostering a divisive community where families of different races, which until recently were part of the same community, are now segregated into two. These are the reasons why we can no longer send our daughter to Brearley. “Over the past several months, I have personally spoken to many Brearley parents as well as parents of children at peer institutions. It is abundantly clear that the majority of parents believe that Brearley’s antiracism policies are misguided, divisive, counterproductive and cancerous. Many believe, as I do, that these policies will ultimately destroy what was until recently, a wonderful educational institution. But as I am sure will come as no surprise to you, given the insidious cancel culture that has of late permeated our society, most parents are too fearful to speak up. “But speak up you must. There is strength in numbers and I assure you, the numbers are there. Contact the administration and the Board of Trustees and demand an end to the destructive and anti-intellectual claptrap known as antiracism. And if changes are not forthcoming then demand new leadership. For the sake of our community, our city, our country and most of all, our children, silence is no longer an option. “Respectfully, Andrew Gutmann” With a few more Andrew Gutmanns expressing their own outrage and frustration with what’s happening at and to our educational institutions at all levels, we might successfully get back to teaching and learning the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic and toss the “antiintellectual claptrap” of critical race theory in the nearest garbage pail. James Buckley is a longtime Montecito resident. He welcomes responses from readers. Write him at voices@newspress.com.

What is wrong with diversity? DONOVAN

Continued from Page C1 Take the current, future federal liability costs for 61.7 million federal Medicare enrollees of $32.8 trillion and apply it proportionately to the “CalCare” proposal to provide “Medicare For All” to 40 million Californians. The state of California will incur a proportionate, future liability of $21.3 trillion in future costs. The difference between the federal government incurring this size of liability, is that the federal government can and does print money, whereas the state of California cannot print money. Furthermore, the annual budget for the state of California is only $138 billion and is based on a very narrow tax base that tends to fluctuate with stock market changes. However, medical costs are always on an inevitable upward path. “CalCare,” if passed, with the estimated future liability of $21.264 trillion, will dominate the costs’ structure and the financial future of the state of California. The private sector and employment will be damaged by increased taxes and the migration of the middle class and wealthy out of California will accelerate. Who in their right mind would vote for AB 1400? The uninformed and the people with nothing to lose. What are these people thinking? They have the wherewithal to organize a protest, but no math skills. How do they figure this will pencil out? A counterforce is

needed against AB 1400 and the organizations and people who are promoting it. Look at the list. Democratic Socialists of America, aka Marxists. Physicians for National Health Program. Healthcare for All-California. Progressive Democrats, Democrats of America, and would you believe it? The Green Party of Santa Barbara County. Who is against it? The recipients and payees of Medicare and the employees of companies who provide good health care coverage? The Republican Party of California, the party of deafening silence. Isn’t it time to call them out? Where are they? “Dig the well before you are thirsty.” — Matthew Kelley Problems inherent in Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10 were illustrated last week. Remember, both are housing bills, that destroy, and disrupt single family neighborhoods, through rezoning, pre-empting local control and discouraging any investment in a subdivision. The bills are similar and confusing but possibly are an attempt to be a safety net should one of them fail. Rishi Kumar of Silicon Valley, in the Palo Alto Daily Posts, said SB 9 and 10 are the kiss of death for neighborhoods. They allow “anything goes” construction and are a private developer’s dream. He said, “Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10, are geared to push housing on to cities in California. If SB 9 were approved, it would allow two units within each singlefamily lot without a hearing

or environmental review. And with accessory dwelling units and junior dwelling units …. Six families could effectively be living on each of today’s single-family lots; the population in every city could grow six times….” He continued, “...SB 10 allows city councils to overturn voterapproved ballot initiatives that protect open space and land; essentially, it allows cities to approve 10-unit MARKET-RATE apartments almost anywhere, regardless of zoning. “SB 9 and 10 are an environmental disaster and will disrupt open space. They allow developers to circumvent environmental impact reviews and setback requirements, producing an urban concrete jungle! Our yards will become history, and the permeable surfaces that replenish groundwater will disappear under the footprint of massive buildings. These bills do not mandate affordable housing, nor will they create trickle-down, equitable affordable housing. “It is purely a myth that if we increase housing supply, rents will drop, or homes will become affordable. Are developers interested in market economics that will drop housing prices? Has this happened anywhere before?” It bears repeating: those in charge from local, state, to federal are pushing a one size fits all in many arenas. What is wrong with diversity? Everyone does not want to live in multi-family housing. Some want their own yards and have worked diligently to accomplish it. Nothing is wrong with the

American Dream! Our elected officials, focused on their solutions and their opinions are what we will live with, unless we do something about it and stand our ground to protect our world. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain: Sen. Scott Wiener who said he looked at housing as a “utility.” Pay heed to the League of California Cities’s opposition to SB 9 and many new citizen groups that have organized in opposition. Individuals and organizations must be making calls now to their senators. There should be no doubt in your senator’s mind where your community stands. The full vote of the Senate will be sometime the first week in May. Mobilize your neighbors and friends. Other cities’ officials are writing Sacramento in protest to this life altering legislature. Where are our elected officials in protecting our neighborhoods and our homes? Where are the environmentalists who proclaim to care about the paradise we call home? Last week was the week of Earth Day for heaven’s sake! “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” — Albert Einstein Rather than re-apply failed theories and practices, what could happen if we exercised our imaginations more and came up with new workable solutions?

Bonnie Donovan writes the “Did You Know?” column in conjunction with a bipartisan group of local citizens. It appears Sundays in the Voices section.

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school are the only chance for English language exposure. The district claims a survey supporting this program change showed 81 % of support for the dual Language Immersion Program. However, whom did they survey? The survey was conducted in the spring of 2020 in the COVID lockdown thru Zoom participation and an online survey. The participants were mostly district administration and staff, including the superintendent and the entire school board with the exception of Virginia Alvarez, who was elected after they voted this in. It also included people from Adelante School, the supportive model the program is designed around. They supported this and participated in the survey. The McKinley community is just finding out about the planned change recently with the announcements of their open houses to push the program and get enough English-speaking families to enroll in the program.

McKinley families are the “real stakeholders,” and with good reason are concerned about this, they have the most to lose and feel like they are being used. The concept is not popular with the community. Many speaking Spanish at home need their children to be in English all day at school to acquire English. Their concern is with only 10% of English instruction both in Kindergarten and first grade, and then only 10% each year added, the early years — the most important for language development — will be denied them. Their request is reasonable; they want a choice. They are asking that one track remain in English immersion for those that want it all the way to fifth grade, and they don’t want to be pushed out of their school. This has been done before with success. The school that McKinley’s principal came from previously was Soria Elementary in Oxnard. Both tracks are offered there, one in bilingual immersion and one in English immersion; it was done well there and it can be done here.

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someone else recently said, “If you don’t push back, there will be a bull’s eye on your back.” We may not have the political power in Washington right now, but the power is still in our hands and in our voices. We cannot remain silent and just hope things won’t get that bad or they’ll fix themselves. That’s the kind of complacency that brought down entire nations. If we unite in a massive powerful way, the shouts of 75 million people will be heard. The Democrats are rushing through as much of their socialist agenda as quickly as they can before their twoyear field trip is over. When the individual Democratic congressmen and senators wake up and realize what they’re doing is going against the people who actually vote, not

by manipulated ballots, it will give them pause and perhaps rethink that their anti-American agenda could cause them to lose their jobs. Intimidation can work both ways, and again, our voices right now are our only weapons. As well as it should be. Start screaming. We have a country that’s being controlled under a cloak of mystery and more divided than ever before. When you tell half the country to sit back and shut up, that’s a dictatorship. And when half the country isn’t represented the words, “United States of America,” no longer means anything. Free speech and expression of opinion is as healthy as exercising. Debate is good for the soul. And when both sides aren’t happy, you’ve reached the perfect solution. But when only one side gets their way, you lose. Stand up. Speak up. And don’t give up.

Valley talk isn’t going to kill anyone, yet CORNER

Continued from Page C2 I eventually cured my girls of the virus. But I couldn’t control how their friends talked. To save my girls from embarrassment, I didn’t try to cure their friends of Valley talk. That was up to their parents. We moved to Santa Barbara a dozen years ago, and I immediately found that Valley talk had become an epidemic here. Last year we heard that L.A. and other California cities are infested with millions of rats bringing typhus, plague and T.B., as well as COVID-19. Maybe Valley talk seems insignificant to the plagues that are attacking our cities. But it matters. Recently I watched ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel interview Natalie Portman for her debut children’s book “Natalie Portman’s Fables.” The book cleverly disguises her causes — feminism, veganism, greenism, culture canceling — by rewriting three popular fairy tales with “wokenish.” The actress/activist, cancel -culture advocate, now author, could barely utter a thought without using the crutch word “like.” It was painful to watch the talented 39-year-old Portman, a Harvard graduate, speaking Valley talk. I wondered why Ms. Portman’s mother, who must be of my generation, to whom Ms. Portman has dedicated her book for introducing her to books and language, never tried to correct her highly intelligent and gifted daughter’s grammar. When my generation of oldies (who learned to diagram sentences) is gone and our children’s generation doesn’t know how to use a simple verb correctly, the demise of English, let alone our rich culture, is

inevitable. We hear about measles and other diseases, once nearly eliminated by vaccines, resurging because of the ignorance of a small group that swallowed a British hoax a dozen years ago. Granted, Valley talk isn’t going to kill anyone, yet. But if our children and grandchildren aren’t taught how to speak clearly without a word crutch, let alone be allowed to express independent opinions and ideas now that the radical left is in power, clearly our civilization and their lives are at stake. When I was growing up, my parents called me out for the crutch phrase “you know.” Every time I used “you know” improperly, one of my parents would say, “No, I don’t know.” It cured me. Richard’s parents told him, when he mangled the Queen’s English, to “speak properly.” Just look at the cultural mess the U.K. is also in now. We vaccinate our children against deadly disease, we should now inoculate them against sloppy thoughts and language. How one speaks says a lot about who one is. Maybe we should introduce our children to Victor Davis Hanson, Steve Hilton, Candace Owen and other educated and thoughtful commentators who really know how to reach out through correct (not politically correct) language. Instead, we introduce them to the vocabulary of cancel culture. Valley talk is arguably a blight on our rich national language, just as the streets and sidewalks of our cities littered with needles, excrement and garbage are a dangerous blight on our national landscape and a festering sore on American culture. It’s time to find a vaccine, administered by parents and teachers, against Valley talk.