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By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER Housing authority gives local kids back-to-school supplies MASON /NEWS-PRESS Boys find backpacks they like at the “Tools for Schools” event Saturday at Presidio Springs in Santa Barbara.

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Olivia Newton-John stands between singers Kenny Loggins, left, and Peter Noone at a Unity Shoppe telethon in the 1990s. When Ms. Newton-John first learned about Unity Shoppe, she immediately offered to help the Santa Barbara nonprofit. At right of Mr. Noone are Jelinda DeVorzon, Bob Smith and Anne Smith. see VAN DE-REYNOSO on A3Please see NEWTON JOHN on A5

Olivia Newton-John performs in 1996 during a Unity Shoppe Telethon.

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By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER Former public health director Van Do-Reynoso begins work at CenCal Health Starting her next chapter in healthcare see on A5

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The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara gave away more than 400 backpacks in partnership with 2nd Story Associates Saturday during the “Tools for Schools” event at Presidio Springs in Santa Barbara.“Itwas so nice to be back in full force with the event. Two years ago was when everything shut down, and we didn’t feel comfortable having an event so we gave gift cards to Target to buy school supplies,” Rob Fredericks, the housing authority’s executive director and CEO, told the News-Press. “Last year we had the event, Dr. Van Do-Reynoso led the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department during the Thomas Fire, the Montecito debris flow and the COVID-19 pandemic.Nowshe’s ready for her next mission in health care. The former public health director started work Aug. 1 as the chief customer experience officer, a new position, at CenCal Health, the Medi-Cal-managed care plan for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. She was hired to provide strategic leadership for the management of relationships with members, providers and community partners. “I spent 20 years working in a county public health system, and that has prepared me by grounding me in working with 09-01-10 Time: 1:42.90 Wednesday’s DAILY 3: 8-5-5 / Wednesday’s Midday 5-0-8 Wednesday’s DAILY 4: 7-2-5-1 Wednesday’s FANTASY 5: 2-16-18-20-39 Wednesday’s POWERBALL: N/A Meganumber: N/A AUGUST 14, 2022 $2.00

Barry DeVorzon will never forget the evening at John Travolta’s ranch, just north of SantaThat’sBarbara.where he saw Olivia Newton-John and enjoyed an after-dinner, musical treat. “John and Olivia recreated the songs from ‘Grease’ with Kenny Loggins chiming in,” Mr. DeVorzon told the News-Press lastAccompanyingweek. them on the piano was record producer and composer David Foster. Mr. DeVorzon described the moment, which included his wife, Jelinda DeVorzon, and Mr. Loggins’ then wife, Eva, as “a group of friends sharing an evening together.” “That being said, I still have to pinch myself,” Mr. DeVorzon said. “What a unique experience to be part of it.” He also recalled that Mr. Travolta and Ms. Newton-John, who starred together in the 1978 film adaptation of Broadway’s “Grease,” had a great affection for each other as friends. “There was this lovely spontaneity that only really friends who are comfortable with each other can have.”Fond memories of Ms. NewtonJohn — Santa Ynez actress and singer who people immediately describe as kind and downto-earth — are being shared following her death Aug. 8 after a long struggle with breast cancer. Her Montecito friend Corinna Gordon called her “a true angel on this Thoseearth.”whoknew her are quick Friends recall the humanity of Santa Ynez singer Olivia Newton-John

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political thriller that suggests Princess Diana was murdered by the royal family she married into and got eructed from. Question: Was the hiring of Mr. Browning a coincidence — or a warning shot fired across the bow of what’s to come? One thing we do know for certain is that Prince Harry has serious concerns about his family’s security. Not only has he taken the U.K. Home Office to court for refusing to provide police bodyguards when he is present in Britain (a case now under review), but intruder scares (two in May) at his Montecito mansion have not been taken lightly by the local constabulary.Wereached out to Mr. Browning in the hope of learning the status of “Inquest” and if he has any plans to produce it for Archewell. He did notPenguinrespond.Random House recently announced that Prince Harry’s book will be released at Barbara Del Mon. Last New First SepFull10Sep 3Aug 27Aug 18 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. Aug. 14 12:29 p.m. 4.9’ 6:07 a.m. -0.5’ none 6:03 p.m. 1.5’ Aug. 15 12:06 a.m. 5.5’ 6:43 a.m. 0.1’ 1:09 p.m. 5.0’ 7:03 p.m. 1.5’ Aug. 16 12:59 a.m. 4.7’ 7:18 a.m. 0.8’ 1:50 p.m. 5.0’ 8:11 p.m. 1.6’ 72/52 71/54 74/55 85/5671/55 70/54 84/5579/59 80/60 77/61 75/60 94/56 99/67 103/64 100/75 77/59 Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 9-second intervals. Visibility clear. Wind west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear. Wind west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear. COASTAL COASTAL Mostly sunny COASTAL Mostly sunny COASTAL THURSDAY Mostly sunny COASTAL AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO LAKE LEVELS City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, ice. 78,113 acre-ft. Elevation 703.64 ft. Evaporation (past 24 32.6 acre-ft. Inﬂow 4.4 acre-ft. State inﬂow 12.4 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -152 acre-ft.

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• Southbound lane on coastal side:Aug. 15-18: 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. Aug. 19: 10 p.m. - 9 a.m. Aug. 22: 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. • Southbound off- and on-ramps at 7Seacliff:p.m.-6a.m.: Same nights as southbound lane closures. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Monday through Saturday, with possible exceptions.Purpose: Paving two right southbound lanes that are closed behind k-rails. One southbound bypass lane will remain open. • One of two northbound lanes. Aug. 17-29 and 22-24 from 7 p.m.6 a.m., with possible intermittent rampPurpose:closures.Repair about 50 potholes on lanes and shoulders.Caltrans said Closures will overlap on four nights — August 17-19 and Aug. 22, which will reduce Highway 101 to one southbound and one northbound lane. All lanes are open during the day.Residents and businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Closures may start and end later. Real-time traffic information can be found at quickmap.dot.ca.gov.Allworkissubject to change due to weather or constructionrelated issues. The work is part of a $48 million pavement rehabilitation project — including $5.5 million in funding from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 — on a 4.3-mile section of the Highway 101 north of Ventura. More details are available at tinyurl.com/mrycvtdm.

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— Katherine Zehnder Man rescued A male patient was found Friday night over the side above Upper Oso in Los Padres National Forest. The man shot off a gun to signal for help. He was found by hunters who used a lowering cable to secure the victim on a ledge, then left to get help. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department rescued the patient with a rope system. He was transported by ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with a severe leg injury, according to Scott Safechuck, the public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Call time was 1:13 a.m. Saturday, according to Scott Safechuck, PIO for Santa Barbara County Fire.

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ISLA VISTA — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was dispatched early Saturday morning to a fire alarm ringing in the 900 block of Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla FirefightersVista. found that an activated fire suppression sprinkler head had extinguished the fire. County Fire assisted with water removal. Minor damage was reported. The call time was 4:27Thea.m.fire is under investigation, said Scott Safechuck, PIO for Santa Barbara County Fire. — Katherine Zehnder Lane closures listed for Highway 101 Ventura County- Caltrans has announced multiple closures that will reduce Highway 101 to one southbound and one northbound lane for four nights from Mussel Shoals to Faria Beach in Ventura County.Signs will be posted. Motorists can expect delays.

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L et’s say you love your mother a lot. And let’s say you lose her when you are only 12 years old. To a gnarly car accident. Except maybe it wasn’t an accident.Let’salso say that your somewhat detached father, who was divorced from your mother, marries the woman with whom he was having an affair before, during and after his marriage to your mom — all of which caused your mother a great deal of anguish and, even at your young age, you witnessed and felt herSeemspain. to us one good reason why someone would run away from home, in this case bail from Blighty, and relocate to somewhere far, far away from dad, stepmom — and the land where it became impossible to escape all those bad memories.Wedon’t presume to know what Prince Harry knows or believes about what truly happened to his mother, Princess Diana (other than his public pronouncements over feeling “helpless” and “hunted,” causing him to seek therapy for anxiety and trauma). But having studied the official 2008 inquest and investigated the circumstances, we do know there is reasonable cause to be suspicious about what went down that awful night in Paris 25 years ago this month. Even the jury of that inquest refused to rule Princess Diana the victim of an “accident,” even though the judge tried to lead jurors to such a finding. Based on the evidence presented to them and after hearing from 278 witnesses, 11 jurors chose “unlawfulPerhapskilling.”oneclue about what Prince Harry believes is the hiring last year of Ben Browning to head Archewell Productions, the entertainment company founded by himself and his wife Meghan. Mr. Browning, in 2013, through his former production company Wayfare purchasedEntertainment,therightstoa movie screenplay titled “Inquest,” a

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Michelle Greene community partners to advance health equity and ensure that all communities are thriving. My experience as public health director has given me a lot of wonderful opportunities to build strong state and local partnerships,” Dr. Do-Reynoso told the News-Press. “That’s what I’m bringing to my current job. County and CenCal health promote healthy and thriving communities.”Dr.Do-Reynoso will also serve as health equity officer at CenCal Health and will be responsible for understanding and championing diverse needs and perspectives. “Health equity is ensuring that every community will have opportunities to achieve the best optimal health, and I plan to achieve it by working with community stakeholders and community partners to address gaps and remove systemic barriers,” Dr. Do-Reynoso told the News-Press. “I believe that San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are ready and focused on building healthy communities, and so CenCal will be part of that grand vision. And I am excited to be a part of “CenCal’sit.”health mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the community we serve by improving access to high quality health services,” Dr. DoReynoso told the News-Press. “It’s in our DNA to continue to strive to make a positive impact on the people we serve. I am so thrilled and excited to expand access to care, provide access to healthcare services and to improve patient experience.” For the past five years, DoReynoso was the director of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. That involved overseeing five health care centers, three homeless shelter clinics and a variety of health programs. She led public health operations during multiple crises including the Thomas Fire, the Montecito debris flow and the COVID-19 pandemic, during which she provided briefings to media outlets and the public. “Through it all, Van responded with calm and grace,” Joan Hartmann, the Santa Barbara County supervisor who sits on the CenCal Health board, said in a news release. “She guided us through these extraordinary times with both science and compassion. I know that at CenCal Health she will continue as an innovative and thoughtful health professional in service to theThecommunity.”News-Press asked Dr. DoReynoso about her goals for her new“Myposition.goalsare simply to bring value to our mission and to contribute to improving the health and well being of the communities we serve,” she said. Prior to her tenure in Santa Barbara, Dr. Do-Reynoso was the public health director for seven years and interim behavioral health services director for one year at the Madera County Department of Public Health. She also worked in public health for Tulare County and Asian Health Services in Oakland, and she was a postgraduate fellow and management consultant for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California.Herformal education includes a doctorate in public health from UC Merced, an master’s in health policy and administration from UC Berkeley and a bachelor’s in biology with a history minor from UC Santa Cruz. “Those who know Van best, know that she is creative, resilient, collaborative, and aspirational in her pursuit of health equity for all, which aligns with CenCal Health’s vision,” Marina Owen, CenCal Health CEO said in a news release. “In this reimagined executive role, Van will focus on expanding access to care, providing excellence in provider service, improving the patient experience, and strengthening community collaboration. I couldn’t ask for a better partner in the years to come.” During the News-Press interview, Dr. Do-Reynoso emphasized the state initiative CalAim.CalAim is a “long-term strategy commitment to transform the health care system so Californians will have a more equitable, coordinated and holistic healthcare,” said Dr. Do-Reynoso. “ I am energized, thrilled and excited that I am part of this strategic direction and the local level. In the days to come CenCal will share with the community implementation at the local level.” To learn more about CalAim, see dhcs.ca.gov/calaim. email: kzehnder@newspress.com PHOTO Dr. Van Do-Reynoso

will take place at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Santa Barbara Club, 1105 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. All proceeds support ETC’s mission to present professional quality theater in the city.Silent auction items include a three-night stay at the Manhattan Club Penthouse in New York City, which includes two Broadway shows and dinner vouchers for two New York restaurants. Other items include a Hermosa Beach Getaway for two at a beautiful condo on the Strand in Hermosa Beach, an overnight stay at the El Encanto Hotel, overlooking Santa Barbara; an empanadas cooking class for six of your friends at your home; a collection of 29 wines from the cellars of ETC board members; a new piece of art by Ruth Ellen Hoag and other special experiences.Ifyoucan’t attend the event in person, you can bid on auction items. You can also purchase unique experiences, including an architectural tour of downtown Santa Barbara led by expert Paul Longanbach and a performance/ reading with Santa Barbara actress Meredith Baxter, who starred in NBC’s “Family Ties.” Visit etcsb.org to start bidding on these spectacular items today. Tickets are available at etcsb. org/support/curtain-up.Formoreinformation, email Christine Hollinger at chollinger@ etcsb.org.

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COURTESY PHOTO Linda Purl GOLETA — Michelle Greene will attend her last Goleta City Council meeting as the city manager Tuesday. Ms. Greene is closing out 18 years of service to the city of Goleta, eight of those as the city manager.Thecity of Goleta is inviting the community to attend the meeting either in person or virtually and show its appreciation to Ms. Greene for her work during Goleta’s first two decades as an incorporated city. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta. Those not attending in-person can watch the meeting at cityofgoleta. org/goletameetings.AtTuesday’smeeting, Ms. Greene will be presented with a city tile and a proclamation recognizing her years of service. And Mayor Paula Perrotte, Goleta City Council members and Ms. Greene’s colleagues will have an opportunity to thank Ms. Greene for her dedication. The public is invited to join the city in expressing appreciation to Ms. Greene. People can come in person or virtually to comment or can send a note of appreciation to pio@cityofgoleta.org, and it will be forwarded to Ms. Greene. Ms. Greene is the first woman to be city manager in Goleta. According to the city of Goleta, she is credited with bringing a new level of professionalism and sophistication to the city government. — Katherine Zehnder Goleta City Council to honor outgoing city manager

song called ‘Just Married,’ recorded by Marty Robbins,” Mr. DeVorzon said. “To my amazement, John and Pat Farro and Oliva sang my song, ‘Just Married.’ They knew all the words!“Apparently it was a huge hit in Australia, and they remembered it,” Mr. DeVorzon said. “To have Olivia and her producer singing the first hit I ever had and knowing all the lyrics impressed the hell out of me.”Ms. Newton-John, of course, was known for rendition of songs in “Grease,” such as “Hopelessly Devoted to You” (again with her pouring her heart into the lyrics) and her iconic splitscreen duet with Mr. Travolta, “Summer Nights.” Before “Grease,” she recorded “Let Me Be There” (1973), “I Honestly Love You” (1974) and “Have You Never Been Mellow?” (1975). After “Grease,” her hits included “Xanadu” and “Magic” from her movie with Mr. Kelly, as well as the upbeat “Physical” (1981).Butthose interviewed for this story agreed that despite the fame, Ms. Newton-John remained down-to-earth and genuine. Ms. Gordon, the Montecito friend who called Ms. NewtonJohn “a true angel,” recalled meeting her through their mutual friend, movie and TV star Jane Seymour.

PHOTO BY PARAMOUNT/RSO/KOBAL/REX Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta amazed fans with their performance in the 1978 film “Grease.” Montecito songwriter Barry DeVorzon recalled having dinner with them at Mr. Travolta’s ranch north of Santa Barbara.

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DAVE MASON /NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS At left, from left are Rob Fredericks, director of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara; two boys who just got their backpacks; Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse and Lucille Boss, chair of the authority commission. In the back is Jennifer Diaz, a housing program representative. At right, kids had their choice of backpacks designed for the young at heart.

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“Jane introduced us, probably in 1994,” said Ms. Gordon, who was diagnosed with breast cancer that year, two years after Ms. Newton-John’s diagnosis. “She was incredibly kind and supportive,” Ms. Gordon said. She noted Ms. Newton-John didn’t see herself as a celebrity. “She never bought into ‘I’m better than anybody else,’ ” Ms. Gordon said. “She was just so real and normal and human and vulnerable.“Shewas a very positive person,” Ms. Gordon said. “She wasMs.special.”Gordon recalled how Ms. Newton-John was the first guest host for a benefit at Ms. Gordon’s Montecito home for the Breast Cancer Resource Center. “She couldn’t have been sweeter,” Ms. Gordon said. “She came and talked to people and explained her breast cancer journey, and I think she really won over a lot of people. “I took her to see the Breast Cancer Resource Center on Pueblo Street,” Ms. Gordon said. “She just loved it. I think it inspired her. “My favorite moments were when I came up (to Santa Ynez) and visited her there, and we would just hang out together,” Ms. Gordon said. “She was so real. She felt like a real friend.”

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BACKPACKS Continued from Page A1 to “Sheagree.was one of the sweetest ladies you’ll ever find,” Tom Reed, the Unity Shoppe executive director, told the News-Press. Mr. Reed noted Mrs. DeVorzon found it easy to persuade Ms. Newton-John to help Unity Shoppe, the Santa Barbara-based nonprofit that helps the less fortunate.“Assoon as Jelinda described what Unity did, she said, ‘I want to be part of that. It sounds wonderful. How can I be part of it?’” Mr. Reed recalled. The answer was the Unity Shoppe telethons. Ms. NewtonJohn sang at them in the 1990s and the 21st century, and Mr. Reed said some of her songs were the hits from “Grease.” Ms. Newton-John sang “Christmas Never Felt Like This Before” live in 1996 at a Unity Shoppe telethon, pouring her heart into the lyrics — something she was known to do. A clip of that performance was played during at the 2011 Unity Shoppe telethon, and you can see it at youngstoryandwroteandherNewton-JohnandMontecitoenjoyedsinger,ofandbecameheofDeVorzonwith,“Xanadu.”Gene1980wasgrewCambridge,composer,akeepaccessiblesaid.ofto-earthtelethons.expenseshonorariumNewton-Johnwatch?v=ujeHDgWoyh8.youtube.com/AndMr.ReednotedMs.neverrequestedanorreimbursementofforparticipatinginthe“Shewasarealdown-person.”Mr.DeVorzonechoedthat.“Oliviawastotallyunawarehercelebrity,”Mr.DeVorzon“Shewassuchaneasyandperson.Youhadtoremindingyourselfshewasstar.”Mr.DeVorzon,alongtimemetMs.Newton,aEnglandnativewhoupinAustralia,whenheworkingonthescoreforthemoviethatstarredherandKellyinhislastmovierole,“OliviawassonicetoworkaswasGeneKelly,”Mr.said.“ThatfilmwasthebeginningmyfriendshipwithOlivia,”said.“Overtheyears,OliviaadearfriendtoJelindame.”HerecalledanothernightspontaneousmusicwiththewhenheandhiswifedinneratthehomeofsingerPeterNoonehiswifeMireille.Ms.wastherewithhusband,JohnEasterlingproducerJohnFarrar,whoMs.Newton-John’shits,Mr.Farrar’swifePat.“Afterdinner,Itoldtheaboutmyfirsthitasaman,whichwasa(1959)

but we had a scaled back version,” he said. “As we came out of isolation, we had the event, but we didn’t have our community partners with us who make this event great by informing families of services they offer throughout theButyear.”onSaturday morning, it was a different story. An estimated 900 youths and their parents were there, and the kids got to pick the colorful backpacks they wanted. The News-Press watched as one boy immediately chose one with a “Spider-Man” design. Now in its 10th year, the “Tools for School” event provided school supplies and backpacks for lowincome children and families in the Santa Barbara area. During this event, HACSB youth and families received a free backpack, school supplies, and learned about valuable resources and services for them and their families. “It felt absolutely wonderful compared to the COVID years,” Mr. Fredericks said. “Being back in person, interacting with families, is so hopeful for my team of colleagues at the housing authority — being able to see families again interacting with them and checking in on them and seeing what they need.” Agencies attending included: Family Service Agency, Supportive Services Program, Family Support Services, Santa Barbara Unified School DistrictELAC and DLI Programs, Santa Barbara Unified School District- PEAC Program, CalSOAP, Santa Barbara Public Library, United Way of Santa Barbara County, Future Leaders of America, CALM, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Metropolitan Transit District, CommUnify-HEAP and Gateway Educational Services, and Santa Barbara City College. “Everyone was there with smiling faces ready to help,” Mr. Fredericks said. “It harkens to me what community service is all about, helping people. It’s so nice seeing the smiling faces of kids with backpacks and knowing they are set for the year. It was a really joyful occasion at least for us, and the kids that were there, getting their school supplies, happy and ready for the school year..” “With adults and kids, we probably had about 900 people. We wouldn’t be able to do this event without our funding sponsors,” said Mr. Fredericks. Union Bank helped underride the cost of funding for backpacks, and First 5 Santa Barbara County provided books for below school age children, benefiting them with books to jumpstart reading. “As the housing authority, people look at us as providers of affordable housing, and housing is foundational,” Mr. Fredericks said. “But we look at ourselves as more than just housing, we don’t just turn over the keys to an affordable place to live. We provide support service to all of our families, and that includes the youth and helping them start school off ready with all their school supplies puts them on a path toward success. “That is what we want to see for all our residents: Pathways to selfsufficiency, and it can start at a young age with the youth.” email; kzehnder@newspress.com

THE WILDCARD The media quickly rose to the occasion as the summer of ’97 ended with a bang — a bang with a resounding echo heard around the world.Newspapers sold so many copies in the two weeks following Princess Diana’s death, circulation records were broken — and newsprint mills cleanedDiana’sout.charities would reap more donations in four weeks than the previous four years. The world would have a good cathartic cry; in Britain, there was mass-mourning to the point of hysteria.Themonarchy would suffer a blow, its sensitivity publicly questioned. But in the long-term the royal family’s popularity would rise out of the quagmire into which it had sunk even before Diana’s death, if only because Britain’s future king — William — is saintly Diana’s son. With one casualty: A wildcard named Harry Robert Eringer is a longtime Montecito author with vast experience in investigative journalism. He welcomes questions or comments at reringer@gmail.com.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are interviewed in 2021 by fellow Montecito resident Oprah Winfrey. Columnist Robert Eringer said he isn’t surprised Harry wanted to leave Britain after what he has experienced in his personal life.

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The UCSB women’s basketball team has released its 2022-23 schedule, announcing a slate of 31 games including 16 at the Thunderdome, where the Gauchos owned an impressive 10-2 record lastSeasonseason.tickets for the 2022-23 season will go on sale on Aug. 31 at ucsbgauchos.com.Single-gametickets will go on sale Oct. 19. Santa Barbara will be home for four of its first five games, opening on back-to-back Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with a pair of exhibitions against Life Pacific (Oct. 26) and Hope International (Nov. 2) in the Thunderdome. Five days later, the Gauchos will travel to Santa Clara for their season-opener on Monday, Nov. 7. UCSB will have a two-game home stand against Pepperdine (Nov. 10) and Idaho State (Nov. 15) before going on the road for three straight to close out November. After trips to Sacramento State (Nov. 19), Southern Utah (Nov. 26) and Loyola Marymount (Nov. 30), the Gauchos will face perhaps their toughest non-conference opponent when they welcome Pac12 school UCLA to town on Dec. 3. On Dec. 10, the Gauchos will play the final road outing of their non-conference schedule at Cal Baptist. They will be home for their final two non-conference games, hosting Stanislaus State (Dec. 15) and Cal Lutheran (Dec. 21) with an early 3 p.m. start. Big West play begins on Dec. 29, against Cal State Fullerton at the T-Dome. The Gauchos will then play their conference roadopener on New Year’s Eve at UC SanAfterDiego.sweeping Cal Poly last season for the first time in over a decade, UCSB will host the Mustangs on Jan. 7, reigniting the Blue-Green Rivalry in the Gauchos’ first game of 2023. The remainder of the conference home schedule includes Cal State Bakersfield (Jan. 11), UC Irvine (Jan. 16), Hawaii (Jan. 26), CSUN (Feb. 4), Long Beach State (Feb. 9), UC Riverside (Feb. 18), UC San Diego (Feb. 25) and a Senior Night matchup with UC Davis (March 2). The rest of the Gauchos’ Big West road games will be played at UC Riverside (Jan. 14), CSUN (Jan. 19), Bakersfield (Jan. 21), Cal Poly (Feb. 2), UC Davis (Feb. 11), UC Irvine (Feb. 15), Cal State Fullerton (Feb. 20), Long Beach (Feb. 23) and Hawaii (Mar. 4). One unique change to this year’s Big West slate is that UCSB will play a pair of Monday night games. The Jan. 16 Thunderdome matchup with UC Irvine is set for a Monday evening, and so is the game down at Cal State Fullerton on Feb. 20. The Big West Tournament will once again take place at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nev., with the first two rounds from March 7-8 and the final two rounds from March 10-11. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Thanksgiving, just in time for the bustling Christmas gift season. Described by its publisher as “an intimate and heartfelt memoir,” we wonder if Harry will address the circumstances of his mother’s death and, through subtle nuances, reveal his mindset on this delicate matter.TheDuke of Windsor, another royal exile who a century ago abdicated his throne “for the woman he loved,” was tempted, soon after his marriage to Wallis Simpson and the commencement of what would become their permanent banishment from Britain, to write a book with Compton Mackenzie (a popular British author of the time). But, according to Andrew Lownie in his newly published book “Traitor King,” “the Duke withdrew … realizing it best he not be seen to cooperate with any writer.” Which means Prince Harry is crossing a line even the very vain and vexed Edward VIII knew better than to cross. And if Harry is prepared to cross that line, one wonders how far he is prepared to go with revelations about the Royal Family he abandoned for a new life in Montecito.

DODI THE CAREER CAD I have my own theory about what took place in the early hours of Aug. 31, 1997. Suffice to say, it’s not pretty, but it is mine to keep. So rather than theorize and risk getting gaslit like Martha Mitchell (who was not delusional but spot on about Watergate all along), let’s simply take a stroll down memory lane and assess the facts so that you, dear reader, can make up your own mind about a tragedy that befell a beautiful young princess way before her time. Remember, she was only 36. Let’s start with Emad “Dodi” Fayed, who was 42, the cocainesnorting do-little spoiled brat of a billionaire’s son who left a trail of bad debt in his wake and was under investigation by the IRS at the time of his death. (He owed $93,053 in back taxes.) Or as Vanity Fair put it, Dodi had “a reputation for reneging on commitments and creditors… failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent, wrecking rental properties, selling film rights he didn’t own and neglecting to pay attorneys, doctors, repairmen, and even his projectionist.”In1994,American Express sued Dodi for $116,890. Courts were clogged with other such creditor actions.Dodiwas the playboy son of Mohamed Al Fayed (the “Al” being a royal prefix that Fayed, from humble Egyptian origins, bestowed upon himself). I sort of knew Dodi in London, circa 1972-3. American teens hung out weekend nights at The Aristocrat, a pub on George Street in Marylebone. Dodi, about my age and ever the show-off, would park his show offish Trans Am Mustang on the curb directly outside the pub, on the prowl for underage American females, one right after the other. At first a cad cadet, Dodi graduated to career cad. I watched over a pint of lager as young Dodi matriculated.Theonething Dodi was good at, through much practice, was picking up and schmoozing girls. Most men would be intimidated by Princess Diana, which is something she herself complained about after her divorce from Prince Charles. But not Dodi, which would prove to be the secret of his success in romancing her. The powers-that-be in Britain’s (Church of England) Establishment watched in horror as Dodi, a Muslim, squired Diana around Europe, most especially (with media attention focused upon them) on his father’s yacht in the Med. It was getting serious. Very serious.Estranged from her former husband, Prince Charles, and most members of the royal family, Princess Diana appeared to take delight in overshadowing them as the center of attention wherever she went, whatever she was doing — resulting in endless page-one photographs. The media made Diana’s life miserable but its representatives, from lowly paparazzi to senior news executives, adored her for providing them much copy and making all involved up and down the food chain fabulously rich. Dodi, who met Diana through his father (then the owner of Harrods, London’s swankiest department store), was already engaged to an American woman named Kelly Fisher. But Mohamed had other plans: He knew the only thing his son was any good at was charming the pants off women. As such, he contrived to play Cupid, putting his yacht, his Gulfstream IV jet, his Hotel Ritz in Paris — and other resources at Dodi’s disposal — to woo Diana as part of the old man’s ongoing quest to further establish himself as part of The Kelly,Establishment.alreadysporting a diamond-and sapphire engagement ring, got jilted by Dodi in a phone call two days before their planned marriage as he, preparing to become engaged to Diana instead, decided on a $205,000 diamond encrusted ring from Repossi in Monte Carlo, to be collected (after being customized) at the jeweler’s swank Paris boutique a few weeks later.On the day before they died, Dodi and Diana inspected the Duke of Windsor’s old digs, the villa at 4 Route du Champ d’Entrainement (leased by daddy Mohamed) in the Bois de Boulogne, as a potential future home for themselves and her sons, Princes William and Harry, the so-called “heir and spare.” Mr. Al Fayed was thrilled. If Diana married his son, Mohamad would become stepfather to the future King of England. The poetry was too perfect. And perhaps unacceptable to some, who perceived Diana and Dodi’s expected engagement as the most unholy of matrimonies.

THE AL-22 FLASHBULB The Paris paparazzi, perhaps the most pernicious in the world, could presumably be exploited as unwitting accomplices to the plan. (Despite France’s stringent privacy laws, it is ironic that the French legal system permits homegrown paparazzi immense flexibility to intrude upon the privacy of visiting foreigners — so long as their intrusive photographs are published outside of France.) Using paparazzi as a cover, an assassin — maybe working for an entity wishing to embarrass the British powers-that-be, whom everyone would naturally blame — would have initially camouflaged himself among the mob of motorcycle-riding photographers. The assassin — way ahead of the pack due to a diversion contrived at the Ritz Hotel, from which Dodi and Diana emerged — would have been equipped with an AL-22 flashbulb, which, with its 110,000 lumens (candle power) produces a flash so bright, it renders anyone in who sees it in a dark environment temporarily blinded for at least 20 seconds.Notdesigned for photography, the AL-22 flashbulb was once commercially available as a defense weapon for homeowners to discharge at nighttime home invaders as a means of providing time to escape while such criminals struggled to regain their vision.After nine hours of paparazzi harassment, Dodi was fed up and eager to manifest his manhood. “Step on it!” he supposedly ordered his driver, Henri Paul (acting head of security at the Ritz) who was not sloshed at the wheel as widely depicted (“Drunk as a Pig” screamed the newspaper headline), having drunk only two alcoholic beverages (Ricard pastis) much earlier in the evening, during which he disappeared for several hours, holed up somewhere with someone (still unidentified) who gave him $2,000 in cash. In the previous six months, Mr. Paul had banked other unexplained earnings, perhaps from whomever he mysteriously signaled with a wave of his hand down the road just before leading Dodi and Diana from the back entrance of the Ritz to their death trap. In pursuit by supposed paparazzi, Mr. Paul gunned the pedal up to 80 miles an hour as he approached the Pont d’Alma tunnel. (The irony: Dodi was said to be obsessive about safety and terrified of Surveillancespeed.)cameras would normally record comings and goings through the tunnel, 24/7. Alas, all cameras had been mysteriously switched off. Ahead of the vehicle, just as Dodi’s Mercedes entered the dark tunnel, someone discharged the AL-22 flashbulb directly at his windshield, temporarily blinding Mr. Paul and causing him to lose control of his vehicle, which then crashed into a pillar, killing him and Dodi instantly. Diana had not been wearing a seatbelt because, mysteriously, it was broken. But she survived the crash. However, it took an astonishing one hour and 43 minutes to remove Diana from the unobstructed backseat, place her in an ambulance and transport her to a hospital. Consequently, soon after delayed arrival, Diana succumbed to her injuries. (Jeez, don’t know if you’ve noticed but the word mysteriously crops up an awful lot.) Dare we add, three years later it was discovered that Diana had left handwritten notes for both her butler and lawyer forecasting that she would be murdered in a way that it would look to be a car accident?Mohamed Al Fayed has always maintained that his son and Diana were murdered. His views were made known in a 2011 documentary, “Unlawful Killing,” presented at the Cannes Film Festival, banned in Britain, and later withdrawn from distribution in the U.S. though it can sometimes be found on YouTube. Later this week, the Discovery+ channel will commence streaming their new four-part television documentary called “The Diana Investigations.”Intheaftermath of Diana’s death, several witnesses mysteriously (there it is again) disappeared, not unlike what transpired during the years following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But the strangest death associated with Diana’s demise was the case of James Andanson, a photographer who had relentlessly trailed the princess around Europe for a month before her accident and, though he denied officially being at the Pont d’Alma Tunnel on that fateful night, confirmed later to friends that he wasInpresent.2007,Mr. Andanson was shot in the head. Twice. Then set on fire.This happened at a ministry of defense field near Montpelier in France.Mr.Andanson’s charred remains — with two bullet holes in his skull— were found in his burnedout car, the key to which was missing.Cause of “Suicide.”death?

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By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR Arizona filling U.S.-Mexico border wall gap this weekend (The Center Square) — Tennessee congressmenRepublicanspokeout on Friday against the $740 billion bill called the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed the U.S. House on Friday on a party line 220-206 vote. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-District 2, said the bill would increase the national debt by $146 billion. “You never reduce burdens — or inflation — by increasing taxes $745 billion. You simply create more government that will never go away,” Rep. Burchett said. “Democrats need to learn a lesson or two from Tennessee, where we reduced taxes and regulations and now have record surpluses and thriving businesses.”

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(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order on Friday directing the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs to fill the gaps in the Yuma border wall starting immediately. “Arizona has had enough,” Gov. Ducey said in a news release. “We can’t wait any longer. The Biden administration’s lack of urgency on border security is a dereliction of duty.“For the last two years, Arizona has made every attempt to work with Washington to address the crisis on our border. Time and time again we’ve stepped in to clean up their mess. Arizonans can’t wait any longer for the federal government to deliver on their delayed promises.” The executive order came days after the Biden administration abandoned the Remain in Mexico policy.The governor’s office called the Biden administration’s decision “misguided.” It added that the White House has failed to secure the border, allowing transnational criminal organizations to bring more drugs over the southern border.“Our border communities are being used as the entryway to the United States, overwhelming law enforcement, hospitals, nonprofits and residents,” Gov. Ducey said in the release. “It’s our responsibility to protect our citizens and law enforcement from this unprecedented crisis. With the resources and manpower in the right places, our Border Patrol and law enforcement will be better equipped to do their jobs well and prevent cartels from exploiting our communities. That’s exactly what our barrier mission will do.” Arizona will use 60 doublestacked shipping containers reinforced with concertina wire at the top to secure this vulnerable part of the border. The double-stacked containers with wire will reach 22 feet high. The governor’s office said the state will use 800-pound, 9-by-40feet containers. For reference, the Trump administration’s border walls were 30 feet tall. Construction to fill this 1,000foot gap began Friday morning.

The bill will add 87,000 agents to the Internal Revenue Service, install price requirements for some health care and provide tax credits for green energy. “For two years, the Biden administration and congressional Democrats have forced trillions in borrowing and spending, onerous new regulations, and big government overreach on the American People,” said Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-District 3. “Today’s vote in the House of Representatives is a continuation of Democrats’ radical policies that have led to record high inflation and energy prices and decimated our economy. Americans want inflation lowered, affordable energy and gas, our police funded, and the border secured. Democrats’ bill does none of this.” The bill includes tax credits for manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and green energy technologies and places caps on prescription drug prices. And the bill’s summary says there are “no new taxes on families making $400,000 or less and no new taxes on small businesses — we are closing tax loopholes and enforcing the tax code.” “I am voting against this fundamentally flawed and defective package because families, farmers, and small businesses across West Tennessee and across the nation need real solutions to these problems, not more taxes and not more government spending,” said Rep. David Kustoff, R-District 8. Rep. David Cohen, D-District 9, said he believes the bill will lower costs for regular families, lower health insurance costs, reduce the federal deficit and require corporations to “pay their fair share.”“For the first time, the United States will be on track to meet its ambitious climate goals and lead the world’s clean energy economy, which will spur American innovation, create good paying jobs, lower energy costs, strengthen our security, and combat the climate crisis,” Rep. Cohen said. “I believe this Congress could go down in history as one of the most consequential for American families since Roosevelt’s New Deal.”

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contractor Ashbritt is building the barrier. A 25-man team will likely complete the project over the weekend.Theproject will cost the state $6 million.“National security starts with border security. Biden’s border crisis deteriorates daily while the White House is silent,” Jonathan Lines, Yuma County supervisor, said in the news release. “Border communities like Yuma bear the burden of a broken border while narcotics poison our youth, human smuggling rises and mass amounts of migrants wear on our nonprofits. Beyond that, the seizure of counterfeit products at our ports of entry affects American businesses. Gov. Ducey has been a consummate partner, coordinating and leading state and local resources to do what the federal government won’t: secure theTheborder.”Yuma Sector of the U.S.Mexico border has been busy over the past year. It saw 235,230 migrant encounters from October 2021 to June 2022, according to a news release from the governor’s office.“The Yuma community does not have the infrastructure to handle thousands of people crossing the border in need of food, shelter and medical services,” Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls said in the news release. “The surge of migrants the federal government has allowed to trek over the border has the grave potential to greatly impact and strain our community. Washington must send a clear message that this is not the way to immigrate to our country. Too many migrants make the treacherous journey that puts their lives in danger and exposes them to exploitation by cartels. “Yuma has experienced the worst of the border crisis,” the mayor said. “We’re grateful to Governor Ducey for ingraining himself in this issue and finding solutions.”Drugshave also made their way across the border. So far this fiscal year, more than 2,400 pounds of fentanyl have been seized in Arizona’s sectors. Fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for people 19 and younger in Pima County, according to the governor’s office. “The White House lacks a sense of urgency and detail while the border crisis gets worse every day. In Arizona, we put our money where our mouth is,” Tim Roemer, Arizona Department of Homeland Security director and the state’s chief information security officer, said in the news release. “The brave men and women of law enforcement need this support so they can conduct their important work catching the people who don’t want to get caught and stopping lethal drugs from coming over the border. Gov. Ducey once again showed he’ll take action to secure the border and give law enforcement every resource in the state’s power.”

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By DAVID BEASLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR Dip in oil production ‘part of any normal business cycle,’ industry group says

The drop in U.S. crude oil production in May is “part of any normal business cycle,” according to one New Mexico industry group. Crude oil production in the U.S. dropped in May by 0.5%, the lowest level since February, Reuters reported. Production in New Mexico saw an even greater drop, falling by 0.7%.“After incredible growth in the Permian Basin over the last few months, the small drop is related to weakening domestic demand, rising inventories and a drop in demand for oil as Americans drive less as summer comes to an end, plus the mounting fears of a recession,” Joe Vigil, spokesman for the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, told The Center Square. He pointed out that the state recently saw big increases in oil“Theproduction.previous incredible growth greatly outweighs the small decline,” Mr. Vigil said. “Growth and declines are part of any normal business cycle.” The economic impact of the May drop will be minimal, though, according to Mr. Vigil.

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(The Center Square) — The Pinal County Public Health Services District in Arizona has detected West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes. The county detected the virus in its seasonal mosquito surveillance this week. It marks the first time in 2022 that the county has encountered a West Nile Viruspositive mosquito. “It is especially important for everyone to be vigilant in preventing mosquito breeding and mosquito bites now that we have had some significant monsoon rains,” the county said in a news release. As of Friday, California had seen 12 cases, according to the state Department of Public Health. The department’s website progressedrelease.program,Environmentalwhostatewide,”seasonsignificantPinalbornereducedisease.associatedtoregularlyvectorEnvironmentalHowever,transmitWNV.mosquitoesconfirmedCountyCountyisLoscounties.Venturabeenreported(westnile.ca.gov)thatnocaseshavefoundinSantaBarbara,orSanLuisObispoOnecasewasseeninAngelesCounty.WhiletheinfectedmosquitothefirstforArizona’sPinalin2022,Maricopahasreported20orprobablethatcontainedManymosquitosdonottheWestNileVirus.PinalCountyHealth’scontrolprogramstaffsurveysthecountyfindvirusesinmosquitoeswithhumanThecountyusesthedatatotheriskofmosquito-diseasestopeopleinCounty.“Lastyear,wehadaWestNileVirusinPinalCountyandChrisReimus,managestheCounty’sHealthsaidinanews“Thisyear,thingshavemoreslowly,butit is still important to be vigilant to protect our community. Our program focuses on surveillance and source reduction of mosquito breeding areas. If everyone does their share to reduce mosquito breeding in the community, it can go a long way to protect our citizens and their families from disease.”Therewere 1,567 known or probable cases of West Nile Virus in Arizona in 2021; it resulted in 99 deaths, according to the Arizona Department of Health Service. That total, driven by a particularly active monsoon season, stands as the highest number to date.

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Provides the full range of administrative functions and services for the Departments of History, Classics, Religious Studies, East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies, and several research centers and initiatives. HASC provides administrative support for over 110 faculty, 784 majors and minors, and 225 graduate students. Provides high level support to the areas of operations, student services, finance, and academic personnel. Develops and implements procedures and manages day-to-day and long-term general office operations by anticipating, evaluating and resolving potential conflict or problems independently. Manages DSP exams and course evaluations for HASC’s student services area, purchasing for four academic departments and HASC, and oversees daily facility needs. Maintains a strong knowledge of UC and departmental policies. Reqs: Prior experience working in a front office. Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 8/18/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 40424

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“New Mexico’s Oil and Gas industry continues to support thousands of New Mexico jobs and generates millions of dollars of economic output that funds our schools, first responders and vital infrastructure,” he said. “New Mexico oil and gas workers continue to answer the call to meet energy demands and provide energy security for New Mexico and America.” However, over the longer term, excessive government regulations on the oil industry could reduce production, Mr. Vigil“Excessiveadded. regulation reduces energy production,” he said. “While we are committed to sustainable energy policies, we recognize that additional government regulations will have a negative impact on the industry. Our industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our operations continues through new technologies, innovation and investment – not excessive government regulations. “ Production in the U.S. dropped in May even as demand for U.S. crude and petroleum products increased to the highest level since March, Reuters reported. Crude oil production increased in some states in May, such as North Dakota, which saw a 17.1% increase. At the same time, output in Texas dropped 1% to the lowest level since February, according to Reuters.

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• Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs. Check for items outside the home that collect water, such as cans, bottles, jars, buckets, old tires, drums and other containers and get rid of them. Change water in flower vases, bird baths, planters, troughs, and animal watering pans at least twice a week.

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The Associate Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the administration and oversight of Capital Improvement projects under $1 million including building renovations, deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Provides support to Project Managers on projects over $1 million. Supports and completes work under the campus expert for asbestos and lead containing building materials and the campus Asbestos & Lead programs. On assigned projects, executes strategies for achieving campus objectives for compliance and performs inspections and surveys in campus buildings and project sites.Independently interprets contracts, negotiates changes in the work, hires and manages professional consultants, oversees development of plans and specifications, creates budgets and manages expenses, serves as liaison with all campus departments, and obtains project approvals and permits. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area/and/or equivalent combination of training/experience. Working knowledge of legal standards regarding hazardous building materials and compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Working knowledge of design, construction, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices. Project management skills, including skill to manage complex projects. Skills in problem recognition / avoidance / resolution. Thorough organizational and analytical skills including skill to provide high quality control. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents. Written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. Proven ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget. Notes: AHERA Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor and AHERA Asbestos Inspector certificates. 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. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 8/19/2022. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 40290

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The UCSB Arts & Lectures Marketing Manager is responsible for implementing innovative multichannel marketing strategies for the Arts & Lectures program as a whole and for its individual performances, films, lectures and special events. Temporarily manages the day-to-day operations of the Marketing department, supervising and coordinating staff to execute strategic communications and collateral. Implements comprehensive marketing strategies; scheduling and project management of publications, campaigns and promotions. Ensures brand identity and visibility across highly-specialized evolving digital technologies and platforms. A&L is a large, robust, complex, primarily self-supporting, non-academic unit that supports the academic mission of the university. A&L is the largest presenting organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is one of the most visible, public-facing departments at UCSB. Through more than 150 events annually, A&L partners with faculty and academic departments, community organizations and leaders, university administrators, philanthropists and funders to create opportunities that integrate with and complement university curricula and create community connections. The Marketing department is responsible for generating more than $2.5 million dollars in revenue annually. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and / or training. 4-6 years’ experience in marketing project management and oversight. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Occasional nights and weekends required. This is a 100% time limited appointment working less than 1,000 hours, for up to 6 months. $6,925 - $7,917/mo. 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 8/18/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 40434

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Has full functional responsibility for all financial, personnel and administrative operations of the Arts & Lectures unit. Serves as an advisor to the Executive Director and Associate Director on high-level matters of critical importance, creating and implementing short and long-range strategic financial, personnel, and operation plans and goals. Directs contractors, vendors and departmental staff at select A&L events and has the autonomy and authority to represent the organization at high level meetings and events. Serves as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Executive and Associate Director. Responsibilities include management of all Arts & Lectures finances, including complex income accounts exceeding $10 million annually, as well as management at the department level of the Arts & Lectures $30 million endowment campaign funds. Additionally, the A&L unit is granted procurement authority to execute contracts for professional services in excess of $3 million annually; the Director of Finance and Operations establishes structures, policy and procedures to ensure success in delegation and auditability of all department transactions. Handles high level contractual negotiation with agents/artists/managers. Responsible for complex financial reporting, including economic forecasting and modeling, projections on investment income, and advising the Executive Director on financial strategies and risks. Prepares reports and presents on financial performance and projections to the Arts & Lectures Finance Council. In addition to short- and long-range strategy, is responsible for directing the administrative operations of the Arts & Lectures organization on a day-to-day basis with broad impact, autonomy and authority to act, including managing the needs of all personnel and managing all space and facility needs. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/or training Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. $90,000-130,000/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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 34141

The Academic Personnel Coordinator is responsible for providing advanced administrative support and assisting the Academic Affairs Analyst in coordinating the department faculty merit and promotion cases. Responsible for managing the department’s faculty recruitment activities. Incumbent must possess a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail. This position is also responsible for the shared daily administrative activities of the Central Administrative Office which also involves producing highly technical word processing materials for faculty. Reqs: High School Diploma or GED. 1-3 years administrative experience. Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills including Microsoft and Google applications. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 - $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 40104.

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Responsible for developing and submitting research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Responsible for the post-award administration, financial management, and analysis of the Contracts and Grants for the Computer Science Department. Responsible for the completion of post-award activities of research awards totaling more than $12M annually. Duties include setting up new awards and analyzing award terms and conditions, advising faculty, staff, and students of proper University and agency policies regarding extramural funding policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check $27.68 - $30.45/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 8/19/2022. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 40582

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in protecting the island’s natural beauty, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents “Catalina Island Conservancy: 50 Years of Island Stewardship.” The live talk will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the museum, 113 Harbor Way. Tony Budrovich, conservancy president and CEO, will discuss the trust’s history of preservation and share his vision for the future. Founded in 1972 by chewing gum magnate Philip Knight Wrigley, the Catalina Island Conservancy is among the longest-operating land trusts in the region, overseeing 42,000 acres of protected space, which is most of the island. Under the

Mr. Budrovich served as the Catalina Island Conservancy’s chief operating officer before becoming president and chief executive officer in 2016. In his current position, he leads the conservancy during its mission to be a responsible steward of its lands through a balance of conservation, education and recreation.Mr.Budrovich manages the conservancy’s 42,000 acres of wildlands, a botanical garden, two nature centers, an airport and a complex infrastructure including more than 20 facilities, maintenance shops, housing, 200 miles of roads, 170 miles of trails, camps and 60 miles of coastline and coves throughout Catalina Island. On top of that, Mr. Budrovich has overseen the conservancy’s first capital campaign, which reached its goal of raising $17 million for various projects. Initiatives of the campaign

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The animals got into the furniture business to provide COMFORTSCREATURE— 8/14/22 included the trails expansion project (Trekking Catalina), construction of the organization’s new state-of-the-art Trailhead Visitor Center, located in the downtown area of Avalon, and construction of the new Ace Clearwater Airfield. Mr. Budrovich also worked with Southern California Edison to secure $300,000 for the Airport Solar Project, due to be installed in 2023. With more than 38 years of professional experience in key leadership and strategic management roles, Mr. Budrovich has served as deputy director/senior vice president of the California Science Center and Science Center Foundation (home of the space shuttle Endeavour); vice president and general manager of Sea Recovery Corp (company specializing in seawater desalination); and vice president SeaWorld and Marineland.Hehasabachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach, and is a graduate of the State of California Management Training Program and the Getty Leadership Institute for Museum Management (University of California at Berkeley).In2019,Mr. Budrovich graduated from the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy with a certificate degree in fundraising management. He and his wife Noelle live on Catalina Island and in Torrance. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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A ccording to the Mayo Clinic, youresultthoughts“suicidalaretheoffeelinglikecan’tcopewhen you’re faced with what seems to be an overwhelming life situation.” The tension and sadness of anxiety and depression have led many people to making the ultimate mistake of stepping out of life before their time. This is something that happens to people in all walks of life, although we do hear more about “celebrity suicides” than those of us regular people.Howdo any of us get to that place of even having suicidal thoughts, much less acting on them? What can we do to keep our balance and perspective?Ifyougeteasily emotionally triggered, you may find yourself often thrown off-balance. You’re easily triggered because you may not yet have healed from a traumatic episode, or it may be that you’re a highly sensitive person with a good memory who can’t let go yet. As a result, you may suffer from panic attacks, anxiety and depression, but the situation is not hopeless. You can learn to cope with the right tools. Here’s a quick case study: A wealthy landlord in his 50s would have an anxiety attack if anything went wrong at any of his properties, and it did almost every day. Even though he was making more money than he needed, he worried about expenses like they were a medical diagnosis and ruined many days by overthinking, and he did consider taking his own life more than once.He did not have the tools to pull himself out of his own imaginary pit. It makes me wonder if Robin Williams and Anthony Bourdain had similar experiences. After a year of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and doing some serious homework like daily journaling, the landlord ended up having many more good days than bad. He also learned to understand his condition, which made it easier for him to slay the imaginary demons in his head. And that is a very important piece for anyone who is anxious or depressed to remember. What you are feeling is most likely not based on fact. It is a twisted version of a past trauma that has wormed its way into your psyche, but you can fight it and win. Please keep in your head that your feelings can come from altered brain hormoneschemistry,oreven a bad movie. These feelings do not represent reality. Most of us have had some experience with this happening to us as teenagers with raging hormones, and it can continue to happen to us supposed grown-ups too. It can also happen to the people we know and love, so keep an eye out for anyone in your circle who is showing signs of not caring about themselves anymore. I am not suggesting that you repress your feelings in any way, which can be harmful to your wellbeing. The best thing that we can all do is to learn to recognize our triggers. That way we can begin to avoid or at least tame them, so they don’t have so much power over us. If something happens to throw you off-balance, remind yourself that you tend to let situations like this overwhelm you, and allow yourself to slow down and take things one step at a time. Take advice when and where you need to. This simple methodology will save you from wasting your days over worrying about something that is not at all out of your locus of control. Learn to recognize and understand (but don’t repress) your feelings, and you will continue to stand in your power. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning psychotherapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of eight books and a blogger for PsychologyToday. com with more than 28 million readers. He is available for video consults worldwide. Reach him at TuesdaysHisbarton@bartongoldsmith.com.columnappearsSundaysandintheNews-Press. Continued from Page B1

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By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER Center Stage Theater to present ‘Les Femmes Fatales’ on Aug. 25

forward to today. The ever-resilient “little black box theater that could” needed a way to compensate for lost time from the pandemic. And since squeezing an entire festival into the theater was out of the question, Teri Ball, Theater,CenterdirectorexecutiveofStagehad an idea — “Let’s do a drag BellaDonnainrevueputwhotwoBallEncore!”atFemmesEntershow!”“LesFatalesCenterStage,Ms.contacteddragqueenshelpedthedragtogetherthepast, and Miss Kitty Willows, and a show was born. The two will act as coproducers on the creative side of the show, along with Jim Sirianni, who will be the liaison between the performance and Center Stage Theater. Mr. Sirianni will also serve as host for the event. “We are excited to be putting this show together because it reconnects us to our beloved French Festival and the warm embrace of the community. We will be featuring Les Femmes drag show as well as other cabaret-style acts to present an immersive experience, transporting you to the streets of Paris!” said co-producer BellaDonna.Thedragrevue will be a nod to the burlesque/cabaret-style shows dating back more than 130 years. ”Les Femmes Fatales at Center Stage, Encore!” will feature everything from life-size paper doll dresses to accordion music, show tunes and lots and lots of wig tape. email: mmcmahon@newspress.

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“Les Femmes Fatales at Center Stage, Encore!” is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. VIP seating at $35 includes table seating close to the stage, a drink ticket and an immersive experience with the performers. General admission is $25 and $18 for students and military. To purchase, call the box office at 805-963-0408 or visit www. centerstagetheater.org.

Ojai author and naturalist Lanny Kaufer will lead a full moon/sunset nature hike from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 above the Ojai Valley, where his group can watch the simultaneous sunset and moonrise. Technically, the moon will reach complete fullness at 2:59 a.m. Sept. 10, making the night of Sept. 9 an ideal time to view the full moon, according to Mr. Kaufer. His group will meet at the trailhead at 5:45 p.m. for a 6 p.m. start. Participants will gradually hike about 1.5 miles to a vista point, experiencing some elevation gain on a well-worn, dirt fire road with uneven footing in places, Mr. Kaufer said.Along the way they’ll stop to see some valuable edible and medicinal plants, possibly including California buckwheat, black and purple sage, toyon, hollyleaf cherry, prickly-pear cactus, and possibly the fragrant night-blooming brickellbush. After witnessing the sunset and moonrise, they’ll walk back to the trailhead with remaining daylight, moonlight and flashlight, returning to the trailhead by 8:30 pm. Copies of Mr. Kaufer’s latest book, “Medicinal Herbs of California,” will be available for sale and signing before and after theHeavyhike. rain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel the hike. Mr. Kaufer requests that participants not bring their dogs and that there be no smoking. Cost for the hike is $35. Seniors, student and child discounts are available by request. To register, go to herbwalks.com or call Paid805-646-628registrantswill receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event with all necessary information, including what to bring, weather forecast, and directions to the trailhead. Afterward, they will receive a follow-up email with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

MONTECITO — Friendship Center’s 10th annual “Wine Down” will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8, outdoors at the Montecito facility’s courtyard, 89 Eucalyptus Lane. The event features live music by Tony Ybarra’s Elementos Project, featuring Marisa Pasquini; wines from local regions; local craft beer and locally brewed coffee, all paired with hors Participatingd’oeuvres.wineries include Brander, Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard, Fess Parker, Folded Hills, Kalyra, Roblar Winery, Summerland Winery and Sunstone. Also participating will be Draughtsmen Aleworks and Montecito Gourmet Coffee & Wine.Stephen Meade will be master of ProceedsTicketsceremonies.are$85.willbenefit the Life Enrichment Activity Program, providing music, movement and excursion programs for seniors with dementia. The program is led by local entertainers and instructors, and is designed to engage Friendship Center members in mind, body and spirit.For more information, call Sophie at 805-0859, ext. 21, or visit friendshipcentersb.org. — Marilyn McMahon Friendship Center plans ‘Wine Down’ Sept.8

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Bonsoir! Bonsoir! Center Stage Theater is partnering with Santa Barbara drag stars BellaDonna and Miss Kitty Willows to create “Les Femmes Fatales at Center Stage, Encore!” a drag revue and cabaret at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo. The revue will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the downtown Santa Barbara venue. Tickets are available at www. centerstagetheater.org or by calling 805-963-0408.Thisproduction is considered PG-15 and contains suggestive material and language. For several years, Center Stage Theater produced and hosted the French Festival in Oak Park, which served as a fundraiser for Center Stage and other.flourishaeachFrenchendedRevue,”Fatales“Lesperformerspatronsfavoriteduringorganizationsotherthistime.OnefestivalforandwasFemmesDragwhichtheFestivalnightwithgrandefinalelikenoMeanwhile,fast

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Don’t take California’s independent contractor crackdown to the national level

C alifornia truckers last month temporarily shut down the Port of Oakland California’sprotestingrefusal to let them remain independent contractors.Tensofthousands of independent truckers are now subject to California’s Assembly Bill 5, which punishes businesses that hire independent contractors to perform similar work as the business performs. This means trucking companies can’t hire self-employed truckers, newspapers can’t hire freelance writers, and software companies can’t hire independent contract programmers.Theseindependent truckers face a choice: Become trucking company employees, leave California or quit driving altogether.

they believe the only good jobs come with a boss, a W-2 and a name grandma can recognize on the paycheck. Such a plan would make it harder for independent contractors to find work, put businesses that contract with independent contractors at risk, and punish innovative businesses that connect self-employed workers to available projects.Theacting administrator of DOL’s Wage and Hour Division claims that misclassifying workers as “independent contractors” is “one of the most serious problems facing affected employees, employers and the U.S. economy.” Don’t tell that to the millions of businesses looking for workers or the families who can’t find baby formula. She announced that DOL wants to change its definition of independent contractors via rulemaking.

determination, and long suffering it takes in order to face a problem and overcome it, especially in today’s toxic social society.” “And your definition of troublemaker?” I asked. “A troublemaker is a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry and other problems, for others, especially one who does so habitually out of malice.” I’d never thought about the distinction between the two terms, but Christy has a point. “The term ‘troublemaker,’” she continued, “is used both for those that deserve it and those that don’t.“Those that deserve the term ‘troublemaker,’ ” Christy stressed, “are those who bring up a problem just to complain or make the problem worse. Those who don’t deserve being called ‘troublemaker’ are those who come with solutions and take personal risk. “I am not a troublemaker; I am a problem solver,” she said. “I did not create the trouble, I offered solutions for the trouble that had been created. It takes some courage and a lot of patience to look a problem square in the face and try to fix or overcome it.

shouldparadeFiestabeonStateStreet A farmer’s life DID Bonnie Donovan It felt good to bring back Fiesta. However, we missed the traditional value of State Street for the Historical Parade. It’s easy to dismiss tradition when inquiring what various tourists and youths think about the parade being on Cabrillo Boulevard rather than State Street, especially since tourists don’t know anything different, let alone asking the Cabrillo Boulevard businesses how they liked it. Tourists and youths are not tuned into tradition. They enjoy the spectacle, but they have no idea what they are missing.Someorganizers said they received great feedback on the location from the parade goers. “… The location was more spacious and open with the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other.” But we also noticed that the pacing of the parade was off with large gaps in between floats and equestrian groups, which stalled the momentum. Some other lessons were learned from the Fiesta Historical Parade of 2022. The parade route and the inherent ramifications weren’t clearly anticipated when moved to Cabrillo Boulevard. The parade street closures caused multiple freeway offramps to back traffic up onto the freeway for several exits. A reader said that they waited for 45 minutes trying to get off the MilpasEvenexit.theparticipants in the parade riding the floats were delayed in gridlock for an inordinate amount of time on Cabrillo Boulevard at Milpas St.Let’s consider the fact that when the parade is on Cabrillo, many more tourists and far fewer community members are in attendance. Whereas on State Street, it is attended by far more community members, while supporting the local businesses.Aspecial nod to Lynn Kirst whose regal presence graciously served our community as Saint Barbara, and to La Presidente Maria Cabrera with her husband, Francisco, faithfully by her side who so powerfully supported the true spirit of Fiesta this year when we sorely needed it. They are all called upon to represent this unique Fiesta celebration, tirelessly showing up for many events for several weeks. We are grateful that the traditional roles are carried through from Fiesta’s historical beginnings and leave a lingering effect. Thank you! Revisiting the Modoc Preserve: Did you know that not only Santa Barbara County is planning to remove trees in the Modoc Preserve for the bike path, but that the city of Santa Barbara just approved an additional 34 trees to be removed for the city’s connection to the county’s side? That totals 165 trees eradicated for just four (Castillo/Carrillo,proposalsnew police department, Modoc and Modoc Preserve). And we wonder where all the butterflies have gone. Are we really concerned about nature? We talk about everything being green, while all the green disappears. We don’t let nature be. We insist on nature being our vision, while we pick and choose what works for us. Does it? Same old story; we paved overWeparadise.werenotified when the Community Association for Modoc Preserve talked with County Deputy Director of Transportation Chris Sneddon last week, that he admitted

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“That’s what I believe I did when I ran for county superintendent of schools. And while I didn’t win the election, I did learn many valuable lessons along the way. I now have a better understanding of what the problems truly are.” “And those problems are?” I wondered.“Thetwo main problems, as I see them, are, the lack of classroom discipline and respect for teachers, and that there are too many children in the Santa Barbara County school districts not learning up to grade level. It’s not even close. That is, after all, why I decided to run in the first place.”

M ahatma Gandhi was a troublemaker. So was Mother (now Saint) Theresa. Add Martin Luther King Jr. and the original Martin Luther to that list, along with Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, Abraham Lincoln and myriad other charity,exercisecountryingredients,thetowhose“troublemakers”goalinlifewasstirthepot,changerecipe,adddiverseridtheirofBritishrule,trueChristianbringequitytopeople of different colors, stamp out Church corruption, free the slaves and — well, troublemakers frequently take on the big stuff. As I see it, troublemakers — and usually only troublemakers — do, in fact, change the way the world works or did work in their time. Sometimes, they succeed, and often, if they do prevail, they pay a steep price for their victory. Which brings me to a discussion I had recently with a longtime teacher and defeated candidate for Santa Barbara issolver?”troublemakertheproblemsaiddescriptiontookasand,herand-sconeMarketfortnight-or-soofschools,superintendentCountyofChristyLozano.Attheconclusionaleisurelyonce-a-Honorbreakfastcoffee-fest,IcalledatroublemakerthoughImeantitacompliment,sheexceptiontothatofher.“I’mnotatroublemaker,”shesomewhatindignantly.“I’masolver.”Ihadtolaugh.“What’sdifferencebetweenaandaproblemIasked.“Mydefinitionofproblemsolversomeonewhohasthecourage,

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To support these efforts, DOL hosted “listening sessions” to hear how interested parties wanted the independent contractor rules to change. The goal was to hear stories from disgruntled independent contractors to justify a new restrictive regulatory regime. DOL hoped the hundreds of satisfied workers who supported the last administration’s independent contractor rulemaking would remainUnfortunatelyquiet. for DOL, those small businessmen and women like their independent contractor status and overwhelmed the forums to share just how happy they are. Freelance journalists told of earning more money while assisting multiple publications. Financial advisers lauded the flexibility and ability to meet client needs; and translators noted the community benefit they can provide to customers of dozens of businesses who would otherwise go without services in their native tongue. These voices echo the sentiment of millions of independent contractors across the country. MBO partners last year found that 87% of independent contractors prefer independent contractor work. Flexibility makes independent work especially attractive to women, parents, caretakers, students and retirees. And independent work is often most helpful to women who are not able to take on full-time employment due to other time constraints. DOL should listen to these happy entrepreneurs and stop any regulation that makes it harder for the self-employed to earn their living. To do otherwise would force workers to sacrifice the flexibility they came to value during

The andgovernmentemphasizedaStates,peoplebeginningConstitution’swith“WetheoftheUnitedinOrdertoformmoreperfectUnion,”thatthewasformedownedbythepeople of the United States. As such, the power to make laws was entrusted in the branch that most closely reflected the people, which is the 100 members of the Senate and the 435 members of the House of calledRepresentatives.Thefirst10amendments,theBillofRights,limits

the ability of the federal government to become too intrusive in our lives. The 10th Amendment provides that “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the States, or to the people.” In short, there are no inferred powers. If the feds were not specifically given any particular power: they don’t have it. Article II provides “The executive Power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America.” “Executive” is “having the power to put the plans, actions or laws into effect,” or has “senior management authority.” Note the executive does not have the power to make laws. Article III provides “The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court., and such inferior courts as Congress may…establish.” “Judicial” means the “authority to hear and decide cases and make binding judgments on them.”

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A re you aware of the IRS having more firearms than the U. S. Marine Corps has soldiers? It has been reported the IRS spent $725,000 on ammunition. It has stockpiled 4,500 guns and 5 million rounds of ammunition

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A December 2020 report from American Transparency highlights how 103 Executive Agencies outside the Department of Defense spent $2.7 billion on guns, ammunition and military equipment between 2016 and 2019. The Department of Veterans Affairs spent $11.6 million on guns, ammunition, body armor, chemical weapons and military supplies. The Animal and Plant Inspection Service spent $3.9 million on much the same including unmanned aircraft. And even the Railroad Retirement Board spent $50,088 on guns, ammunition and similar gear.Isthis arming the federal agents, while taking guns away from citizens, a new safety measure thought out by “the president”? Investigative journalist Adam Andrzejewski, the founder of American Transparency, has been reporting on this since the Obama administration. It sure doesn’t make one feel protected, from what?The moral of this story is: If you own a gun, don’t give it up. It is your protection from invaders. Food for thought.

A s an avid cyclist at 80 years old, I want to respond to the opinion piece by Bonnie Donovan titled, “Don’t leave trees’ fate in county’s hands” from the July 31 VoicesAlthoughsection.Ishare her concern about saving native trees, I also recognize the multiple and varied interests at stake. The statement about the “overbuilt bikeway” is especially concerning. I frequently ride the multipurpose trail from UCSB to Hendry’s Beach (Arroyo Burro Beach) and back. Note that it is a multipurpose trail and not a bikeway. While riding, I share the trail with pedestrians, parents pushing children in strollers, people walking their dogs and frequently people with disabilities walking with assistance or being pushed in wheelchairs. The path is heavily used by a wide variety of people.Since the pandemic, the multipurpose trail is getting heavy increased usage. Some of the increased traffic consists of families including very young riders who are not stable enough to be safe riding on public streets. We are certainly seeing more e-bikes and e-assist bikes. In fact I have transitioned to an e-assist bike. With the increase in traffic, we have unfortunately also seen an increase in unsafe cyclists.There is currently an approximate 2-mile gap between the existing multipurpose trail between Modoc and Calle de Los Amigos.Suddenly the multipurpose trail becomes a deadly path where motorists are separated from other users by a 3-inch line of white paint. A motorist need only be distracted for seconds to easily cross the white line. It is deadly for pedestrians, cyclists or any other users of the shoulder. Coming from Calle de Los Amigos, cyclists must cross Modoc twice without signals and with no crosswalk at Calle de Los Amigos. Suddenly we no longer see parents with baby strollers. We don’t see families riding together. We see no way for disabled to enjoy anElectricouting. bikes or skateboards do not inherently have a lack of safety. Some riders certainly do misuse the trails and the streets and the sidewalks. Although I am not sure what can be done, serious cyclists, pedestrians and other users of a multipurpose trail are as concerned about them as Ms. Donovan. The solution, however, isn’t to have fewer multipurpose trails. I recognize there is an element of danger in cycling. I also recognize it as a great way to enjoy the outdoors and to exercise. Due to back issues, I am unable to walk very far without pain, but I can cycle for miles without discomfort. I long for the day when we can have a multipurpose trail that is complete from UCSB to downtown Santa Barbara.Yes,cyclists need to be safe and courteous on the trail, just as other users also need to be aware of cyclists. Walking side by side across the entire multipurpose trail is dangerous for both the pedestrians and the Surely,cyclists.wecan cooperate enough so that all can enjoy this beautiful place we call home.

The Jan. 6 election protest was much more peaceful than World Series games between the Yankees and Dodgers in the past! People don’t like bad calls, especially in presidential elections.Thisadministration’s damage will take decades to unravel, if that’s even possible. But as a nation we are responsible for our leadership. It is our own ignorance and greed. Hitler promised a Volkswagen in every driveway. Now, we are being forced to concede for an EV in every driveway. I pray that we can return to the values we have held historically, as we have worked toward equality. We are no longer the greatest nation in too many ways. Let’s get it back!

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Articles IV, V, VI and VII, provide, in general, specifics for applying and amending the Constitution, and for federal debts andHowever,treaties.Democratic President Franklin Roosevelt used the Great Depression to convince Congress to pass the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934, to regulate financial instruments, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, to regulate minimum wages and overtime pay. These laws

I n the U.S., is there a government within a government?Thetripartite structure for the federal government was established by the first three articles of the Constitution.ArticleIprovides that “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States…” Legislative power is “the power to make laws.”

The “inferior courts” established in the federal system are the District Courts, which hear and decide cases, and the Circuit Courts,” which hear appeals from District Courts. Appeals from Circuits Courts are to the Supreme Court. Note this system is independent of state courtThesesystems.three articles establish the “checks and balances” —a tripartite structure where the legislature branch makes the laws, the executive branch applies the laws and the judicial branch judges their applications.

T he BarbaraSanta recentlycommissioneragriculturalCountyissued the Agriculture Production Report for 2021, which summarizes the acreage, production and gross value of the county’s agriculture. The report indicates the 2021 crop year was one to be “celebrated by our farmers and ranchers,” with a total gross production value of croprancherstootopastincrease.$98,988,000byforproductionsurpassing$1,918,186,000,thegrossvaluetheprioryearanincreaseof—a5.1%Unfortunately,thisyearwasnothingcelebratebecausemanyfarmersandlostmoney.Thereportlatermentions in fine print, “In general, U.S. food prices have risen since January (2021) while prices received by U.S. producers have fallen.” How so? It is the difference between gross production value (which includes costs!) and profit. The values and costs were up, but the profit was down. Look no further than the effects of COVID-19 along with the inflationary price of labor, fuel, fertilizer, electricity, equipment, drought conditions and the like — not to mention the enormous cost of regulations! Most of these costs have risen even more in 2022. After all, farmers are consumers too, just like Meanwhile,you! the prices farmers receive has mostly remained flat. Uniquely, farmers can’t unilaterally raise prices based upon rising costs, as market conditions dictate the prices received for farm products. Here is an example from the strawberry patch, the leading ag crop, by orders of magnitude, in our county. Vons is advertising a single 1-pound strawberry clamshell for $3.50 on sale. The average price a farmer gets is $1.88 per clamshell. But it costs the farmer $1.85 to grow, harvest and transport that clamshell to a cooler and then sell it after paying a Thereby,commission.onaverage, the farmer makes a $0.03 profit perOnceclamshell.theproduct is delivered to the cooler, the sales company takes over shipping logistics. The farmer no longer owns the product. Currently, shipping costs $12,000 to deliver a truck load of strawberries to the East Coast, costing $0.50 per clamshell. At this point, there are $2.35 in expenses to get the strawberries from the field to a retail distribution center. That is, don’t believe that grocers are making $1.15 per clamshell! That long haul truck will drop the berries at a distribution center, and from there the berries will be delivered to your local grocer or restaurant, adding more costs every step of the way. The grocer or restaurant will make a 3-5% profit on the sale. In other words, they too will make pennies on the dollar unless the berries happen to be the loss leader of the Unfortunately,week!some local activist groups, including CAUSE and MICOP, have been claiming that farmers are not “sharing the wealth,” and, as such, the groups have been promoting wildcat strikes against growers in the region. Some members of the press have fallen for their rhetoric, not realizing the vast, vast difference between gross revenues and profits. Nearly all local produce growers are farmers.storepaincloseDustGreattheaboutwhichdecades,countrybeenland,farmersruralWrath.”Steinbeck’sSymbolize,”HeretitleinJ.familiesTherethestockholderscorporations.family-ownedTherearenotowithstandlossesthatarepilingup.isonlysomuchthesecantake.Yearsago,apiecebyZaneWalleywaspublishedRangeMagazine.Thewas“ThereisaSorrowThatWeepingCannotalinefromJohn“TheGrapesofThearticlespokeof“acleansing”wherebyaredrivenofftheirsomethingthathashappeningacrosstheforthepastfoureclipsingeventhatMr.SteinbeckwrotewhilememorializingtraumaticeraoftheDepressionandtheBowl.Thiscrisisishittingtootohome.Thatis,theyoufeelatthegrocerywasfirstfeltby Andy Caldwell is the COLAB executive director and host of “The Andy Caldwell Show,” airing 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays on KZSB AM 1290, the NewsPress radio station.

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Robert Ingrum Santa Barbara Troubling times I love bananas! I love banana Bananasplits! republics, not so much. The term “banana republic” is the most frequently used phrase in every bit of our current national news. We are on the verge of emulating the German treatment of Jews during World War II. If you are a Republican, conservative or Christian, you are in danger, as the Jews were under Hitler. The raid — “a surprise tactic against an enemy” — that we witnessed against former president Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago is a troubling example. The 87,000 additional IRS agents just adds to the equation, and they’re coming after the low-income/ small business opposition. While the Clinton family, the Biden family and the Pelosi entourage move ahead without investigation, many innocent people are suffering the consequences of defending their stores and their lives! Our government’s role has changed from “a country of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Half of our country is becoming the victims of our own government. Our phones, televisions and many other electronic devices are marking much of our behavior. The FBI, sadly, has become the gestapo. The DOJ is DOA. Our senators and representatives are overpaid with far too many perks and benefits. They and their families, in some instances, abuse travel and investments by their adult children.

I enjoy starting each day at 5 a.m. with a couple cups of coffee and watching the sun peak over the mountains. During these contemplative moments the other day, I once again thought how perfect everything is. The perfect speed of the Earth’s rotation. The exact distance from the sun. The ideal tilting of the axis. All perfect. From bacteria to human beings. All working in perfect harmony. From plants producing oxygen to oceans generating rain. Everything works perfectly, including the distance of the uncountable number of planets that are in various development stages, and none are close enough to interfere in the natural evolution of each other. How all this came to pass we may likely never know, but that’s OK, we get to enjoy the benefits all this perfection offers us. What isn’t perfect is language.Language, of course, is manmade. Its obvious purpose is communication. But like almost everything, language has been abused. Aside from just enjoying conversation and dealing with normal life, language is also used to manipulate, coerce, scare and get into people’s heads. And none of those misuses of language is more evident than those today. It’s been said, “If you control the language, you control the people,” or something like that. And it’s not just the spoken word. It’s what you see and read. We’ve learned from history how language has been used for evil Self-appointedpurposes.high priests told the uneducated masses if you don’t do this or that, the gods will strike you down. Or, if the gods don’t, the high priests will come up with some phony reason to justify killing you. The best dictators, or rather the worst, such as Hitler manipulated the people of Germany through language and later with terror, though initially he was seen as the second coming. Communist countries have always used language, combined with the written word, to brainwash their people to believe exactly what they want them to know and nothing more. Sound familiar?Whichbrings me to our shores. Word manipulation has been going on here since the colonial period. Even back then, newspapers were used to twist the truth or destroy a person because that’s pretty much all there was and people believed it. Not much has changed.Democrats hold the market on word manipulation, and they are, of course, supported by print and “news” misinformers.Neverhad it become more apparent and volatile when a certain Donald Trump was publicly crucified and vilified for one reason, to prevent him from holding public office. Based on nothing, words were tossed against the wall to see what stuck, and from there it would explode and spew from the lips of every democrat and practically every media outlet. I don’t want to go down the Trump Road again right now though the media, and the left are firing up their hate machines, having anxiety attacks at the prospect Trump may run again. Back in 2020 we watched with our own eyes how cities were burned to the ground, how people were killed by thugs. And we listened to Democrats and the media tell us, with a straight face, that they were demonstrations.peacefulAndthat the looting was OK and merely a This is languagehappenswhatwhenismisused

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• Remember: Before Biden Attorney General Merrick Garland dispatched his jackboots to Mara-Lago, he launched a vindictive crusade against grassroots parents who revolted against anti-white critical race theory and “social emotional learning” claptrap in K-12 public schools across the country last fall. Mr. Garland’s infamous Oct. 4, 2021, memorandum framed peaceful school board protests as a national security threat. Mr. Garland vowed to use his “authority and resources to discourage these threats, identify them when they occur, and prosecute them when appropriate.”InMay,FBI whistleblowers revealed to House Republicans that the agency had created “threat tags” on FBI investigations into parents and local GOP officials “in almost every region of the country” who publicly opposed school vaccine and mask mandates. Well-versed in the FBI’s information suppression tactics, Judicial Watch filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit for all FBI records related to the Garland witch-hunt memo, which the attorney general himself testified he crafted after the Biden simps in charge of the National School Board Association released a letter labeling conservative parents as “domestic terrorists.” Mr. Garland testified that he based his memorandum off of a since-retracted letter from the National School Board Association that labeled parents as “domestic terrorists.” The National School Boards Association later issued an apology for the letter. No apology has been forthcoming from the Department of Justice, which refuses to cough up the FBI records sought by JudicialJudicialWatch.Watch attorney Ramona Cotca told me on Tuesday that “the FBI conducted a very narrow search, and it is no surprise that the search did not produce any responsive records. We notified DOJ that Judicial Watch challenges the search, and we are waiting to hear if it will undertake a reasonable search or whether we will move to briefing. Our next court filing is due Aug. 26.” • Cover-ups are embedded in the FBI’s DNA, of course. Delve into the FBI’s murderous history of the Waco massacre, its destruction of evidence in the Ruby Ridge case, its wanton abuses and “flagrant misconduct” (in the words of federal judge Gloria Navarro) in the Bundy Ranch standoff, and its ongoing attempts to suppress the truth about the Oklahoma City bombing and stymie Utah attorney Jesse Trentadue’s FOIA lawsuit against both the FBI and CIA dating back to •2006.Instigation is another trademark FBI goon-squad tactic. It was at the heart of the Patriot Conspiracy scheme at the center of Trentadue’s Oklahoma City bombing FOIA lawsuit. Fed infiltration and incitement also marked the Counter Intelligence Program of the 1960s and 1970s; multiple Islamic terror plots in the late 1990s and through the 2000s; the manufacturing of the politically timed “right-wing” plot by “rogue,” career-driven FBI agents to kidnap Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (which led to two acquittals and two mistrials) just one month before the 2020 presidential election; and yes, the FBI-Dem-Biden-weaponized Jan. 6 “insurrection.”Ifyouain’tquestioning the timing, you ain’t paying attention to the real enemies within. Michelle Malkin’s email address is CopyrightvisitSyndicatereadmoreprotonmail.com.michellemalkinInvestigates@TofindoutaboutMichelleMalkinandfeaturesbyotherCreatorswritersandcartoonists,www.creators.com.2022byCreators.com.

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W hy should we care who Hunter Biden is?For matter,thatwhy should we care who Joe, James, Jill and Ashley Biden are? Because they are all part of worldwide wheelings, dealings and debauchery that are finally surfacing thanks to Fox News, Fox Nation and, of course, the New YorkGregPost.Gutfeld — his show, “Gutfeld!” is now No. 1 on late night TV — is smart, snotty, annoying, opinionated and, most of all, entertaining. Mr. Gutfeld, along with other Fox stars are clearly not going to let the left off the hook for the worst of wokeism. All one has to do is stream the first two parts of Fox Nation’s brilliant and revealing, “Who is Hunter Biden?” to get the truth (and be disgusted and dismayed by it as I) about how and what the Biden family has been up to for decades. The series is a tragedy, soap opera, who-doneit and porn show all in one, executed with precision editing and high drama, backed up by other Fox ofcorrespondents,host/starstheirownsuccessful shows (goody-two-shoes Dana Perino, professorial bespeckled Byron York, smartypants charmer Jesse Watters, among others) and — dare I say — with as much taste as the raunchy and deeply disturbing material and Fox’s lawyers allow. In the first of the four-part series, which aired last January, “The Five” co-host and nononsense Judge Jeanine Pirro chronicled the unhinged life of our president’s son — the cocaine, the prostitutes he used and needed and the very questionable Biden business practices. Fox contributor and New York Post columnist Miranda Devine’s “Laptop From Hell” (published last October) covered much of the first episode in her bombshell book. Viewers of “Who Is Hunter Biden?” are entertained, while getting unvarnished news and refreshing, informed opinions from its roster of time-tested journalists and talking heads. Following the release on July 20 of the series’ second episode, Ms. Devine told “Fox and Friends” there are “well-founded concerns” that President Biden may be compromised by China, referring to new revelations from Hunter Biden’s laptop involving contacts with Google executives and top U.S. officials involved with China policy.Spoiler for the second episode in the series: The viewer is left wondering, “How and why did Hunter Biden become such a disgusting, pitiful human, and how could the Biden family have become so tone deaf and oblivious to the dump of Biden family dirt?” We are exposed to more of the taped debauchery from drugs and sex and left with what role his father and stepmother, Jill, had in Hunter’s despicable downfall. Perhaps Sen. Chuck Grassley, the wise and doggedly determined 87-year-old, who goes for a 2-mile run and does push-ups in the morning before going to the Capitol, along with Sen. Ron Johnson and others, will get to the bottom of the epochal Biden scandal now that whistleblowers have come forward with more evidence that the FBI has been lying all along about the Bidens. If that doesn’t wake up the country to the crimes and perversions of the first family, hopefully episodes 3 and 4 of “Who Is Hunter Biden?” will. Be forewarned. You’ll want to take a shower after viewing episodes 1 and 2, as did I.

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W hy are you Republican,libertarian,conservative?aOra Democrat, socialist? OK, if you read my column, you’re probably not a socialist ... But how do people come to such different conclusions? We like to think that our politics are formed by rational analysis. We analyze what conservatives and liberals write, weigh their ideas, and form conclusions based on facts and evidence. But it turns out something else is probably going on. I can predict your political party pretty accurately if I just know what you do for a living. Here’s why I say that: When you give money to a political candidate, the government requires that candidate’s campaign to ask you what your profession is. That information is turned over to the Federal Election Commission.VerdantLabs took that data and made an infographic that shows how people’s professions predict their Eighty-ninepolitics.percent of people who work in the fossil fuel industry donate to Republicans. Teachers mostly (79%) give to Democrats. Sixty-four percent of flight attendants give to Democrats, but pilots (62%) prefer Republicans. Why? In my new video, Rob Henderson, who studies the psychology of politics at the University of Cambridge, tries to Forexplain.pilots, he says, “Their job is whether they take off and land and everyone’s alive. Whereas for flight attendants, their job is more reliant on, ‘How do people feel about you?’ Those differences lead them to different political parties.” The job differences go on and on. Bartenders mostly give to Democrats (89%), while truck drivers favor Republicans (69%). Business owners lean right (62%). Artists lean left (86%). “People who lean left tend to be sort of more open, more creative, more interested in abstract ideas,” says Mr. Henderson. Maybe that explains why most artists support“PeopleDemocrats.ontheright tend

T he FBI’s raid on former soa-LagoDonaldpresidentTrump’sMar-estate—everconvenientlytimed as the White House occupant’s approval numbers sink, the Swamp prepares to shovel a whopping $5.5 billion in foreign and military aid down the bottomless Ukrainian black hole, and the American economy keels over like Biden on a bike — gives us a national teachable moment. Armies of MAGA supporters who had never previously been engaged in politics are only now beginning to fathom the depths of corruption in the bowels of the (In)Justice Department. Cries of “banana republic,” “Stasi” and “Gestapo” flooded conservative social media channels on Monday night. But a weaponized goon squad of armed and unaccountable Feds Behaving Incorrigibly is nothing new. Let us count a few of the FBI’s nefarious ways: • Since the Jan. 6 Capitol rally, untold numbers of peaceful American citizens and their families have been harassed in their homes over their constitutionally protected exercise of free speech and assembly. As America’s Frontline Doctors founder Dr. Simone Gold told me in March 2021 after 20 armed FBI agents broke down her door:“Iwas paid a visit by the FBI in a Roger Stone-kind of take down moment, which is quite uncalled for. You know, if anybody wanted to get a hold of me, they could have picked up the phone and called. I’m very easy to find. But there were literally 20 guys with guns blazing, (and they) broke down my door.”The Stanford-trained lawyer and Chicago Medical Schooltrained doctor’s “crime”? Following a crowd that was waved into the Capitol by none other than the Capitol police to deliver a speech on medical freedom that was forced to relocate to National Statuary Hall when chaos broke out. Following the terrifying FBI raid of her family’s home, Dr. Gold was sentenced in June to a 60-day prison term and finedHer$9,500.warning to my viewers and me last spring resonates like a clarion trumpet in light of the FBI Mar-a-Lago raid:“I’m telling you, America, this can happen to you.”

O n Aug. 3, the U.S. andapprovedoverwhelminglySenateFinlandSwedenjoining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.Thevotewas 95 to 1, far more than the two-thirds required for approval. This supports expansion in the strategically vital Arctic, which will significantly extend Russia’s borders with NATO members. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, an occasional collaborator with Russia, initially opposed admission of Finland and Sweden. His concerns included the presence in Scandinavia of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units. Turkey’s government strongly opposes such separatist groups.Atthe end of June, the three nations’ leaders signed an accord on the matter. Turkey has a very large and effective military. Expanding NATO to the north while not losing Turkey in the south represents a major strategicRussia’svictory.invasion of Ukraine represents the most serious crisis and challenge in Europe since the Balkan wars of the 1990s. President Vladimir Putin no doubt anticipated a quick victory. Ukraine’s heroic self-defense to date has energized as well as united NATO. Russia is paying a high price for aggression. The Russia-Ukraine conflict overall is a long-term affair. In 2014, Russia seized Crimea and the eastern portion of Ukraine. Crimea had been part of Russia until Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev transferred the peninsula to the authority of Ukraine in 1954.

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Arthur I. Cyr is author of “After the Cold War - American Foreign Policy, Europe and Asia” (NYU Press and Palgrave/Macmillan). He is also the director of the Clausen Center at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisc., and a Clausen Distinguished Professor. He welcomes questions and comments at acyr@carthage.edu. form of reparations. Huh? Some people believed it. We were then told with another straight face, by President Joe Biden, that all the ills of America are caused by white supremacists. The real danger America faces are all those white guys with guns, whom we never saw. Those are the ones we should really fear. President Biden swore he was going to go after them. But first he needed to define who they were and where they are. Just tossing nonsensical words out there is enough for people to cock their heads second guess themselves.Themisuse/abuse of the spoken word has accelerated over the last year so rapidly most people are so gaslighted they have no idea what the truth is anymore.Wewere told the high price of gas was caused by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Don’t look over here; it has nothing to do with shutting down oil production in America. Now gas has dropped a little, and we’re being told to shut up and be happy. It’s only $2 or $3 more a gallon than last year. Two years ago, the idea of $5 a gallon (Californians would love that price) would have seemed insane. Now we’re being preached, it’s not that bad. Suck it up. Can I get an amen? Media morons are using words to say really stupid things. One example is they’re trying to tell us inflation is a white privilege thing. Again, huh? That it’s something only the privileged are focused on. It’s not the economy, stupid, one of the TV smarty-pants “news”casters said. They fail to rummage in the foot locker of their ideology and point out inflation and high gas prices impact the poor the hardest. Again, an abuse of language in hopes enough people will believe that somehow inflation is racist. Democrats have all but destroyed our country in a very short period, and they could have placed us near the brink of war. We are already in one. We’re just letting the Ukrainians fight it for us, for now. Democrats are getting desperate. They’re trying to convince us that printing billions more of phony money in the name of reducing inflation and using the fake climate narrative and raising taxes, again, is a good thing. They’re super proud trying to convince us, with word manipulation, that this is what you people really want. More taxes and more debt. Believe us, it will be good for you. Our natural world is perfect, but our man-made world is a septic tank. Henry Schulte welcomes questions or comments hschulteopinions@gmail.com.at “And the lessons learned?” I asked.“Asan example, during my campaign for superintendent, the supposedly ‘non partisan’ League of Women Voters tried to discredit me, claiming I was unwilling to debate Susan Salcido because I refused to sign the agreement they gave me. They were operating a dirty game by showing me the rules after I signed up to participate, instead of showing me the rules on the front end. And then, changing the rules afterward.“Ihesitated to sign off on a change — they wanted me to agree not to speak about my opponent (Susan Salcido) at all — and they threatened to make me look bad to the public if I didn’t agree to their terms. There is nothing ‘bipartisan’ about the League of Women Voters. “This is where I think the distinction between troublemaker and problem solver is really important. If the perception is that you are a ‘troublemaker,” which is what the League and the media wanted to portray me as in this instance, you will get less support than if people perceive you as someone who actually wants to solve the problem. “Being a ‘problem solver’ seems to have also become a role for me in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. In 2015, I agreed to be a union representative. I had to stand up for the teachers against a principal who was breaking the teacher contract. I was successful, but my reward, at the end of the school year, was an involuntary transfer to a new school.”“Ouch.”“Ithappened at my next school, when again I was the union representative, and there was more trouble from the principal; it was my job to respond. We called a meeting with the district administration, and I had to exercise my rights as the union representative. In doing so, I was rewarded by being called a bully, and an wasmegrievanceintimidation/harassmentwasfiledagainstme.“Afullinvestigationagainstwaslaunchedandtheresultabsolutelynofindings.

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BUCKLEY Continued from Page C1 to be more conscientious, more interested in punctuality,” says Mr. Henderson. That could explain the pilots and business owners. Psychologists overwhelmingly give to Democrats (91%), while people in the military favor Republicans (60%). Mr. Henderson has lived in both of those worlds. “I’m a doctoral candidate in psychology in Cambridge,” he says. “Before, my life was a lot different.”Mr.Henderson served eight years in the Air Force. There, he says, most of his colleagues were conservative, and he was sometimes teased for holding a liberal position. “It was all good-natured,” he says. “Someone can hold different views but still be a good person.” But now in academia, he says the politics is not good-natured. He sees lots of hatred. He thinks it’s because increasingly, the left and the right don’t mix. Recent surveys do show that now, 80% of us have few or no friends across theItaisle.ishard to be friendly with people you never meet. At colleges today, there are few conservatives. One study of professors found 12 Democrats per Republican. In sociology departments, it was 44 to 1. In communications, 108 to zero! “People have no Republican colleagues, no conservative or libertarians that they interact with day to day,” Mr. Henderson says.Spending no time with people who think differently does make it easier to hate them. To understand the other side, shouldn’t we talk to each other more?That’s what I try to do with my videos — bring both sides together to argue. Then they learn a little about the other side. Many still hate each other anyway.Hereare more statistics. Eighty-nine percent of bartenders donate to Democrats, but beer wholesalers (78%) prefer Republicans.Taxidrivers (85%) give to Democrats; truck drivers (69%), to Republicans.Pediatricians (79%) favor Democrats, but urologists (76%) prefer explainpriests(91%)Republicans.Democrats;Democrats’I(77%)Democrats,ArchitectsWhy?Republicans.Ihavenoclue.(74%)preferwhilehomebuilderspreferRepublicans.Thatoneget;buildershatedealingwithstupidregulations.Carpenters(64%)givetoplumbers(60%)toEpiscopalpriestslikeDemocrats;Catholic(73%)likeRepublicans.Canyouexplainit?Ifso,pleaseittotherestofus.

Bonnie Donovan writes the “Did You Know?” column in conjunction with a bipartisan group of local citizens. It appears Sundays in the Voices section. established general standards that Congress thought required special expertise to create and administer regulations. To accomplish these tasks, Congress empowered the executive branch to create the Security and Exchange Commission and the Department of Labor to issue, administer and enforce regulations. Note that Congress creates the laws, and the scope of authority of agencies is limited to implementing that legislation.Inmylegal practice, sometimes it was difficult convincing corporate executives that a zealous agency employee’s orders were not valid when they exceeded their authority. Congress exercising their “oversight” powers of agencies sometimes is televised although, sadly, the heads of the agencies are not prosecuted for lying to Congress as Attorney General Eric Holder did about supplying guns to the drug cartels in transactions known as “Fast and Furious.”Recently the Supreme Court, in West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency, reinforced the principle that the EPA’s authority is limited to the scope of the empowering legislation, the Clean Air Act, which did not include climate change. This case also demonstrates the difference in philosophy between the “conservatives,” meaning those who apply the Constitution as written, and “liberal” Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer, who believe they should interpret the Constitution is a “living document,” meaning subject to their current beliefs. A major problem with the “living document” theory is how are citizens able to follow the law if the court keeps changing it? Congress, in order to limit the agencies, required in the Administrative Procedure Act that federal agencies must publish “proposed” regulations in the Federal Register for 90 days in order to permit the public to offer comments before the regulations become effective. For example, several courts have ruled the Biden administration’s agency’s regulations requiring vaccines were invalid for failing to follow the publishing requirements.Inoneofmy cases, many of the 73 charges OSHA filed were based on proposed regulations that had never been finalized. The seriousness of OSHA’s $8 million and potentially shutting multiple facilities that were producing the Delta and Titan rockets for the U.S. military, drove us into a trial with more trial days than O.J. before an administrative law judge dismissed all charges. These examples illustrate the risk of permitting unelected career bureaucrats to perform all three functions of government: legislate, enforce and judge. To avoid having to obtain bipartisan support in Congress, the Biden administration, in 2021, set a record for the number of pages of new agency regulations.Agenciesnever disappear. For example, the Department of Education continues even though the Tenth Amendment reserves education to the states.The Federal Government Manual lists 137 governmental agencies although there are “only” 15 at the presidential cabinet level. The agencies tend to be liberal, as indicated by the SEC listing 40% of its 4,301 employees as women, 54% as men and the other 6%? Today as the Biden team is pushing to have the IRS add 87,000 more employees, about the population of Santa Barbara, we should remember how Internal Revenue Service leader Lois Lerner tried to swing an election by refusing to certify conservative organizations as nonprofits.President Biden is using COVID-19 in the same way President Roosevelt used the Great Depression: to bypass Congress by using agencies to increase the “government within a government.” Brent E. Zepke is an attorney, arbitrator and author who lives in Santa Barbara. His website is wordpress.com.OneheartTwoLivescom.Formerly, he taught law and business 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 Non-Lawyers.”

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, followed by the disintegration of the Soviet bloc of satellite states and then the Soviet Union, represented a historic strategic victory for the West. The end of the Cold War confirmed the policy of restraint and deterrence termed “Containment,” initiated by the TrumanPoland,administration.aNATOmember since 1999, is active in the collective effort to provide arms to Ukraine. The new coalition government in Germany led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz began with a low profile regarding Europe, in considerable contrast to the assertive long-term leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel. This changed abruptly when Russia invaded Ukraine, and Germany now provides arms and other aid. Both of the potential NATO members bring significant qualities. The Soviet-Finnish War of 1939-1940, ended through negotiation, demonstrated Finland’s military prowess against a far larger enemy. Cold War Sweden practiced variations of often obviously anti-American “neutrality.” Both nations in NATO strengthen deterrence of Russia in the north. During the early phases of the Cold War, the Arctic was the focus of intense security concern. NORAD, the North American Air Defense Command, was formed in 1958 to coordinate Canada and U.S. military activities. (In 1981, it was retitled the North American Aerospace Defense Command.) The threat of Soviet long-range bombers attacking after crossing the Arctic was a prime concern. Less visibly, President Dwight Eisenhower secured demilitarization of Antarctica in 1959.Inthe North today, Russia has taken the lead in commerce, exploration and military bases. Moscow also pursues serious disputes with other Arctic nations. One example involves Canada and Denmark regarding control of the Lomonosov Ridge. In 2021, Russia succeeded Iceland in chairing the Arctic Council, which also includes Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the U.S. Finland and Sweden in NATO will effectively isolate Russia as the only non-member of the alliance. Agreement within an enlarged NATO will facilitate effective strategy to counter Russia’s potentially significant expansion in the Arctic region, a vital area largely ignored by U.S. presidents since the turn of the century. Russia has reconfirmed the validity of NATO.

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Activating every possible worker right now should be something everyone can agree on. But instead of applauding selfemployed workers for their help, California, DOL and bureaucrats across the country keep looking for ways to relegate independent contractors to the history books. California’s truckers are just the tip of the iceberg of the havoc such needless meddling can cause. States and the federal governments should listen to the workers and ensure that independent contracting remains a viable option for years to come. Jonathan Wolfson is chief legal officer and policy director at the Cicero Institute, where he focuses his policy research on healthcare and regulatory policy. He previously led the policy office at the United States Department of Labor. His commentary was provided to the News-Press by The Center Square, a nonprofit dedicated to journalism.

that the ATP Grant application was written for Alignments A & B only — i.e. the path must be along Modoc Road to qualify for the grant. The reason the county won’t even consider Alignment C is because it will lose the $5.5 million grant. No surprise, the grant was written to provide what the local government agency wanted to do without any concern for the wishes of the community. Did you know that the state of California recently passed a new law on electric pedicabs? Anywhere e-bikes are allowed, electric pedicabs must be allowed. Can you imagine electric pedicabs on the State Street Promenade? Cabrillo Boulevard? Or on the new “Class One – Multi-Use Path,” aka Las Positas Modoc Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Project, which connects UCSB with Santa Barbara? The impact of a batteryoperated pedicab with two passengers and a driver can cause serious damage to an unsuspecting user of the multi-use path.The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will vote on which Modoc Preserve alignment will be adopted by the county on Aug. 18. Write letters, show up and speak out, and make your position clear.The community’s input and awareness has increased the signatures on the Modoc Preserve petition to more than 2,500. And Mr. Sneddon was moved to negotiate, so at present, 41 trees are on the chopping block, instead of the original 63. We applaud the neighbors in the Modoc area and others who have stood up for their ground. CAMP has created a GoFundMe account for a legal fund to protect the preserve road-trees).gofundme.com/f/save-the-modoc-(www.Here’sanoteaboutthe Architectural Board of Review and efforts to prevent the demise of the Santa Barbara views and skyline. Trying to preserve Santa Barbara and the reasons people love it here is a full-time job. Not to mention the diminished quality of life that high density brings to the inhabitants. Between just RRM, Brian Cearnal and Ed St. George, it is a veritable ongoing battle.Last Monday, two of Ed St. George’s projects were listed back-to-back, asking for more and more but it feels more like a shell game by a quick-change artist. Who is the loser? Santa Barbara! 311 W. Montecito St. — really? Who builds a two-story, three-unit hotel?Someone is building a threeunit apartment building, each unit with two bedrooms, living room and kitchenette. No parking is provided on-site. West Beach’s limited parking is in the Coastal Zone. Surely the staff hearing officer will be cognizant of this. Why did city staff accept a submittal without the photos of the surrounding buildings, which is status quo for all applicants, for review boards to judge a project’s compatibility? Not only were site photos unavailable, but the architect’s response to questions was often, “I don’t know.” The architect’s renditions of the landscaping at 311 W. Montecito St. were a bounty of palm trees, yet none are proposed. The project goes to the SHO who will decide how it conforms with the Coastal Commission, and Urban Design Guideline. Then it will return to ABR for final approval. Realize that the proposed project at 311 W. Montecito St. is a three-unit hotel that would be annexed with a hotel at 328 W. Montecito St. (nine units) and the primary hotel at 302 W. Montecito St. (34 units). Total parking would be 44 spaces for residents, a lounge, a coffee shop, employees and visitors. ABR questioned the land use of the project in that it is designed more as a residential space instead of a hotel. Board members lamented that land use is not in their purview; however, it is suspect.Onseveral occasions, Ed St. George claimed that Santa Brabara City College needs a student dorm, and he is going to build it. Is this his Part 2 of Mesa’s “Beach City” student housing?

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Subsequently, the principal of the school requested that I be involuntarily transferred. This time, parents in the school went to bat for me and created a petition. After a series of events, my job was saved, and I stayed at the school for several more years.” “What else did you discover?” I wondered.“Well,Iknow better who the problem solvers are and who the troublemakers are on both sides of the party lines. There are those who wish to complain and do nothing, not even vote. There are those who offer lip service but put no actions behind their words. “There are those willing to stand and keep standing despite the difficulties they might face. They stand despite the friendships they may lose, despite the rumors that might be told about them, and despite the suffering they may endure. These kinds of people are far and few between, but these are the people we call teammates and real friends. They check in on you, call when times are tough, and don’t abandon you even if you don’t win the game.” “It’s always good to know who’s a team player and who is not, because in order to win a game you first need to have a good team. I now have a better understanding of who my real teammates are and who I can partner with so that we will have a chance at success on the next Christygo-round.saysshe is “proud to have run the first campaign in 40 years to challenge the unaccountable Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools position. I am especially thankful,” she adds, “to my supporters and those who cast their votes for me rather than for the failing status quo.” I certainly see Christy Lozano as a problem solver, and I’m not comparing her to Mahatma Gandhi or Mother Theresa, but I do like that she’s also a real troublemaker.And,asfaras I’m concerned, there’s nothing wrong with that.

WOLFSON Continued from Page C1 COVID-19.Restricting independent work limits moms’ ability to perform work for multiple customers and takes away teachers’ opportunity to earn extra money over the summer or during the weekend. And by highlighting the current administration’s animosity toward independent contracting, DOL discourages businesses from entering into independent contract relationships for fear of anWorkerinvestigation.shortages continue to make headlines, and customers face the consequences of closed businesses and missing products in stores that can open.