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Life after the tiers Santa Barbara businesses make plans as mask mandate ends

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

What will life look like on Tuesday? That question has been looming in the minds of many California residents since Gov. Gavin Newsom chose June 15 as the date to dissolve the state’s tier system. Tuesday marks that long awaited day, yet there still remains some confusion among business owners and managers about what exactly will be allowed after the state disbands its longstanding system of restrictions. For one thing, the state has announced it will align with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on mask guidance, meaning that fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed to go maskless in most settings. This excludes public transit, schools and childcare facilities, health care settings, correctional facilities and homeless shelters, which will require that everyone wear a mask no matter their vaccination status. According to the state’s new guidance, unvaccinated individuals will still be required to wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses, such as retail stores, restaurants, theaters and family entertainment centers. While the new guidance will rid the state of its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals, the state is allowing businesses the option to decide how they will handle masking in their establishments. Businesses essentially have three options — provide information to all patrons about vaccination requirements and allow customers to self-attest that they are fully vaccinated; implement a vaccine verification

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With the state’s shift in guidance on Tuesday, smiles will be seen all around as fully vaccinated individuals can unmask in most settings.

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FYI Under the state’s new guidelines that will take effect Tuesday: Fully vaccinated individuals can go maskless in most settings — excluding public transit, indoors in schools and childcare facilities, health care settings, correctional facilities and homeless shelters. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals will still be required to wear masks in all indoor public settings. Businesses can choose one of three options: Make masks optional for vaccinated patrons and allow customers to self-attest their vaccination status; create a vaccine verification system; or require all customers to wear masks. The state will disband all capacity and social distancing restrictions.

Residents gather for Loma Fire town hall on lower West Side By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

A group of City officials and residents gathered for a town hall at Parque de los Ninos on Saturday to discuss issues related to last month’s Loma Fire, which scorched about nine acres of hillside on the lower West Side. The event, organized by

Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez and Mayor Cathy Murillo, informed local residents about the use of emergency notifications, efforts for hillside stabilization and disaster preparedness measures. In the aftermath of the Loma Fire, many lower West Side residents voiced concerns about Please see TOWN HALL on A2

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Oprah Winfrey delivers UCSB commencement address By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Renowned talk show host and Montecito resident Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for UCSB’s virtual commencement Saturday, encouraging graduates with a message of service and strength. In a pre-recorded speech, Ms. Winfrey praised graduates for

their resilience throughout the past 15 months of the COVID19 pandemic, reflecting on the legacy that the class will leave behind when the pandemic ends. “You already have in your young lives created a legacy of resilience,” Ms. Winfrey said. “Not giving up when the challenges kept coming, making virtual reality your reality, all Please see UCSB on A7

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“Because of what you’ve been through, not just in this past year, but in every life encounter that challenged you, you now have power,” Oprah Winfrey, renowned journalist and Montecito resident, said during Saturday’s commencement. “You have the energy and idealism that it’s going to take to change the world that you’re now inheriting.”

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At left, patrons enjoy lively conversation at The Red Piano on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Come Tuesday, the state will disband its tier system, signaling the reopening of the state’s economy. At right, John Dixon, the owner of Tri-County Produce, told the News-Press that his store will likely make masks optional for vaccinated individuals come Tuesday.

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A group of officials and residents met near the site of the Loma Fire for a town hall on Saturday to discuss issues related to last month’s nineacre fire.

SB fire chief explains events on night of Loma Fire town hall

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Santa Barbara Fire Chief Chris Mailes gave residents an overview of what happened the night of the Loma Fire during Saturday’s town hall.

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the Loma Fire. Beverly and Don Perkins, residents of the area, told the News-Press that on the night of the fire, they saw a number of cars entering the neighborhood to get a close-up look of the flames. “The fire was very traumatic, but what was more traumatic for me, personally, was to see the parade of cars, and it was bumper to bumper cars,” Ms. Perkins said. “And I really don’t believe that those are people from our neighborhood, trying to get out. There are people trying to come in to see and get closer to the fire, so that was a little traumatic to me.” In response to this concern, Mayor Murillo said in the event of future disasters, she is discouraging the public from driving into affected neighborhoods to make sure everyone in the area can evacuate safely.

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living in the neighborhoods below TV Hill. She told the News-Press that the lack of communication to folks at the bottom of the hill created “emotional trauma damage,” which she said was evidenced in the number of people she saw running down the streets away from the flames on the night of the fire. In the future, she is hoping that the city officials will address this “blindspot” by alerting people who officials know are in danger as well as those who are not in danger. “They needed to have alerted us down at the bottom, so that we didn’t have these families running in the streets with fear in their eyes and carrying all of their belongings on their back,” Ms. Gil Lomeli told the News-Press. During the town hall, other residents of the lower West Side voiced concerns over the traffic coming in and out of the neighborhood on the night of

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was sent out. Town hall attendees also heard from Josh Haggemark, the public works director, on the status of hillside stabilization. Mr. Haggemark assured residents that the hillside “does not have any potential of a Montecito debris flow,” adding that should there be some kind of mudslide, it would likely end up on the road. With this in mind, the city plans to close a portion of the road underneath the hillside before the next rain event, which officials say will likely take place in the fall. “We do not see this being a huge public threat, but we’re going to be taking it seriously we’re going to be looking into this,” Mr. Haggemark said. “We’re going to be preemptively closing the road ahead of any major rain event.” At the conclusion of Saturday’s event, Christina Gil Lomeli, a resident of the lower West Side, voiced concerns about the lack of emergency response to those

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the lack of emergency notification sent out to alert residents of whether or not to evacuate. Officials addressed these concerns during Saturday’s town hall, explaining that because the fire was moving uphill, firefighters and law enforcement focused their attention on the top of the hill as opposed to residents and structures in the surrounding area. Interim Santa Barbara Police Chief Bernard Melekian said looking back now, he understands that it could have been helpful to alert residents on the lower West Side that they were not in imminent danger. “One of the lessons learned, I think, that we would take away from this was that we needed to message the people who lived down along Wentworth (Avenue) and down in this area here,” Chief Malekian said Saturday. “At the Incident Command, we knew where the fire was going, but in retrospect, the people who live down here would have no way to know that, and that’s one of the issues that we’re looking at.” During the event, residents heard an update from Santa Barbara Fire Chief Chris Mailes, who gave an overview of what occurred the night of the Loma Fire. He said that on that night, 50 mile per hour winds were hitting the hillside in “perfect alignment”, and when this happens, fire can spread 16 to 20 times faster uphill when propelled by strong wind speeds. Seeing this unfold, Chief Mailes said the firefighters knew the fire would rush to the top of the hill, explaining that this is the reason why they rushed about 11 fire engines to the top of the hill to quell the flames. As the fire quickly spread, Chief Mailes said firefighters and law enforcement officers used the “tried and true” method of knocking on doors to alert residents of the situation, and no emergency notification

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he Investigator received an avalanche of email from readers appalled by alleged voter fraud emanating from locked-down UCSB dorms and, more importantly, the failure of law enforcement to investigate the complaint due to confusion over jurisdiction, which was the larger theme of that column. Ms. A wrote: “Our election system is far too complicated … It should be transparent.” Of course, transparency should always be the rule. However, election results are only transparent when citizens vote in person at polling stations and ID is crosschecked, just like it is at airports before passengers are allowed to fly. Voting by mail offers too many opportunities for cheating and fraud due to a ballot chainof-custody murkiness. Mr. G wrote: “The UCSB mail service is private. The employees are not USPS employees. There has been a push for registering students on campus to vote. After freshman year, most students move off campus. There could be thousands or tens of thousands of absentee ballots in possession of private mailing services.” And more ominously: “My understanding is this occurs in most universities across the country that provide mail for on-campus residents. Students move out after freshman year, and their voter information continues to go to the university. For someone unscrupulous, this would be an ideal situation for voter fraud.” In other words, what may have occurred at UCSB is not just a local issue, but quite likely a nationwide problem. Mr. V wrote: “This is a multifaceted problem that involves UCSB, local elections officials and the U.S. Post Office. I have attached a copy of a list I created in September 2020 that points out the number of dwellings with 10 or more occupants with no unit/apt/box/suite. Same thing happens on a smaller scale at senior residences.” A disturbing thought that requires further investigation. Ms. K wrote: “Thank you for exposing it, but of course, the chance that it will be investigated is unlikely. We can only pray for an honest election next time. God bless you for being a truth teller.” Since the mainstream political narrative calls for any talk of voter fraud in the 2020 election to be labeled “The Big Lie” (think George Orwell’s 1984 “newspeak”), pursued only by so-called “conspiracy theorists,” law enforcement may not be motivated to investigate. (If you don’t know this quote from Voltaire, you should: “I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend with my life your right to say it.” This is a fundamental tenet of democracy, and if you don’t agree

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with it, take a vacation this summer to North Korea.) Mr. A wrote: “It’s pointless to report when we know there will be no follow up or independent investigation by paid government officials who are supposed to be apolitical! Santa Barbara is under single party control with officials in control of election outcomes.” How very sad (and un-American) if true. Ms. J wrote: “I am not at all surprised to learn about this failed investigation. My son and his roommates had fellow class men knocking at their door almost every week during the election, trying to discourage their conservative views and sometimes ridiculing them for their love for our president. They couldn’t even wave his flag for fear they would be a target. “They even changed his voting address to his Isla Vista address in hopes he would not get it due to the apartment being vacant over COVID. Luckily, we caught it by logging into the voter information link. “Also, administrators and professors didn’t leave any room for him to critically or freely think. It was a oneway road, and if you weren’t on it, you’d fail. So incredibly sad for our kids to be succumbed to this kind of teaching.” Again, how very sad indeed. What ever happened to real educators and an objective liberal arts program? Mr. E wrote: “It seems our government officials now fail to perform their duties at every level of government. If things don’t change, our country is headed for a disaster.” Government bureaucracies exist to grow and increase their budgets. With assured pensions and health benefits, most bureaucrats have little incentive to do much more than show up and do the time. Ms. S suggests: “As an investigative reporter, you also have the opportunity to become an investigative teacher. Perhaps a future article could ‘teach’ Californians how to personally ‘investigate’ election ‘issues’ within their own counties.” Superb idea. Ms. P wrote: “For me, the issue of voter integrity is not about Trump. but whether the U.S.A. is a republic or a banana republic.” As in, gone bananas. Mr. F wrote: “Was there a candidate or candidates with razor edge victories, either state or federal, that benefited from the 3,000 votes?” Every election is important and deserves a voting system with integrity. Yet, very true, this was not about President Donald Trump, who would never have carried California. It was about local candidates. Ms. R wrote: “I believe the responsibility for the problem goes to Joseph Holland, County Tax Collector,

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County Recorder, Assessor and Registrar Kissinger is, of course, not singularly of Voters. Please see what happened to responsible for the evolution of the U.S. Tommy Gong, County Recorder for San national security state into a monstrosity. Luis Obispo, leaving his position. The real That state has had many administrators. reason he left was because 100 people But his example — especially his came to his office, presenting him with steadfast support for bombing as affidavits of illegalities during the voting an instrument of ‘diplomacy’ and process, of which he is to be militarization of the Persian held accountable.” Gulf — has coursed through Most certainly, the the decades, shedding a buck stops with Joseph spectral light on the road Holland. If Mr. Holland that has brought us to a allowed fraudulent votes state of eternal war.” to be counted, he should It includes this quote be booted out in November from journalist Seymour when he runs for reHersh: “When the military election. men presented a proposed Mr. M wrote: “The bombing list, Kissinger election fraud, especially would redesign the in Santa Barbara, San missions, shifting a dozen THE INVESTIGATOR Luis Obispo and Ventura planes, perhaps, from ROBERT ERINGER counties, by the elected one area to another, and registrars goes way beyond altering the timing of the the suspected illegally-voted bombing runs... (He) seemed ballots. The evidence of felonies and to enjoy playing the bombardier.” misdemeanors in connection with local The article continues: “All told, measures are not open to dispute. The between 1969 and 1973, the U.S dropped ballots, voter guides, election calendars half-a-million tons of bombs on Cambodia are all public record and speak for alone, killing at least 100,000 civilians. themselves.” And don’t forget Laos and both North and To anyone with such evidence: Please South Vietnam.” send it our way. Mr. M wrote: “Be careful! There are And there are very many other emails some very bad people out there who don’t like this one from Mr. D: “Love this want the truth exposed. I always believed article! Tip of the iceberg thing, love to LBJ was the mastermind of the JFK see it get more traction. I’m sending the assassination, but the U.S. government most link to all my concerned friends.” assuredly murdered both JFK and RFK. “In one of his last news conferences, ASSASSINATION OF ROBERT F. KENNEDY RFK was asked who killed his brother. He answered that he needed the power The RFK column also stimulated a fair of the presidency to find out. He was amount of email. assassinated shortly thereafter. The Mr. P wrote: “I loved your article on only ‘conspiracy’ that was thoroughly RFK. I have never believed the official investigated was Russian collusion. They story. To think that the CIA is involved in found no collusion but it was not from this is frightening. Other than the mafia, a lack of time and money. The election I was never quite sure who wanted Bobby fraud conspiracy was never investigated dead. I didn’t agree with him politically, despite one hearing the constant refrain but I felt that he was a very good man … that the legal system judged the election “I’m not sure why you are picking on to be clean, not corrupt.” Henry Kissinger. JFK sent the first troops In the column’s first draft, we pointed to Vietnam. He had Diem assassinated. out that while Lyndon Johnson did not President Johnson cooked up the Gulf of initiate the assassination, he was in-theTonkin incident, as justification for going know and became a willing participant in to war. All I know is that we were really its cover-up. afraid of communists then.” Presidents Eisenhower and Truman CRITICAL RACE THEORY both tried to warn Kennedy that the CIA had become much too powerful. But it was our column on the Ethnic Unfortunately, JFK was too weak at Studies Curriculum that elicited the most the beginning of his presidency, and he passion. allowed the agency to run circles around Ms. E wrote: “If the United States is him, including not only the failed Bay of so horribly ‘racist,’ why are hundreds Pigs invasion of Cuba but also the Diem of thousands of people of color doing hit. everything the … Would they really do LBJ’s Vietnam escalation was about that if they believed this was not going to commerce and profiteering. offer an opportunity for their children?” As for Kissinger, we quote from a Indeed, not only do hundreds of Nov. 15 Salon.com piece titled “Henry thousands of people of color strive to Kissinger’s Genocidal Legacy”: “Henry emigrate to this country each year, very

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many positions of power (congressmen, governors, mayors, judges, etc.) are now held by people of color. The Civil Rights Movement may not be perfect, but great progress has been made since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Mr. R wrote: “We are a Nation built on our shared values of equal opportunity versus equal outcome. However, all of that is now under attack by those who focus on our differences and want to separate and divide our country based on race, sex, success, politics, etc. Those who hate us are watching us tear ourselves apart — and reveling in our self-destruction. “I hope you don’t get too many nasty email responses. Just ignore them, and keep fighting for good and right. Don’t let Cancel Culture cancel you.” Just as I was reading this, I received a phone call from a male with a youthful voice who wished to protest our perspective on Critical Race Theory — the sole dissenting voice of everyone from whom we heard. We suggested he write an email with his own perspective to set us straight. “I’m surprised you answered your phone,” he added, to which I replied, “The Investigator hides out from no one.” Turns out, he was hiding out behind a disposable number with no identity. And he never sent the email. And finally, this from Ms. B: “I taught at City College for many years. I worked hard. I was dedicated to my vocation and my students. And I am angered at what those with a political agenda have done to our beautiful school. “The California community college was intended to be the centerpiece of education within every municipality in our state. A treasure, open to everyone in order that they could seek whatever career they chose; or simply for enrichment. Everyone, regardless of ability, class, age, or any other status. That’s all been pissed on.” Indeed. Without proper education, the fabric of a country is torn apart. “Education is the necessary foundation for any society,” said former Colorado Education Commissioner William Moloney. “As with a house, when the foundation crumbles, society shall fall apart soon thereafter.” Mr. Moloney added: “What’s going to save the country is taking your kids out of the current education system and homeschooling them.” And finally, a comment from my dear 95-year-old mother, who had her own take on the ABCs: “Ability Before Color.” Robert Eringer is a longtime Montecito resident with vast experience in investigative journalism. He welcomes comments at reringer@gmail.com.

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CARPINTERIA — Portions of Highway 101 will close one lane of traffic overnight the next two weeks as work continues on the Linden and Casitas Pass highway widening project in Carpinteria. From today through June 26, one northbound lane will be closed between Bailard Avenue and Sheffield Drive on Sunday evenings between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, and Mondays through Thursdays between 8 p.m. and 5 p.m. In addition, the off-ramp at Santa Monica road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the week of June 20. Southbound, drivers can expect one lane to be closed from now through June 26 between Sheffield Drive to Casitas Pass Road. The lane closure will occur Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and Mondays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. In addition, the southbound on-ramp at Sheffield Drive will remain closed for the duration of the widening project, with an anticipated reopening in 2023. The southbound off-ramp of Sheffield Drive is expected to reopen at the end of this year. For more information on the project, visit sbroads.com.

This weekend, local rock legend Alan Parsons told the world about his latest accolade, and it’s a big one. He has received the Order of the British Empire. “Many of you will have already heard that I have been awarded an OBE at the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours,” Mr. Parsons, who lives in the Santa Barbara area, said in a statement Saturday on Facebook. “I am hugely chuffed and very grateful for the countless congratulatory messages from family, friends, business associates, and fans. “I’ve actually known about the honour since May but was asked to keep it confidential until today,” Mr. Parsons continued. “It’s tremendously satisfying to be listed among an amazing array of musicians, actors and music producers who have also received The Queen’s Honours in the arts. “For those of you who may not know about the British Honours System, the Honour of OBE stands for ‘Officer of the Order of the British Empire,’” Mr. Parsons said. The OBE recipient has excited fans of classic rock and concept albums for more than 40 years. Mr. Parsons is known for everything from his sound production work for Pink Floyd to his performances with The Alan Parsons Project and his touring band, The Alan Parsons Live Project. “For the over-50 crowd, or even

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the over-40 crowd, there’s a need for strong, melodic, song-driven music,” the British rocker told the News-Press in 2016. “I think that’s what I’ve always delivered.” The London native’s career began as an assistant sound engineer on The Beatles’ albums

“Abbey Road” (1969) and “Let It Be” (1970). He received industry attention with his engineering work on Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” (1973), before joining the late Eric Woolfson as his songwriting and performing partner in The Alan Parsons

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Erik M. Frost of Santa Maria died May 30 following a brief illness. He was 77.

Barbara Clare (Kuenzie) Gregoire passed peacefully May 26, 2021 in Santa Barbara California. Barbara was born March 1, 1932 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She is survived by her ﬁve children and nine grandchildren. Please see WRHSB.com for more information. Her celebration of life will be held in Santa Barbara on July 24, 2021 at 3 pm. Please email carlamanchester21@gmail.com to RSVP.

He was passionate about education, said his wife, and he spent 37 years in that pursuit, including a stint as principal at Santa Ynez High School, and vice-principal at Santa Maria High School. Frost retired in 2003 to a life of volunteering for civic affairs, with a particular interest in the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, on whose board he served. Foundation board president Christie Glanville told a local newspaper recently that “a disagreeable encounter with Erik Frost is about as common as cross-country skiing in Santa Maria.” A scholarship will be established in his name at the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara for a north Santa Barbara County student pursuing a nursing career. To contribute to the scholarship fund, you may send a check payable to “Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara” and write “Erik M. Frost Nursing Scholarship” in the memo line. Please mail to P.O. Box 3620, Santa Barbara, CA 93130. You may also contribute online at www.sbscholarship.org. If you have questions, please contact Nicole Jones at njones@sbscholarship.org. Along with his wife, Frost is survived by his sister-in-law Donna Moore of Springville, CA, and was Uncle Erik to multiple nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews. There will be a gathering of family and friends in remembrance at a date to be announced.

VROMAN, Jean Fant Jean Fant Vroman passed away peacefully at the Valle Verde Skilled Nursing Facility on Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at the age of 97. Jean was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida by her parents Frank and Jean Fant, who had three beautiful daughters including Jean and younger sisters Ann and Carolyn. After finishing high school in Jacksonville, Jean moved on to higher education at the University of Florida, Wesleyan College, and finally George Washington University, majoring in Latin-American Economics. There, she graduated with honors. Jean was a member of Pi Gamma MU, national honor society, and Phi Pi Epsilon, and the honorary foreign service society. Jean met and fell in love with Robert Vroman at a social dance while he was serving in the Marine Corp in Florida during WWII. They were engaged after six dates and married in San Diego, CA on June 16th, 1945. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1947. The love of dancing continued through their entire 61 year marriage as members of the Dan-Set dance club of Santa Barbara. Jean and “Bob” were best known for their entertaining, their love of education, and of nature. Jean was an elementary school teacher for 27 years, for the Hope and Goleta Union School Districts, and supported the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara and Pearl Chase Society. Jean loved to travel and each summer the family’s adventures took them to many parts of the United States and Mexico. Each trip was sure to combine entertainment, social events, and educational activities. Jean also traveled to China and Europe. Following retirement in 1979, Jean and Bob became volunteers for the U.S. Forest service for many years at Mammoth Lakes. There, Jean studied and lectured about the Paiute Indians. Jean also became a docent and volunteer at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. She was also interested in the Chumash culture and the local animal habitats of California. She created opportunities to give presentations to the local schools, including to her grandchildren’s schools where she would often bring “stuffed” birds and animals from the museum to show to the kids. Jean was heavily involved in fundraising for the museum, serving in a variety of roles for the Museum League, including President. At Valle Verde, Jean continued her social activities and enjoyed being close to many of her friends there. The staff would always comment on her engaging personality and often remark, “we just love Jean”! Jean leaves two daughters, Roberta Mangini of Cathedral City, CA, Jennifer Brennan of Thornton, CO and also niece Kathy Hampton of Roanoke, TX. She also leaves grandchildren Trista Corker of Boise, ID, Nick Mangini of Meridian, ID, Dale Talley of Thornton, CO, Bailey Pruett of McNeal, AZ, and Jessie James of Castle Rock, CO, and fifteen great-grandchildren. In addition, Jean leaves many loving and supportive extended family members. Among them are: Kevin Brennan of Thornton, CO, Kris McKinlay of Cathedral City, CA, Tom Corker of Boise, ID, Brittany Mangini of Meridian, ID, Michael Talley of Thornton, CO, Brian Pruett of McNeal, AZ, Jerame James of Castle Rock, CO, Dale Hampton of Roanoke, TX, Wendy Sippel of Southlake, TX and Michelle Newbury of Arroyo Grande, CA. A small family memorial service is planned at a later date at Santa Barbara Cemetery where Jean will rest with her loving husband Robert who preceded her in death in 2006. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Valle Verde Retirement Community, where Jean has happily resided and been lovingly cared for, for 20 years. Donations in honor of Jean Vroman may be made to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

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Santa Barbara rock legend Alan Parsons has received the Order of the British Empire.

“It’s tremendously satisfying to be listed among an amazing array of musicians, actors and music producers who have also received The Queen’s Honours in the arts.”

Born July 18, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Frost was an honored educator whose community contributions were widely recognized. Nevertheless, Frost always knew what was important to him. Before he died, Frost told his beloved wife of 44 years, Judy, “My friends and family know who I am. Please tell them how much I enjoyed, appreciated, and valued their company and friendship.”

Project, a British progressive rock band. “It was a wonderful series of being in the right place at the right time,” said Mr. Parsons, who moved to Santa Barbara in 1999 from London and the south of England.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and no new deaths. The department reported four new cases in Santa Maria, three in Santa Barbara and three in the south county unincorporated areas of Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. One new case was reported in Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. All other areas reported no new cases. The total number of active cases countywide stands at 36. As of Saturday, six people were hospitalized for COVID19, two of whom were recovering in the ICU. According to data from the public health department, 65% of eligible county residents ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 55.2% of that population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population, 46.7% are fully vaccinated.

VAN HORN, Motome Kay Dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother, Kay passed away May 12, 2021, at the age of 84. Kay was born December 14, 1936, in Arroyo Grande, California to Akira and Masako Saruwatari, the second of four daughters. In 1942 her family was taken to Gila River Relocation Camp, later resided in Chicago and ultimately rejoined grandparents in Santa Barbara (1946). Kay attended Franklin Elementary, SB Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1954. She played cello in the orchestra and sang with choral groups so was involved in all musical concerts and productions. Dear friend Donnie Yee encouraged her to attend SBCC where she was Student Body Treasurer and earned her AA degree. Since 1989, she has been elected to the SBHS Alumni Association Board of Directors while also continuing to serve as a key member of the Class of ’54 Reunion Committee. Kay married Robert Yamada in 1958 and they raised four daughters in Santa Barbara. She felt privileged to be a “stay-at-home mom” - enjoying cooking and sewing for her girls. Kay also enjoyed her volunteer work at Mountain View School - receiving a PTA Lifetime Achievement Award. During this same period, she was also a Brownie/Girl Scout Leader. Following her divorce in 1983 Kay became a “Reach to Recovery” speaker and received a 1989 Volunteer Service Award for outstanding performance from the local Cancer Society. In 1986, Kay began her 18-year career with SB County Treasurer - Tax Collector Gary Feramisco, retiring as Department Business Manager (2004). She was proud that she had the opportunity to demonstrate her administrative abilities and felt that these were some of her most rewarding years. She was married to Dennis Brown from 1989 to 1994 when he succumbed to cancer. Thereafter, she remained busy with her employment, volunteer and travel activities and spending time with family. She also resumed playing her cello and enjoyed participating in the Oaks Bible Church Orchestra (and its predecessor, Trinity Baptist) plus the Adult Education Orchestra. For decades, she called Bethany Congregational her church family where she grew in her faith. Kay married William P. (Bill) Van Horn November 10, 2001. They met in 7th grade, were longtime friends on the SBHS Class of ’54 Committee and were blessed with 20 very happy years of life together. During this period, she enjoyed growing orchids and increased her involvement with the Asian-American Committee, SB Trust for Historic Preservation. A sweet, gracious, loving, talented, kind, hardworking and generous lady, Kay was adored by family and friends. She was very appreciative of the medical care she received from local physicians, nurses and staff, especially Dr. Mukul Gupta. The thoughtful actions and prayers by her many friends were a great comfort to Kay during her illness. Throughout her life, she remained steadfast in her faith and hope in God. Kay is survived by her husband Bill; daughters Linda Weisman, Adele Goggia, Denise Yamada, Marie Yamada, stepson Steven Van Horn; grandchildren Andrew Weisman, Carolyn Weisman, Gio Goggia, Siena Goggia, Ria Axelson, Toshi Miller; sisters Aiko Barbara Horn, Yukiko Dianne Takeuchi, Ann Margaret (Peggy) Hergenroether, sisterin-law Judith VH Hill; Aunt Kiyo Nakagawa and numerous nieces/nephews/cousins. A memorial service celebrating Motome Kay Saruwatari Van Horn’s life will be held 11 AM, July 17, 2021 at Bethany Congregational Church at 556 N. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110. In lieu of ﬂowers, friends are encouraged to donate to a charity of their choice in remembrance of Kay.

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Guadalupe 67/55

Santa Maria 71/55

Vandenberg 63/57

New Cuyama 96/52 Ventucopa 89/55

Los Alamos 78/53

Buellton 78/52

Solvang 84/53

Gaviota 73/58

SANTA BARBARA 74/58 Goleta 77/59

Carpinteria 72/59 Ventura 70/60

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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

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 3-5 feet with a west swell 3-5 feet at 8-second intervals. Visibility unrestricted.

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MARINE FORECAST

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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 111,264 acre-ft. Elevation 721.21 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 37.4 acre-ft. Inflow 23.5 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -105 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021

SB County to align with state guidance

“From a bar and restaurant point of view, we’re very happy that outdoor dining has been so well accepted out here,” Joey Sommerville, the general manager of Joe’s Cafe, told the News-Press.

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Continued from Page A1 or require all patrons to wear a mask. In addition to the change in mask guidance, the state will also disband all capacity and social distancing restrictions come Tuesday. According to Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county’s public health officer, Santa Barbara County will align with this guidance from the state starting on Tuesday. That effectively eliminates the need for a separate county health officer order to enact the state’s new policies. “Our county health officer order will retire June 15, and everything will be according to the state health officer order and the state guidance,” Dr. Ansorg told the News-Press. This has created some confusion among Santa Barbara business owners, who were tentatively planning for Tuesday’s statewide reopening. A number of owners said they were waiting for the county to come out with new guidance. They explained they were unaware that the county would simply align with the state guidance. John Dixon, the owner of TriCounty Produce, told the NewsPress that his establishment will align with state and local guidance on Tuesday, and likely make masks optional for patrons who are fully vaccinated. While he’s looking forward to the reopening, he said the change in guidance puts business owners in a difficult place as they now have to choose the method of masking that best serves their customers and employees. “My hope is people will respect (the mask requirements) no matter where they shop and not look down on somebody for not wearing a mask or the opposite — looking down because somebody is wearing a mask,” Mr. Dixon told the News-Press. “Everyone is going to have their own different comfort levels, and if wearing a mask makes them comfortable, let them do that.” He added, “I just hope everyone will get along when this mask mandate is no longer mandatory.

It puts businesses in a difficult situation sometimes with customers who are upset that there are no masks and customers who are upset that there are masks.” Other business owners plan to take a similar stance, allowing vaccinated customers the option to ditch their masks. Sara Gehris, the owner of Santa Barbara Urban Flea Market on State Street, said as of Tuesday, masks will be optional for vaccinated customers of her store. Since opening her shop this past April, Ms. Gehris said the community has been very supportive, and she looks forward to serving more customers as California reopens. “I am looking forward to the restrictions being lifted,” Ms. Gehris told the News-Press in an email. “I think it’s long overdue for California, and I just think everybody wants to get back to normal. I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to open a very successful and thriving business in Santa Barbara after COVID.” Still, other business owners say they plan to approach the new guidance one step at a time, without making too many changes to their current protocols. Kyle Visin, a co-owner of Rise Up Fitness, said protocols at his gym will remain largely the same despite the state’s shifting guidance. During the COVID-19 crisis, Mr. Visin and his staff created an outdoor workout space, where members could exercise in a safe, social distance setting outdoors. He said this outdoor model has been very successful for the gym, and though the mask guidance for vaccinated individuals indoors is changing, the experience at his gym will largely remain the same for right now. Currently the gym does not require individuals working out in the outdoor studio to wear masks when they are at their own workout stations. “For us, we’re really in no rush (to move inside),” Mr. Visin told the News-Press. “It doesn’t impact the quality of our classes, and our members do really like being outside.” Keeping outdoor options

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“My hope is people will respect (the mask requirements) no matter where they shop and not look down on somebody for not wearing a mask or the opposite — looking down because somebody is wearing a mask,” John Dixon, who owns Tri-County Produce, told the News-Press.

available is a trend that will likely outlive the pandemic at local restaurants as well. Joey Somerville, the general manager of Joe’s Cafe, said the expansion of outdoor seating has benefitted restaurants immensely during the pandemic. He’s hopeful it’s a trend his restaurant will hold on to as the world goes back to normal. “From a bar and restaurant point of view, we’re very happy that outdoor dining has been so well accepted out here,” Mr. Sommerville told the News-Press. Looking toward the summer, Mr. Sommerville said the timing of the state’s reopening aligns well with the restaurant’s bustling summer season. Since restaurants are typically busier in the summer, he’s hopeful that the restaurant will remain steady in the months to come. While state officials are optimistic Tuesday’s reopening will spearhead the state’s economic recovery, various industry sectors in Santa Barbara are just starting to see some economic uptick after months of downturn. Dr. Peter Rupert, the director of UCSB’s Economic Forecast Project, said employment remains down by 50% to 60% in the leisure and hospitality industry in Santa Barbara. He added that labor shortages have plagued the industry. But Dr. Rupert noted he believes once unemployment

With restrictions loosening for vaccinated individuals, restaurants, such as ones on State Street, are expecting to remain busy throughout the summer.

insurance goes away and the state fully reopens, the industry will likely see a quicker bounce back.

For the restaurant industry, recovery came quickly as outdoor dining expanded and the vaccination rate increased, according to Dr. Rupert. He noted that locals were really wanting to get back to dining out as restrictions loosened. In terms of retail, Dr. Rupert said he expects the industry to see a comeback in the coming months and possibly even the expansion of newer businesses and boutiques. Overall, Dr. Rupert said he believes Tuesday’s reopening

will help to fuel Santa Barbara’s economic recovery in the months to come. “I see the economy has the potential to come back very quickly mainly because we didn’t have a recession. We had a government-mandated closure,” Dr. Rupert told the News-Press. “And then when the government allows us to reopen (this) week, I think we’ll start to see more businesses expanding.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com According to Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county’s public health officer, the county will align with the state’s guidance completely on Tuesday.

There’s ample foot traffic outside The Cruisery on State Street. In addition to changing its mask guidance, the state will lift all capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements on Tuesday.

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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NEWS

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021

Helping displaced people Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox USA raises awareness about climate and disasters

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ShelterBox helps nations such as India, which has been hit hard by COVID-19.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Kerri Murray has been on the scene when natural disasters drive people from their homes. “The climate crisis is a human crisis … More than 104 million people are displaced around the world due to disasters and conflict situations,” the Summerland resident told the News-Press as leaders from G-7 countries meet this weekend for their first summit since 2019 in Cornwall, England. That is the location of

FYI For more about ShelterBox, go to www.shelterbox.org and www.shelterboxusa.org.

the international headquarters of ShelterBox, a nonprofit providing humanitarian aid tents/shelters and relief for displaced people. Ms. Murray is president of Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox USA. Ms. Murray said ShelterBox is stressing the need to tackle climate change on billboards in Cornwall during the G-7 summit, which is being attended by President Joe Biden. “We’ve gotten a lot of press in the U.K.,” Ms. Murray said, noting displaced people urgently need help because of disasters, wars and COVID-19. “Tens of millions of people are losing their homes every year to emergencies. “When people think of the landscape of climate change, they think of deserts, droughts and polar bears on ice caps that are melting,” Ms. Murray said, explaining that the crisis is bigger

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Kerri Murray, a Summerland resident who’s president of ShelterBox USA, leads aid delivery efforts in Houston during Hurricane Harvey. ShelterBox provides emergency housing and goods for displaced people around the world.

than that. “It (climate change) is creating an unprecedented need for emergency shelters around the world. It’s intensifying because of the weather, war zones and conflict situations. “We’re serving on the frontlines during disasters, so we’re seeing more and more communities experiencing disaster consequences,” Ms. Murray said. “Eighty-three percent of all emergencies are caused by extreme weather and climate, including typhoons, storms and heat waves.” She said projections show climate change will lead to the destruction of more than 167 million homes around the world over the next 20 years. She said a disproportionate number will be in low-income countries. “Climate change is irreversibly changing the lives of people,” she said.

Ms. Murray stressed the need for the G-7 nations to address greenhouse emissions and climate change, noting recent years have been the warmest on record since 1880. “I definitely think we have to be much more ambitious in cutting greenhouse gas emissions,” she said. Ms. Murray added that ShelterBox is reducing its own carbon footprint. The nonprofit’s steps vary from eliminating single-use plastics to purchasing supplies in the areas hit by disasters. The latter step cuts down on the need for shipping. ”We’re also setting up operations in most disasteraffected countries. We have an operational hub in countries like the Philippines, so we can work more efficiently,” she said. Ms. Murray described ShelterBox’s emergency shelters,

which provide housing for people and their families. “It looks like a recreational tent, but it’s a humanitarian aid tent that people can call home. It’s designed and engineered for these situations,” Ms. Murray said. And she said ShelterBox repairs damaged homes. In addition, ShelterBox provides displaced families with a box containing basic items to set up a household. The nonprofit has given people everything from blankets to solar lights, water filters and carriers, and other tools needed for survival. And ShelterBox’s outreach has extended from countries as far as India to communities in its backyard. After the 2019 debris flow in Montecito, ShelterBox distributed emergency supplies in the Vons parking lot.

Ms. Murray said ShelterBox USA, which has a budget of roughly $20 million, is seeking to raise an additional $2 million for its 2021 work. To donate, go to shelterboxusa.org. She added that in addition to climate change, ShelterBox is concerned about the need to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable nations. “We often say COVID-19 is not over until it’s over everywhere,” Ms. Murray said. “While we’re seeing a lot of improvement here in the United States with reductions of cases and our population getting vaccinated, we’re seeing vast outbreaks in developing countries. We’re now seeing COVID in refugee camps. “We have to ensure vaccinations are not only affordable but available to all countries.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021

‘If your paradigm is service, you will be successful’ UCSB

Continued from Page A1 the while learning and growing and now moving into the next chapter of your lives.” Ms. Winfrey said that as the world moves out of the pandemic, this class of graduates will be the gatekeepers of a new way of life. After overcoming various challenges, Ms. Winfrey said the graduates have what it takes to make the world a better place. “Because of what you’ve been through, not just in this past year, but in every life encounter that challenged you, you now have power,” Ms. Winfrey said. “You have the energy and idealism that it’s going to take to change the world that you’re now inheriting.” “And my hope is that you will harness your UC Santa Barbara education, your creativity, your valor, your voice, your vote, all that you witness, all that you hunger for, all that you know to be true, and use it to lead us to a new way of being and collaborating on the planet with each other.” To conclude her speech, Ms. Winfrey charged students to “re-invent our postpandemic way of being in the world” by choosing to center their lives on service. “However you choose to use the skills and talents that you’ve been developing while at UCSB, let what you choose be in service to something greater than your financial gain,” Ms. Winfrey said. “And I say that as one who has enjoyed a lot of financial gain. Choose to serve no matter your calling — your customers, your clients, your patients, your audience. This is what I know — if your paradigm is service, you will be successful.” Saturday’s virtual commencement ceremony capped off a week of graduation exercises on UCSB’s campus. During the past week, UCSB welcomed more than 20,000 graduates and guests to campus to celebrate various departmental ceremonies. Henry T. Yang, chancellor of the university, expressed pride in the accomplishments of this year’s class during Saturday’s virtual ceremony. “You have demonstrated to all of us just how special you are,” Dr. Yang said. “You have inspired us with your intelligence, perseverance, resilience and conviction, this has been especially true over the past 15 months.” He added, “Each of you carries a brave and unique story of triumph, one that will stay with you throughout your lives. There is one thing I want you to remember, and that is how you have helped to make us a better university. For that, I say thank you.” DAVE MASON / NEWS-PRESS FILE

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Art with a side of smiles Retirement home displays resident’s menu art

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hen the pandemic closed the dining room at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, one resident thought of a way to bring a smile to the staff. Each day for over a year, Sue Janossy drew a picture on the paper menus she received daily at the Santa Barbara retirement community. Now, with the dining room open again, staff members are hanging hundreds of Mrs. Janossy’s drawings in the eatery for residents to enjoy. The idea began small with just a smiling sun, a doodle to brighten up her menu. The next day, she colored in the sun. Her “menu art” (as she likes to call it) quickly became elaborate. She drew detailed pictures of dogs and other animals shaded intricately with

colored pencils. “I am grateful for the experience of doing daily menu art, as it has helped me to forget about the pandemic temporarily and taken me into the wonderful, fuzzy and colorful world of animals,” Mrs. Janossy told the NewsPress. After a few months, she asked the dining team for pictures of animals to draw. She received photos of their pets via email and recreated the image on her menu. It was a fun way for her to make a personal connection, something she missed during the pandemic’s restrictions. She is profoundly deaf, meaning she can’t hear sounds below 95 decibels (approximately the volume of a motorcycle running). She relies on reading lips to communicate — an impossible task with masks. Sometimes, friends would stand way back, pull down their mask and talk to

Mrs. Janossy. But usually, people just wave. Her art has allowed her to communicate and brush up on her artistic abilities. As a child, she had many pets, from as small as her one calico rat to the horse she competed with in horse shows. As an adult, she showed English Cocker Spaniels for 25 years. Throughout the years, she painted horses and dogs and sketched children and pets. She was trained in oil painting and graphite sketching, but colored pencils created a new venture. The drawings took two hours or so at first as she learned her new medium, but she got faster as the weeks wore on. Her last drawing is double the size of the original pictures. It features a plethora of animals. The large design took nearly 10 hours to complete. Please see MENU ART on B4

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Adam Wagner, of Oakland, Calif., is a senior copywriter for an ad agency in San Francisco. He says his real No. 1 job, though, as of about two months ago, is being a first-time dad. Adam solves the Times crossword aloud every night with his son cuddled next to him — “so I imagine he’s one of the few people alive who can claim that he literally has a lifelong New York Times crossword solving streak.” — W.S.

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is offering an online workshop on butterflies and watercolor.

SANTA BARBARA — Here’s your chance to fly into the world of watercolor and butterflies. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is offering “Butterflies: Wax Resist Watercolor,” an online Arts Meet Science workshop. It’s set for 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July 10 on Zoom. Viewers get to explore butterfly life cycles, taxonomy

and anatomy with Kim Zsembik, the museum’s Butterfly Pavilion senior manager. Then artist Hilary George will lead a butterfly cut and painting tutorial. The lesson will cover wet and dry techniques, scumbling, lifting, sgraffito, glazing, wax resist and more. Students in the online workshop can pick up art supplies

by 10:30 a.m. July 10 at the museum, 2559 Puesta del Sol. To do that, register by July 9. If you want supplies shipped, register by July 2. Supplies include watercolor brush, wax stick, two 4-by-6-inch watercolor paper postcards, watercolor practice paper, specialized watercolor pigments in paint pallet tray and washi

tape. The program is sponsored by an anonymous fan of science and art. To learn how to sponsor programs, email Melissa Baffa at mbaffa@sbnature2.org. For more information about the museum, go to sbnature.org. — Dave Mason

Vitamin Angels earns four-star rating Sunday, June 13, 2021

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Ninety-four percent of Vitamin Angel’s expenses, cash and giftin-kind go toward programs and services. Last year, the nonprofit reached 60 million undernourished pregnant women and children in more than 65 countries, including the U.S. “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of our four-star rating,” said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. “This adds Vitamin Angels to a preeminent group of charities working to overcome our world’s

most pressing challenges. Based on its four-star rating, people can trust that their donations are going to a financially responsible and ethical charity when they decide to support Vitamin Angels.” For more about the Charity Navigator rating on Vitamin Angels, go to www.charitynavigator.org/ index.cfm?bay=search. summary&orgid=10717. For more information, go to www.vitaminangels.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Marian to open behavioral health unit SANTA MARIA — Marian Regional Medical Center recently held a blessing for its new Behavioral Health Outpatient Unit. The BHOU is scheduled to open in the near future. When that happens, it will be open 24 hours a day for intervention, assessment, evaluation, therapy and support for those experiencing a mental health crisis, according to a news release. The BHOU, which is the result

of years of preparation, will be staffed with specially trained psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and support staff. Instead of waiting in the Santa Maria hospital’s Emergency Department for a transfer to an out-of-county inpatient mental health facility, patients will be seen by the BHOU as soon as they are medically cleared. That will mean the start of early treatment, according to the news release. “Every year, nearly one in

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five people suffer from an acute psychiatric illness and would benefit from treatment,” Dr. David Ketelaar said. “Mental health conditions were increasing in all age groups prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has accelerated this increase dramatically, making the need even more urgent, and we are committed to supporting local behavioral health services to meet the needs of our community.”

The Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation, meanwhile, has created opportunities for a public record of those who have contributed generously to making the BHOU a reality. Gifts in support of the unit may be pledged over a three- to five-year period. For more information, visit www.supportmarianmedical.org/ behavioralhealth. — Dave Mason

Lobero LIVE announces 2021-22 concerts By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Lobero Theatre is reopening its doors this month and has rescheduled its Lobero LIVE concerts for 2021-22. The historic Santa Barbara theater is at 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Here are the rescheduled programs. • 8 p.m. Aug. 31: The Milk Carton Kids — singer/guitarist duo Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan — will bring their close harmonies, original songs and humor. Haley Heynderickx opens the show. See www.lobero.org/events/milk-cartonkids. • 8 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5: Toad the Wet Sprocket, the Santa Barbara

alternative band that has been successful for more than 30 years, takes the stage. See www.lobero. org/events/toad-the-wet-sprocket-2. • 8 p.m. Jan 21: Grammynominated singer KT Tunstall brings her dynamic rhythm, strong melodies and powerful voice. She’s known for songs such as “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.” See lobero. org/events/an-evening-with-kttunstall-2. • 8 p.m. Feb. 4: Karla Bonoff performs. The singer is known for hits such as “Personally” and the “Footloose” single “Somebody’s Eyes.” See lobero.org/events/karlabonoff-2. • 8 p.m. Feb. 5: Jazz at the Lobero presents “The Brubeck Brothers

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GOLETA — Vitamin Angels, the Goleta-based global nutrition nonprofit, recently earned a fourstar rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 10th time that Vitamin Angels, which helps underserved women and children around the world, has earned this honor. The nonprofit noted in a news release that the rating shows Vitamin Angels’ commitment

to fiscal responsibility and transparency. “It’s important that our donors and partners trust that we’re using our funding wisely to accomplish our mission to ensure every mother has a healthy pregnancy and every child gets a chance at a healthy life,” said Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels founder and president. “This 10th consecutive four-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to our supporters that we place a high priority on ensuring our funding is used in the most efficient, impactful way.”

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Quartet — Celebrating Dave Brubeck’s Centennial.” Chris and Dan Brubeck, sons of jazz giant Dave Brubeck (1920-2012), perform with guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb in this quartet, which has played around the world. See lobero.org/events/ jazz-2019-brubeck-brothers. • 8 p.m. Feb. 18: Ladysmith Black Mambazo brings its uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and onstage banter. The world discovered the South Africa group’s a capella vocals on Paul Simon’s 1986 “Graceland” album. See lobero.org/events/ladysmithblack-mambazo. • 2 and 6:30 p.m. March 5: Milt Larsen, a Santa Barbara resident and co-founder of the Magic Castle

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in Hollywood, and Terry Hill present “It’s Magic!” America’s longest-running magic revue will feature acclaimed magicians Christopher Hart, Nick Diffatte, David Zirbel, Michael & Hannah Ammar, and Richard Burr & Josette. See lobero.org/events/itsmagic-2020. • 8 p.m. March 8: The Taj Mahal Quartet performs. Taj Mahal traces his origins to the American South, the Caribbean, Africa and elsewhere. His fans include rock icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones. See lobero.org/ events/taj-mahal. For more information, go to www.lobero.org/whats-on. email: dmason@newspress.com

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The Barkeeper Experience is among the adventures being offered by Rosewood Miramar Beach.

Montecito Sage Purification: A 90-minute treatment in an outdoor cabana on the resort’s spa deck. Plant-Based Tasting at Caruso’s: A four-course prix fixe dinner at Caruso’s. Family Wanderlust includes: Family Beach Yoga: A private session on Miramar Beach for all skill levels with the resort’s yoga instructors. Miramar Falconry Experience: A meet and greet with Miramar’s resident falconer and the Miramar falcons, Jekyll and Vandal. Miramart for Kids: Custom art kits designed to educate, expand and promote creativity for

Rosewood’s youngest guests. Stars and S’Mores: A stargazing experience at Miramar with a telescope and a curator from the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Dive in Movies: Kid-friendly films paired with popcorn, candy and other late-night treats from the poolside Scoop Shop. Curiosity Over Convention includes: Surf Excursion: A base camp for first-time surfers and seasoned pros with a local instructor. Dinner in Massimo’s Garden: A chef-led tasting dinner prepared in the garden with the chef’s tips and tricks demonstrated throughout each course. Hiking Excursion: A day of individual or group-guided hikes. The Barkeeper Experience: A mixology lesson exploring the world of fine cocktailing from the other side of the bar. Beach Clean-Up: A clean-up of the surrounding beaches with Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds. The Summer by Design journeys from Rosewood Miramar Beach are featured alongside journeys from 23 additional Rosewood properties worldwide. To view the complete list, visit www.rosewoodhotels.com/ summerbydesign. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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At top, staff members at Covenant Living at the Samarkand are displaying Sue Janossy’s menu art for other residents to enjoy. From left are Romario Perez, dining room supervisor; Ms. Janossy; and Marcela Torres, the dining room manager. Ms. Janossy said she has enjoyed seeing other residents at Covenant Living at the Samarkand delight in her art.

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She had fun challenging herself, and her husband joined along, suggesting animals to draw. Mr. and Mrs. Janossy don’t have a dog themselves, but Mrs. Janossy often walks her friend’s rescue dog with one eye. That pup is featured in several of her sketches.

Despite the many hours of work Mrs. Janossy dedicated to menu art, she never meant for it to be displayed (or published in a newspaper). But when people asked, she agreed. “If I can get them to smile when viewing my artwork just like the dining room staff, then I am fine with sharing my menu art on display,” she said. The staff returned her artwork each day inside the bag of food.

Sometimes, they only sent a photo copy, keeping the original for themselves. Mrs. Janossy enjoyed the days she could tell people were passing around her art or were cherishing an original copy. Now she is able to eat with her work on display around her, as her neighbors delight in the fun sketches as well. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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GUEST OPINION ANDY CALDWELL: The redistricting fiasco/ C2

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DID YOU KNOW? Bonnie Donovan

Don’t let SB lose its brilliance “We shape our buildings; thereafter, our buildings shape us.” — Winston Churchill

exponentially, and it’s coming to a neighborhood near you.” One more: “Once upon a time,” he quips, “the right were the ones offended by everything. They were the party of speech codes and blacklists and moral panics … Well, now that’s us; we’re the fun-suckers. We suck the fun out of everything: Halloween, the Oscars, childhood, Twitter, comedy. It’s like woke kids on campus decided to be all the worst parts of a Southern Baptist.” He ended up by calling cancel culture “McCarthyism in reverse.” Generally speaking, a turning point is that exact moment in time when the tide begins to ebb against what was seen until then as an inevitable wave about to crash and wash up on shore: something no one could prevent, stop, slow down or resist. What’s happening as we sleep

id You Know that if you don’t save history, then your town loses what makes it special? For all appearances’ sake, a reasonably successful town can exist. But when the underlying fiber of the community is being dismantled through amateur leadership or neglected by a disengaged, distracted populace, the town won’t stand up over the long term. Santa Barbara remains a rare jewel. But how long before its brilliant facets are worn down or buried? Does anyone remember Childville, aka Hobo Junction? The benefactor was Mrs. John Howard Child of the formerly Child’s Estate Zoo. The zoo was built on the property gifted to the city of Santa Barbara with one stipulation, that the hobos who lived there while she was alive were allowed to finish their life on the property. The residents were orderly, had their own mayor, their own rules and kept the place clean. There were many edicts, a few were “no winos” (addicts) and “no floaters” (transients). When Mrs. Child sold part of her 17-acre estate, she personally oversaw the relocation of the hobos and their belongings. The hobos were allowed to live on her property, not in her mansion. When she passed, Santa Barbara Foundation transferred her estate to the city of Santa Barbara and the remaining three occupants were relocated. Santa Barbara has always had its homeless and has been generous to this group. Santa Barbara residents, business leaders and philanthropists have continuously joined together to fill the needs and help their fellow man when down on their luck. A hand up, not a handout, is what preserves dignity and stokes the self-worth and integrity of the human being. The Loquita Restaurant building at 202 State St. is one of Santa Barbara’s original shelters. When it grew too small, the community came together, and the Rescue Mission was built. Casa Esperanza at 816 Cacique needed repair. Lady Ridley-Tree funded the stainless-steel kitchen remodel. Remember Mom’s Italian Village 400 E. Cota St.? Now it is Transition House. Noah’s Anchorage exists for troubled youth at 301 W. Figueroa St., and 423 Chapala has housed the Salvation Army since 1970. The Sanctuary house on West Anapamu Street at De La Vina and the Riviera Hotel at 125 W. Carrillo St. both are for those with addictions and mental issues. And for decades, a women’s shelter for victims of domestic violence has been available in Santa Barbara. The Hostel at 200 E. Ortega St. was a low-cost place to rest your head. Fess Parker’s hotel at 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. was delayed until he built a youth hostel on Montecito St. He passed away before the Youth Hostel was built, and the new owner was allowed to construct the “Wayfarer Hotel,” now called “The Waterman.” That youth hostel never came to fruition. Maybe if we still had a few hostels as communal living, there would be fewer people on the street, or caught in between. We name just a few of the shelters. There are others throughout the city. What is available to the homeless in the county? We ask because the city of Santa Barbara is

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Kamala Harris keeps getting worse

o matter how mentally diminished President Joe Biden is, you have to be horrified by who waits in the wings should he leave office before the expiration of his term. Unfortunately, one of the many consequences of President Biden’s mental decline is an impairment of judgment that manifests itself in such reckless decisions as putting Vice President Kamala Harris in charge of the border. It is like making a colicky infant the goalie of a professional hockey team. If Mr. Biden were more alert, I would suspect it was his way of seeking revenge against Ms. Harris and those who foisted her on to his presidential ticket. Vice President Harris has neither a clue nor a rudder on this critically important issue, which by any fair measure, now must be considered a crisis. She is a dedicated progressive, and progressives are flagrantly open borders-oriented. But even more, she is a political opportunist and will say anything

to salvage her hemorrhaging herself time against growing reputation. public concern over the border, Thus, after all the root-causes but by mouthing those words, she rhetoric and the castigation of placed herself directly in the path anyone who properly advocates of the leftist mobs who control her even a modest level of border party’s power center. enforcement, she told Following her comments, migrants during a press the reliably bizarre conference Monday, U.S. Rep. Alexandria “Don’t come here.” Ocasio-Cortez said it was “As one of our “disappointing to see.” priorities, we will “First, seeking asylum at discourage illegal any US border is a 100% migration,” she said. legal method of arrival,” “And I believe if you she tweeted. “Second, David Limbaugh the US spent decades come to our border, you will be turned back. Do contributing to regime not come. Do not come,” change and destabilization she continued. “The United States in Latin America. We can’t help will continue to enforce our laws set someone’s house on fire and and secure our border.” then blame them for fleeing.” Perhaps we should be grateful Who needs foreign enemies for the whiplash if it means we’ll when domestic malcontents are begin to see a saner border policy, in the highest levels of office here but how can we possibly rely doing their bidding? on the White House to enforce As much grief as Ms. Harris the border when it’s signaled unwittingly brought on herself in every imaginable way that with her comments, she wasn’t it is ideologically opposed to finished sabotaging herself. protecting our sovereignty? After the inevitable savaging that Vice President Harris might ensued, she feebly tried to talk have thought she was buying her way out of her problems in an

NBC News interview on Tuesday with Lester Holt, who asked her if she had plans to visit the border. “We are going to the border; we’ve been to the border,” Ms. Harris dishonestly replied. Uncharacteristically, Mr. Holt momentarily deviated from the usual mainstream media Democrat-protector role and reminded her she hadn’t been to the border. Ms. Harris snarkily replied through cackling lips, “And I haven’t been to Europe.” It was amusing to watch White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki scramble to rehabilitate Vice President Harris from her epic blunder. “What the vice president was simply conveying was that there’s more to be done, that we don’t have these systems in place yet. It’s still a dangerous journey as we’ve said many times from here and from many forums before. And we need more time to get the work done to ensure that asylum processing is where it should be.” Translation: “What Vice President Harris meant was that migrants should cooperate with

the Biden administration long enough to allow us to manage this public relations disaster over our bungling of the border, and once enough time has passed, we’ll provide not only airplanes to transport illegals to sanctuary locations in the United States but free limo rides as well.” Ms. Harris now views demands that she visit the border as “political games” because her real job is to address the root causes of migration. That’s rich coming from the second highest in command of a party that made a cottage industry of exploiting photo ops at the border during the Trump administration. As for root causes, she could save herself a lot of time by confessing that she and President Biden invited this disaster by sending an unmistakable message that their administration would not enforce the southern border. Poverty and tyranny and their consequences in Central America’s Northern Triangle are not the root causes of the current flooding of our borders, but they Please see LIMBAUGH on C4

The beginning of the end ooks to me that Bill Maher’s exasperation with what liberalism has become could be the start of something

good. When we look back to the beginning of the end of the era of cancel culture, politically correct boycotts, preferred personal pronouns, hi-tech censorship, safe spaces, snowflakes, trigger words, speech codes, gender dysphoria, microaggressions, critical race theory, white fragility, white privilege, the holy trinity of “Equity!” “Diversity!” and “Inclusion!” along with the belittlement and harassment of everyone and everything conservative, late-night TV host Bill Maher’s recent polemic against Cancel Culture and Wokeness in general will be seen as, if not the actual turning point, but perhaps as a signal that it’s now time to fight back and to fight back vigorously. He could be our victory at Saratoga, the acknowledged

turning point in America’s doesn’t go to college and makes Revolutionary War. less money, to pay for people who His show, called “Real Time do go and who make more?” with Bill Maher,” airs Friday He calls colleges “giant luxury nights at 10 pm on HBO. His daycare centers.” previous talk show, called Wondering out loud “Politically Incorrect why China is “kicking PURELY with Bill Maher,” was our ass,” he suggests POLITICAL anything but. Mr. Maher it is because “we’ve had become a leading issued more undergrad spokesman for the degrees in visual politically correct crowd. and performing arts However, his closing than in computer and monologue on last week’s information science or “Real Time” was a “die math.” is cast” moment for the He holds up a chart veteran jokester. He said that shows how over the James Buckley everything but “men can’t past 40 years, the price really become women” of a college education and offended his woke audience has gone up many times the with one outrage after another in rate of inflation, having risen a tirade of absolutely incorrect 500% since 1985, doubling every language. nine years. He scoffs at how the For example, he calls higher number of “A’s” given out by education in America “a racket professors and universities has that sells you a very expensive also risen, seemingly in line with ticket to the upper-middle class.” cost inflation. “I know that free college is a “Say what you want about Lori leftwing thing,” he opines, “but is Loughlin,” he intones. “At least it really liberal for someone who she understood that one good

scam deserves another.” He likens the quest — and the “need” — for advanced degrees, to Scientology, which requires students to “keep taking courses to move up to ‘The Bridge of Total Freedom.’” He concludes his monologue by suggesting that “The answer isn’t to make college free; the answer is to make it more unnecessary, which it is for most jobs.” In another monologue on a different evening, he castigates The Rock, Caitlyn Jenner, Matthew McConaughey and Randy Quaid for considering running for political office. He suggests in fairness that they do “have what it takes” to become president or governor or whatever: What they all have, he says, is “malignant narcissism.” A few more of his most recent statements unveil even more unease with the liberal crowd he has tethered his career to: “Cancel culture (which he calls “Stalinesque”) is real,” he says, “it’s insane, it’s growing

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Dirty pool and dirty secrets

he Dems are and independents as this continuing to play travesty unfolds? Good dirty pool with question, considering, as the Santa Barbara saying goes, this is for all the County’s so-called marbles. politically Independent Some additional highlights Redistricting Commission. in this saga? Well, for At their last meeting, starters, when the initial they were supposed to fill a commissioners were picked vacancy on the commission. by elections’ chief Joe Their problem? Only three Holland, county supervisors Republicans were left in the threw a fit because it was applicant pool. What to do? heavily loaded with white They illegally called for an males. Subsequently, “emergency meeting” within three people of color who the regular meeting, and a were picked to serve on miracle occurred! A the commission Democrat who had resigned. previously withdrawn Yet the commission from the applicant replaced all three pool miraculously of these people of reappeared to reapply color with white and surprise, surprise. people, meaning The raised-fromthe commission the-dead applicant is back where it Andy Caldwell was subsequently started. Moreover, appointed to fill the one of the three position. I wonder who made Republicans left in the pool that happen? was a Latino and the former To give you a little bit mayor of Guadalupe. He was of background on this summarily rejected for all commission, it has been the wrong reasons. What’s created to draw the political worse? Some of our local boundaries of the five county race hustlers publicly stated supervisorial districts, which they were all good with that! determine the constituencies Over the course of the next of each voting district. As few weeks, the commission the saying goes, voters don’t is going to launch a series of pick their representatives; meetings by which they will representatives pick their invite the public to submit voters by way of redistricting. their ideas for the political This commission was boundaries of each of the five supposed to be free of supervisors’ districts. partisan politics. It has been The genuine purpose of anything but. redistricting is to ensure Each week, three that the political power of Democratic Party operatives minorities is protected along show up and have their way with the political power of with the commission. each community of interest, These include one of the among other criteria. What largest Dem donors in the to look for? Where does Isla region, Lee Heller; the local Vista and UCSB land? Democratic Party lawyer, Phil Forever and a day, they Seymour, and a Democratic have been placed in the 3rd Party employee, Spencer District — a North County Brandt. district for all intents and Their first move? They purposes — for one reason managed to get one of the and one reason only, to nation’s top Democratic Party control the swing vote on the election law firms appointed board between the South as the commission’s attorney County progressives and even though the firm’s initial North County moderates. bid was $100,000 over and The dirty little secret? The above the next qualified South County politicos don’t bidder. want UCSB and Isla Vista Moreover, the head of this in one of the south county attorney firm, one Fred districts either! Therefore, Woocher, was former county placing IV in the 3rd District supervisor Doreen Farr’s serves to cancel the vote of attorney in an election the students in the south and lawsuit, which meant he everyone else in the north. A should have been disqualified double win for progressives from serving the commission. whose only goal is to stay in Insult to injury? His copower. counsel for Farr’s case was the aforementioned Phil Andy Caldwell is the executive Seymour. director of COLAB and host Subsequently, COLAB, of “The Andy Caldwell Radio my employer, sued the Show,” weekdays from 3-5 commission. p.m., on News-Press Radio AM Where are the Republicans 1290.

o stop the bulldozers, to preserve San Marcos Foothills and its wildlife, to keep paws, hooves and feet traveling its trails, to see this land alive with native plants rather than buried under luxury homes. As a 12-yearold boy, I made a pledge to myself and our community when I joined the Save the San Marcos Foothills campaign in August. Thanks to the tireless work of many volunteers and donations of thousands of generous people, I am optimistic about the future of the San Marcos Foothills. I am grateful to live in a community that chose to preserve open space over development. Together we saved 101 acres of natural habitat that could have been lost forever to development. I hope that our community and trusted officials will continue to protect natural habitats and nurture wildlife for future generations. With gratitude and hope, Pyp Pratt Santa Barbara

Thank you, Mark Patton!

eaders deserve the news — particularly local news! Mark Patton, the News-Press sports writer for 40-plus years, recently retired from the newspaper. Those “in charge” apparently decided this was nothing readers needed to know. WRONG! For more than four decades, Mark Patton wrote joyously and brought spirit to the game with the written word. His articles on athletes and their journeys to success are memorable. His devoted interest in athletes and coaches was known and respected throughout the community. Enjoy your retirement, Mark, and thank you for a job well done. Note to NP: It’s always appropriate to say thank you! Linda Chapman Santa Barbara County Editor’s note: Thank you for your letter. We thanked Mark Patton for his long service and incredible work for the News-Press during a presentation in our newsroom. He went beyond the scores and stats to show the dreams of young athletes and the mentorship of the coaches who believed in them. During his time at the News-Press, Mark never forgot that great journalism is about people and the impact they have on those around them.

America is made in China

ow can we hold China responsible for the deaths of millions of people when the nation literally owns Hollywood? Celebrities pander to China in weepy praise, loving them and their people in ways you would expect them to speak gratefully of the country that made them who they are and gave them their opportunities, for the love of money. Does anyone think big tech and big business are gonna slap the hand that feeds them? How about education that has replaced math and history with Marxist ideology? Are you expecting patriotism from them? All academic eyes are focused on China, and you think they’re gonna disrespect them? No, America is now made in China. President Joe Biden is just a

pawn of the globalist revolution, and he acts as if the ultimate supremacy of communism is a forgone conclusion given the depth of their tendrils and the explosives planted like their spies in places that cripple immediately any resistance at all ... never have we had a more anti-American president to shepherd in (like a sweetly naive doddering old man) the reign of tyrants with touching empathy. We are indoctrinated to alter the lexicon to prevent hurt feelings: You’re not fat, you’re a weight rebel. You’re not ignorant, you’re a victim of intelligence. You’re not dangerous and violent but misunderstood. Is it a conspiracy theory (like the Wuhan lab leak), or have we already sold our souls to the devil? Derrick Harrison Hurd Santa Barbara

What we learned from Jackie Robinson

have loved sports from the time I was a young lad in the ’50s. I was so glad to see Jackie Robinson break into baseball and then see so many young players in football and basketball to follow. They were so great! It took a long time for so many of them to break the color barrier. Then they had to contend with too many simple, prejudiced minds. But that integration enlightened my mind to the business world. A few sports owners opened up to these great players because the players were talented, exciting, and they increased the owner’s revenues! Corporate business owners want to make money! So they tend to hire the best people for the job description. No owner signs Tim Conway, when Hank Aaron is available. Now, virtually every major sport is overwhelmingly dominated by minorities, for decades. We took too long for Satchel Paige, to our detriment. But we have come along way in many respects. The lesson for me was to work hard at what you want to achieve: sports, entertainment, business, military, etc. I will never play pro baseball, but I can be a success in something else. You can’t skip school and be a business executive. Families and education are No. 1 and No. 2. Jackie Robinson was No. 42. Randy Rosness Solvang

What happened to justice?

om Cole at analytics805. com has uncovered some questionable voting “practices” in Isla Vista U.C. housing complex known as Santa Catalina (old Francisco Torres) and filed a criminal complaint. This letter is to reiterate that the News-Press’ “The Investigator,” Robert Eringer, (May 30, 2021) wrote an interesting article explaining Mr. Cole’s criminal complaint, which has apparently found a “black hole” in the county’s justice system. I, and many other concerned voters need to know what happened to the criminal complaint. Is the D.A., sheriff, UC Police, secretary of the state, Grand Jury going to shine some light on this? Something smells here! Michael C. Schaumburg Santa Barbara

he article in the News-Press’ May 30th edition entitled “Anatomy of an investigation into a non-investigation” (a/k/a “The Investigator” column) is premised on a fundamental error that renders the entire article baseless and downright wrong. The article is founded on the premise that “forwarding ballots to alternative addresses is a felony.” There is no provision of law that makes the forwarding of ballot materials in California illegal. In fact, the opposite is true, as in October 2021 the California secretary of state issued an instruction letter on how one county should forward ballots erroneously sent to the wrong county election office. There is nothing illegal about a roommate or the dormitory mailroom putting a label with a temporary address on a ballot for someone temporarily at another address due to the pandemic, or resending the ballot in another envelope. However, California ballots do have printed instructions on the outside envelope that says “Return Service Requested.” What that means is that if the U.S. Postal Service gets the ballot envelope returned to them with the old address crossed out or marked “No Such Addressee,” the USPS will return the ballot to the Elections Office for further action on the bad address, such as inactivating the voter file or sending an address inquiry postcard. If the USPS has a correct forwarding address on file for the absent voter, the USPS will print this on the return label it uses to return the ballot to the Election Office. If a forwarding address is simply written on the returned ballot, the USPS may follow the Return Service Requested process, but the correctly re-addressed envelope will often get forwarded as marked, especially if a new stamp is attached. California elections officials use the “Return Service Requested” to get information about errors in voter addresses. They have a pre-printed postcard they can send out to the temporary address asking the voter to correct their registration. There is another flaw in the foundation of this article, and that is that all of the votes for that Isla Vista precinct were from either illegally forwarded or fraudulently cast ballots. That is not the case. It is perfectly legal for someone temporarily away from their voting residence to ask for a mail-in ballot to be sent to another address. In anticipation of the mailout of ballots to every registered voter in California, everyone got that little green postcard telling them about the process and asking that they ensure the Elections Office had the correct address to mail the ballot. Thus, the “3,000” voters the article raises questions about, could simply have asked, by mail or online, to have their ballot from their regular Isla Vista precinct mailed to a temporary address. Such ballots would have been shown as having been cast in that Isla Vista precinct, and those ballots would have been perfectly legal and proper, as would any ballots that were mailed but did not need forwarding to get to the voter. Lastly, the article tried to make a big deal out of the failure to investigate this alleged “fraud” by various government offices. As discussed above, the faulty premise of an allegation shows there to be no basis for any assertion of fraud. And besides, the existing process of ballot verification, including signatures, that is built into the vote-by-mail system would have caught some hint of such a vast conspiracy as alleged by Mr. Cole and Mr. Erringer. In the end, this entire article is just another manifestation of the “Big Lie.” There was no reason whatsoever that any government office go beyond the simple analysis above that showed the underlying basis of this cockamamie conspiracy theory outlined in this article was a waste of good ink and newsprint. No investigation was needed. Kevin Ready Solvang Editor’s note: Kevin Ready noted he is an author and attorney who formerly served as counsel for the Santa Barbara County Election Office and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

Henry Schulte

The author lives in Solvang

Let’s end racial divisions

resident Joe Biden promised a more unified country. He condemned President Donald Trump for whatever division Mr. Biden imagined in his head, and Mr. Biden promised he was going to make it better. Instead he has labeled me as a white supremacist and all those of my skin color and political beliefs as responsible for everything that’s wrong with this country (oh and climate change too). Now that’s no way to make friends. I, like many, never heard about the Tulsa massacre in 1921. That’s a tragedy. And like most sane people, I find this slight to be a major educational oversight. I did a little extra homework to learn more, and it’s a terrible story. But Joe used that story to paint millions of Americans today as though we should take shame for the atrocity. He exploited that horrible event for political gain. Why? To add more fuel to an already oversensitive country? What does it accomplish to create an even wider riff of “us against them?” What does he hope to gain to label so many good Americans as evil racists who only want to do harm? I’m not seeing a lot of healing here or any unifying efforts being made. A true leader should have and could have taken the opportunity and made a speech about how America has come a long way since those days. That we’re a country of good people. That yes, there are differences but we’re working together as a nation to heal the wounds that divide, that we can do it and we are doing it. Some may perceive there is universal racism, but statistically that isn’t true. We all need to work toward more unification, and we’re doing that every day. But to continue to play one skin color toward another is wrong, and I say we need to end that now. We’re all Americans regardless of any outward differences or even where you came from. Let’s open up our minds and hearts and work as a team toward reaching the goal of national understanding and peace. But then you have people like this Yale psychiatrist who said she would love to put a gun to the head of white people and kill them. She is the perfect example of how far off track we’ve become, and the media ignores it. If ever there were a case for the FBI to raid a home and search for weapons, here’s your candidate. And that nut case needs her own psychiatric help. Just like the attack on law enforcement, an all-out war against white skin changes all the rules. You can actually say outloud, to students no less, that you want to murder people and can get away with it because the color of the skin of those you’re willing to kill is the new “in” thing, and it’s OK. Do any of these idiots not realize that out of about 325 million people, at least 250 million of them are white? And do people with this level of stupidity not recognize they’re condoning the taking of another life, they’re also aggravating and encouraging others to do the same? A 300-pound black man beats the pulp out of a woman at a gas station just because. Another black man cold cocks an Asian woman and stands around afterward like it was no big deal, and no one does anything. Blacks have been the dominant skin color of the majority of Asian attacks. And U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, herself encouraged violence, but it got glossed over. The left and the Please see SCHULTE on C4

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The illusion of inclusion

have been lately contemplating the utter disingenuousness of a certain genre of “viral video.” If you have had the unhealthy experience of spending any significant amount of time on social media, you’ll know exactly which one I mean. It’s the category of manufactured feel-good clips I will heretofore refer to as the “Different Drummer.” The newest entry into the market of internet-manufactured sensations involves a charming 12-year-old boy named Trevor Bolling from the town of Dothan, Ala. Trevor’s sixth-grade teacher posted his spontaneous outbreak of joy during the Highlands Elementary School graduation ceremony on Facebook. While the other cementfooted kids mouthed the words obligatorily to “I’m Good” by The Mowgli’s and cringed in the spotlight, Trevor sang it like he meant it. He gesticulated. He waved his hands from here to there. He waved ‘em like he just didn’t care. And he belted out with unabashed feeling: “I’m good; I’m good; I’m good; I’m good / Livin’ life just like I should / Wouldn’t change it if I could / I’m good;

I’m good; I’m good / Tryin’ to Drummers came before Trevor. figure out who I am / Or who I’m There’s 6-year-old Loren supposed to be / Feel good about Patterson from Dickson County, where I stand / So I can make Tenn., who stomped her feet and the most of me / ... It’s been a long let the spirit take over at First time livin’ this way / Worrying Baptist while singing with her what people say / Feelin’ like I Sunday school classmates to Zach don’t fit in / But I won’t Williams’ “Old Church give up; no, I won’t give Choir.” Her video clip in / We’re looking for quickly racked up more something more / What than 40 million views in you’re really looking 2017. for / Has been with you Then there’s 5-yearsince you were born.” old Lily from Ohio The Facebook video whose grandma taped now has more than Michelle Malkin her breaking free from 4.1 million views, the rest of her robotic, 82,000 likes and 16,000 mortified preschool peers comments in celebration of while unleashing her best dance Trevor’s carefree performance. moves to kids’ classic “Tooty Ta.” His teacher pushed out the The clip topped 12 million views hashtag “#BeLikeTrevor” and in 2019. praised the middle schooler’s Many others have enjoyed independence. All hail the their dizzying 15 minutes of Different Drummer, marching to fame, appearances on the his own beat: “Today Show” and “The Tonight “It didn’t matter if everyone Show” and countless tweets of else thought it was cool or funny,” encouragement from blue-check Trevor’s teacher told the local marked celebrities toasting the Dothan Eagle newspaper. “He kids’ fearless swimming against simply wanted to be himself, the tide. I want to think this and that’s what we want for our phenomenon is real. Truly, I want students, to be themselves. They to believe. don’t have to be what they see But the ice-cold reality is on TikTok or other social media that our schools, Silicon Valley, platforms.” Hollywood and the corporate A parade of Different media are deceiving these young

free spirits. Fact check: The warm, treacly embrace of the dissident is all a big lie. The pressure to conform in Black Lives Mattergenuflecting, COVID-19 hysteriainducing, LGBTQXYZ flagwrapped America will crush those who dare to “break through” and “stand out.” You can’t joke about George Floyd on a college campus. You can’t stay in your sorority if you post a TikTok video saying, “It’s OK to be white” or, “All lives matter.” You can’t keep your job at Space Force if you criticize Marxism. You can’t be part of a mainstream band and praise journalist Andy Ngo for exposing violent antifa extremists. You can’t post on Facebook if you want to share your experience as a parent of a vaccine-injured kid. Or consider the plight of poor Caleb Kennedy, a talented 16-year-old singer from Boiling Springs, S.C., who had advanced to the final four on “American Idol.” Like Trevor and Loren and Lily, Caleb was a born performer with a huge personality and a mullet to match. His indie spirit and musical

dreams were crushed last month, however, when an old Snapchat video of him from four years ago somehow “surfaced.” It showed him, age 12, sitting next to a friend dressed in a hooded costume mimicking a character from a horror movie they had just watched called “The Strangers: Prey at Night.” Somehow, the producers of the show — amplified by an alltoo-eager social media mob that sees “white supremacy” in every cloud, white pillowcase and OK sign — characterized Caleb’s preteen friend as a “racist, KKK” promoter and convicted poor Caleb of guilt by association. The illusion of inclusion dissolves like a mirage under scathing false accusations of racism — or any other departure from social justice orthodoxy. Stand out in a crowd. Get run over. America 2021 is not good. Not good at all. 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.

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Climate censors

hom does Facebook trust to censor? A Ph.D. graduate from

France. Really. The Frenchman, Emmanuel Vincent, started a group he calls “Climate Feedback.” It does “a new kind of factchecking.” It sure is new. And wrong. I released a video in which some climate scientists argue that climate change is not a “crisis.” They believe people can adjust to changing temperatures. Twenty-five million people watched the video. But now Facebook will not show it to you because Emmanuel Vincent suddenly called it “partially false.” Vincent would not agree to an interview. Nor would most of his “reviewers.” Only one, Patrick Brown, an assistant professor at San Jose State, agreed to an interview. Professor Brown doesn’t like that my video suggests that America can adjust to rising sea levels by building dikes and doing other things like Holland has. That’s “not the mainstream view,” he says. Dr. Brown claims sea levels could rise 200 feet. “You’re citing an extreme,” I point out. “The IPCC doesn’t consider that likely.” “I don’t know if they assess sea level rise out to a thousand years,” he responds. No. Of course, they don’t. In a thousand years, we may have carbon-eating machines. It’s absurd that Facebook lets Climate Feedback censor me because of something that might happen in 1,000 years. My video also questioned the claim that hurricanes have gotten stronger. “Misleads viewers,” said Climate Feedback. But on this topic, reviewer Brown said my video is accurate! “That’s wrong that you were criticized for saying that,” he says. “The IPCC (doesn’t) claim that (hurricanes)... droughts... floods are increasing.” Later Dr. Brown emailed us, saying that “the problem is omission of contextual information rather than ‘facts’ Please see STOSSEL on C4

Robert Burtness and Howard Hudson, both members of Buglers Across America, play “Taps” at this year’s Memorial Day service at the Goleta Cemetery.

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The 50th anniversary of Memorial Day

emorial Day 2021 was the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s declaring Memorial Day as a national holiday in 1971. The earliest record of honoring those who died in wars was in 431 B.C. In the intervening 2,402 years to 1971, the need to honor fallen military is a commentary of the continuing saga of the human race not being able to live in peace. The ensuing 50 years have not been any better. The U.S. had to fight the Revolutionary War to establish itself as a nation. After a variety of armed conflicts, such as the War of 1812, the Civil War split the country as an estimated 400,000 soldiers perished. Multiple U.S. cities, including Charleston, S.C.; Macon and Columbus, Ga., Richmond, VA., and Carbondale, IL., claim that their celebrations in 1866 were the birthplace of what is now Memorial Day. A century later, in 1966, President Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., as the birthplace of Memorial Day based on its ceremony of May 5, 1866 (and perhaps because it was not in the South). In 1868, Major General John Logan, head of the Union Veterans (the Grand Army of the Republic or “GAR”), established

Declaration Day as a day to no ravages, of time … testify… decorate the graves of soldiers. that we have forgotten as a people The day selected was May 30 the cost of a free and undivided because flowers would be in republic” which continues today. bloom around the country. The The commemorations place was the former home of continued in each state as the U.S. Confederate General Robert was involved in a series of wars in E. Lee in Arlington Virginia. Asia. Winston Churchill’s words General Grant presided over those early in World War II — “Never ceremonies at what has become was so much owed by so few to so Arlington National Cemetery. many” — proved to be a universal General Logan’s presentation truism. Japan’s bombing of Pearl from the veranda of Lee’s Harbor brought the U.S. former home included into World War II, which, Brent ordering that the Arlington of course, also involved Zepke graves be decorated with Germany and other “the choicest flowers of countries. The great U.S. The author springtime.” Some 47 years lives in Santa General George Patton, later the Canadian medic who is buried “facing his Barbara John McCrae in the spring troops” in Luxembourg, of 1915, after the World captured an essence War I battle of Ypres, was moved with “It is foolish and wrong to to eloquently write about the mourn the men who died. Rather relationship with fallen soldiers’ we should thank God such men graves and flowers with: lived.” “In Flanders fields the poppies Here, as in Normandy, the blow graves of all ranks and military “Between the crosses, row on branches being buried next to row each conveyed to me that “all “That mark our place… men really are created equal” “We are the Dead. Short days while the young ages on the ago stones conveyed many went from “We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset high school to death. For the glow, U.S. military there are far too “Loved and were loved, and now many “Flanders fields” scattered we lie around the world. “ In Flanders fields.” Far too few years after World John Logan, on that faithful War II, U.S. troops fought to help day in Arlington, continued, “We others maintain their freedoms in should guard their graves with Korea and about a decade later in sacred diligence … Let no neglect, Vietnam. From time eternal wars

not only impact those who serve but entire families. For example, when I was drafted for Vietnam, my wife said she would volunteer as a nurse to also go, to which I replied “I am going so that you, and others, don’t have to go.” At the last minute the draft board suspended my orders. Vietnam was very disruptive and confusing as the U.S. never declared war, and President Johnson made it like a schoolyard game of tag where the enemy could strike and then be safe at their “base” in another country. While we do not have statistics for those killed in most wars, the statistics listed on the Vietnam Memorial in D.C. is 58,212 and 8 women, of whom: 7,243 were black. 139 were Asian. 349 were Hispanic. 49,830 were white 759 were in other categories. During Vietnam, after the election year 1968 began with North Korea capturing the USS Pueblo, North Vietnam launching its Tet offensive, and the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, Congress in June focused on increasing the number of three-day weekends for federal employees by passing the Uniform Monday Holiday Act that was signed by President Johnson. In November Richard Nixon was elected president. In 1971, as

President Nixon was withdrawing troops from Vietnam, he signed a declaration making Memorial Day a National Holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May. Subsequently, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan were included because the U.S. Congress authorized the “Use of Military Force in Iraq Revolution of 2002,” which was not a formal declaration of war but did authorize the president to “use the armed forces of the United States as he determines necessary and appropriate.” A similar resolution authorized the use of force in Afghanistan. Memorial Day honors the estimated one-million military personnel (400,000 in each of the Civil War and WWI) who perished in the service of their country, all those wounded, and their families who supported them. The words of General John Logan, John McCrae, General George Patton, Winston Churchill, and many others honored them, but perhaps the spirit of those honored was best captured in the farewell speech to West Point by General Douglas MacArthur: “Duty, honor, country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, and what you will be.” Happy 50th National Anniversary to Memorial Day.

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Her physically going to the border will solve nothing LIMBAUGH

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are among the root causes of why so many people there and elsewhere around the world would love to come to America. So maybe the best course for this leftist administration is to keep implementing policies that will lead America into socialism, bankruptcy, chaos and tyranny, thereby discouraging migrants from choosing to come here. I say this tongue in cheek, but not entirely. But Ms. Harris’ focus on root causes is problematic beyond just being wrongheaded and counterproductive. It inspires her to advocate the ubiquitous Democrat solution for all problems: Throw money at it. In addition to other federal aid to these poor countries, she wants U.S. taxpayers to donate $130 million to labor movement efforts in Mexico. Even if this weren’t just a cynical sop to labor unions everywhere, the very idea that

we can bring entire nations out of poverty by throwing fish at them instead of teaching them to fish is painfully delusional. I agree with Vice President Harris about one thing. Her physically going to the border will solve nothing, especially since she is ideologically or ethically blinded to the real causes of this crisis. One can only hope that enough Americans are catching on to this miserable display of incompetence at every corner of the White House to make a difference in the midterm elections. 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 at www.davidlimbaugh. com. To read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators. com. Copyright 2021 by Creators.com.

Has Bill Maher turned into a raging conservative?

Facebook censors me because climate alarmists don’t like my ‘tone.’ STOSSEL

Continued from Page C3 being ‘wrong.’” Oh. Climate Feedback’s “factcheck” wasn’t about actual facts. “It’s a tonal thing,” Dr. Brown told me. Facebook censors me because climate alarmists don’t like my “tone.” I appealed, asking Facebook to remove the erroneous “factcheck.” No one has responded. Maybe, someday, skepticism about climate change being a “crisis” will prove foolish. But we don’t know that today. It’s a question that deserves debate, not censorship. Someone should respond to climate alarmism, because people are terrified. “Children are frightened that

they’re going to drown,” I tell Dr. Brown. “Young adults aren’t having babies because they think climate change is going to end the world!” Dr. Brown acknowledged that many people are too fearful. “I get emails: ‘Is it worth it to have a kid ... in this terrible world that’s going to be destroyed by climate change? I’m so scared about famine in my lifetime!’ I just reply and say, the reports don’t say that.” But his email responses aren’t enough. We need Facebook to allow videos like mine to reach millions of people. But Vincent doesn’t want that. And, amazingly, Facebook lets him decide. It’s the second time his group smeared me. Last time, they didn’t even watch my video! The worst part for me is that Vincent’s smear means that

Facebook now shows all my videos to fewer people. That hurts. Of the 25 million people who watched my climate video, 24 million watched on Facebook. “I am sympathetic with what you’re saying,” says Dr. Brown. “At the same time, I like the idea of having some type of system where content can be compared to what experts think.” Emmanuel Vincent says he hopes to expand his group and censor YouTube and Twitter, too. He’s eager to make sure people are frightened about climate change. “What happens with groups like Climate Feedback,” says Dr. Brown, “they’re looking at emissions and nothing happens, policy-wise. ... They develop this bias: ‘We really need to fact-check something that goes against the narrative!’”

Climate Feedback’s “factchecks” do sometimes criticize alarmism, too, if it’s truly absurd, like New York Magazine’s cover story, “Uninhabitable Earth.” But as I told Dr. Brown, “There were three times as many factchecks on skeptics as on alarmists.” “That’s wrong,” he responded. “They should be fact-checking the alarmist side just as much.” They should. But they don’t. Vincent and Climate Feedback doesn’t want debate. They want to silence debate. Facebook lets them. 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 JFS Productions Inc.

How much of this money is being bankrolled by the cottage industry? DONOVAN

Continued from Page C1 part of Santa Barbara County. The County Board of Supervisors also represent Santa Barbara residents, and we in fact vote them into office. (Or do we? Search: Francisco Torres voting fraud lawsuit). The County just passed its budget of $1.36 billion. Speaking of the county’s budget, during COVID-19, the jail released inmates early to decrease the population. Some were temporarily housed in a hotel on upper State Street, and many ended up on our streets. Now Supervisors Das Williams and Gregg Hart suggest because of the COVID-induced diminished jail expenditures, the remains of the original budget should be diverted to social programs. Isn’t this taking funds from police work which is to protect and serve the citizens? More than 40 encampment fires have occurred since January. Who responds to those emergencies but Public Safety Personnel? We ask why city representatives were met with deafening silence when they contacted other government officials for help in this homeless crisis. We are all living in the same world, right? Yet the government officials, county supervisors and senators contacted were non-responsive to the requests for help. Recall during the Santa Barbara City Council meeting on May 25, staff presented an estimated cost of $900,000 to relocate 35 to 50 homeless people from the fireprone areas under the Emergency Declaration. Two weeks later on June 8, the players returned to council to pass the Resolution for Emergency Declaration with suggested sites for the relocation. Yet with no noticing to the tax-paying citizens, city staff, Citi-Net, and SBAct (the help-the-homeless gurus) had been

negotiating with hotels to acquire a master lease, just for the fire season of four months. A good question was asked by Councilmember Mike Jordan, “… If only 35 people show up, is the city on the hook for 50 units?” Understand taxpayers, it appears the city plans to take on the master lease of an entire hotel to house the homeless, not from here necessarily, but who have chosen to live here although they have no obvious nor adequate means to establish themselves here. City staff were asked for parking lots for campsites, instead they came back with hotels. Remember the pallet homes? The costs to purchase 35 pallet homes at $4,975 each, equals $174,125. Plus, you own them to recycle and move to other locations if needed. At the end of the hotel lease, you own nothing. Bad investment. The Pallet Homes could be installed at the Airport property, up off the asphalt. SB Act, Citi Net, and City Council say the Airport location does not have transportation or needs that serve the homeless, yet explain why Citi Net and SB Act have placed clients at a hotel on Hollister next to the Airport. Councilman Harmon stated, “It feels a bit to me like we are sort of just moving the problem to someone else’ back yard.” Is she not aware that April’s check, the last one she authorized of $500,000 to SB Act and Citi Net was for “up to 25 homeless” in hotel rooms as “bridge housing”? Some of which are in Goleta, near the airport, by a bus stop? This accommodates their “wraparound” services. By the way, the Transient Occupancy Tax from Goleta hotels go to Goleta, as do the sales taxes. Breakfast and a pool are included — no joke. Now this projected cost of a hotel (instead of a campsite) has

doubled the price to $1.8 million for four months. $450,000 a month for 35 people amounts to $12,857 per month per person. Wow. Calculate: If this Goleta hotel room is $129 a day, then that rate times 30 days equals $3,870 a month, times 35 homeless equals $135,450 total per month. $1.8 million divided by four months equals $450,000. Subtract $135,450 (for hotel rooms) from $450,000 equals $314,550 to pay for “wraparound services” each month! Call your City Council representative to find out what wrap-around services include. Therefore, $314,550 times four months equals $1,258,200 — that’s right — $1,285,200 for wraparound-services. Can you wrap yourself around that? It’s wrapped around your wallet! What an example of the handout vs. handup methods. How much of this money is being bankrolled by the cottage industry of these “Homeless Inc.” groups? We would like to know their salaries and actual expenses. What are the success numbers that are so good, that Councilmember Sneddon gushed about? We have not heard of them nor seen them, nor experienced them in our walkabout world. Nor do we hear about any reunification program. And with a monthly rent check due to SBAct/ Citi Net, it feels like we are being hung out to dry. Another idea brought to the table last Tuesday, this one by Councilman Oscar Gutierrez was to declare eminent domain as a possible solution to find land for encampments. Thankfully, this was nixed by Mayor Cathy Murillo. Other concerns for “Emergency Declaration” relocations were that the City Hall’s parking lot is “…too much of a fishbowl.” Yet what is the freeway onramp? The airport or a parking lot is wrong — too hot, no shade and as Councilmember Sneddon said, “… was inhumane treatment for the

tent-dwellers …” Some of these homeless can travel hundreds of miles to Santa Barbara, yet when it comes to choosing locations to allow them to sleep, they have “free” rein and dictate their locale. Would not we all love to live on Park Lane in Montecito— for free, with services provided to us? New arrivals are considered “residents” of Santa Barbara within 24 hours and eligible for our generous hand-outs. Go to Alameda Park downtown and see how quickly the word must have spread that the city will stand for anything. The “tent city” grows rapidly and will probably cover the entire park in the next three weeks from sidewalk to sidewalk. They may complain about the numerous streetlights being added for city transportation planner Rob Dayton’s bike lane. Wouldn’t you? You can participate or just watch by Zoom with Rob Dayton on June 16 as he trades away another vehicle lane for a bike lane and takes out eight more parking spaces on Chapala from Sola to Mission. Where does he expect the traffic, he diverted from State Street to go except onto Anacapa and Chapala? Hooray! Caring Santa Barbarans and the Historic Landmarks Commission were victorious in their efforts to save the Mission Creek Bridge “as is” with its historic and bucolic feel. All 20 feet of it! By the way, the projected cost of $11 million is $500,000 a foot. We thank HLC for doing its job to preserve history. “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government solution.” — Milton Friedman

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

BUCKLEY

Continued from Page C1 may not be as significant as the 1805 battle of Trafalgar, in which Admiral Nelson’s fleet soundly defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets, setting up nearly 150 years of dominance of the sea for England. The June 6, 1944 landings in Normandy were certainly a turning point for the Allies, for Nazi Germany and for the rest of the world. While Bill Maher’s monologues don’t reach the heights of those turning points, his unlikely dissembling of everything woke has touched off something seriously vital to our future. Has Bill Maher turned into a raging conservative or, gasp, an actual Republican? Well, no. But what he has done

has pricked the balloon of invincibility that every liberal politician and/or idea seems to have around him or her. I’ll close with this observation: When a deeply religious friend of mine who supported Donald Trump for president was asked why Donald Trump would be chosen to bring the U.S. back from the brink of what they saw as a disastrous Hillary Clinton presidency, my friend of the cloth responded that “God doesn’t always choose the most righteous to deliver his message.” So the smug, condescending, arrogant uber-liberal Bill Maher, of all people, may lead us out of the current wilderness. And not a moment too soon. James Buckley is a longtime Montecito resident. He welcomes comments at voices@newspress. com.

The country is being strategically manipulated SCHULTE

Continued from Page C2 complicit media still ignore the abhorrent violence because it has become vogue to make the bad white people pay for their crimes, none of which they committed. And the Dems continue to create more strife scaring the country to believe white supremacists roam the streets of America ready to take the country down. While all around them the country is being taken down, but not by their chosen boogie man. I hate being in a place where it seems necessary to defend one skin color over another. The country is being strategically manipulated and putting all of us in awkward positions. Plain and simple, if you want to kill someone, you’re nuts. Doesn’t matter what color you are. You beat people up just because you feel like it, that’s psychotic. Again, you could write the same story without descriptions, and it would be wrong no matter

who did it. But the attacks are being encouraged. And no one is stopping it. I truly believe most commonsense minded people, of all colors, would like to see an end to these racial conflicts. It’s also getting old to feel like you have to tiptoe about everything for fear of offending someone about something. We’re better and stronger than that. I’ve written about it before, but I think a true example of real America — without the leftist media intruding and selfimportant politicians sticking their nose in everything — is NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Wonderful gifted people of all skin colors bring tears of joy and emotion to the stage. When you watch these brilliant people, you see human beings sharing their talents, receiving high praise from the audience. And no one gives a whit about the shade of their skin. I beg President Obama — I mean President Biden — to end these racial hostilities today.