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California Wine Festival returns ‘in full force’
Trapeze show benefits SB Humane By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
On Friday, $1,000 was raised to support Santa Barbara Humane when community members had the opportunity to attend “Soaring and Supporting,” a community event hosted by the Santa Barbara
Trapeze Co. to benefit the organiztion. “Last night’s community event with Santa Barbara Humane will stand out as a pivotal moment in the maturation of our journey as a team and as friends,” Randy Kohn, co-owner of the Santa Please see TRAPEZE on A5
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Children and younger students showed off their trapeze moves during a Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. community event benefiting Santa Barbara Humane at Plaza Vera Cruz in Santa Barbara on Friday.
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Funkhouser running for Santa Maria City Council Candidate stresses need to support law enforcement
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Guests partake in the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting event of the California Wine Festival at Chase Palm Park Carousel House in Santa Barbara on Friday.
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
The California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine event, returned to Chase Palm Park for two days of tasting
events on Friday and Saturday. Guests were able to sample wines from regions across California, paired with gourmet appetizers from many of Santa Barbara’s top restaurants, while experiencing lifestyle exhibitors,
live entertainment and breathtaking seaside vistas. “It was a great sold out crowd. We had wonderful wineries from all over California and an amazing representation of some really beautiful high end wines.
On Friday, there was a silent auction, from which 100% of the proceeds benefited the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County,” Emily Kauffman, executive director of the California Wine Please see FESTIVAL on A5
Representatives of Rombauer Vineyards pour out glasses from their wine during the event.
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Steven Funkhouser, a small business owner and community leader, has announced his candidacy for the Santa Maria City Council. Mr. Funkhouser was born and raised in Santa Maria and is a husband and father of two. His campaign announcement said he has dedicated his life and career to the betterment of the community, which he has always been proud to call home. If elected, Mr. Funkhouser said he would work to support law enforcement. “The city of Santa Maria is growing, and with that growth comes changes; some good and some bad,” Mr. Funkhouser said in a statement last week. “The biggest change in our community that has impacted our families, business owners, and residents, has been an increase in crime. Certain council members haven’t demonstrated a commitment to supporting our law enforcement and giving them the tools necessary to address the problem and keep families safe. This is something I plan to change.” The campaign announcement noted Mr. Funkhouser has long dedicated his time to the health and well-being of the area’s youth. He is a board member for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, an organization that informs children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and focuses on building a healthier region. He also serves as the chair and charter adviser to the Elks Lodge Antlers Youth Program. Additionally, he is the acting board member or chair to numerous local nonprofits. He
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Santa Maria City Council candidate Steven Funkhouser is chairman of Leadership Santa Maria Valley, a program sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
is president of the Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association and chairman of Leadership Santa Maria Valley, a program sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Mr. Funkhouser opened Starry Sky Coffee, a small coffee shop located on the Allan Hancock College campus in Santa Maria. Named after his two daughters, Starr and Skyler, the business has operated for more than 13 years, offering students part-time employment opportunities and giving back to the community. Mr. Funkhouser lives in Santa Maria with his wife, Hollie, a special education teacher, and their daughters. To learn more about the candidate, visit www. stevenfunkhouser.com. email: kzehnder@newspress.com
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