Santa Barbara News-Press: July 03, 2022

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A musician plays with the Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara, which will perform a Fourth of July concert Monday at the Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Prime Time Band to play at Fourth of July concert Reporter Anikka Abbott, Gary Johnson to sing during courthouse program

People peruse the many vehicles on display at the Rods and Roses car show in Carpinteria on Saturday.

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Members of the local Boy Scouts march down Linden Avenue during Carpinteria’s Independence Day Parade on Saturday.

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Carpinteria’s 25th Annual Rods and Roses car show took place on Saturday for the first-time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was followed by the Independence Day Parade at 3:30 p.m.

“It’s wonderful, we have had thousands of people roll through, it’s the 25th anniversary. It’s a lovely day in Carpinteria, the sun is shining and kids are making money on the flower bouquets for FFA. It’s really great, we have cars all the way up Linden Ave.” Mike Lazaro, event organizer, told the NewsPress. “This is really bringing people together. The businesses are enjoying it immensely. We don’t bring in vendors. We want people to shop locally, eat locally and support locally.”

A part of the annual event is for kids to sell rose bouquets with the proceeds going to support the event’s beneficiaries.

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For the first time ever, the Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara will perform an Independence Day concert Monday at the Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

And the band’s board president couldn’t be more thrilled.

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Dr. Paul Mori succeeded Jeff Peterson as the Prime Time Band’s conductor and said he’s looking forward to leading the ensemble Monday in a program of patriotic and popular music.

Barb Statler told the News-Press.

“It’s a special treat on the Fourth of July.”

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As we celebrate the Fourth of July, let’s vow to focus on what matters

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ndependence Day was never more meaningful than when I was a teenager.

From the age of 15 through 19 (and beyond), I lived in a foreign country where no July Fourth celebrations took place.

Worse, that foreign country was Great Britain, for which American independence was a commiseration, not a celebration.

The Brits, having lost their North American colonies to revolutionaries 200 years earlier, scoffed at such a holiday — while continuing to refer to us Americans as “colonials.”

Which meant we teens had to work hard to celebrate U,S. independence, rendering July Fourth more essential to us.

Making matters worse, there were no hot dogs in Britain back then. And the only hamburgers available were sad specimens of beef offal garnished with grease from a droll chain called Wimpy.

But it hardly mattered, anyway, because the Brits had not yet discovered the art of barbecuing.

And no parade, either.

This sad situation only served to make us expats more American.

How so?

We were forced to put a large amount of effort into retaining our identity as Americans, to things that — in our minds — made us feel American.

In those days, that meant loading up on Levi’s blue jeans, Frye harness boots, CPO jackets and flannel shirts during the obligatory stateside summer vacations, along with an assortment of snacks — Hershey bars, Skippy peanut butter, Oreo cookies, etc. — all unavailable in the U.K. back then.

Popularity among teens at American schools in London was based on who had the most regular access to such garments and snacks.

Quite literally, we clung to our American-ness. We fought for our American independence against a foreign culture that would otherwise consume us with generic bank holidays.

My friends and I attended The American School in London, which provided us with some sense of identity. But by the time July rolled around, our campus bolted shut for the summer, and we were on our own in a star and stripe-less setting.

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American teens from Bushy High (the U.S. military-brat school in London’s far-off suburbs) called the band they formed America and sang longingly about “the free wind blowin’ through your hair,” cruising Ventura Highway? Now you know.

In June 1971, reinforcement arrived in the guise of the Hard Rock Café, an American burgerie modeled on the Finger Diner in Memphis, Tenn. (not, back then, the rock ‘n’ roll-themed emporium it would morph into a decade later after The Who’s Pete Townshend spontaneously hung his guitar on the wall).

It was founded by Peter Morton and Isaac Tigrett, a marriage made in Burgerland: Peter, the tightly focused businessman; Isaac, the mystical dreamer and devotee of Indian guru Sai Baba.

Peter was serious; he could be found in the kitchen counting steaks. Isaac, never serious, could not be found. He once stood before a British traffic court judge, who asked him, “Didn’t you see the arrows?” and Isaac answered, “My man, I didn’t even see the Indians!” Then he invited everyone back to the Hard Rock for a drink.

Finally, we homesick teens could order a genuine American hamburger and wash it down with a genuine chocolate milkshake.

Even better, for those of us who looked at least 16, the wash-down could be with the beer that made Milwaukee famous.

Not surprisingly, such clinginess to everything American bestowed upon us a keen appreciation for our country and its culture, which we recreated for ourselves every chance we got, every way we could.

WASHINGTON, D.C. Such thinking may have even shaped my decision to attend a university in our nation’s capital. I arrived there in 1975 after having just read Gore Vidal’s novel

“Washington, D.C.,” awed me to my core, enamored as I was by politics, intrigue and media.

The monuments. The memorials. The White House.

To me, every day in D.C. felt like July Fourth.

And I guess that’s my point: You don’t have to restrain your patriotic pride to one day of the year; you can celebrate the spirit of what it means to be an American all year round.

Which leads to this question: What does it mean to be a citizen of the United States?

For a start, you have a vote.

Your vote is so precious that political parties and special interest groups (and the intelligence services of hostile foreign countries) spend tens of millions of dollars every election cycle trying to influence it. They try to buy votes, sometimes try to steal them. That’s how valuable your vote is.

So, don’t ever take your vote for granted or let it go to waste.

Educate yourself on candidates and issues, and use your vote on what and who you believe in.

You live in an enduring democracy.

Sure, conflict exists, but with democracy comes adversity, and the adversity we witness (openly, for we welcome freedom of expression) is tempered by a system of checks and balances, advice and consent, to ensure that our high-powered locomotive, always in motion, does not go off the rails.

Ours is the only country in the world where people of multiple races, nationalities, ethnicities and religious or spiritual or agnostic beliefs co-exist mostly in peace.

It is a country in which, whatever your economic strata at birth, whatever your origins, through hard work and determination you can make something of yourself.

And if you don’t believe that, witness the millions of people around the globe who aspire to renounce their unstable and often unsafe homelands so that they may take up residence in the United States, most of them willing to swear an allegiance and become U.S. citizens.

Maybe it takes living outside the U.S.A. for a while to truly appreciate what we’ve got here, best articulated by the gravellyvoiced troubadour Tom Waits in a line from “San Diego Serenade”: “I never knew my hometown until I stayed away too long.”

Raise the flag, hand over heart.

This union of ours is not perfect.

But, as conceived by a group of illustrious forefathers blessed with idealism, intelligence and foresight, it represents one of the fairest, most decent forms of government ever created.

NOW THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN Russian President Vladimir Putin has our number. He takes us for a bunch of fools and, we’re sorry to say, he has a point.

We care for six weeks about the plight of women and children in Ukraine. Then our attention span (which is how our corporatized/ politicized media train us, good dog) drifts like a gnat’s brain to much more important stuff … like the Kardashians. Or Amber Heard, who is not old or mature enough to understand that, once a jury rules, the losing party is cooked, digested and blown out the back end. (Precious few appeals ever prevail.)

In other words, Mr. Putin has patience, and we (as a society, a culture) do not.

China’s President Xi Jinping also has our number because the Chinese, especially, are renowned for their patience. And that is why we, as a declining society/culture, have much to be concerned about going forward.

Let us explain to y’all a simple truth: He/she who can wait it out usually wins.

If the people in this country do not get their act together, we will be devoured whole; decimated by forces of evil we have been fortunate to stave off, largely because of our geographical isolation — the two oceans that have protected us from bad players.

But the world is smaller now, and the reach of hostile nations is growing ever stronger, exponentially, all the time.

And all the while we get dumber and dumber. We glorify in stupidity, in dumbness. Witness movies like, well, “Dumb and Dumber.” Add “Wayne’s World” and “Idiocracy.” Duh. Our Hollywood-driven culture’s love affair with dumbness has made it fashionable to be imbecilic.

Get this straight: Smart is what’s cool. Dumb is a cow pie. You like cow pies? If you do, stay stupid, and waste your life worrying about whether public lavatories can be used by both genders and other such nonsense designed to distract.

Listen, before it’s too late: Your government/country has become severely weakened to the point that it — your world, sorry to say — can be conquered. And when this happens it will be because stupid always loses.

Years ago (almost 50), Professor Carroll Quigley of Georgetown University expressed his puzzlement to me (in the privacy of his office) about why nobody cared anymore.

They were distracted, he told me, by televised sports. “The new opium,” he opined.

Dr. Quigley seemed to suggest this was no accident. He wasn’t sure, but it worried him that he might be right. As a teacher, he was concerned about how the new reality, as he perceived it then, would affect the future.

If still alive (he passed away in 1977), he would be horrified to see he was right.

His words have remained with us all these years as televised sports and celebrity-spouted twaddle have distracted us from

the truly important issues in life.

If we are to survive this century as a society, a culture, a nation, we need to be focused on what really matters and not allow the powers that be to throw us off track with trivialities.

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

MORE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY In today’s Voices section, Henry Schulte discusses what makes America great, and Brent Zepke looks back at the young men who started the United States. C1 and C2.

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The bulk of the award will be funding for a telecom consultant to identify and assess two viable routes for a fiber ring addressing the “middle mile” broadband needs of the five cities and several unincorporated communities

in North County. Grant assessment work will include a market analysis and business plan analyzing route construction, operations, and governance options to determine recommendations.

The Santa Ynez Chumash and EconAlliance, both partners of the tri-county Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast for several years, have helped launch broadband study and analysis efforts in North County with informational forums, a Chumash broadband strategic plan and finally with development of the North County fiber ring concept.

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The Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara consists of older musicians in their 40s to their 90s, many of whom are returning to something they did back in high school: performing in concerts. Some of the members joined the band as they were learning a new instrument during retirement or semi-retirement.

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Audience members are welcome to bring their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets for a program of patriotic and popular music at the courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara.

The community band, whose 65 members range from their 40s to their youthful 90s, and its conductor, Dr. Paul Mori, are picking up where the West Coast Symphony, which used to play on the Fourth at the Sunken Garden, left off.

On Monday, the Prime Time Band will perform everything from John Philllips Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “America the Beautiful” to a medley of hits by the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.

No doubt, the band will prove it’s worthy of some “R-E-S-P-E-CT.” And get ready to saddle up.

For fans of Westerns, there will be a special medley of movie themes.

Two talented local vocalists will perform with the orchestra. One is Gary Smith, who will perform the National Anthem with the band.

“He’s sung at Dodger games,” Mrs. Statler said.

And the other singer is a wellknown personality for viewers of the morning news broadcasts on Santa Barbara-based TV stations KEYT, KCOY and KKFX. Weather reporter Anikka Abbott will sing “Moon River” and — everybody, get ready to snap your fingers — the jazz classic “Fever.”

She will also perform “God Bless America” in a concert full of patriotism.

“She’s a contra soprano,” Mrs. Statler noted about Ms. Abbott.

“She’s got quite a resume of performance. We’re excited to have her singing.”

During a separate NewsPress interview, Dr. Mori praised the multi-talented broadcast journalist.

“Everyone thinks of her as the morning weather anchor, but she’s much more than that,” Dr. Mori said. “It’s really exciting to us to share that and introduce her to Santa Barbara.

“As far as I know, this is the very first public concert she’s done in Santa Barbara,” Dr. Mori said.

“She has this great versatility to her singing voice,” Dr. Mori said.

“She nails this classical stuff like you wouldn’t believe. And she has this pop side to her voice.

“She’s sung both opera and musical theater,” Dr. Mori said.

“She’s a great singer, a lovely singer.”

Dr. Mori, who succeeded Jeff Peterson to become the Prime Time Band’s third conductor last year, shares Mrs. Statler’s enthusiasm for performing in the Sunken Gardens.

“It’s really quite an honor to do this, to continue this long tradition in Santa Barbara,” said Dr. Mori, who’s part of the instrumental music faculty at Westmont College in Montecito. (Coincidentally, Dr. Michael Shasberger, who led the West Coast Symphony in its previous Fourth of July concerts at the Sunken Gardens, just retired from the Westmont Music Department.)

Dr. Mori told the News-Press he looks at Monday’s concert as an opportunity to present a musical gift to the community and educate more people about the 27-yearold Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara, “to let them know what a great group it is.

“This is a bunch of amateurs who love music and want to perform at a high standard,” Dr. Mori said.

“There are all these people in the band who maybe played in high school, had a career and loved to play again,” Dr. Mori said.

Mrs. Statler noted the band also includes people who wanted to learn to play an instrument

during their retirement or semiretirement.

Some of the band members are veterans, so it’s appropriate the Prime Time Band on the Fourth of July will play “The Armed Forces Salutes,” a medley of the theme songs for the branches of the service.

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IF YOU GO The Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara will perform at 5 p.m. Monday during a free Independence Day concert of patriotic and popular music at the Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara. The program is presented by the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation. For more information, go to pcvf.org and ptband.org.

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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance locating Duane Terrance Hanna, below, who was last seen preparing to drive from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria in a car similar to the one above.

Sheriff’s Office requests public’s assistance in locating at-risk missing person The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing at-risk Carpinteria man.

Duane Terrance Hanna, 80, was last seen Wednesday in the 2300 block of Bath Street in Santa Barbara in the early afternoon. Mr. Hanna was expected to drive from that location to his home in Carpinteria, but he never arrived.

Deputies have been searching for Mr. Hanna since he was reported missing on Wednesday evening and say they have exhausted possible tracking methods.

The Sheriff’s Office is now requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to locate Mr. Hanna.

Mr. Hanna is 5’7” tall, and weighs 195 pounds. He is bald and has hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a baseball hat, blue shirt, beige shorts and blue and white shoes. Mr. Hanna left home in his gold colored 1985 Mercedes 300SD with a California license plate 2RLK854.

Mr. Hanna’s family says that his disappearance is out of character for him and inexplicable.

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Gov. Newsom signs bill repealing loitering law targeting sex workers

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(The Center Square) – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that could lead to fewer prostitution arrests.

The governor signed Senate Bill 357 into law.

The bill decriminalizes “loitering with the intent to engage in prostitution. It was sponsored by Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.

“This criminal provision – arrests for which are based on an officer’s subjective perception of whether a person is ‘acting like’ or ‘looks like’ they intend to engage in sex work – results in the disproportionate criminalization of trans, Black and Brown women, and perpetuates violence toward sex workers,” the press release from the governor’s office said.

The legislation received support from various groups, including “current sex workers,” Equality California, and Transgender Gender-variant and Intersex Justice Project (TGIJP), the American Civil

Liberties Union, and The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST LA).

“Today, as trans people are being criminalized across the country, Governor Gavin Newsom has once again shown that California stands with the LGBTQ community and communities of color,” Sen. Wiener said in a press release. “Everyone – no matter their race, gender or how they make a living – deserves to feel safe on our streets.”

Gov. Newsom included a message in signing the bill, stressing that it does not decriminalize soliciting or “engaging in sex work.”

“To be clear, this bill does not legalize prostitution,” he said. “It simply revokes provisions of the law that have led to disproportionate harassment of women and transgendered adults. While I agree with the author’s intent and I am signing this legislation, we must be cautious about its implementation. My Administration will monitor crime and prosecution trends for any possible unintended consequences and will

FUKUMURA, Ron Teruo

2/19/1956 - 6/27/2022 Ron Teruo Fukumura was a Santa Barbara native. Ron passed away suddenly on June 27, 2022. Survived by his father, Roke Fukumura; sister, Sharon Satow; and other relatives. Memorial service will be held on July 16 at 11 AM at Bethany Congregational Church, 556 N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Assn.

COOK, James Daniel

June 15, 1961 - May 6, 2022 James Daniel Cook, died May 6, 2022 from complications from surgery. He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1961.

His parents are Robert E. Cook and Iris M. Cook. His brother pre-deceased him in 1995 and his father in 2016.

He enjoyed a long career working in wealth management for Santa Barbara Bank & Trust and Wells Fargo.

He was a wonderful human being and was so competent, capable, hard-working and most of all Kind. He always helped others in need. Jim was very active volunteering in the community. He was a passionate volunteer helping many non-profits with their auctions. In addition, he served on many boards: Santa Barbara Jaycees, Arthritis Foundation, Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance, Profant Foundation, Emmaus of Santa Barbara and Jodi House.

He is dearly missed by his mother, his African Grey Parrot, Cisco, and many friends.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to VNA Health of Santa Barbara.

A Celebration of Life Open House is scheduled at VNA Health Community Room on Saturday, July 16th from 1-4 PM located at 509 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara.

ESBENSHADE, John Fowler, Dr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. John Fowler Esbenshade announce his passing on June 18, 2022. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family, brother and sister, nieces and nephews, children Anne, Claire and Lief, and grandchildren Lilly and Helen.

John was a dedicated pediatrician in the Dallas and Salem area for many years, and delighted in watching his grandchildren grow since his retirement, checking their growth charts and milestones. He spent his childhood in California, graduated from Stanford University and attended medical school in Belgium.

He loved fly fishing and the skill of tying his own flies, gardening beautiful roses and spending time with fellow stamp collectors. His family share many happy memories at the Dallas family home, in the great outdoors skiing, hiking and camping, sailing the Santa Barbara Channel, and watching sunsets on the Oregon coast. He enjoyed Hope Ranch Beach from the age of 10, sharing many long walks and days surfing there with his treasured Yater longboard.

John was an avid Ham Radio operator since his youth, winning the DXCC award and greatly enjoying the International Islands on the Air competition with his brother on Rottnest Island off Perth, Western Australia.

A memorial gathering is being planned for later in the year.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory for the family please go to www. dallastribute.com.

WILT, Paul Clifford

On June 23, 2022, Paul Clifford Wilt, age 93, son of Emory and Margerite Wilt passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Paul attended Altoona High School and Lancaster School of the Bible. After graduating in 1950, he married Doris Rhine. He continued his education earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Franklin and Marshall (1955) and a master’s degree in history from the University of Delaware (1958). During this time, Paul served as a pastor at Calvary Bible Church in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

In 1966 he returned to the east coast to complete his PhD program at American University.

His goal of teaching at the college level brought the family to Santa Barbara in 1958 where he taught at Westmont College until he retired in 1994. After retiring Paul travelled to Russia, Lithuania, and the Ukraine teaching at various Bible colleges. He also worked in the Voskuyl Library archives for 10 years.

Paul’s desire to teach others of his faith in Christ extended outside the classroom. He served as an elder at Grace Church (now Shoreline Community Church), served on missionary and outreach committees, and worked with youth programs. Furthermore, he co-founded Santa Barbara Christian School in 1960.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years (Doris), four children (Tom, Marilyn, Janet, Dan), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at Shoreline Community Church, 935 San Andres Street, Santa Barbara, CA on Saturday, July 16th at 10:00am. Per his request, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Westmont College.

CHAPMAN, Mark Roger

Mark Roger Chapman passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on the morning of June 20, 2022.

Mark was born on October 17, 1949, in North Hollywood, the third child born to Roger and Cornelia Chapman. His family moved to Santa Barbara in 1954 and so began his lifelong love of the Santa Barbara area. A graduate of San Marcos High School, he then attended a year of college in Hawaii. In his early years if he wasn’t in school, he could always be found at the beach surfing. Mark’s family made regular trips to England in the summer to visit his mother’s family, and as a result, his interest and love of the greater world developed. During the course of his life Mark traveled to many countries including Africa, Western Europe and Central America, just to name a few. He was a lover of music, especially “southern rock and the British Invasion.” Live concerts were one of his great joys. He attended, among others, a Beatles concert, many Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Faces shows. He was always happy to entertain everyone with his stories, interesting adventures, and quick wit.

For a period of time Mark owned a surf shop on Mason Street and developed a body surfing tool which sadly came before its time. His main livelihood was driving. He drove big rigs and heavy equipment for the Santa Barbara transfer station, but his real pride was his many years of employment with the Santa Barbara trolley narrating tours.

Mark had an encyclopedic knowledge of Santa Barbara and was proud to share it with the countless visitors he encountered.

Mark is preceded by his mother and father, and an infant daughter. He is survived by his wife Kate, sons Colin and Nathan Chapman and his four grandchildren. Also, sister Devon of Sand Point, Santa Barbara, brothers Gorge Andrew of Santa Barbara and Jon of Carpinteria. Mark valued his friendships and had a lifelong connection with his best friends Bob, Toby, Bruce, and Noel, who were all present at his birthday in 2021.

They should know they were much loved. A celebration of Marks life will be arranged in the future.

For information please email Devon at dchapwoman@hotmail.com

act to mitigate any such impacts.”

Opponents of the measure warned that it would lead to increased human trafficking, expose children to the sex work industry, and ultimately close businesses.

“Legalizing street prostitution is not the answer to protecting a sex worker. Instead, street sex leads to crime, violence, and a deterioration of our communities. It will drive businesses away.

It will set a terrible example for our children,” Million Kids CEO and President Opal Singleton Hendershot said in August 2021.

The governor’s office argues that the law disproportionately resulted in the arrests of racial minorities and people who identify as a part of the LGBT community.

“For far too long, California law has been used to profile, harass and arrest transgender and gender-nonconforming people simply for existing in public spaces,” Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang said in the press release. “We all deserve to live in public peacefully without fear of arrest.”

WITTAK, Bernadine

Bernadine “Betty” Wittak passed away peacefully in San Diego on May 22, 2022. She had a wonderful 92 years of bringing joy to her friends and family. Betty came to Goleta, CA in 1972 with her late husband James, after 43 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with the Delco Electronics team transfer. Their sons Jay and Eric remained in Wisconsin, while their younger children Ann and son Chris came west and were raised in Goleta. Betty was active with Saint Raphael’s parish in Goleta for over 40 years where she sang in the choir during the 1980s. Betty loved to dance and sing, act in plays, and make comical movies with her family. Betty’s primary role was a traditional homemaker, but also worked at her bother-in-law’s bakery as a teenager and at the Delco cafeteria as an empty nester. Betty’s remains will be laid to rest at Saint Adelbert’s Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She joins her husband, son Jay, and ten siblings in heaven singing with the angels. Bernadine is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Betty will be missed by all of us.

MARSCHALL, Sieglinde

Sieglinde “Linda” Marschall of Santa Barbara passed away on June 21, 2022, as a result of end-stage Alzheimer’s disease. She was 86 years old.

Sieglinde grew up in Remscheid, Germany, where her father played contrabass in the symphony orchestra and her mother taught piano. She met her future husband, Ekkehard Marschall, while still in high school. After graduation she studied chemistry at a small college in Isny, near Lake Constance, and then worked as a chemical technician in Hannover for several years while Ekkehard finished his Doctor of Engineering degree. Sieglinde and Ekkehard married in Hannover and had two children, Jochen and Anne, born two years apart.

In 1969, Ekkehard was offered a position in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UC Santa Barbara, and the family moved to Isla Vista, first to an apartment and then into a house on Trigo Road, where they lived until 1986, when a final move took them to the sunnier climate of upper Turnpike and a larger yard for gardening.

When the kids were young, Sieglinde volunteered at Isla Vista Elementary School, and then as the kids got older, she worked for a series of aircraft companies at Santa Barbara Airport including Tracor Aviation, Lucas Aviation, and Santa Barbara Aerospace.

In retirement, she volunteered for many years at the Goleta Valley Public Library and spent many hours knitting and donating beanies for newborns. Sieglinde loved classical music, working in the garden, and was an accomplished basket weaver. She was a kind, gentle person and a great mother and wife.

Sieglinde is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ekkehard; her son Jochen (Michelle) and daughter Anne; her grandchildren Sarah (Kyle) and Evan; and her younger sister Bärbel.

California leaks personal information of legal gun owners

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – A new dashboard from the California Attorney General’s office has leaked the personal information of thousands of the state’s gun owners.

The California Department of Justice launched its 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal on Monday. The portal featured data on the state’s gun purchases as well as concealed carry license holders.

Users quickly learned that publicly-accessible files – including identifying information of concealed carry permit owners – could be downloaded from the graphics, as The Reload reports.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the dashboard appears to have been pulled from the website.

The leaked info included people’s full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and permit issue dates, as confirmed by a lawyer for the California Rifle and Pistol Association that obtained a copy of the data.

Some personal information of concealed carry license holders is available through a public records request.

Additionally, the data revealed the type of permit one holds and whether the person holding the permit is a judge or a member of law enforcement, the report found.

In Los Angeles County alone, 2,891 people with standard licenses had their information compromised by the leak, The Reload stated.

Initially, this information was available to download on the website by downloading the background information behind the graphics, but it had been updated by Tuesday morning so

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INLAND

January 10, 1929 - June 27, 2022

Our beautiful mom, Gloria Jean Knutsen, was born in the back hills of West Virginia in 1929. Although our grandpa was a mining engineer and our grandma was a teacher, the lives of the poor miners had a lasting impact on our mom. She told us stories of playing with little pieces of glass for make-believe tea parties, using every bit of food up, and she often made delicious miners’ pancakes.

Several years later when our Uncle Rod and Aunt Joan were born, the family moved to Anaheim, California. An early story that she told us about often was when at age 8 and her brother only 6, they decided to take the county fair money they were given and take a huge blimp ride by themselves! In Anaheim, Mom started swimming, dancing, singing, and playing the piano, all which gave her a lifetime of enjoyment.

Over her Anaheim high school years, Mom became part of a wonderful group of friends, who called themselves “The Girlies.” These girls really bonded when they were counselors for 4 summers at Camp Osceola. Mom loved horseback riding and had a close encounter with death when lightning struck and knocked her off her horse, leaving her on the ground with dust swirling around her.

Mom and her sister Joan entertained at Knott’s Berry Farm together, where they worked the nightly campfire, they were hired by Mr. Knott personally and dressed up as an old couple. Her sister, Aunt Joan played her accordion, and they sang and danced to entertain the visitors.

Many of “The Girlies” went on to UCSB and joined the Pi Beta Phi sorority together.

It was at a fraternity/sorority dance where Mom met the love of her life, Freddy Orr! Only a few months after dating, they were engaged. To celebrate her engagement, mom went back to the sorority and she and her friends jumped up and down on their beds to celebrate!

Mom and Dad were married on August 20,1949 and moved to a little studio on Mission St. where they regularly hosted parties with their college friends, and where Mom did her student teaching. They soon moved to Lake Elsinore after graduating where dad got a job as an Industrial Arts teacher, football coach, and even as a bus driver. Mom taught school for a short time until she had the first daughter, Shaune.

Living in Lake Elsinore, Mom and Dad had many exciting and maybe a bit dangerous days skiing on the lake with their boat, the Miss Shaune. Soon came Maureen and Dana! Now a family of 5, they moved to Anaheim where dad taught Industrial Arts and was Vice Principal. In Anaheim it wasn’t long before we were joined by Rosie, Rod, Stevie, Larraine, Camille, and Jeanne Therese.

Dad had just added on to our house to make it 6 bedrooms and a swimming pool when we found out that we were moving to Santa Barbara. They had always loved SB and were thrilled for the opportunity to start new memories with Dad as a Santa Barbara County school administrator. Our mom was one brave woman to pack up and drive 9 kids in the pouring rain to Santa Barbara.

Three years after living in Santa Barbara, Mom gave us all a huge surprise, to our delight, we got a set of twins, Danny and Diane. The family spent the next 50 plus years on their small lime orchard on the foothills of Santa Barbara. Mom was an active member of Sociable Seniors, Serra Club, Catholic Daughters, Pi Beta, Phi Alumni, Girl Scouting, and the most fun of all, a Square Dance teacher!

Gloria Orr was a vivacious and loving woman, and her memory lives on in all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our mother passed peacefully on June 27, 2022, surrounded by all her family. She is with the love of her life, Freddie and our dear brother Rod.

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The family thanks the staff of the Compass Rose Memory Care unit at Mariposa for taking such good care of Sieglinde during the last two years, and Central Coast Hospice for their compassion and guidance during her final days.

ORR, Gloria Jean

that any personal information was no longer public. As of the afternoon, the state’s database site appeared entirely inactive.

California Rifle and Pistol Association President Chuck Michel was not happy with the leak and said that a lawsuit may be coming.

“Vindictive sore loser bureaucrats have endangered peoples lives and invited conflict by illegally releasing confidential private information,” Michel told The Center Square in a statement. “CRPA is working with several legislators and sheriffs to determine the extent of the damage caused by DOJ’s doxing of lawabiding gun owners. Litigation is likely.”

Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office responded to The Center Square after the publication of this story.

“We are investigating an exposure of individuals’ personal information connected to the DOJ Firearms Dashboard,” his office said via email. “Any unauthorized release of personal information is unacceptable.We are working swiftly to address this situation and will provide additional information as soon as possible.”

Mr. Bonta’s office issued a press release on Monday announcing the dashboard feature.

“Transparency is key to increasing public trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve,” Mr. Bonta said in the press release. “As news of tragic mass shootings continue to dominate the news cycle, leaving many with feelings of fear and uncertainty, we must do everything we can to prevent gun violence.

One of my continued priorities is to better provide information needed to help advance efforts that strengthen California’s common sense gun laws. “

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Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 4-7 feet with a south-southwest swell 4-7 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 4-7 feet with a south-southwest swell 4-7 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind west 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 3-5 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 8-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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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 82,166 acre-ft.

Elevation 706.03 ft.

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Above and at bottom, cars are on display during the Rods and Roses Show in Carpinteria on Saturday.

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so positive they are excited to be outdoors again and see the cars. The energy level is so high.

I’m having a great time. My 1934 is getting so much notice.

Carpinteria has missed the event these last two years,” said Mr. Dobbins.

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“We have everything you have ever dreamt about since high school, the true muscle cars from

think it’s the different eras everyone grew up in, from high school to college, and when the guys came back from WWII they took the cars and converted them into hot rods and there was drag racing. Then in the 60s it was muscle cars. Everyone has a different story.”

“We have about 200 cars, six blocks all the way down Linden Avenue to the beach,” said Mr. Dobbins. Organizers estimate there were probably between 7,500 and 10,000 attendees.

“Everybody is so excited. It’s

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Detroit,” said Mr. Lazaro. Some organizations represented at the event included the Hammer Organization, the Peterson Museum and the Neighborhood Hot Rod Project. “We have a variety of cars from the 30s, custom hot rods all the way up through the 80s and a few ferraris as well. We have collectors items and really expensive cars from the 60s and 70s,” said Mr. Lazaro.

Gary Dobbins, an organizer of the event, spoke to the fascination with old cars: “I

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Responsible for the identification, classification, tracking, reporting, capitalization, and disposition of all UCSB capitalized equipment consisting of over 11,000+ assets and book value exceeding $300M. The Equipment & Surplus Administrator is responsible for maintaining UCSB’s property management system. The Equipment & Surplus Administrator supervises a dedicated Equipment Administrative Specialist and coordinates the transfer and sales of campus assets between UCSB Equipment Custodians and the UCSB Surplus Sales. The Equipment & Surplus Administrator participates in strategic UC and campus programs and initiatives to improve systems, processes, controls, and policy.

Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Experience in a professional atmosphere, in a finance/ business capacity with knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

Experience in financial products, asset management, and corporate finance with broad knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $70,815 - $77,225/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/8/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 37872

The Religious Studies Undergraduate Program Coordinator is responsible for independently overseeing all aspects of the Religious Studies Undergraduate Program. Provides academic advising for majors, minors, and potential new students.

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Maintains departmental statistical reports and completes IRAL and Instructor Workload reports. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and/or experience in a higher education setting. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr.

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In the accounts payable/vendor disbursements unit of Business and Financial Services, responsible for reception duties including mail processing and distribution, AP daily audits, check distribution, and adding new vendors into PeopleSoft and Concur. Reqs: High School Diploma High school diploma or equivalent experience. Office and administrative experience, working knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Must demonstrate a high level of care and go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills. Must demonstrate the company mission statement in all job functions and day to day activities by providing an exceptional customer experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $21.28 - $21.77/hr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Industrial Hygiene Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and identifying needs for a diverse set of campus programs in the area of Industrial Hygiene including; confined space, hearing conservation and hazard communication under direction of the Industrial Hygiene Program Manager. Carries out industrial hygiene tasks and surveys related to indoor air IAQ issues and situations involving chemical, physical and biological hazards. Reqs: 2-5 Years comprehensive industrial hygiene experience. BA Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. Experience in the industrial hygiene field conducting air monitoring, which includes background, ambient, and clearance sampling. Possess experience conducting indoor air quality assessments, mold surveys, and sampling for various chemicals, solvents, and microbiological contaminants. Experience with collecting samples using direct read instruments and sampling equipment using various types of media. Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, federal regulations, and industry standards pertaining to industrial hygiene, environmental, hazardous materials and indoor air quality assessment. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program.

Satisfactory conviction history background check. $61,200 - $95,000/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/15/2022. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 38151

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Under the general supervision of the Industrial Safety Program Manager, develops, implements, manages, and identifies needs for a diverse set of campus-wide occupational health and safety programs, including but not limit to: Shop Safety, Energy Isolation (Lock-out/Tag-out), Powered Industrial Trucks & Heavy Equipment, Machine Safety, and Crane & Hoist Safety. Additional areas of responsibility include performing job hazard and personal protective equipment assessments, developing and providing training and technical information, performing audits and compliance inspections, generating reports and corrective action notifications, providing injury prevention program assistance, implementing injury prevention strategies, and monitoring injury trends on campus. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience /training.

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Excellent organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment. Working skills in the appropriate use of technology and relevant scientific equipment as required. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Must be willing to work with and respond to emergencies (on and off-hours) involving potentially hazardous materials. $61,200 - $95,000/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/15/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 37914

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Responsible for all academic personnel matters including departmental administration of all faculty recruitments and merit and promotion cases. Serves as department resource for and advises Department Chair, Academic Business Officer, Financial/Academic Affairs Manager, and all faculty on academic personnel policies including procedures covering academic recruitment, appointment and advancement; compensation, and salary administration; labor contracts; visa procurement; benefits; payroll; training and development; and faculty equity. Coordinates the academic search process, including placement of ads, drafting of search plans, and conducting the initial screening of materials submitted. Tracks and analyzes senate and non-senate faculty teaching assignments, sabbatical leaves, and other leave requests. Manages and analyzes problems and issues of diverse scope and determines solutions; resolves moderate to complex Academic Personnel/HR issues affecting a broad range of academic titles in creative and practical ways. Participates in long range planning at meetings with the Chair and Academic Business Officer. Provides analytical support to the Academic Business Officer and Department Chair, such as data coordination of multiple reports for college, campus, and other agencies, and review and analysis of work operations, policies, and efficiencies. Coordinates data collection and related accreditation processes. Responsible for planning and implementing department distinguished lecture series and other special events. Coordinates highlevel department projects such as ABET, PRP, Advisory Board, faculty retreats, and other special projects. Manages Kronos electronic timekeeping for department and trains employees on use, approves payroll, makes accrual adjustments. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience /training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $68,700/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 7/12/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 37929

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001456 The following person(s) is doing business as: Barbed Wire Barber Salon, 597 Avenue of the Flags, Suite 102, Buelton, CA 93427, County of Santa Barbara.

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Danielle Tupper, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/03/2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR COMMENT Public Housing Agency Annual Plan FY2023 Capital Fund Program CA 16-P021-501-23 Annual Statement/5-Year Action Plan The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) is inviting all interested parties to comment on the Public Housing Agency Plan for 2023, and the proposed Capital fund Program CA16-P021-501-23 Annual Statement/5-year Action Plan in accordance with Section 903.17 and 905.300 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This public notice is hereby posted a minimum of 45 calendar days prior to the public hearing scheduled on August 18, 2022.

The draft PHA plan and draft Capital Fund Program CA16-p021-501-23 Annual Statement/Five-Year Action Plan are now available for review on HASBARCO’s website www.hasbarco.org.

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Written comments may be sent to the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara at P.O. Box 397, Lompoc, CA 93438-0397or by email to arthurfloyd@hasbarco.org The deadline for submitting written comments is August 18, 2022.

A public hearing on the draft plan will be held on August 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/437299749 You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 437-299-749 In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the public hearing, please contact the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara at (805) 736-3423 Ext. 4002. Notification at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Housing Authority to make reasonable arrangements.

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AVISO PÚBLICO PARA COMENTARIOS Plan Anual de la Agencia de Vivienda Pública para el Año Fiscal2023 Programa del Fondo de Capital CA 16-P021-501-23 Declaración Anual/Plan de Acción 5-Año La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara (HASBARCO) está invitando a todas las partes interesadas a comentar sobre el Plan de la Agencia de Vivienda Pública para 2023 y el Programa de Fondos de Capital propuesto CA16-P021-501-23 Declaración Anual / Plan de Acción de 5 años de acuerdo con la Sección 903.17 y 905.300 del Título 24 del Código de Regulaciones Federales. Este aviso público se publica un mínimo de 45 días calendario antes de la audiencia pública programada para el 18 de agosto de 2022.

El borrador del plan PHA y el borrador del Programa del Fondo de Capital CA16-p021-501-23 Declaración Anual / Plan de Acción Quinquenal ya están disponibles para su revisión en el sitio web de HASBARCO www.hasbarco.org.

Los comentarios por escrito pueden enviarse a la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara en P.O. Box 397, Lompoc, CA 93438-0397 o por correo electrónico a arthurfloyd@hasbarco. org La fecha límite para enviar comentarios por escrito es el 18 de agosto de 2022.

Una audiencia pública sobre el borrador del plan se llevará a cabo el 18 de agosto de 2022, a las 5:00 PM. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/437299749 También puede marcar usando su teléfono.

Estados Unidos: +1 (872) 240-3412 Código de acceso: 437-299-749 De conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en la audiencia pública, comuníquese con la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Bárbara al (805) 736-3423 Ext. 4002. La notificación al menos 24 horas antes de la reunión permitirá a la Autoridad de Vivienda hacer arreglos razonables.

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JUL 3 / 2022 -- 58440 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS For Projects issued under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Hope Elementary School District (“DISTRICT”) at 3970 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, California 93110 not later than: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS is at 10:00 AM, AUGUST 16, 2022, for the VIEJA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALTERATIONS, Project No. 17-22/23 (“Project”).

Job Walk/Pre-Bid Conference A mandatory job walk, and pre-bid conference will be conducted on JULY 18, 2022, beginning at 2:00 PM. Meet at Vieja Valley Elementary School, 434 Nogal Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93110.

Bids will not be accepted from contractors not attending the mandatory job walk and pre-bid conference. Prospective Bidders attending the mandatory job walk shall adhere to state and Santa Barbara County Public Health guidelines unless otherwise noted. Any oral representations made by DISTRICT representatives or architects at the job walk and pre-bid conference are not intended to be binding on DISTRICT or to be relied upon by prospective bidders.

The Plans/Specifications will be available for purchase through Tri-Co at https://www.tricoblue.com/ on July 19, 2022.

With the exception of the mandatory job walk, any requests for prebid job site visits/access should be directed to and coordinated with: Fernando Garcia at fgarcia@hopeschooldistrict.org

Head Baseball Coach Custodian Student Financial Services Assistant Data Processor: Transaction Specialist Web and Digital Media Designer Part-time Martin Institute Assistant Part-time Weekend Shuttle Driver Part-time Assistant to the Director of Public Events Asst. Controller/Manager of Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant, Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts Public Safety Officer Collection Development and Acquisitions Librarian Part-time Student Success Coach Payroll Specialist Assistant Director, Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts Assistant Director, Campus Life for Ministry and Outreach Assistant, Gift Planning Office Part-time Box Office Coordinator/Theatre Arts Assistant Museum Outreach/Education Coordinator Part-time Disability Services Assistant Admissions Counselor Assistant, Religious Studies and Philosophy Data Processor, Application Specialist CRM and Form Administrator Part-time Library Tutoring Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement and CIO / Campaign Event Coordinator Marketing Cloud Administrator/Communications Analyst Lab Coordinator Part-time Staff Therapist (Temporary) Apply online at www.westmont.edu/_offices/human_resources Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission.

Questions due from bidders are due by August 2, 2022, at 10:00 AM and should be directed to the Project Architect, Joe Wilcox, Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects, Inc. at joew@kbzarch.com.

CLEARLY MARK BID RESPONSE ENVELOPE WITH TIME/DATE OF BID OPENING AND PROJECT NAME. Bids so received shall be opened and publicly read aloud at Hope Elementary School at 3970 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, California 93110. All bids shall be made on the forms provided in the specifications and each bid must conform to the Contract Documents. Each bid shall be accompanied by the bid security specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Project description includes, but not limited to the following: replacement of existing roofing, walkways, windows and aluminum storefront at various buildings, HVAC replacement, alterations to existing restroom buildings, etc. at the Vieja Valley Elementary School site.

Per Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, the Hope Elementary School District will use Method (A) in determining the lowest responsible bid.

Contractor License required: B, General Building Contractor Prequalification of Bidders and Mechanical subcontractors: As a condition of bidding on this Project, and in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 20111.5 and 20111.6 all Bidders and all mechanical subcontractors listed in the Bidder’s proposal must either be prequalified for at least five business days before the date of the opening of the bids or must submit a completed prequalification package by the deadline stated below. Bids not conforming to this requirement will not be accepted.

Prequalification packages are available upon request. Please contact Lina Plascencia in the Planning Department at lplascencia@hopeschooldistrict.org. All prequalification questions must be directed to L.M. Sweaney at lynns11s@aol.com or leave a voice message at (909) 337-8302.

Prequalification packages must be submitted to L.M. Sweaney, 3345 State Street/Box 3187, Santa Barbara, CA 93130 (UPS or FED-EX ONLY) (Voice Message: (909) 337-8302) no later than, July 29, 2022 by 5:00 PM. FAXED PRE-QUALIFICATION APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE DO NOT REQUIRE SIGNATURE AS PROOF OF RECEIPT AS THIS IS DELIVERED TO A PO BOX. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 and 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the DISTRICT has obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract which is available for review at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/statistics_research.html. During the Work, the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) will monitor compliance with prevailing wage rate requirements and enforce the Contractor’s prevailing wage rate obligations, with a copy of the same being on file with the District Office. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the contract, and to comply with all prevailing wage requirements set forth in the Labor Code.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1771.1 of the Labor Code of the State of California, a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid or engage in the performance of any contract for this project unless; (1) currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5; or (2) expressly authorized to submit a bid by Section 1771.1 and provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The successful Bidder will be required to post all job-site notices required by DIR regulations and other applicable law.

The successful bidder and its subcontractors will be required to follow the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in the General Conditions.

DISTRICT will be participating in the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) Participation Goal Program pursuant to Education Code section 17076.11 and Public Contract Code section 10115.

No Bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the bid opening.

The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive irregularities in any bid.

BY THE ORDER OF THE HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE Fernando Garcia, Director of Facilities and Modernization Planning Department JUN 26; JUL 3 / 2022 -- 58453

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A minion and his friends spend time on the computer during a recent sleepover at the Goleta Valley Library.

Special sleepover

More than 200 stuffed animals become pals at Goleta Valley Library

By MARILYN MCMAHON

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t was quite a sight to see!

Children recently lined up at the Goleta Valley Library to drop off their favorite stuffed animal for a super sleepover event.

Staff were prepared for a great turnout as they have had in the past but were thrilled to see more than 200 “stuffies” dropped off this year for the “all-nighter.”

“I love hosting this event because it fosters personal growth for kids as they become grownups to their stuffed animals,” said Linda Hori, library technician at the Goleta Valley Library. “As they were dropping off stuffed animals for the night, I heard whispers of ‘I love you’ and ‘Be good’ or ‘Have fun.’ ” So what did they do all night?

At top, these were among the more than 200 stuffed animals who spent the night recently at the Goleta Valley Library. Above, the stuffed animals participate in a dance party during the sleepover.

The Goleta Valley Library is at 500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta.

For more information, see www. goletavalleylibrary.org and check out its Events Calendar for activities such as puppet shows, concerts, crafts and more.

The animal friends enjoyed a variety of adventures and shenanigans during the June 24 sleepover. They made s’mores, enjoyed yummy drinks, played fun games and even had a dance party.

The night was capped off with a special bubble machine bedtime story.

Librarians reported that all guests were very well-behaved although they did get a little naughty playing on the photocopy

The animals listen to a bedtime story.

machine.

The following morning, families picked up their stuffed animal friends along with pictures and a certificate of the fun adventures they enjoyed during the night.

“My kids really love browsing the pictures to see what their stuffed animals were up to during the night,” one parent said.

“My daughter absolutely loves this program,” another parent said.

“She loved looking for her Teddy and seeing what he did with his new library friends.”

The library has expressed its appreciation for everyone who participated — with a special thanks for the library staff who made this event so memorable along with the help of more than 15 teen volunteers. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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Horoscope.com Sunday, JULY 3, 2022 ARIES — Start the week by getting passionate about your community when Mars in your sign sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on Monday. This is a great day to be the change you wish to see in the world, so attend a town meeting, organize a volunteer event.

TAURUS — Give your siblings a call when the new moon is in Cancer on Tuesday. The moon is in your communication zone, making this lunar cycle a busy one, especially if you just moved to a new community.

GEMINI — Start the week with a major self-esteem boost when the moon is in Cancer and your value zone on Tuesday. While it might be tempting to use material goods to define your self-worth, look for value from within.

CANCER — It’s your season, Cancer, and you’re really starting to feel yourself now when the moon is in your sign on Tuesday. This is a great day to reinvent yourself for the summer and show everyone your inner sunshine.

LEO — Start the week with a quick romantic getaway when Mars in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on Monday, putting you in an adventurous mood.

This is an excellent time to travel to new places, take a road trip or just do something new with your partner that will bring you closer together.

VIRGO — A great time to help your community is during the new moon in Cancer on Tuesday. The moon is in your social zone, encouraging you to be the change you wish to see in the world.

LIBRA — Summer is here, but you’re more focused on achieving your goals than hitting the beach when the moon is in Cancer on Tuesday.

The moon will be in your career zone, encouraging you to think about the long-term goals you wish to achieve during this lunar cycle.

SCORPIO — The start of a new lunar cycle encourages you to learn more about your cultural roots when the new moon is in Cancer on Tuesday.

With the moon in your expansion zone, it’s an ideal time to learn more about where you come from.

SAGITTARIUS — Your week begins on a pleasurable note when Mars in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on Monday. If you want something a little different in your love life, let your partner know.

CAPRICORN — Love is in the summer air for you this week with the new moon in Cancer on Tuesday.

The moon is in your partnership zone, encouraging you to ask someone out or take things to the next level so you can start the season on a positive note.

AQUARIUS — Start the week on a productive note when the moon is in Cancer and your habit zone on Tuesday. This lunar cycle is a great time to create positive habits for yourself. From regularly cleaning your home to starting a morning fitness routine, a little goes a long way, Aquarius.

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ood-enough parenting from emotionally healthy people sets you up for a more balanced life. Perfect parenting doesn’t exist, but a balanced and loving approach to parenting will teach your kids how to get through this crazy world.

Here are a few values you can instill in them.

Appreciation. No matter what your circumstances, when you wake up in the morning and can appreciate your life, you have a good one. Simply being alive should be enough though it may not always feel that way. Remember to think about all that you have and all the love in your life. Then share that appreciation with the ones you love, so they learn by your example.

Empathy. Letting others know that you really understand their feelings is the essence of empathy.

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Your mission is to get into your kid’s heart, so they know that you know how they really feel. Being empathetic teaches empathy.

Acceptance. This may be the answer to the questions that keep you up at night.

If you can learn to accept as a parent that things sometimes go sideways and that you can’t control the world your child lives in, it will keep things in perspective. Kids can’t live in a bubble, even if we want to put them in one. Also, if you accept that you are a good enough parent, your child will too.

They’ll learn to appreciate that no one is perfect.

Self-confidence. When you’re a child, self-confidence can be elusive. Give your child all the support you can while they are

growing up and offer praise for a job well done, as a kid’s world isn’t always kind to them. Building your kid’s confidence also builds a better and happier kid.

It’s a total win-win.

Affection. Affection is the cornerstone of any loving relationship.

You can show your affection in whatever style suits you. Some people tend to be physically affectionate where others are more verbally affectionate, and each can have a profound effect. Added together, there’s nothing quite like a good hug and an “I love you so much.”

Self-reliance. One of your jobs as a parent is to teach your kids how to live without you. You won’t be with them forever, so showing them how to change a tire (or call the auto club) is important. Teaching them how to get through minor

difficulties in life will give them the tools to deal with bigger ones later on.

You will make mistakes as a parent, so give yourself a break when you do. Similarly, allow your children to make and correct their own mistakes. That’s how we all learn, and it is a never-ending process.

No one single event in your kid’s life will matter as much as your being a constant source of support and comfort in their life.

Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. He practices in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and is available for video sessions. Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

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“We invite the community to get involved by joining us in these unique fundraising efforts to protect our beautiful courthouse,” Ms. Davis said. “Together, we can create a legacy. Few structures are more recognizable than the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Though it looks indestructible, in truth, this massive building is deteriorating from age, environment and public use.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara County recently began work on a roof and exterior restoration project that will stabilize the building while retaining its historic character, by creating a safe, weathertight roof and durable roof assembly.

“We are thrilled that the county is addressing the deterioration of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse roof and exterior elements on the Figuroa side of the building. These have been concerns of ours for many years,” said Angelique Davis, foundation board president. “This is the perfect time for the Courthouse Legacy Foundation to do our part to ensure this community treasure can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

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A few notable projects that the CLF has completed include raising $730,000 in 2012 to carve a replica of the original “Spirit of the Ocean Fountain” that adorns the Great Arch on the Anacapa side of the building; raising nearly $600,000 in 2015 to restore the Mural Room’s hand-painted murals and adding lights so that the ceiling could be better seen and enjoyed; and raising $175,000 in 2020 for Phase I of the Great Arch Conservation project, which removed a blanched coating from the Santa Barbara courthouse’s arch, which was causing severe deterioration.

The CLF is now on a mission to raise an additional $435,000 to complete the remaining phases of the Great Arch Project that will repair the visible deterioration of

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otluck” is the unusual name Leslie Lewis Sigler has chosen for her second solo exhibition that opened Friday at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, in downtown Santa Barbara.

Unusual because it features the contemporary artist’s signature portraits of heirloom silverware instead of casserole dishes overflowing with comfort food.

“Potluck is a celebration of life. The work is rooted in family and connecting to one another,” Ms. Sigler told the News-Press.

“This body of work grew out of my longing to gather with friends and family during the dark, isolated days of the pandemic. Historically, my portraits have been singular objects, pictured and posed like an old master’s portrait. When I experimented with pairing the objects together and joining them in groups, the compositions began to symbolize joyful gatherings around crowded tables.

“I imagined impromptu friend get-togethers or family holiday tables studded with characters like the hostess with the mostest, the drunk aunt, the political best friend and awkward tween cousins — and all the lively conversations and connections that come with these gatherings.”

The silver and copper in the portraits come from her own collection.

“Some are heirlooms I’ve inherited from my family, and some I’ve purchased (perhaps someone else’s heirloom once upon a time). Some pieces were borrowed, and some were gifted to me. Each singular object’s form, condition and patina represents their character,” said Ms. Sigler, who earned her bachelor of fine arts degree at the University of

At left, Leslie Lewis Sigler’s “Silver Spoon #222, The Californian” (2022), oil on panel. At right, Leslie Lewis Sigler’s “The Impressor” (2022), oil on panel.

Texas in Austin.

The exhibition is on view through Aug. 22. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. during 1st Thursday in downtown Santa Barbara.

“The paintings feature the artist’s signature portraits of heirloom silverware giving personality and identity to otherwise inanimate objects with refined detail,” said Lauren Wilson, assistant curator at Sullivan Goss.

“The majority of this body of work deviates from the iconic solo portraits that were prominently featured in previous exhibitions and instead encompasses group portraits that speak to gatherings of friends and families.”

Ms. Sigler, who came to Santa Barbara in 2008 with her husband, began painting her portraits of heirlooms in 2011 and gained an immediate following from numerous small exhibitions throughout the area. She has since become a mother of two and now lives and works in Soquel in Santa Cruz County.

“I explore family objects as ‘families’ of objects — individual silver heirlooms that are related

FYI “Potluck,” a solo exhibition by artist Leslie Lewis Sigler, is on view through Aug. 22 at Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

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to one another in a single collection and, collectively, to the individual families that put them into domestic practice and social circulation,” said Ms. Sigler.

“I’m interested in the histories and lifespans of these objects, their ability to reflect our own personal life stories and family histories and the way they continue to connect us to one another in time and space.

“Silver and copper family heirlooms, such as flatware and vessels, intrigue me because they seem to have an eternal life.

Although they may tarnish and age beyond recognition, polishing them quickly returns their original luster. Such items pass through family generations as cherished heirlooms, survive the purgatory

of antique markets, or perhaps find new life at estate sales. As their stories evolve, they form a lineage that connects us to one another, across generations and geographies.

“By composing individual portraits of these objects, I explore the character evident in their inherent design and ever-changing patina. By composing group portraits of these objects, I explore how they relate and connect to one another as a family. Each singular object’s form, condition and character transform an otherwise functional object into something rich with history and artistic beauty, with the power to reflect our own life stories and family histories in the process.”

Does she have a favorite piece of silver?

“It’s hard to select a favorite object because they all take on a different personality to me while I’m painting them. But my favorite singular silver object might be the silver oyster spoon with the goldwashed bowl. Its unique shape and very abstract reflections allude to a complicated character.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

At left, Leslie Lewis Sigler’s “The Woolgatherers” (2022), oil on panel. At right, Leslie Lewis Sigler’s “The Village” (2022), oil on panel.

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This Fourth of July, let’s appreciate what makes the United States great

I recall vividly the following days ovies like and the unity.

“Independence I told my wife that I wish this Day” depict how could last. Alas, politics destroyed unimportant the peacefulness as rapidly as politics can be. the planes took down the The entire world unites towers. to fight for the survival of Tomorrow, we humanity. Because, under celebrate the passage those adverse conditions, of the Declaration of humankind kicks in, Independence. The and though a movie, we American colonies broke realize, we are only one free from Great Britain, people. and on July 4, 1776, the After 9/11, for a very Henry Declaration had been brief period, too brief, Schulte revised and signed. It the United States joined was a profound and scary together as a united The author experiment. A new world nation. Like the movie, we had a common enemy who lives in Solvang was discovered and took shape and colonists didn’t care about political seeking independence affiliations, our religious formed a government. Their beliefs, our skin color or even nationality. They just wanted to kill effort became the strongest, most revered country on the planet. as many human beings as possible.

yourself. To own property. To The world wanted to come here travel anywhere you wish without and call it home, and they did, in restrictions. You can say what’s on droves. your mind. You can love whom you Nearly two-and-half centuries wish. later, the world still wants to come America, like here. I’m not any union or going to get into partnership; be politics with this it marriage, a column. I’m going Columnist Brent Zepke looks at how musical band, to focus on what a group of mostly young men started dance troupe, makes America the United States in 1776. C2. business, will the wonderful have struggles United States and bumps that it is. The best to overcome. America learned place on the planet to live. from those bumps. Some lessons Freedom, family, faith, hope, took longer, and others we’re still opportunity and most importantly working on, but for the most part, our patriotism. A land where America gets it right. if you wish it and work for it, We can debate our system of anything is possible. You cannot government and how it is still be condemned for your religious adjusting to a rapidly changing beliefs. You are free to practice your sexuality without persecution. world, but the foundation is solid as granite. I’m always amazed how a You have the right to protect

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group of men, all those years ago, put it together so perfectly. They did it without a computer, iPad, cell phones or Zoom meetings.

They hammered out a document to withstand the test of time around a table with paper and pen and created one of the best drafted forms of government on planet earth’s history.

We as a nation will always have differences. The world will have differences and likely never settle down and end all the wars.

For whatever reason, fighting is inherently in this planet’s veins, and there’s no reason for it.

Earth was blessed with a fantastic balance of nature and natural resources that shouldn’t be hoarded by one nation or another. However, trade is the Please see SCHULTE on C4

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Columnist James Buckley, who served in the U.S. Navy, recommends seeing “Top Gun: Maverick,” starring Tom Cruise.

then called the DeSoto Patrol, spent nearly four years whose mission was to sail through in the U.S. Navy as an disputed waters in the Gulf of enlisted man and served Tonkin off the island of Hainan land duty as well as and elsewhere in the South China onboard a Destroyer Sea, flying our flag and letting the Tender out of Long Beach and rest of the world know that these Pearl Harbor (the USS Isle waters were international Royale), and the last two PURELY waters and were not years onboard the USS POLITICAL subject to any one country’s Henry W. Tucker (DDsupervision or control.

875), a Gearing-class So, as an ex-Navy destroyer stationed in radioman and then editor Yokosuka, Japan. of a local newspaper, I I was, in fact, a little was invited by members part of history as my of the Navy League in ship and another, USS Santa Barbara to visit Leonard F. Mason (DDboth the USS Abraham 852), raced to replace James Buckley Lincoln (CVN-72) and the USS Maddox the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Turner Joy (CVN-76) in the late 1990s immediately following (before the tragic events of 9/11). what is now referred to as the Our visits included landing on Tonkin Gulf Incident. and taking off from the deck of We powered along the edge of both those aircraft carriers. I was a Pacific cyclone, experiencing not, of course, in an F-14 Tomcat, 50-plus mph winds, 40-foot swells, but on a bulkier C-2A Greyhound and 40-plus-degree lists as we COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery), sped towards the Gulf of Tonkin. whose two turboprop engines took Our ships were part of what was

us from Santa Barbara Airport to the carriers (on different days, a couple years apart) at speeds of about 300 mph. We’re not talking Mach-plus here.

However… … I was double-strapped in a removable seat, wearing a soundreducing radio-contact headset, and facing backward. There was just one “window” on the port side of the aircraft that let in a little light but not much else. I was not near that window and consequently saw very little, though I was able to make out what seemed to be the tiny little carrier as we approached from the air.

When a plane lands on the deck of a carrier, the skyhook underneath it has to attach itself to one of four guy wires strung across the landing deck.

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id You Know? was called last week by a Santa Barbara resident who is really upset with the city over the electric bike rebate program.

Let us remind you of what was published in this column in November 2020, December 2020 and February 2021 regarding the city’s bike-share program.

When the previous transportation manager brought to council the electric bike program, public commenters called asking why is free real estate being given to the company BCycle, an affiliate of Trek Bike? The city claimed it was a pilot program.

Remember, the scooter company in town that was forced out claiming they were unsafe, tripping hazards etc? So the city chased that company out only to allow a Los Angeles company to come up and rent its scooters on Cabrillo Boulevard.

Hmmm …

During all the meetings, callers asked, how are they going to change out the batteries each day, using a vehicle? They said they would be riding a bike to each place with the batteries on a trailer.

Why are we now seeing this big white van driving around to each group of bike stands to change out the batteries?

Then the caller let us in on the big secret kept by the city of Santa Barbara: When you buy an electric bike in the State of California, you receive a $1,000 rebate. Now recall that the city of Santa Barbara had the choice to join with an already established clean energy company, or to start its own operation. So the city started its own Santa Barbara Clean Energy. Citizens were automatically enrolled in this program unless they chose to opt-out by calling in to do so.

This caller, not knowing about that option, is now inadvertently enrolled in Santa Barbara Clean Energy.

However, when applying for an electric bicycle rebate, the caller was denied and told to apply to Santa Barbara Clean Energy Company. When this individual went to Santa Barbara Clean Energy (aka the city of Santa Barbara), they were told they didn’t qualify because they didn’t buy their electric bike from EBikes Santa Barbara. (Is this the very same company the city brought in for the bike-share program?) This local, native Santa Barbaran bought their $4,000 electric bike from a 30-year bike company in Santa Barbara. Do you see the problem yet?

Now a little history on this local company that has been in business for more than 30 years.

Did you know an entrepreneur started Velo Pro Cyclery in Santa Barbara?

Over the years, their business has transitioned and now sells electric bikes. They pay their rent and pay their sales tax every year.

Back then. the transportation manager at the time enthusiastically said, “… the BCycles are only $14 an hour when the local bike stores charge $20 an hour. This is like free advertising!”

We can’t wait to see how the point-to-point electric bikes “... will reduce traffic congestion by 40%...” per the owner of BCycles. We wonder how the local bicycle shops felt about that situation of being undercut by an out-of-state vendor, aided by the city.

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s we celebrate July 4, 2022, there’s the controversy over the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade.

However, the threats of the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, began much sooner when he stood in front of the Supreme Court building, yelling “I want to tell you — you have released a whirlwind… you will not know what hit you.”

There are demonstrations led by others who were elected to uphold the Constitution, such as the mayor of Chicago screaming at a rally “F**k you, Justice Thomas.” The irony is these folks seek the very protections they are trying to deny the justices and which are guaranteed by the same justices. Are controversies new?

The U.S. was born out of controversies when a small group of men, called the Continental Congress, met in a building, later named Independence Hall, in the usual hot, humid summer in Philadelphia, and asked 33-year-old Thomas Jefferson to write a document, which would become the Declaration of Independence, to capsulized their feelings about their controversies with the king of England.

Imagine that writer sitting in front of a candle with quill in hand facing a blank sheet of parchment with his mind filled with the questions that always haunt writers: Where do I start? What am I doing? Why me?

Jefferson’s quill produced the word “Declaration” — “a formal announcement of the beginning of a state or condition” — which when followed by “Independence” indicated it was both a state” and a “condition.” About then, he may have asked: Is it happy hour yet?

Jefferson then wrote the reason for the document as, “When … it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the Political Bands” (interesting label for the connection with England). Jefferson then cited the authority for the declaration of “to which the laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them” (an authority bigger than any person) before citing a reason to proclaim that “decent respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they declare the causes which impel them,” setting the stage for their complaints.

Jefferson’s quill continued, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

(Defining these fundamental rights and removing the granting of them from being determined by any persons still resonates after 246 years.)

A debate was held by the Continental Congress, who with the exception of Ben Franklin’s being 70 years old, were not exactly what we would think of as “elder statesmen.” There was James Hamilton, at 18, who many today would argue was too young to drink alcohol, vote and barely qualified for safe intimate relations. Alexander Hamilton was 21; James Madison, 25. John Hancock, who would sign large enough that “King George could read it,” was all of 39. Even though some signed it on July 2, July 4 was selected as the date to celebrate as the day that most of them signed it.

The Revolutionary War was led by the 43–44-yearold George Washington, the 18-year-old French general the Marquis de Lafayette and the

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oltaire wrote an unwanted child into this that “anyone who world. The presupposition has the power to underlying the dead make you believe conscience of the people who absurdities believe this is that a child in a has the power to make womb is not a person who has you commit atrocities.” unalienable rights, including Unfortunately, the extreme the right to live and be loved. left is the embodiment of this The pill was originally observation, having inspired considered the symbol of countless people to do things women’s liberation leading that were unthinkable from to the sexual revolution. time immemorial, things And even though birth nothing less than atrocious. control measures are widely Regarding the angry available nowadays to just outbursts against the Supreme about anyone, somehow that Court for its ruling on did not render the Roe v. Wade, political need for abortions power brokers would superfluous. have low-information, Even Bill Clinton knee-jerk reactive proclaimed that protesters believe abortion should be the court has banned “legal, safe and rare.” abortions. Nothing But does anyone Andy Caldwell could be further dare consider the from the truth. What death of 63 million the court did is give Americans a rare authority back to the states event? Abortion on demand to determine their own laws has led to a genocide in the pertaining to abortion sans black community as the the previous Supreme Court black population has fallen fiat impudently imposed in below replacement ratios.

Roe. So much for black liberation That leaves California and black power. If it were free to declare abortion a not for immigration, the same constitutional right if voters could be said for America as a agree. Moreover, if Assembly whole.

Bill 2223 passes, California And, on a global level, the will be the first state to overwhelming number of legalize infanticide: the fetuses in the world who are killing of a newborn. Ergo, aborted are female! the Supreme Court fell short How on Earth did the right of recognizing that the right to dismember a child in the to life is unalienable, and, as womb become the defining such, atrocities will surely right of some women? How abound. could the conscience of Such is par for the course. so many be seared? It is A female Supreme Court nothing less than a defiant nominee couldn’t define a disregard and utterly nihilistic woman. Healthy young women obliteration of the God-given are voluntarily undergoing precious and natural gift of double mastectomies because maternal instinct, that which they no longer believe they are should serve to create, nourish women. and cherish life inviolate at all Pre-teens are being given costs. hormone-blocking drugs Abortion is thereby a and cross-sex hormones, spiritual, biological, and social without parental consent, distortion and abrogation as if they have the wisdom of the natural function of to make irreversible lifewoman, to be a vessel of the altering decisions, thereby miracle of creation, which is risking permanent sterility essential to the preservation and various cancers. Drag and perpetuation of family, queens, some of whom are civilization, society, and convicted pedophiles no less, culture. are romping on the floor Hence, I have no sympathy with young children after for the hordes of reprobate leading story hour in the local blood-smeared protesters library, as mothers look on rioting for the right to shed approvingly. But I digress. even more innocent blood At one rally against the on the already-stained decision, a speaker declared conscience and soul of her abortion was an act of America. love. That reminds me of an infamous event in Santa Andy Caldwell is the COLAB Barbara titled “Shout Your executive director and host of Abortion.” The sentiment “The Andy Caldwell Show,” in both is that abortion is airing 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays on something to be proud of KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press via the choice to not bring radio station.

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Santa Barbara resident Derrick Harrison Hurd said U.S. Supreme Court rulings should be respected, but writes, “Legislation to codify women’s rights is the course through this morass of warring states.”

Roe v. Wade overturned; next step is legislation

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hen I was In law school, the Roe v. Wade decision was universally accepted as bringing about the right conclusion with the wrong legal reasoning. Indefensible on a fundamental level and yet somehow appropriate anyway. No one thought it would survive, and it didn’t.

After 20 years of constant resistance to Roe, Casey provided life support, and between the two decisions, a woman’s right to choose was held for almost 50 years despite unrelenting challenges. Abortion rates declined by 20%, and chemical abortion made the process less brutal and emotional. All in all, it was a success balanced on a legal pin.

I wish it had stayed that way, but ultimately, especially now when American institutions are under nuclear attack, we have no choice but to honor the legal wisdom of the decisions of the Supreme Court. The law will be the last loss before chaos. We are perilously close to anarchy, and the Marxists are salivating at the opportunities for further polarization of the country.

Legislation to codify women’s rights is the course through this morass of warring states. It seems to me that we are scientifically advanced enough to know when a new human being is recognized to have a legal right to life. Also deserving is equal protection and advocacy in consideration of the mother’s health and impact on her life.

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t the risk of offending some of my conservative friends, I believe it’s time for Donald Trump to spend more time enjoying the golf courses and good weather at his swanky Palm Beach resort.

I say this because I am sick and tired of listening to his obnoxious tirades since losing his election.

Not only does he sound mentally unstable at times, he is singlehandedly giving Democrats the opportunity to distract voters from the real problems in America today.

Regardless of what took place before election day, Mr. Trump should realize that it is impossible to overturn an election after the final votes have been counted.

What good does it do to talk incessantly about this when voters should be reminded every day that the people currently in charge have pretty much botched everything they have touched in the last year and a half?

Instead, Mr. Trump, a narcissist of the first order, can’t drop his obsession with his election defeat, giving the opposition the oxygen it desperately needs to make

him the main issue in the next election.

Rather than focus on policy and the issues of the day, Mr. Trump spends a lot of time choosing between Republican candidates in primary elections throughout the country. The only way to earn his support is to pledge blind allegiance to him. In doing so, he sometimes endorses candidates that are too extreme and not electable.

For example, the Republican nominee he endorsed for governor in Pennsylvania is almost certain to lose in November. His preferred candidates for the Senate in Georgia, Pennsylvania and for governor in Arizona are not polling well against their Democratic opponents.

Republican voters, thankfully, have rejected his endorsements in many states, such as Georgia, South Carolina, Idaho, North Carolina, Nebraska and Texas.

Although I understand many people love Donald Trump unconditionally, his track record as president was decidedly a mixed one. Many of the people he appointed to important positions were colossal failures. One only has to look at making Anthony Fauci his spokesperson for COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Under the advice of Dr. Fauci, he publicly scolded the governor of Georgia for reopening the state early in the pandemic. He appointed the chairman of the Federal Reserve, who was one of the last persons to recognize the inflation threat we are now facing. His attorney general recused himself from the Russian collusion case, allowing his deputy to appoint a special prosecutor.

The list is voluminous.

Many people now understand the $1.9 trillion Biden stimulus package passed in March of 2021 is a huge reason why we are dealing with the highest inflation in 40 years. One of the reasons that package passed is because President Trump raised the ante by calling for a $1,400 stimulus payment, which the Democrats immediately adopted. He did this during the Georgia Senate runoffs, which was an unmitigated disaster for the country when two Democrats won, handing the Senate to them. Many Georgia Republicans stayed home because President Trump convinced them that their votes didn’t matter since they weren’t counted properly.

President Trump routinely violated the independence of the Federal Reserve by constantly berating the person he appointed to head the agency. Mr. Trump never thought interest rates were low enough during his time in office. He actually suggested that we should imitate European bankers and lower rates below zero. Fortunately, the Federal Reserve ignored him.

Having said all the above, I would not support any of the known Democrats over Mr. Trump should he run again. It is clear that Donald Trump did far more good than bad as president, and would be better than anyone the Democrats could offer.

Nevertheless, Mr. Trump is the wrong candidate at the wrong time for the country. He alienates

millions of Americans and is just too polarizing for the populace to deal with for another four years.

We need a Republican who fights for rational Americans without the crazy drama to which a Trump presidency would subject us. There is at least one very competent and electable Republican who could meet these parameters. Hello, Gov. DeSantis.

Lou Segal Santa Barbara

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he burden has always been on the woman. Men just wash their hands of their responsibility when they get a woman pregnant out of wedlock. It is men who put women into a crisis pregnancy, and they are the ones who must be made responsible to get her out of it.

Men need to start behaving like men. They need to start taking responsibility for their actions.

They need to stop thinking with their libido and start thinking with their brains.

The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24 was a wakeup call for America. We need to think twice about what sex actually means. Natural law has combined sex with life. That is a fact. Nothing is going to change that. We have to live in reality.

Sex and life were connected for a reason, and that reason is love and responsibility.

We need to change the way we think about sex in America. It is not just an act of pleasure. It is an act of love, it is an act of life and it is an act of permanence. It is not a casual act. It is not a sport. It is a massive, life-changing act that will have emotional, spiritual and physical repercussions. This is what needs to be taught in schools.

So how do we fix this?

As soon as the woman finds out she’s pregnant, and the father’s identity has been proven scientifically (DNA test if needed), the father should start paying child support.

Women feel so alone in a crisis pregnancy, but she didn’t get there by herself. So where is the man?

Where is the father? Does he have no responsibility for what he has just done? This has to change.

Men need to grow up, wake up and take responsibility for their actions. So many men today want to know what it means to be a man. This is what it means. It means making the right decisions.

It means taking responsibility for your actions. It means doing the right thing no matter how inconvenient it may be or how much it hurts. It means being heroic and protecting women and children.

Let’s pass a law that if a man gets a woman pregnant, and puts her in the situation of a crisis pregnancy, he needs to start paying child support. If this law passes, abortion will never be needed again.

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The cowardly American corporation

o longer bubble with rage when a new outbreak of corporate wokeness erupts across our fruited plain.

It’s just another day in the pathetic life of the Land of the Greedy and the Home of the Enslaved.

To wit: last week’s parade of U.S. companies ostentatiously trumpeting “health care coverage” for employees who want to travel to Planned Parenthoodbeholden states to destroy the lives of their unborn babies in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

You know and I know that these firms aren’t leaping forward to shower “health” benefits (translation: fetal homicide subsidies) on workers out of compassion or principle. It’s not even about straightforward financial calculations.

Yes, of course, covering workers’ quickie trips to eliminate inconvenient life is much cheaper than footing the bill for extended maternity leaves. But the bottom line is this: Corporate abortimania is driven by abject fear and quivering compliance with cultural authoritarianism.

The woke bullies of American

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ere my father, a former Boy Scout leader, alive today, he’d be overjoyed that Boy Scouts and their leaders from Wisconsin came to the rescue of fellow passengers on a derailed Amtrak train last week. There aren’t many things in America’s contemporary culture or news that I’d want my father to Calla Jones witness. But Corner those Boy Scouts following The author their motto, lives in “be prepared,” Montecito would be one of them.

On Monday, a train carrying 243 passengers and 12 crew, en route from Los Angeles to Chicago, struck a dump truck in Missouri on an uncontrolled public crossing, derailing eight passenger cars, turning almost the whole train on its side. Four people were killed, and more than 50 were injured. Scott Armstrong, director of the national media relations for Boy Scouts of America, told a reporter that the troops had been” highly trained’ and had put that training to good use.

“They would have received advanced training in wilderness first aid, which is a pretty advanced course,” said Mr. Armstrong about the members of the two Scout troops who were returning home to Wisconsin after a week-long backpacking trip at a wilderness camp in New Mexico.

The scouts, ages 13 to 17, immediately sought ways to help, mobilizing people onto backboards and administering first aid.

“One scout took off his shirt, wrapped it around his hand and broke the train’s glass windows to help fellow passengers evacuate.

Another comforted the dump truck driver, who was ejected during the crash and later died,” said Dan Skrypczak, a parent and scoutmaster on board.

Larry Brown, a passenger, called the Scouts “courageous first responders. The boys were

capitalism (LOL) are not really No one is fooled by Big Business bullies at all. They’re yellowleaders wrapping themselves in bellied pimpers of Chinese-made “My Body, My Choice” rhetoric. goods and globo-homogenized (Hello, Alaska Airlines, Google, services who are captives — Citigroup, Apple, Microsoft, not captains — of JPMorgan, Columbia the regime. They are Sportswear, Nike, Adidas, mortified by boycotts Uber, Netflix, Disney, etc., and terrified by bad etc., etc.) Everything is press. (See what performative theater. happened to Pepsi in Never forget: The January after abortifa companies who ruthlessly targeted the company cracked down on maskless for its donation to autistic toddlers and senior Michelle Malkin citizens on respirators the Texas GOP). So they surrender to the — the same ones who violence-threatening threatened, punished and wrath of a miserably hideous fired vaccine objectors en masse minority of hysterical harridans — are now preening loudly about online and on the ground. their “culture of care,” “equity” The CEO of Dick’s Sporting and commitment to sacred health Goods, Lauren Hobart, announced care “rights.” The corporate on her LinkedIn account that the enforcers of COVID-19 tyranny company is “prepared to ensure are now the corporate enforcers that all of our teammates have of abortion-as-health-care consistent and safe access to the extremism because that is what benefits we provide, regardless the Beltway swamp decrees and of the state in which they live.” the TikTok mob demands.

That means forking over $4,000 The late dissident playwright per worker, spouse or dependent’s and Czech president Vaclav abortion. Outdoor clothing retailer Havel exposed the motivations of Patagonia followed suit, with a today’s woke banner-wavers in his press release filled with gooey “greengrocer” parable, detailed rhetoric about “caring” for their in his seminal 1978 essay, “The employees’ “choices.” Again: LOL. Power of the Powerless”:

A shopkeeper places a sign in his grocery store window proclaiming, “Workers of the world, unite!”

“Why does he do it?” Mr. Havel asked. One answer: to avoid conflict. “If he were to refuse, there could be trouble. He could be reproached for not having the proper decoration in his window; someone might even accuse him of disloyalty. He does it because these things must be done if one is to get along in life.” It’s a signal of capitulation and conformity.

“I, the greengrocer XY, live here and I know what I must do.

I behave in the manner expected of me. I can be depended upon and am beyond reproach. I am obedient and therefore I have the right to be left in peace,” Mr. Havel said, decoding the placard’s slogan. “This message, of course, has an addressee: It is directed above, to the greengrocer’s superior, and at the same time it is a shield that protects the greengrocer from potential informers” (or online snitches and outrage manufacturers in modern day).

Communist ideology, like today’s corporate woke ideology, “is a veil behind which human

My father, always prepared

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Columnist Calla Jones Corner’s father, Bob Jones, was a scoutmaster who had this scout leader’s badge, complete with the motto, “Be Prepared.”

everywhere. They did a really good job, were very mature for their ages. Whatever they’re teaching them in Scouts, it paid off today.”

My father, Bob Jones, became the Boy Scout leader of Weston, Conn., troop 778 in 1949. He had not been a Boy Scout in his youth as Boy Scouts of America had only

been formed in 1910, a year before my father was born.

But he’d grown up in Detroit, Mich., under the careful eye of a keen outdoorsman, my

beings can hide their own fallen existence, their trivialization, and their adaptation to the status quo,” Mr. Havel declared. “It is an excuse that everyone can use, from the greengrocer, who conceals his fear of losing his job behind an alleged interest in the unification of the workers of the world, to the highest functionary, whose interest in staying in power can be cloaked in phrases about service to the working class.”

These corrupt American corporations and their comrades above and below have less might than either they or we think they do. Abortion is murder, not health care. 1+1 = 2. Ignorance is an abyss.

If individual citizens conscientiously conduct the business of their own lives in truth, not trepidation, the power of the powerless cannot be suppressed.

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grandfather, who taught his two sons how to catch and cook fish from a lake on the Upper Peninsula and survive in the wild Rockies on summer backpacking trips to Colorado.

I know my father, who had two daughters, wanted to share the skills he’d learned as a boy with Weston’s boys. Some of these boys were my school mates. I remember them looking forward to their weekly scouting adventures with my father, a creative, fun and always encouraging mentor. Some of them became Eagle Scouts, earning enough merit badges under my father’s guidance to achieve the ultimate Boy Scout award.

When my parents moved to their summer house in the 1960s on Cape Cod, all my father’s camping equipment moved with him. When his former Scouts visited him, my father would pass on some of this equipment, grateful for the visit and the occasion to exchange memories of camping and cooking.

He’d sign a copy of “The Outdoor Picture Cookbook” (1954), based on many of the recipes that he’d written for Boy’s Life magazine and taught his Scouts.

My father was operated on for pancreatic cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital in the 1970s, and Bill Green, one of his favorite Eagle Scouts, who had become an eminent Boston gastroenterologist, went out of his way to keep a medical eye on his former scoutmaster.

From a wall peg In his Cape Cod studio my father’s scout leader’s badge, sporting the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” reminded him daily that a good life was made better by being prepared, even for old age and the challenges that his later years brought.

Back then, pancreatic cancer patients were given six months to live. My father survived four years.

I’d like to think that the years that he spent as a beloved scoutmaster, prepared him for his own badge of courage.

The greatest living American issues his career-defining court opinion

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

n June 23, the single writings have come in dissent. greatest living He has of course had ample American used the opportunity to write majority occasion of his 74th opinions over the span of his birthday to remind of illustrious Supreme Court tenure, his greatness. He did so by issuing but those majority opinions have the single piece of writing that, at typically come in more arcane least thus far, best encapsulates legal realms, such as habeas and defines his career as one corpus. of the most towering All of that changed constitutionalists in the with Justice Thomas’ history of the republic.

63-page majority It is unfortunate opinion in the New York that Justice Clarence State Rifle & Pistol Thomas, an intellectual Association v. Bruen trailblazer of an case, this Supreme originalist constitutional Court term’s marquee interpretive methodology Second Amendment Josh Hammer who celebrated his 30case. Justice Thomas’ year anniversary on majority opinion, which the Supreme Court last came a mere two days fall, had to date failed to pen after the formal release of Michael a majority opinion that law Pack and Mark Paoletta’s new students and legal practitioners book, “Created Equal: Clarence could readily point to as his Thomas in His Own Words,” signature achievement — his extends a natural intellectual juridical magnum opus. Much of arc from his prior writings in this Justice Thomas’ most impactful, hotly contested jurisprudential and certainly culturally salient, area.

In 2008, he signed onto the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s majority decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, which for the first time in the Supreme Court’s history established that the Second Amendment secures an individual right to possess a firearm. And he wrote a prolific concurrence in the 2010 McDonald v. City of Chicago case, which “incorporated” the Second Amendment substantive gunowning right against the 50 states.

But for many years following McDonald, Second Amendment activists were abandoned and hung out to dry. The Supreme Court repeatedly denied writs of certiorari in gun cases, refusing to provide unifying clarity as to the scope of the substantive individual “right to keep and bear arms” the court had secured in Heller and McDonald. Justice Thomas himself frequently dissented from the court’s denials of certiorari, objecting to the court’s postMcDonald treatment of the

Second Amendment as a “secondclass right.”

In Bruen, Justice Thomas was vindicated. The Supreme Court invalidated New York state’s impermissibly restrictive licensing regime, which required an applicant to demonstrate “proper cause” simply in order to carry a concealed handgun outside the home — in other words, fulfill the “bear” component of the Second Amendment’s textually straightforward “right to keep and bear arms” provision.

Many of the post-McDonald “tests” that the lower courts have devised in the absence of the Supreme Court’s clarity on the subject, such as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s infamous “two-step” test that amounts to a mere means-end balancing test justifying a slew of restrictive gun control measures, are now jeopardized. More specifically, the Supreme Court’s Please see HAMMER on C4

John Stossel

Pro-choice vs. pro-life

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ow abortion law is up to states. Some will ban it, while most blue states will allow it in

some form.

Because libertarians want government out of our lives, people assume we are prochoice. Some of us are. But like the rest of America, there are principled libertarians on both sides.

We freedom-lovers believe women (and men) own their bodies and should have control over what happens to them.

But we also believe that one of the few legitimate roles for government is stopping murder.

If a fetus is a life, abortion is legally murder.

“Life begins from the moment conception is complete,” says Kerry Baldwin, host of the “Dare to Think” Podcast. “Abortion is murder.”

“The termination of a pregnancy is the right of any woman,” counters pro-choice Avens O’Brien of Feminists for Liberty.

I say to Ms. O’Brien, “That is a form of life in the womb. You’re not bothered terminating that?”

“I’m not sure I agree that it’s a person with rights,” she responds.

“At what point does the baby have a right to be protected by the state?” I continue. “You’re saying that one minute before birth, the baby does not, and one minute after, it does?”

“Individuals have rights,” she responds. “Individuals don’t exist inside other people.”

Ms. Baldwin counters, “Passing through the birth canal doesn’t change the humanity of the fetus.”

“As long as a fetus is inside a person, the person gets to determine whatever’s happening to it,” answers Ms. O’Brien.

Ms. Baldwin says the only time abortion should be legal is if a woman’s life is in danger.

Rape is not justification. Rape, she says, is “a crime against women. They need restitution for that crime,” but the woman must carry the baby to term.

Ms. Baldwin is libertarian, so she usually opposes government force. I point out that abortion bans are government force.

Please see STOSSEL on C4

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See what happens when you stand your ground?

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Continued from Page C1 Eastside, Westside etc.

Since anyone who buys an electric bike anywhere in California, is eligible to receive a $1,000.00 rebate, why not here in Santa Barbara? The city started its own clean energy company where one will only receive a rebate of $200 — if you buy through its “special partner” — EBikes Santa Barbara. Whatever happened to inclusive fair practices?

While we are on this idea of batteries, did you know that when a Tesla recently caught on fire in the tow yard, it required 4500 gallons of water to permanently extinguish the fire?

The fire kept reigniting because of thermal runaway, which occurs when lithium-ion battery cells self-heat in reaction to extreme temperatures.

“Extracting precious metals essential for electrical vehicles and extinguishing EV fires are resource-intensive. GOVTECH reported it takes about 500,000 gallons of water to mine 1 metric ton of lithium.” How is this sustainable? How is this green?

How does this contribute to water conservation?

Let us remind you of what

we wrote in December 2020, BCycle’s Regional Manager, Jesse Rosenberg, states “… that action on this program of 250 batteryoperated bikes with 500 electric docks this year, has been such an instrumental step into “climate change” and into making other transportation options for SB.” How does this operation of battery-operated bikes lend itself to “carbon control” more efficiently than a plain old bicycle run on human pedal power?

Regular bikes are good enough for New York City, Denmark and even at our beach hotels.

How do electric bikes support our elderly population?

With downtown street parking disappearing, the State Street pedestrian promenade makes it impossible to drop off anyone at The Granada for events or anywhere else in the downtown area. The Arlington Theatre and its neighbors stood their ground to retain a section of the street for parking. See what happens when you stand your ground?

An update on our recent twopart series on the Santa Barbara Unified School District, now that the national spotlight has revealed a new awareness of what our children are being taught by way of social emotional learning, indoctrination of critical race

theory, and with the confusion of gender-bender politics, it has come to our attention that school districts around the country are pricing out parents on public records request by charging enquirers thousands of dollars.

First, the school districts and local governments stall and stall to prevent information being made public. Now if administrators are legally forced to provide information, they make it prohibitively expensive! Is this currently happening in Santa Barbara? If not, it certainly could.

We need an organized approach to establish and implement a parent/guardian rights coalition in all schools.

Tomorrow, we celebrate the Fourth of July, the birth of our nation, and State Street used to be the home to the Independence Day parade.

With the recent Santa Barbara City Council meeting discussing the fate and future of our downtown corridor, State Street, we invite Santa Barbarans to pay close attention to the effect the Fiesta Parade will have traipsing up and down Cabrillo Boulevard, rather than traveling up State Street, the traditional venue for more than 100 years.

What we really appreciate about Mayor Randy Rowse is his ability

to get to the heart of the matter. At this most recent meeting, he told the council before the vote, “We met today, we talked about stuff, and we still kicked the can down the road. That is kind of how we roll sometimes … The next time we meet I would like to see something actionable … We spent a whole bunch of time, doing exactly what we have done before, yakking about it, and I don’t think we got anywhere.”

We applaud his candor.

For decades, one of the Fourth of July main celebrations in Santa Barbara was its parade starting at the beach and marching up State Street. We certainly hope it is reinstated for next year, up State Street, along with Solstice, Fiesta, Los Ninos, Christmas parades and all the other traditional uses of State Street.

However, let’s remember that reverence for our country is at the forefront of any Fourth of July celebration.

“One flag, one Land. One heart, one hand. One Nation, evermore.”

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

Why do activists always turn to politics?

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Continued from Page C3 “It is the role of civil governance to criminalize acts of violence,” she replies.

I wonder how such criminalization would work.

“If abortion is illegal,” I point out, “the state either has to punish the woman or doctor or both.”

“This is a woman who’s in crisis,” says Ms. Baldwin. “It doesn’t make sense to ... throw her in prison.”

Before Roe v. Wade, prosecuting women was rare. Sometimes doctors were prosecuted.

“The way you enforce is not through a police state,” says Ms.

BUCKLEY

Continued from Page C1 attaching itself to one of the guy wires, the aircraft comes to a complete and abrupt stop, so it slows from about 95 mph to zero in a split second.

If I tell you it was a bit unnerving, I hope you will believe me.

Taking off, it’s the reverse. As the metal wall goes up behind the plane, grips are attached to its wheelbase and are let go simultaneously when the engines reach a certain revolution. Upon take-off (especially with a COD as opposed to an F-14 or today’s F-18s), the plane dips as it leaves the deck of the carrier and begins what feels like a slow ascent to take it out of its dive.

Ah, again, unnerving … But the excitement of it all lives in my memory like, well, like a really good movie.

And, since having served on a destroyer, been part of a carrier battle group, spent the night in enlisted and officers’ quarters on the two carriers, observed (from the flight deck and the

Baldwin. “The way to get women to stop choosing abortion is to provide other options.” One such option, she says, is to make adoption easier.

Easier adoption would be good, but it certainly won’t persuade all women to carry babies to term.

Watching last week’s abortion protests, one thing puzzles me: Why do activists always turn to politics?

Celebrities like Lady Gaga and Rihanna attacked Alabama’s abortion bill. “Governor ... SHAME ON YOU,” said Rihanna.

Instead of shouting at politicians, activists could put their money where their mouths are.

I say to Ms. Baldwin and Ms.

O’Brien, “Lady Gaga and Rihanna by themselves have enough money to fly every woman ... to a state where it’s legal. Why is this a government issue?”

“It would be great if celebrities spent their money on mutual aid and direct action instead of lobbying politicians,” says Ms. O’Brien.

“Currently there is a meme going around,” she adds. “People write, ‘If anyone needs to go camping because their state does not allow camping ... come camping with me. We’ll never talk about your camping.’”

Why “camping” instead of “abortion”?

Because in “certain states, that would create a legal problem,”

explains Ms. O’Brien.

The two sides will never agree about abortion.

Personally, I think it’s reasonable when states ban lateterm abortion. An 8-month-old fetus sure seems like life to me.

But I’m mostly pro-choice.

People should own their own bodies. If someone lives inside you, you have a right to control that life.

bridge) the well-choreographed and dangerous activities of crew members, pilots and navigators, I feel confident in offering up the following: Upon reading the news that Tom Cruise had rejected the Communist Chinese “request” that he remove the Taiwanese flag from his flight jacket if he wanted to show the movie in China, I decided that “Top Gun: Maverick” may be a film worth watching.

It was.

It is.

And worth watching on a big screen.

A really big screen.

So – as soon as you can – drop into your nearest cineplex and pay your $10-to-$15 entrance fee.

Sit down and close your eyes to avoid all the ridiculous trailers for upcoming Hollywood mayhem movies (Bang! Kaboom! Rat-a-tattat!) and similar fare starring evil capitalists, right-wing whackos, and/or religious fanatics and get ready to cheer.

Here’s my synopsis: More than 35 years after his stint as a top naval aviator, Top Gun Captain Mitchell is still at it, having been denied promotions

along the way because of his apparent inability to obey orders, stupid though they may be. The first thing we see him doing is saving his team and their hypersonic jet program by refusing to follow an order to disband the project. He’s about to be (and let me use a typical naval expression here, one I know quite well) s**tcanned for his flagrant disregard of military protocol, but his old pal, Top Gun teammate and now Commander of the Pacific Fleet, three-star admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky (Val Kilmer) saves him from that disgrace.

Rather than being courtmartialed or stripped of his commission, Maverick is instead sent off to train a dozen F-18 Super Hornet jet pilots — the best of the best — for what seems to be in every way a suicide mission, but one — if successful — that would take out and destroy the heart of the nuclear plans of an unnamed enemy. (Hint: sure looks like Iran to me).

What follows is in the best tradition of a time-tested formula: Good guy, beset by higher-up notso-good guys but championed by an even higher-up good guy, sets

out to save the world from bad guys. Along the way he hopes to save his team, his reputation, his dignity and maybe even win back the woman he loves.

The action on the deck of the carrier and at the controls of the F-18s, the flight path of the proposed engagement, the sheer magnitude of the mission, the airborne dogfight practices and real-time simulated combat, along with puerile (but fun) banter among fellow pilots, unspoken glances, thoughtful silences, and piano-playing barroom singalongs, all make for a high-testosterone, high-spirited, jet-propelled joy ride.

Do yourself a favor: Treat a military vet and bring him or her to this perfect Fourth-of-July, proud-to-have-served, I Love America movie.

You won’t regret it.

John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www. creators.com.

James Buckley is a longtime Montecito resident. He welcomes questions or comments at jimb@ substack.com. Readers are invited to visit jimb.substack.com, where Jim’s Journals are on file. He also invites people to subscribe to Jim’s Journal.

We don’t have everything perfect SCHULTE

Continued from Page C1 financial engine of the world, and it will never change. If we could somehow moderate the egos and man’s greed for more money and power, we may be able to tame man’s hold on Mother Earth.

In the meantime, our focus needs to be on our own backyard.

Bring back unity to our divided nation. Lay down the sabers of hate and anger. Remove the distrust among us. Resolve the debates of color and race; this applies to all sides and ethnicities.

Throughout history, good has always conquered evil. We will continue to encounter some rough patches, but in the end the white hats will ultimately prevail.

On this Fourth of July, more so than any other, we should reach out to our fellow man. Put aside what angers us, if only for 24 hours, and remind ourselves how we got here and why. We live

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California’s new nickname

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ecently, California has acquired many names. A high tax state, the state with the highest gas prices, terrible schools.

Let’s add another one: the abortion capital of the U.S. Frank McGinity Santa Barbara

Supreme Court needs balance

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ight now, the right to abortion care is at risk because of a deliberate, decades-long takeover of the Supreme Court by powerful right-wing extremists. We’re seeing the culmination of this takeover as the court just overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that made abortion access a constitutional right. This opens the door for states to outlaw abortion and take us back to a time when women were forced to go through with an unwanted pregnancy, potentially endangering their

health and hurting their ability to provide for their families.

But it’s possible to undo this damage. The Judiciary Act would add four seats, restoring balance to the Supreme Court. It’s the solution that recent polling showed is supported by the majority of Americans, and it’s what we need to move away from partisan rulings that dismantle our rights and freedoms. And it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. It’s time to do it again.

I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 to ensure we protect our fundamental freedoms and restore balance to our courts now.

Jamie Knee Santa Barbara

Rude welcome

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y husband and I come to Santa Barbara a few times a year to visit family. We have always had a great time, especially during walks on the boardwalk and strolling the wharf.

We had been warned by shop owners about the “bike boys” riding up and down State Street and the boardwalk but never had any trouble until today.

Three white boys around 9-10 years old pulled up to us as we were walking. One wanted to shake my husband’s hand. He made some excuse that he was trying to shake as many hands as he could.

I held out my hand, and he grabbed mine and shook. His hand was filled with spit. All three laughed and rode off yelling something about COVID germs.

I wonder if parents in Santa Barbara would care to know that this is going on ?

Thank you for listening.

Linda and Jim Ballinger Phoenix, Ariz.

Neglect kills trees, lawns

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here is no water shortage in Santa Maria, yet the director of public works for the County of Santa Barbara has caused the death of millions of dollars worth of full grown trees, lawns, bushes and landscaping at the county complex at Betteravia and Miller streets in Santa Maria.

The installation of the solar equipment required some changes, but the unaffected area has turned into dead, dry trees, plants and bushes next to the buildings — dangerous fire conditions and for no valid reason at all. The director

of public works has killed millions of dollars worth of full grown magnolias that are nowhere near the project. Millions of dollars of full grown trees, magnolias and many others dead, nearly dead, three-story high piles of fire tinder.

Trash-littered dead lawns, dirty masks, plastic sheeting, dead limbs, leaves, and dirt.

If the people in the city of Santa Barbara think that trees and grass are needed for climate change, they had better tell the director of public works about it.

Two county supervisors have their offices on Lakeside Parkway as part of the complex, but like another layer of government, they see nothing. They do not know that their county office is in a blighted neighborhood, without maintenance, nothing for them to see, nothing to do but cocktail hours.

There is no water shortage in Santa Maria. Across the street, the city of Santa Maria Crossroads soccer field is soggy from watering.

All of the nearby businesses are producing tax revenue, using water, no problem.

We have water, but the neglect from the director of public works has killed lawns and trees by turning off the water.

Patricia L Lala Santa Maria

Henry Schulte welcomes questions or comments at hschulteopinions@gmail.com.

Enable the government to control the governed ZEPKE

Continued from Page C2 28-year-old John Paul Jones, who became known as the “father of our navy.” Sort of humbling for me; how about you?

After the Declaration of Independence declared the U.S. as independent, in 1777 the Articles of Confederation established a format for the structure of the new government.

However, having just fought a war to eliminate the rules being set by persons not within their states, each of the 13 states wanted to retain their ability to set their own rules. This was a fatal flaw.

The Congress turned to James Madison, who under the Virginia Plan had created the three branches of government (legislative, executive and judicial) to write what would become the U.S. Constitution — an aggregate of fundamental principles that constitute the legal bases of a policy that determine how an entity is to be governed.

The beginning of the Constitution expresses its objective as “We the People of the United States” (establishing who has the power), “in order to form a more perfect Union” (purpose), “establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty” (specific objectives)” for ourselves and our Posterity” (who’s covered) “do ordain and establish this Constitution for

the United States of America” (action taken).

When New Hampshire ratified the Constitution on June 21, 1788, it became the law of the land. After 234 years, with the exception of amendments, the Constitution remains unchanged.

James Madison expressed the philosophy he followed in creating the Constitution as “In framing a government to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed, and in the next place obligate it to control itself.”

Madison and Thomas Jefferson wrote the first 10 Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, to help the government “to control itself.” The 10th Amendment prevents the government from taking additional rights, and this amendment is the center of the controversy over whether the control of abortions belongs with the federal government (Roe case) or with each state (Dobbs case). The Constitution protects peaceful protests but not violence against the justices.

Brent E. Zepke is an attorney, arbitrator and author who lives in Santa Barbara. Formerly he taught at six universities and numerous professional conferences. He is the author of six books: “One Heart-Two Lives,” “Legal Guide to Human Resources,” “Business Statistics,” “Labor Law,” “Products and the Consumer” and “Law for NonLawyers.”

That is not how the First Amendment works HAMMER

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LETTERS

under the red, white and blue.

A flag that bonds us like nothing else. A piece of cotton that tells a thousand tales, unites millions of people, and stands as a beacon to the rest of the world as the finest nation to live in.

America the beautiful, chockfull with millions of amazing, good people.

We don’t have everything perfect, but we do better than most. You have to hit a few bad notes once in a while to get better.

Call it practice. We practice every day to make America even better.

Take a few moments tomorrow and go up to a stranger and wish him, “Happy Independence Day.” Time to start the healing again and unite us, “…one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Stand proud and sing, “I’m proud to be an American, at least I know I’m free.”

ruling only implicates the “mayissue” concealed carry licensing regimes that are employed by six blue states; “shall-issue” and constitutional carry states, which now predominate due to conservative political victories in this space, are untouched.

The conclusion of Justice Thomas’ majority opinion returned, as expected, to first principles: “We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need. That is not how the First Amendment works when it comes to unpopular speech or the free exercise of religion. It is not how the Sixth Amendment works when it comes to a defendant’s right to confront the witnesses against him. And it is not how the Second Amendment works when it comes to public carry for self-defense.”

That entirely logical and commonsensical sentiment commanded a six-justice majority in Bruen. Justice Stephen Breyer, on behalf of the Court’s three liberals in dissent, was forced to rely upon tendentious invocations of recent gun-related tragedies and a banal recitation of other Democratic National Committeestyle gun control talking points.

It represents an ignominious

swan song for the Clinton appointee, who retired at the end of the Supreme Court term on Thursday.

The Bruen opinion is also a particularly welcome development, given that it was rendered on the same day that 15 Republican senators joined forces with Democrats to break a filibuster on the Senate’s misguided piece of “compromise” gun legislation, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which, after the Bruen ruling, passed in Congress and was signed by President Joe Biden.

Gun rights enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that Bruen’s logical extension of the Second Amendment individual right found in Heller represents a bigger long-term development for the country.

God bless Justice Clarence Thomas. And as the case may be, he may have the chance to one-up his Bruen handiwork and establish a new “careerdefining magnum opus” majority opinion just next term: The constitutionality of raceconscious affirmative action programs, a longtime Thomas bugaboo, will then be on the Court’s chopping block.

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