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Carbajal, Caldwell square off in debate By JOSH GREGA

Pro-Trump rally draws support and vocal opposition

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Local supporters of President Donald Trump gathered on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of State Street and Las Positas Road for a Freedom Rally.

By JOSH GREGA

NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, faced off against his Republican challenger for the 24th Congressional District, Andy Caldwell, in a virtual debate Saturday night hosted by Scott Hennessee on KEYT-TV. The hour-long debate covered many topics relevant to the Central Coast, such as economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, oil drilling, and political division. Some questions for the candidates were posed by the host, others came from viewers, and others from local reporters. After the two candidates gave their opening statements, the debate began with the topic of how best to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Hennessee breached the subject by asking Mr. Caldwell if he stood by his preferred method, isolating the most vulnerable people while pursuing herd immunity for the least susceptible and thereby getting the economy up and running. The host pointed out that the World Health Organization director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it would be “unethical” to do so. Mr. Caldwell pointed out that two weeks ago a WHO report revealed lockdowns are disproportionately hurting poor people, and that increased poverty will lead to higher comorbidities. The Republican praised Sweden’s no-lockdown handling of COVID-19 and took exception that smaller businesses

were shut down during the lockdown. “The problem here is that we shut down parts of our economy. We didn’t shut down Target, Costco, or Wal-Mart, but we shut down mom-and-pop shops and stores, and that was a huge problem. We’ve got to open up our economy,” said Mr. Caldwell, who is also a News-Press columnist. The WHO director-general’s statement came from Oct. 12. The question of whether or not COVID-19 restrictions on businesses are too tight arose later in the debate and Mr. Caldwell called them “arbitrary and capricious.” He cited that people can go to a dispensary or sit close together on airplanes but can’t go to church. Rep. Carbajal said the best way to handle the coronavirus is to listen to the recommendations of experts and public health professionals by wearing masks and social distancing. As for what to do about small businesses hurting amid the pandemic, Rep. Carbajal said more federal funding is needed. The congressman also made the first criticism of a couple the candidates would make about the two men in the presidential race and took shots at President Donald Trump for “politicizing” the practice of wearing masks. The congressman also said the president is “doing everything possible to divide us” when Americans are already divided enough. Mr. Caldwell took aim at former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden Please see debate on A10

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Local supporters of President Donald Trump gathered on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of State Street and Las Positas Road for a Freedom Rally. The group demonstrated in favor of the Commander in Chief, as well as local Republican candidates. As the demonstrators waved American flags, “Trump 2020” flags, and signs with messages in support of law enforcement, the group was met with both honks of approval from passing vehicles as well as shouts of vulgarity and middle fingers raised. The loudest responses against the rally included a man who drove past it a few times and paused to call the demonstrators “Nazis.” He eventually made his way over to the rally on foot and shouted at the demonstrators. Additionally, two young women walked over to the rally with signs bearing some choice four letter words directed toward police. One of the women smacked a sign a female demonstrator was holding and the sign hit her in the face. The police were then called and responded to the intersection. Caroline Abate, a Republican running for Goleta Union School Board, said the more aggressive responses to the demonstration are indicative of the stark political divide that America is undergoing and must overcome. “This is what’s at the root of the problem in our country, and the work that needs to be done is for each person to think very carefully about their own personal behavior and how to make sure we stay one country,” she said. The school board candidate told the News-Press that she

Voter registration deadline approaching By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The demonstrators waved American flags, “Trump 2020” flags, and signs with messages in support of law enforcement. It was met with both honks of approval from passing vehicles as well as shouts of vulgarity.

hoped their presence would get the public to think hard about what kind of future they want for the United States, which she said is undergoing “the single most important election” in its history. She added that the country is being torn in two diametrically opposed directions, “Christian capitalism” and “atheistic socialism.” “There’s so much at stake on this ballot and in this election that we hope to make people aware, to think about the issues a lot more carefully and a lot more thoroughly,” she said. “People need to think very carefully about their vote, because the direction in which our country goes has significant consequences.” Please see rally on A5

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The Santa Barbara Police Department was called to the demonstration after two women walked over to the rally with signs bearing some choice words towards law enforcement.

The deadline to register to vote in California is Monday, and there are several ways to register. Those who register by the deadline are ensured to receive all their voter material needed for the Nov. 3 general election. Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters Joe Holland said it has never been easier to vote in California, with registration serving as the first step to do so. “I highly recommend that voters register by the October 19 deadline,” Mr. Holland said in a news release. “It ensures that the voter has the opportunity to receive, review and mark his or her ballot safely and securely at home. If a voter is unsure about their voter registration status or needs to change registration information like address, go to SBCVote.com.” All California residents are eligible to vote, as long as they are a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day. To register to vote online, visit registertovote.ca.gov. Paper applications can also be found at most U.S. Post Offices, or the Department of Motor Vehicles. Several county elections offices were open Saturday to assist voters. Eligible voters may use the conditional voter registration process through Election Day, available only at the County

Registrar of Voters offices or a polling place to register and vote. Ballots cast conditionally will be processed once the Registrar of Voters Office has completed the voter registration verification process. The three election offices, in Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Santa Maria, will remain open through Nov. 3, officials said. Secure ballot drop boxes are located throughout the county to return voted ballots 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. County officials issued a response earlier this week following reports of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes not affiliated with the county. While these drop boxes may be promoted as “official” or “secure,” the use of unauthorized, non-official drop boxes is prohibited by state law. “Voters who want to return their ballot via a drop box should only use official county drop boxes that are clearly recognizable, designed to meet state standards for security, and bear the official Santa Barbara County Elections logo,” officials said. Elections staff are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying potentially illegal ballot drop boxes by calling 800-SBC-VOTE or 800-722-8683. To learn more about the drop box locations, visit www.sbcvote. com. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Danish Bakery. The initial lease for the Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Endless Summer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to More than 20 years after they first opened, Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extend the term of the lease. Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠ are Mr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with permanently closed. On the morning of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an terfront restaurant announced its closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per well post on its Instagram account. month. The post read, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is with heavy hearts that we anThough Mr. Petersen plans to continue running nounce we have closed our doors for good. Thank you Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Endless Summer in line with its current COURTESY PHOTO for your constant support. The memories will never be operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades One person suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover Friday night on State Route 154 at San forgotten.â&#x20AC;? planned for around the fall. According to the agenda, Marcos Pass Road. Despite the current economic chaos due to the COV- under Mr. Petersenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business plan the second floor of ID-19 prospect of Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Endless with flaggers, occasional lane information on theinto shooting and workpandemic, on two newthe drainage systems the establishment will be converted a traditional Summer ceasing operation before the outand no parking zones and a safety barrier underdates the back toclosures wassandwiches, transportedsoups, to the hospital for deli cafĂŠ focused on and salads, Bailard Avenueto overpass. established. Motorists should plan break. According the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bartreatment. with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and the highway for the possibility delays whenfoods. For It was not clear the shooting baraThe Citymajority Councilofmeeting in which assignment of the of prepackaged evenings, theifsecond floor will improvements are traveling Railroad Avenue was gang related. restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lease to open, a newincluding operator was the firston item, have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on â&#x20AC;&#x153;adult the new ViaEndless Real connection where is being Anyone with information on the Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Summer co-owner Steveproject Hyslopwork food and beverages.â&#x20AC;? across Carpinteria Creek. All conducted. shooting is asked to contact police informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to The restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by ground floor is proposed to be simimprovements are open on the Work along North Railroad calling 805-736-2341. sell theroundabout establishment in August ilartoto Mr. Petersenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of new at the 101 and2019. Avenue is scheduled begin on or After receiving theReal, departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assignment â&#x20AC;&#x201D;families, Mitchell White Linden Avenue, Via Casitas lease about Oct. 28, withburgers, traffic control fries, and shakes will cater to young requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for ain new Pass Road and Ogan Road. measures place,adults, officials said. and retirees, and for evenings will be converted buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron PG&E has mailed to notification a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dinner type atmosphere.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mitchell White letters toin customers within one Petersen, who operates a number of restaurants Solmileby of the project path along vang including Chomp, The Coffee House Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com the transmission corridor, BUELLTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; From Ballard and telephone reminders are Canyon Road to east of the scheduled to be sent with one entrance to the Flag-Is-Up Farm, weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice to residents and SANTA MARIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A twotree trimming on State Route 246 businesses within a half-mile of month project to upgrade electric will begin Monday. the project path. Information in equipment along a four-mile The roadwork will occur from Spanish also is being shared with section of PG&Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mesa-Santa 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through local customers. Maria 115 kilovolt transmission Friday. For more information, call system circuit will begin Monday There will be a traffic switch PG&Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customer service and run through Dec. 19. in this area for motorists, with at 1-800-743-500 or email The project, requested by two-way traffic maintained. electricreliability@pge.com. the North American Electric Temporary highway closures Reliability Corporation, will be â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mitchell White are also a possibility in order for CA. conducted by Michelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pacfic crews to move large equipment. AT A Energy. The work will include Delays will not exceed 15 GLANCE retention or replacing transmission minutes, and electronic message wire, increasing the height of nine boards will share information on transmission towers and upgrading the roadwork. components. All the/work is CASES OVERALL THURS. LOMPOC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; One person was The tree-trimming project will done to maintain compliance airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage continue each week until Nov. 13. with California Public Utility Hospital following a shooting that Caltrans Maintenance from Commission and Federal Energy DEATHS OVERALL / THURS. occurred Saturday afternoon in Buellton is doing the roadwork Regulatory Commission standards, Lompoc, authorities said. and reminds motorists to move according a news release. TOP 3 IN to COUNTIES An 18-year-old man was found over and slow down through TheANGELES project will begin23,233 in an LOS just before 4 p.m. near the 700 highway construction zones. agriculture of RIVERSIDEarea just west4,031 block of D Street. The victim Highway 101 in Nipomo, the ÂŠ 2020 Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $5).Grayce www.ashleighbrilliant.com did notAshleigh provide additional McCormick SAN DIEGO 3,564 only location where aerial work utilizing a helicopter is expected NICK MASUDA / NEWS-PRESS GRAPHIC to be needed. Most project work will occur along the same transmission circuit, generally along North Railroad Avenue near Santa Maria Levee Trail on the north end, and progressively moving south along 7%.$9 -C#!7 #O 0UBLISHER Railroad Avenue to near West Cook Street, officials said. !24(52 6/. 7)%3%."%2'%2 #O 0UBLISHER Traffic control will be in place By JOSH GREGA

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The Santa Barbara News-Press has made these endorsements for the 2020 election. President: Donald Trump. U.S. House of Representatives, 24th District: Andy Caldwell. State Senate District 19: Gary Michaels. State Assembly District 35: Jordan Cunningham. State Assembly District 37: Charles Cole. Proposition 14 (Bonds): No.

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SANTA BARBARA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; One person suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover Friday night on State Route 154 at San Marcos Pass Road, authorities said. Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews responded to the area around 7:15 p.m. and found vehicle, which sustained CHRISTIAN WHITTLE bara Front Country trails andthe access roads. WS-PRESS STAFF WRITER its side with â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeingmajor a lot damage, of folkson are doing is the lone occupant trapped. The theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re driving up alongside of the road and just gopatient, whose identity was Developed recreation sites in California will re- ing for hikes up there. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an order withheld, was extricated from in closed through May 15 after the USDA For- against hiking trails,â&#x20AC;? said Andew and Madsen, U.S.by Forthe vehicle assessed Service issued an order extending the closures est Service spokesman. paramedics, said Capt. Daniel ÂŠ 2020 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com ursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to make sure if people go out theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Bertucelli, fire spokesman. The order was issued for the entire Pacific South- safely spaced between one It was unclear theget patient another. If ifyou to awas st Region and its 18 National Forests, which in- trailhead and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just transported treatment. Traffic too manyforcars there, you des the Los Padres National Forest. restrictions were in place for should find a different area to go to as opposed to try-a Advertisers, about time following the crash, the cause The initial closure order went into effect March 26 ask ing to get in.â&#x20AC;?this of which is being investigated by d was set to expire April 30. cost saving program. As state and local responses to the coronavirus the California Highway Patrol. t applied to recreational use areas such as campcontinue to evolve, the Forest Service felt Call today!pandemic 564-5230 unds, day use sites and picnic areas. that the situation warranted a two week extension â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MitchellofWhite The order was issued to discourage large gather- the closures, said Mr. Madsen. s of people and promote safe social distancing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll evaluate and see where &RXQW\ RI 6DQWD %DUEDUD ying more than six feet apart. weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at and whether or not weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to continue n the Santa Barbara Ranger District, 12 camp- as we need it,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Madsen. &2817< 3/$11,1* &200,66,21 unds and picnic areas will remain closed, includâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This order can be rescinded at any time. If local the Fremont campground and White Rock and health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up d Rock picnic areas. For right now, welane CARPINTERIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Several we can rescind the order tomorrow. The order Thursday does not add to the closures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to extend it out closures are planned this week too far. eady in place for Santa Barbara. While other aras work oncouple the Linden â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to make sure continues in the next of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and Casitas Pass Highway 101 like the Monterey Ranger District have closed weeks as we monitor whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on that we are takwidening in Carpinteria. ilheads and forest roads, locals will still have ac- ing the appropriate steps alongproject with our state and '$7( 2) +($5,1* From 9 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. s to the many Santa Ynez Valley2FWREHU and Santa Bar- local partners.â&#x20AC;? Monday, one northbound lane

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Allan Hancock College offering free classes SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College Community Education is offering free, shortterm classes for community members and job seekers who continue to struggle with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and job market. No-cost noncredit classes in workplace preparation and vocational education are available at AHC Community Education, giving residents the opportunity to learn new skills that could lead to a new career or advancement at their current job. The free classes are offered online in real-time, allowing participants to interact with instructors during class in a safe and socially distanced manner, according to a news release.

“In this time of disruption and uncertainty, we want to remind our community that our staff is here to support them,” Sofia Ramirez-Gelpi, dean of Community Education, said in a statement. “From individuals seeking to advance their career training or acquire a new job, to older adults wanting to learn and connect with their community in a new way, our classes are open and instructors are eager to welcome them back.” Through Workplace Preparation classes, participants will learn job search strategies and how to build an outstanding resume. Students will also hone their job interview skills and learn how to make a good impression on prospective employers. Vocational Education classes are offered to help individuals learn how to use digital tools and programs required in many entry and mid-level jobs in the current economy. Courses include basic computer skills, introduction to

the internet, social media, and classes in Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel. In addition to vocational education and career preparation course, Community Education will also offer free remote fall classes in health and safety for older adults seeking to improve their balance and mobility, or safety behind the wheel of a car; a wide range of non-credit English as a second language classes and parenting courses for adults wanting to learn more about their children. To apply for short-term fall classes using our simplified application process, visit bit.ly/ CE_Registration. Printed forms and in-person assistance are available at the Community Education office, which is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. — Mitchell White

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The Agriculture Department at Pioneer Valley High School was recently ranked No. 12 in the state. Shown here, from left, are teachers Scott Wonnell, Hector Guerra, Marcie Guerra, Natalie Baldwin, Gabriel Ponce and Tyler Dickinson.

Pioneer Valley Ag program ranked 12th in state SANTA MARIA — The Agriculture Department at Pioneer Valley High School was recently ranked No. 12 in the state out of 340 agriculture programs. The PVHS program has 34 state degrees, three American degrees, one state champion team and one state proficiency winner. The Panthers were also named the Chapter of the Year in their section, said Kenny Klein, spokesman for the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. “Annually, Ag programs get measured on the successful merits of their student achievements and are evaluated statewide for their commitment to student success,” Mr. Klein said. “This past year, FFA

Mission Hope Cancer Center hosting education event Mission Hope Cancer Center will host “Girls Night In,” a virtual education event, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The event, which will be held via Zoom, includes a discussion with medical oncologists about

members shined during speaking competitions, career development events and leadership development opportunities. Our State Champion Judging Team was the only one from this region.” Ag teacher Gabriel Ponce added, “As Ag Teachers this is what we strive for. We want our students to take full advantage of the opportunities for growth, competition, and success. The Pioneer Valley FFA staff with the support of our administration and additional staff have allowed us to achieve this. We want to thank all of you and the real stars of this award, our students for their achievements. They worked hard to achieve the goal that they set out to accomplish and they did it.’’

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all essential screenings,” read the news release. “Although we are still in a pandemic, we are encouraging individuals to get the care that they need. Delaying routine screenings - such as a mammogram or colonoscopy can put people (at) great risk. A delay in seeking treatment could make all the difference in health outcomes.” To register for the event, call 805-346-3402. — Mitchell White

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First-round leader Brandon Gama hits out of a greenside bunker on 18. Gama shot a 4-under 66 and leads by one heading into today’s final round.

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Brandon Gama knows a thing or two about the Santa Barbara Golf Club course. He’s only played it countless times. On Saturday, Gama used his course knowledge and skillful game to put seven birdies on the card en route to a first-round 4-under 66, which was good enough for a one-shot lead in the 61st Santa Barbara City Championship. Former San Marcos High standout player Thayer White is second heading into today’s second and final round. White shot a 3-under 67. It’s been 12 years since Gama won his only Santa Barbara City Championship in 2008. He’s primed to end that drought today when he tees off in the final group at 11:33 a.m. “The pins were good today,” Gama said after the first round. “You had to hit it in the right spots. When they put the pins in good places, it can be pretty tough.” Gama got off to a good start with a birdie on the par 4 first hole. His only mistakes came in the form of a bogey and a double bogey. “I was just trying to swing within myself, nothing forced,” he said. “I just tried to hit everything smooth. That’s what I did today, just hit everything as smooth as I could. Sometimes it doesn’t happen, but that was my swing thought today.” Gama turned in a strong back nine with birdies at the par 4 11th, the par 3 13th and the par 4 14th holes. “I’m trying to make it a nice smooth motion with no tension out there,” Gama said. This year’s field of 96 players is the biggest championship flight in recent memory. It includes former Santa Barbara High standout Jack Perry, who is right in the thick of things after a 2-under 68, and New York Mets star and Santa Barbara Native Jeff McNeil, who is in a tie for 15th after a 2-over 72. The tournament is usually played every year during Memorial Day weekend, but because of COVID-19, it was pushed back to this weekend. It’s an opportunity for McNeil to play the game about which he is so passionate, and do it in a competitive environment. Had the tournament gone as scheduled in late May, McNeil would have been with the Mets and missed it. “It feels great,” McNeil said. “I think this is the first time I’ve played this tournament since I was in high school. It just happened to work out by being this weekend, and I had a blast.” McNeil, who brings his clubs on the road when the Mets travel, was pleased with how he hit the ball. “I actually hit the ball really well,” he said. “I played La Cumbre (on Friday) and didn’t hit the ball that well but still scored pretty well, and today I hit the ball really well but just didn’t score. Hopefully (today) I can get something going and string some birdies together. You can go extremely low on this course, so hopefully I can make some putts and make some birdies.” Perry, who led the Santa Barbara High boys golf team to the 2010 state championship, is back playing the amatuer ranks after giving it a go with the professional game when he finished college at Northwestern.

Buehler comes up big again for the Dodgers ARLINGTON, Tex. — Walker Buehler tossed six shutout innings and Corey Seager and Justin Turner hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers, who trailed three

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Santa Barbara native and New York Mets star Jeff McNeil carded a 2-over 72 and sits six shots off the lead heading into today’s final round.

He was pleased with his opening round and looks forward to making a run at Gama and the rest of the field in today’s final round. “I got a lot out of my game today,” Perry said. “I didn’t hit many fairways, but I really got up and down a lot and made a lot of putts. (Today) I’m just going to go out and focus on my target and swing hard and be aggressive.” White carded five birdies and two bogeys for his 67. He’ll be in the final group with Gama today, trailing by one. “I’m going to know exactly where the leader is at and what I’ll have to do in (today’s) final round,” White said. “You want to put yourself in good position to win, and that’s what I did. My goal (today) will be to hit the greens and make some birdies.” Another Santa Barbara golfer, George Downing, is right there as well. Downing finished at even-par 70, and sits four shots off the lead. The players seemed very pleased with the course, which gets a tremendous amount of play throughout the year. “There are a lot of great players out here this year,” said course general manager Randy Shannon. “They traveled from quite a ways away because there are a number of facilities not hosting very many events (due to COVID-19). “There have been a lot of new challenges to this pandemic golf with holding events and keeping social distancing. It’s worked out really well.” email: gfall@newspress.com

games to one in the series, have come back to win two straight to force a seventh and deciding game today. Buehler allowed seven hits and finished with six strikeouts and no walks. His best work may have come after his only real tough inning when he loaded the bases with no outs in the second. Buehler, after loading the bases, struck out the next two batters and got the Braves’ next batter, Cristian Pache, to ground out to short to end the threat with no runs scored. L.A. right fielder Mookie Betts did his part in the field in the fifth

Deadline extended for grant funds SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Foundation has announced that the deadline to apply for the Santa Barbara Better Together Fund small business grant program has been extended to Wednesday. The grant program, which is a partnership between the foundation and the city of Santa Barbara, is aimed at helping residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will support grants up to $7,500 per grant to qualifying small businesses located in the city as they reopen and adapt under new health guidelines, according to a news release. Grant awards are available to eligible businesses until funds have been depleted, officials said.

inning when he scaled the rightfield wall to rob Marcell Ozuna of an extra-base hit and the Braves of what would have been their first run of the game. The Dodgers’ other run came on Cody Bellinger’s single in the first inning. Kenley Jansen pitched a one-two-three ninth inning to record the save and force a Game 7 tonight at 5:15 p.m. PDT. The winner will move on to the World Series to face the Tampa Bay Rays, who defeated the Houston Astros, 4-2, in Game 7 on Saturday night at PETCO Park. — Gerry Fall

The application period opened Sept. 28 and was set to close last Thursday. The fund was set up in March with an initial $500,000 donation from Deckers Brands.The first grant provided was a $125,000 grant to Women’s Economic Venture. Since August, the Santa Barbara Better Together Fund has provided grant programs for small businesses in the cities of Goleta, Carpinteria, unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria and SBBT now wishes to do the same for the city of Santa Barbara. To learn more and review the details on the program, visit https://www.sbfoundation.org/covid-19business-community-resources/sbbt-small-businessgrant-program-guidelines-santa-barbara/. — Mitchell White

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Continued from Page A1 Santa Barbara Tea Party president Steve Thomas told the News-Press that he and his fellow ralliers were out to show the community that there are people in town who support â&#x20AC;&#x153;freedom and conservative politics.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Barbara tends to be a very liberal town and sometimes the conservative side of things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much attention,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr. Thomas added that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why left-wing individuals have such animosity toward conservatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The amount of hatred coming from the Left is astonishing to me. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand all this hatred, I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? he said. Roman Higgins, a 14-yearold Santa Barbara High School student, was one of the youngest people at the demonstrators, which mostly consisted of older individuals. Roman explained that he was out showing support for President Trump because of the improved economy created under his leadership, and because of the lack of support his challenger has from law enforcement.

As for some of the angrier reactions directed toward the demonstration, Roman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Democrats claim theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tolerant but all they do is hate on other people with another political opinion.â&#x20AC;? Edgar Castellanos, a 29-yearold Oxnard resident drove up the coast to go shooting at the Winchester Canyon Gun Club and

just so happened to stumble upon the Freedom Rally. Despite many disapproving passengers shouting insults like â&#x20AC;&#x153;racistâ&#x20AC;? as their vehicles passed the demonstration, Mr. Castellanos said he was happy to stand with the demonstrators and show support for the president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family is Mexican, I consider myself American, I even

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ill Bertka noticed a ring of familiarity about this year’s Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. The longtime Santa Barbaran came into this season with enough NBA championship rings for every finger and thumb, but the 11th one that was earned last Sunday rang like an echo from 1985. “We’ve compared this team to the one from back then,” said Bertka, who was first hired by MARK PATTON the Lakers as a parttime scout in 1968. “We were a really good road team back then, and this one was outstanding on the road, as well. “This team was really good at pushing and fast-breaking, too, and I don’t think there’s ever been a team that ran with the consistency of the Lakers of the 1980s. Magic Johnson was the perfect orchestra leader for that.” He sees some similarities between Magic and LeBron James, who won his fourth NBA Finals MVP Award last week with his third different team. Bertka, who still works for the Lakers as a special assistant and consultant at age 93, served as coach Pat Riley’s assistant during the era of Showtime. “Magic was a very unique athlete and basketball player,” Bertka said. “His intangibles were outstanding — his knowledge of the game and competitive spirit and leadership qualities, and what he was able to do as a 6-foot-9 and 215-pound point guard. “But LeBron can also play point, or the two-guard, or the three, or four or even the five. He has great versatility as an athlete, but he also has those same intangibles as Magic. That was especially evident this season with the way his leadership and play and inspiration were key factors in our winning the championship. “LeBron now may be

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there for five years, but he longed for a return to the Central Coast. “I told my wife (Solveig) that I was getting out of coaching and that I wanted to go where we’d live for the rest of our lives — and that I knew exactly where that was,” Bertka recalled. “From those early days, I realized there was no place as beautiful as Santa Barbara.” The city hired him as its Recreation Director in 1961. During his 10 years in the job, he pioneered several exercise and sports programs including the popular “Huff ‘N’ Puff” class which provided noontime workouts for businessmen and women. He also cofounded the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table with Caesar Uyesaka and Jerry Harwin. Bertka was a driving force in the development of both Shoreline Park and Elings Park. He also forged a joint-lease agreement with Santa Barbara City College that gave the public access to the track at La Playa Stadium and led to the reconstruction of Pershing Park. “One of my biggest frustrations in life was what happened to Laguna Park,” Bertka said, noting the 1970 demolition of the downtown baseball stadium. He scratched his itch for coaching, meanwhile, by scouting college basketball games throughout the 1960s. “It started out as more like a hobby,” he said. It had become a full-fledged scouting service known as “Bertka Views” when he turned it over to Solveig at the start of his NBA career. The Lakers hired him in 1968 to scout college players for the NBA Draft. Bill Sharman upgraded his role to assistant coach and advance scout when he took over as head coach in the 197172 season. One of Bertka’s first innovations was to compile film on upcoming opponents. Kupchak once noted how Bertka “would splice 35-millimeter game film, hang it vertically in his home, then throw in a few non-related basketball pictures to see if the players were paying attention.” Bertka helped Sharman guide the 1971-72 team of Jerry West, Gail Goodrich and Wilt Chamberlain to an NBA-record 33-game winning streak and to the Lakers’ first championship in Los Angeles. He kept his home in Santa Barbara even after he became vice-president and general manager of the then-New Orleans Jazz. Riley brought him back to

the Lakers, however, when he took over as head coach in the 1981-82 season. “I’ve seen all the great Laker teams,” Bertka said, “from West and Baylor and Wilt … to Magic and Kareem and Worthy … to Kobe and Shaq, and then Kobe and Gasol … and now to LeBron and Anthony Davis.” Great teams, he noted, shine brightest with more than one star. “Anthony Davis is a unique big man for today’s game,” he said. “He’s not a post-up man. He operates at midrange, and with outstanding defensive ability.” The great teams, he also noted, play great defense. “Miami couldn’t get a good look the entire game,” he said of last Sunday’s 106-93, title-clinching victory. “It took a 48-minute commitment from our guys. It can’t be half of a game. It’s got to be all the way.” And that may best explain his desire to remain a Laker at age 93. The COVID-19 pandemic did prevent him from entering the NBA bubble in Orlando. He was forced to watch the last part of the season from his 50-acre avocado ranch. “Oh, that hurt … but I understood it,” Bertka said. “You’re allowed only a certain number of people in the bubble. And at the age of 93, I’m a pretty good candidate for the virus. “I do thank God each and every day for the health I’ve been given during the 93 years I’ve been here. I try to stay active, do a lot of workouts in the pool, and try to walk around my property as much as I can. “I just want to keep my heart and lungs and brain going. The secret is to keep moving.” He moved many Laker fans with his narration of a video called “Legacy” which was aired before this year’s NBA Finals. “I got all kinds of feedback,” Bertka said, “with people saying, ‘It brought tears to my eyes.’” In a voiceover to the video showing the past Laker greats, he said, “I’ve watched this world change, as well as the game of basketball. After 93 years, I’ve just about seen it all. But I’ve never seen anything like this — I’ve never seen a team endure as much as today’s Lakers. “And as we continue on this journey, lined with uncertainties, I know one thing to be true: Don’t ever count out the Los Angeles Lakers.” That holds true, as well, for their very special assistant. email: mpatton@newspress.com LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis were a formidable one-two punch for this year’s NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

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Caldwell accuses Carbajal of ‘hiding from the constituency’ debate

Continued from Page A1 for not recognizing China as a threat to the United States on the world stage. The topic of political division came up a couple times during the debate. When it was first brought up, Rep. Carbajal pledged that he would meet with all constituents whether or not they share his political views and would discuss issues in a civil manner. “The best thing to do is to model the way, to be civil as I pledged when I first came to Congress,” he said. He added, “We have more in common than we have in our differences.” Mr. Caldwell challenged the congressman’s assertion that he would make himself available to constituents by criticizing him for not taking speaking engagements with organizations like rotary clubs, chambers of commerce, and

League of Women Voters. “I showed up at all of these meetings. He refused to show up. He’s been hiding from the constituency,” he said. He also criticized the congressman for ignoring North County and San Luis Obispo County localities like Lompoc, Morro Bay, and Cabria. Since the candidates were entitled to a 30-second response if their opponent mentioned them directly, Rep. Carbajal stated he has spent more time in Santa Barbara’s North County and San Luis Obispo County than he has in Santa Barbara’s South County. “I’m very proud of the interface and the constituent service that I’ve done,” he stated. The two candidates expressed starkly different stances on the issue of expanding oil drilling in the Central Coast. Mr. Caldwell said that for national security reasons, the United States needs to become energy independent and that

California should utilize its rich oil reserves until it weans itself off of oil and gas. Rep. Carbajal expressed opposition to expanding coastal or public land oil drilling. “I think it’s important that we start transitioning sooner rather than later from fossil fuels and investments into renewable energy that will bring about good jobs and at the same time, address this climate change crisis that we are experiencing,” he said. The congressman remarked that California’s particularly bad wildfire season this year is due to climate change, whereas Mr. Caldwell laid it at the feet of poor forest management. Also related to climate change, the two candidates were of different opinions on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring auto dealers to only sell zero-emission vehicles by the year 2035. Rep. Carbajal said he supported the executive order because

addressing the climate change crisis requires transitioning to renewable energy and “bold action” to achieve that goal. Mr. Caldwell doubted the realism of the executive order by pointing out California’s recent rolling blackouts stemming from an insufficient amount of electricity. “We don’t have enough electricity generation to power what we’re doing right now,” he said. For this reason, Mr. Caldwell doesn’t think Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant should be decommissioned. Due to California’s inability to store solar and wind energy, Mr. Caldwell remarked that these alternative forms will not make up for the baseline energy that the power plant provides 24 hours a day. While Rep. Carbajal said it is “unfortunate” that Diablo Canyon will close, and that now is the time to invest in renewable alternatives like offshore wind and thereby

POWERS, Mary Ann (Sinclair)

REYNA, Peter

Died October 10, 2020, two weeks shy of her 98th birthday. She was born on October 28, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio. She moved with her family to Beverly Hills, and graduated from Westlake School and UCLA. She married Jack Sinclair with whom she had nine children: Libby, Deke, Ann, Scott, Mary Betts, Neil, Sandy, John Daniel and Smith. She earned a Master’s from UCSB in her 50s and spent the next two years in the Peace Corps in Honduras. She married again to Harry Powers with whom she shared happy years. She is survived by her children as well as 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Donations in her name to Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief Fund: http://www.nndoh.org/donate.html.

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Peter Reyna, passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. Peter had a passion for anything Western. He enjoyed being around horses and reading Western magazines. He also loved watching Western shows. He was a devoted SF 49er football fan and always wore this 49er shirt while watching the games. He is survived by his wife Joanne, six children, Jeffery Reyna, Chris Reyna, Mary Hove, Karen Barragan, Kenneth Herrity, Kevin Herrity and sister Rita Vasquez, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Peter is preceded in death by his mother Paula, sisters, Nellie and Leandra and a brother, Lucian. Peter requested no services and only wanted his family to know that he loved them greatly. May he rest in peace.

DYRUFF, Margaret Jane

Margaret Jane Dyruff (née Stivers), age 92, died on October 7 peacefully at home of natural causes. She was born on December 27, 1927, in Ripley, Ohio to the late AJ Stivers II and Eliese Bambach Stivers. “Baby Jane” was the middle of ﬁve children, and was an active 4-H member and Girl Scout camper.

DANIEL, Leota Robb

Our mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, Leota Robb Daniel passed peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2020. She was in her home of 44 years surrounded by family. Leota was born on January 25, 1925 in Hollywood, California. Her parents were Claudia Robb Hamilton and Harry F. Robb. Raised in Hollywood, she attended Franklin Avenue Elementary School and was disciplined in her piano and ballet lessons.

She attended Ripley High School and graduated in 1946 from Grier School in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, where she learned to solo pilot a yellow Piper Cub. She attended the University of Cincinnati, and at the request of her father, she joined a sorority. It was through Alpha Gamma Delta that Jane met her lifelong friend Erma Duppstadt.

After her family moved to Glendale, Leota attended Herbert Hoover High School. She was involved in many activities notably winning a national prize for her writing and reporting for the Purple Press. She played lead in various school plays and choreographed three operettas. She was President of many clubs including Gamma Rho, Te Tokes, and the National Sub Deb Club where she eventually chaired their Board.

Jane and Erma decided to move to San Francisco together in Jane’s green Pontiac, a wayward road trip that took them to Denver, Salt Lake City, and even to a bullﬁght in Tijuana, Mexico. In San Francisco, Jane met the late Robert Dyruff, the love of her life. The two were engaged after a six-month romance and their wedding was heralded as the most beautiful ceremony in Ripley.

Upon graduating Hoover High in 1943, she attended The University of Southern California where she joined the national Sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. Leota thrived and became their Theta Standard Chairman, reporter to the National Theta Magazine, Freshman advisor and Big Sister, and a reporter for the USC Trojan.

She raised four children and took in two nieces in their teens, which made for a very busy household. She often said she had no idea how she could cook for that many people every day! Her mac n’ cheese recipe became a family favorite, as did her chocolate birthday cakes.

Leota was a remarkably independent woman and continued her studies at the University of Mexico City. She ultimately nished her Bachelor of Arts degree at UCLA. She was a well respected teacher of kindergarten through fourth grade. Whether teaching or attending school she enjoyed various sports, theater and writing.

In Montecito, Jane worked with the Channel City Club for nearly 20 years organizing community speaking events. She served as a trained volunteer with the M.E.R.R.A.G. (Montecito Emergency Response & Recovery Action Group), and during the 2008 Tea Fire she helped coordinate fire engines coming into Montecito from all over California to park at Lower Manning Park. On her 90th birthday, MTO firefighters joined in celebrating with her, much to her delight.

In 1953 she moved to Frankfurt Germany where she was a Recreational Director with the U.S. Army Special Services Department. While there, she met Darwin (Dan) Ferrell Daniel (now deceased). After a long romance they married. Leota and Dan enjoyed playing golf, skiing in the Swiss Alps, and living a fullling life entertaining many friends in Frankfurt. Several years later, they had two daughters Martine and Nicole. In 1975 Leota and Dan returned to the United States and chose to live in Santa Barbara, California. Upon arriving they both joined Sunset Realtors and maintained careers in residential real estate. Leota loved to spend time with friends and family; especially “tiddly time” telling stories in front of the re at Creek Cottage. In her free time she played Bridge, enjoyed writing short stories, planned trips to exotic locations, and within the last eight years focused her time reading biographies and spy novels. She found joy in teaching her caregivers how to make her favorite recipes from Europe, especially Vichyssoise and watching the wild birds from her bedroom window. Leota is survived by daughters Martine Daniel (Estrada) of Morgan Hill and Nicole Daniel (Catalmo) of Santa Barbara, grandchildren Olivia Wilms, James (Cosmo) Catalmo and Ella Catalmo. Sons-in-law, David Catalmo and Leonard Estrada. We are fortunate to have had an incredibly wise, beautiful, independent mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Our thanks go out to her many caregivers, who have lovingly taken care of Leota at her home for eight years. Leota will be greatly missed and forever loved by her family, friends and caregivers. Our hearts also go out to the wonderful team at VNA Health, who gave Leota dignity, compassion and support. In Lieu of owers, donations can be made to VNA Health Foundation, 509 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

WOLF, Sally Louise April 09, 1931 – July 26, 2020

Sally Louise Wolf passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020, after living a long and full life. She is survived by her seven children: Walter R. Wolf (Rita), Randy Wolf (Kim), Lauri Stevenson (Dennis), Shari Brown (Wally), Larry Wolf (Krista), Debbie Wolf, Daniel Wolf (Katia), as well as 21 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was born Sarah Louise Church on April 9, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Raymond & Sarah Church. “Sally” was an only child who grew up during the great depression and World War II. She was a creative soul, following in the footsteps of her father who was an architect and designer. In 1955, she graduated from the College of Applied Arts at the University of Cincinnati, along with her sweetheart Walter Wolf, who graduated with a Business Administration degree. The two were married on October 22, 1955 at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. The honeymoon became a trek across America on Route 66, eventually landing in California where Walt would be stationed at the Oxnard Air Force Base. In 1957, with their first of 7 children in tow, they settled into Santa Barbara where they would spend the next 36 years of their lives; growing, learning, loving and expanding their family. Sally settled into the sometimes overwhelming role of a full time mom, chef, transportation coordinator, counselor, and operations manager of the family many friends called “The Wolf Pack.” In the early 1970s, Walt & Sally had a transformative experience, accepting Jesus as Savior and experiencing the baptism of the Holy Spirit. They became active in churches, ministries, camps, seminars and retreats as well as hosting prayer meetings and bible studies in their home. Sally’s bible became a family relic. It holds annotations, multi-colored highlights, and handwritten notes in the margins, as well as the inside covers. This bible went everywhere with her, as well as bible tracts in her purse. She was always prepared to talk to someone about Jesus, pray for them in the grocery store, or on a street corner. She lived and breathed sharing Jesus. In 1995, Sally & Walt settled into “semi-retirement” years in Gilbert, Arizona to be closer to family there. She loved attending the grandkids’ basketball, football, volleyball and soccer games, as well as recitals, school plays and events. When visiting family, she wanted to be at as many events as they could possibly take in each day. In the summer of 2017, the family moved Walt and Sally back to California for their final years on earth. Over the next three years, Sally continued to battle health issues, all the while determining to be strong for Walt in his final days (who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2017), attend her son’s wedding in London, attend her granddaughter’s wedding in Sedona and see another great-grandchild born. Then on July 26, 2020, after a continuing battle with another bout of illness, Sally stepped over into heaven to meet her Savior and be rejoined with her love Walt. I can only imagine her Father’s words to Sally when she arrived there: “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:21 The family will be holding a small outdoor celebration of her life on October 22, 2020 at 3:00pm in Ventura, California, for family and friends. If you are interested in attending please email Lauri Stevenson at JobJoy@adelphia.net.

Her life was adventurous and her passport full. She took solo trips to New Orleans and the Bahamas, vacationed with friends in Cuba and Hawaii, and travelled with the Committee on Foreign Relations to China, Russia, Georgia, and Cuba with the Art Museum, among other places. Most recent trips include an exploration of Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland and a theater tour of England with her family. At age 70, she gleefully added skydiving to her long list of exploits.

MITCHELL WHITE / NEWS-PRESS

A debate was held Saturday afternoon between Congressional candidates Rep. Salud Carbajal, center, D-Santa Barbara, and Republican challenger Andy Caldwell, right. The debate was moderated by news anchor Scott Hennessee and streamed live on KEYT-TV.

create new employment sectors. On the subject of community colleges, Rep. Carbajal said the federal government should keep doing as it has by providing increased financial aid so students can have access to affordable education. Mr. Caldwell said throwing additional funding at community colleges does little good when the economy is shut down and no money is being generated to ultimately provide that added funding. “We do not have enough money to keep the economy closed because the economy is the source of the money,” he said. Despite all their differences, both candidates welcomed the possibility of Vandenberg Air Force becoming the headquarters of U.S. Space Command. Rep. Carbajal said he is already trying to encourage the Department of Defense to choose Vandenberg as Space Command headquarters, which would bring economic opportunity to the region. Mr. Calldwell was fully supportive of bringing Space Command to the local base and the high-tech jobs that go along with it, but stressed the need for bringing more blue collar and manufacturing jobs back to the Central Coast, since most people won’t qualify to work at

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Music Academy of the West Scholarship Program 1070 Fairway Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Casa del Herrero 1387 East Valley Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 M.E.R.R.A.G. 595 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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When her parents passed away, Jane and her sister donated the family home in Ripley, Ohio to the town to become a museum. The Ripley Heritage Museum is a 10-room, 1850s Federal-style house ﬁlled with historic artifacts and Civil War memorabilia from Ripley.

The family wishes memorial contributions be made to any of the following:

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In her ﬁnal days, family tended to her with hand holding and virtual serenades on the piano. Jane always said that “getting old is for the birds,” and that that’s why she put it off as long as she did. She left this world a better, brighter place.

email: jgrega@newspress.com

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Jane was a lifelong learner, and took lessons in jewelry-making and lapidary at Santa Barbara City College’s Continuing Education Division. Her projects included bronze busts of two grandchildren, a Jack-in-the-Pulpit carved from alabaster stone, and her son-in-law Jeff ’s wedding ring. She also attended master classes at The Music Academy of the West, and especially enjoyed the percussion courses. She was a proud docent at the historic Casa del Herrero for 25 years, which she helped shepherd to its landmark status. She led workshops, tours, and completed a years-long inventory project with fellow volunteer and friend Joyce Johnson.

Jane was an independent woman up until the very end and instilled that sense of autonomy to her children and grandchildren. She was the matriarch of her family and the pillar of all holiday gatherings. Left to glean her lessons are daughter Victoria Harbison and her husband, Jeff, of Santa Barbara; and sons Bradley Dyruff and wife, Karen Roberts, of Montecito; Grant Dyruff and wife, Jill, of Montecito; and Whitney Dyruff of Lake Tahoe; and nieces Zua Stivers of Olympia, Washington, and Sheree Stivers of Portland, Oregon. Her beloved grandchildren Sarah Ashton and her husband, Jeff, of Goleta; Graham Harbison of San Francisco; Crosby Harbison and his ﬁancé, Allison Considine, of New York City; and Nicholas Dyruff and Lauren Dyruff of Montecito, will carry her memories onward.

Space Command. When giving his closing statement, Mr. Carbajal seized the opportunity to starkly differentiate himself from Mr. Caldwell. He stated that whereas he wants to bolster the Affordable Care Act and protect individuals with preexisting conditions, protect Roe v. Wade, and get more economic stimulus funding amid the pandemic, Mr. Caldwell doesn’t. The congressman also called his challenger “a lobbyist for oil companies.” When Mr. Hennessee turned it over to Mr. Caldwell for his one minute closing statement, Mr. Caldwell chuckled and said, “I should get about five considering how many bombs he just dropped.” Mr. Caldwell closed by saying that as a working class guy from the North County, he would provide a welcome change from the “Montecito-backed, UCSBvoted-in” representatives the 24th Congressional District normally has. He asked rhetorically, “Salud does well representing Montecito and UCSB, but the rest of us, can you ever cite one thing that he has accomplished for you? One change he has made in your quality of life?”

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Low

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4.5’ 6.4’ 4.1’ 6.1’

1.3’ -0.5’ 1.8’ -0.5’ 2.4’ -0.3’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 89/59/s 94/57/s 71/31/s 88/42/s 75/62/pc 85/56/s 85/55/s 61/49/pc 89/59/s 81/61/pc 72/29/s 87/55/s 67/52/pc 85/50/s 74/55/s 86/57/s 71/55/pc 102/71/s 86/60/s 91/47/s 89/53/s 78/64/pc 73/55/pc 81/56/s 78/53/pc 76/61/pc 74/32/s

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

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves less than a foot with a south-southwest swell 1-2 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 96/48/s 83/55/pc 77/52/pc 73/53/pc 80/54/pc 95/48/pc 71/55/pc 75/58/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

76/59/s 62/52/pc 49/40/r 75/66/c 74/45/pc 85/68/t 85/79/t 41/28/c 65/59/c 70/57/pc 97/66/s 63/50/c 53/44/c 72/48/s 59/50/c 70/57/pc

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 132,710 acre-ft. Elevation 730.81 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 41.4 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -213 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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WORLD CITIES

Today 7:08 a.m. 6:21 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 8:03 p.m.

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Life

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Spiritual journeys

“Sojourners Mural” on 126 E. Haley St. is a vibrant, 23- by 100-foot abstract piece representing personal connections between humans and their environment.

UCSB alumnus paints murals to transform and uplift By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

From UCSB track and field coach to world traveler to wellknown mural artist, Gus Harper has left his mark in many places around the world. Including right here in Santa Barbara. The artist is best known in the city for “Sojourners Mural” at 126 E. Haley St., a vibrant, 23- by 100foot abstract piece representing personal connections between humans and their environment. “That one was inspired by my

childhood,” Mr. Harper told the News-Press. “It’s a celebration of our collective spiritual journey. It’s got these different colored columns that represent different chapters in our lives.” The huge mural took him two weeks to complete and won him 2018’s Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places. The 48-year-old Santa Monica native began his own journey as an artist as a little kid, watching his artist mother work. He studied art and pre-law at UCSB, and Please see MURALS on B4

RAFAEL MALDONADO / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Gus Harper is the artist behind Soujourners mural on 126 E. Haley St., and another one is in the works for the nursery on Gutierrez Street.

COURTESY PHOTO

A 48-year-old Santa Monica native, Mr. Harper began his own journey as an artist as a little kid, watching his artist mother work. He studied art and pre-law at UCSB, and became the assistant track and field coach.

Mr. Harper said Sojourners Mural “was inspired by my childhood.” “It’s a celebration of our collective spiritual journey. It’s got these different colored columns that represent different chapters in our lives.”

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Ventura Harbor Village is offering five virtual and in-person ways to celebrate fall and spooky season safely. The village will be open Halloween weekend, and invites locals and tourists to visit, show off costumes, enjoy pop up photo ops and wear masks. The annual HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest went virtual for 2020. Photos can be entered online before Oct. 26, and space is limited to the first 100 dogs. Pets are also still encouraged to visit the village over the weekend to enjoy dog treats. The first 100 participants in the dog costume contest will receive a

digital coupon for complimentary pup cream (specially prepared dog ice cream) redeemable at Coastal Cone. There will be a seasonal selection of treats at the village as well. Top This Chocolate launched a Halloween Customizable Experience, featuring witches, goblin eyeballs, magic spell sprinkles and sweet tooth necessities. Coastal Cone now has Underwood Family Farms pumpkin-infused soft serve, along with ghost, bat and witch sundae creations. Visitors after dark will experience full festive decor and hallowed light. Bloody Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is also available all month long at harbor-side restaurants. The Ventura Harbor also has

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OJAI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A short film titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feeling Throughâ&#x20AC;? starring a deaf-blind man will screen at the Ojai Film Festival at 4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 10 a.m. Nov. 9. Filmmaker Doug Roland was inspired by personally meeting a deaf-blind man waiting for a bus in New York City, and he picked deafblind actor Robert Tarango who worked in the kitchen at the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults. Steven Prescod co-stars in the film as a guarded teen wandering the streets of New York City, looking for a place to crash. The two experience an unexpected connection that transforms them both. Accompanying the short film is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Feeling Through Experience,â&#x20AC;? a special online program created by Mr. Roland in conjunction with the Helen Keller center. The program consists of a fully accessible screening event at 4:25 p.m., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feeling Through,â&#x20AC;? a supporting documentary about the creation of the film and a panel discussion with the deaf-blind community. Mr. Roland has brought this program all around the country to promote accessibility awareness. Tickets for the program cost $1, and can be purchased at ojaifilmfestival.com.

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The Santa Barbara County Education Officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transitional Youth Services Program will hold its first ever Youth Empowerment Summit next week. The summit, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, is designed to bring the community together to learn strategies and practices for empowering youth to thrive. The virtual event format allows attendees to participate in unlimited sessions at no cost, according to a news release. Local youth, educators, parents and guardians, and others who work with youth are invited to attend. Dr. Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County

SANTA MARIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Ann Foxworthy Gallery at Allan Hancock College will host a virtual exhibit featuring the works of Mexican artist and photographer Marcos Dorado Monday through Dec. 4. Gallery director Laura-Susan Thomas said Mr. Doradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work emphasizes connection, which has become an important issue amid the troubles of 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marcos focuses on the human side of art, delving into his subjects as inspiration but also as outreach helping us find those connections we share, whether it be dreams, family, shared emotions or more,â&#x20AC;? her statement read. Mr. Dorado was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and came to California with his family in 1974. He attended the Art Students League of New York and Grand Central Academy, where he studied classical drawing with live models. He has more recently added photography to his work, and the Ann Foxworthy Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s virtual exhibit will showcase pieces from both skill sets. On Thursday, the gallery will hold a virtual question-and-answer session with Mr. Dorado from 6 to 7 p.m. A link to the virtual exhibit will be on the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website hancockcollege.edu/gallery when it launches on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Josh Grega

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superintendent of schools, will kick off the day followed by the keynote speaker, Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries. A youth panel will feature students discussing challenges they have faced and overcome in the foster care system or during periods of homelessness. Four different tracks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one designed for students, one for parents/guardians, one for educators, and another for service providers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; offer sessions on trauma-informed care, child exploitation and human trafficking, how to attend college for free, and more. Continuing education credits are available, officials said. Visit sbceo.org/youthsummit for more information and to register.

Wednesday. Additional meetings will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Nov. 12 and 6 p.m. Nov. 23. The links to join the Zoom meetings and dial-in information will be posted on the College Park Prop. 68 Construction Project web page in the days before each meeting. Links can be found at www.cityoflompoc. com/government/departments/recreation/ college-park-construction-project. Community members are encouraged to print the design templates and concept plan sheets available on the College Park Prop. 68 Construction Project web page at www. cityoflompoc.com, and cut and paste the templates to create their own designs for the park. In addition to using the templates, community members are welcome to create their own park designs free-hand. Printed design sheets are also available at the Lompoc Aquatic Center and Surf Connection. Completed design sheets can be shown to project designers and city staff during the community meetings, or turned in to the Lompoc Aquatic Center or Surf Connection. Printed design sheets will also be available at the on-site community meeting on Saturday. The city has also posted a community survey to collect input, which can be found at www. surveymonkey.com/r/KDXWX3T.

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Continued from Page B1 became the assistant track and field coach. All the while, he painted at his studio at Santa Monica Airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had this dream of being an artist,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working, I spent time in my home, painting. I did that until I had enough work to start making a living as an artist, and I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done anything else since.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Harper had dipped his toes into mural painting, but a trip to Nepal solidified his passion for this large-scale artwork. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the city, I saw this wall and I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be cool to make a mural there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and then as soon as I thought that, it overwhelmed me. I was so bummed out because it was such a good idea,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ended up being back in Nepal, and I planned on painting murals all over.â&#x20AC;? So he did. A six-month trip around the world turned into two years of traveling, and he painted at least one mural in each country, from Nepal to Sri Lanka to India to Thailand to Burbank to Malaysia. In addition, he has pieces in Santa Monica, Silver Lake, Culver

City and Malibu. The artist said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most proud of his massive, 18- by 600-foot mural in Malibu on the wall of a former juvenile detention center that he painted completely freehand. The piece has bright colors, much like his Santa Barbara mural, but features a giant buffalo skull. Mr. Harper said his goal with the Malibu mural was â&#x20AC;&#x153;to make it look happy and not like a foreboding, scary wall.â&#x20AC;? He aimed to transform the building from a negative vibe to a positive one. The artist is planning another mural in Santa Barbara, at the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center on Gutierrez Street. He described it as more of an interior mural, inside the nurseryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courtyard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be super vibrant like the one on Haley, with floral imagery and lots of blues,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Harper said. The seasoned painter said he hopes each mural transforms the area surrounding it, and instills happiness in its viewers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though I cover a variety of subject matters and a lot of issues, I always hope my work is uplifting.â&#x20AC;? email: gmccormick@newspress.com

The huge Sojourners mural took Mr. Harper two weeks to complete, and won him 2018â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places.

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Sen. Kamela Harris and Vice President Mike Pence debate Oct. 7 at the University of Utah.

Great night for Pence Vice president defeats Harris and biased moderator during debate

he conventional wisdom is that Susan Page was a fair moderator of the Oct. 7 vice presidential debate. She wasn’t, but Vice President Mike Pence won any-

way. Almost all of the USA Today reporter’s questions were loaded against the TrumpPence agenda, and hardly any were loaded against the Biden-Harris agenda. Though her baked-in assumptions incorporated the liberal narrative, Vice President Pence managed to overcome all of it. Permit a sampling. In her COVID-19 question to Sen. Kamala Harris, Ms. Page stressed how much worse the virus is getting (debatable), which was an implied indictment of President Donald Trump’s management of it. In her question to Vice President Pence, Ms. Page charged that the U.S. death toll is proportionately higher than that of almost every other wealthy nation. Now, some will say this is no big deal, but an impartial moderator would offer no such editorial comments in either question and would instead invite Sen. Harris to comment on President Trump’s handling of it and how former Vice President Joe Biden would handle it differently. She would not suggest President Trump has mismanaged the virus but ask Vice President Pence if he believes the administration has managed it well, and why. Ms. Page accused President Trump of conducting a “super-spreader event” in the

Rose Garden without social distancing or masks and accusatorily asked Vice President Pence how he could expect Americans to follow safety guidelines when President Trump didn’t. David Limbaugh It is not her job to attack. That is the debater’s prerogative. She might fairly ask that question in an interview, but not a debate. On the question of presidential disability, Page opined that voters were concerned over presidential disability because of the candidates’ ages and said that this concern was sharpened because of President Trump’s recent bout with COVID. She didn’t mention the extraordinarily humongous elephant in the room — Joe Biden’s mental decline — even though President Trump’s COVID issue will most likely be short-term and Mr. Biden’s will almost certainly progressively degenerate. The media’s glaring omission of Mr. Biden’s dementia throughout the course of this campaign, and again during this debate, underscores their obscene bias and cynical disregard for the very issue Ms. Page raised in this question: presidential disability. Besides, there are already constitutional procedures in place for presidential succession, so please give us a break from your feigned concern, madam.

Ms. Page’s next infraction was particularly egregious, as she accused “Trump’s doctors” of giving “misleading answers” to questions about his health, further pushing the media narrative that all human beings in President Trump’s orbit, including distinguished physicians at Walter Reed hospital, are tainted, and that these doctors are hiding something for some sinister purpose. Ms. Page misleadingly framed her question about the economy in the worst possible light for Trump, emphasizing that 11 million jobs lost this year have not been replaced and adding the zinger that Latinos, blacks and women were hit hardest. She didn’t mention how President Trump’s pre-COVID economy was spectacular or that these very minorities benefited in particular. Nor did she mention that the current recovery is extraordinary, especially given the Democrats’ efforts to perpetuate lockdowns. If Ms. Page must editorialize, then let’s have both sides. When she directed the economy question to Vice President Pence, she gratuitously editorialized that President Trump had predicted a rapid recovery, “but the latest economic report shows that’s not happening.” She presented this highly debatable assertion as indisputable fact. She shouldn’t have injected herself at all, but since she did, she should have been neutral — not an ally of the Biden-Harris ticket. On “climate change,” Ms. Page noted that

there have been increasing hurricanes in the South and record-setting wildfires in the West, before loading her question with the assumption that “man-made climate change” has caused both. These claims are ludicrous, in my opinion. But that’s not the point, which is that it is not her job to make such assertions. Her real purpose in so framing the question was to trap Vice President Pence into rejecting the conventional wisdom of climate change in an effort to make him look like a science denier. In a follow-up, Ms. Page directly asked Vice President Pence whether he regards climate change as an existential threat. She might as well have said, “Well, do you, rube?” Note that she didn’t ask Sen. Harris whether she believes in gender science or accepts the leftist pap that there are 71 genders. While Ms. Page deserves credit for pointing out the inconsistency between Sen. Harris’ and Mr. Biden’s attempt to distance themselves from the Green New Deal and their support for it on their website, she didn’t ask Sen. Harris any pointed questions about the quixotic provisions this program includes, its prohibitive costs and the undeniable truth that even if we were to implement all of its mandates, we wouldn’t appreciably change global temperature by the end of this century. Please see PENCE on C4

What the candidates did not tell you, Brecklynn

he recent vice-presidential debate ended with the candidates responding to a question by Brecklynn Brown, an eighth grader at Springville Junior High in Springville, Utah. Her question: “When I watch the news all I see is arguments between Democrats and Republicans … Citizens fighting against citizens from opposing parties trying to tear each other down. If our leaders can’t get along, how are the citizens supposed to get along?” Unfortunately, Brecklynn, neither candidate responded to your comment well. Vice President Mike Pence said: “We love a good debate … but we always come together and are always there for one another.” No, politicians don’t! It reminded me of how preachers sometimes describe their church by saying, “The church stands for such and such.” It took me a long time to realize they were talking about how church members ideally should be acting, not the way they actually did. Sen. Harris said: “I love to hear from our future leaders …. It will be because of your

leadership.” What she really was saying is: “We The author is a don’t know how to solve Santa Barbara this problem now, but we hope you can!” This was resident. not encouraging. To help you understand why politicians fight and will keep fighting, I want to share a story. I once was talking to a young congressman at a social dinner, and I told him who my congressman was. He said, “Oh, yes, he’s a good friend.” Since they were from different parts of the country, I asked, “How is he a good friend?” He thought for a moment and said, “He contributes a lot to my campaign.” I was very surprised, thinking, “Wow, they actually contribute to each other’s campaigns!” This eventually led me to a deeper understanding of how parties work. If you want to have a bill passed into law, your party has to win a majority in both the House and the Senate, and your party has to win the White House, where the president signs the bills. To win, you have to play as a team. Frank Sanitate

You have to support each other, not only financially, but you have to vote the way your team tells you. If you don’t win the House, Senate and presidency, you have to wait for four years to get what you want done. In the meantime, your team tries to stop the other team all along the way. What I just described isn’t 100% accurate, but it should give you some idea why the two parties are always fighting with each other. If they want to get anything done, they are desperate to stop the other team. That’s what Vice President Pence and Sen. Harris could not tell you in the debate. Many people think of “Republican” or “Democrat” as who we are, part of our being. But those party names are simply labels that describe something we do — the way we vote. We need to separate our identity from our party. You have made a good start in doing this, simply by asking the question you did. What if you and every teenager ask your parents: What does Republican or Democrat mean to you? What values does that

represent for you? In what way does your party support your values? Most people I talk to have difficulty in answering these questions. Many of us seem to live with the “my team, right or wrong” mentality, without defining the values our team represents. When we look at values, most of us share the same values. But we are stuck in an electoral system where the other team is different, bad and should lose. In the big picture, the real team is the American people – not Democrats or Republicans. That team loses in every election! (Actually, the real team is ultimately the human race, but we aren’t ready for that right now!) Brecklynn, the honest answer to your question should have been: “We lack the courage to work with each other to resolve the issue of how party politics cripples our country.” You have made an excellent start. Keep up the good work for our team!

f you watch local TV, you will see local political ads. It is the acceptable norm now for candidates to take credit for other community contributions and claim more credit then is due for themselves. Take, for instance, the campaign ads running currently for Assembly member Monique Limón and U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal. The Santa Barbara Democrats both claim to have worked diligently during this pandemic for their constituents, procuring PPEs (mostly masks and shields) for the masses. However, we recall many Santa Barbara organizations, including church groups, neighborhood organizations, quilting bees and even members of the Bucket Brigade stepping up, volunteering, producing and delivering thousands of handmade PPEs to our hospitals, medical facilities, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara Public Works, etc. and all on their own time, at no charge. Where is the acknowledgement of their contributions? It is implied that these candidates were the major contributors, omitting to recognize the contributions of these organizations. What is presented by the incumbents is often a different story than the way we remember it. In fact, journalist Candy Sagon notes “… that little white lies, are not so harmless after all … the brain becomes desensitized with each successive falsehood. The more we lie, the less the brain responds … small acts of dishonesty can escalate into larger transgressions …” Taking credit for garnering PPE’s today, makes it no surprise that they take credit for someone else’s accomplishments later. Another local example of the slippery slope of false assertions, occurred last year. (This one hardly falls into the category of “little white lies.”) Santa Barbara City College trustees President Robert Miller asserted that the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States was rooted in white nationalism. Because of this charge, he vowed that the Pledge of Allegiance would be stricken from the board meetings. This outrageous claim misrepresents that the Pledge of Allegiance, “one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all,” is anything less than honorable or inclusive of all citizens of the United States. This anti-American behavior moved several locals to run for SBCC trustees and are on your ballot on Nov. 3. Let us back up and give a little history on the pledge. It was written by Capt. George Balch, a Union Army officer during the Civil War and later a teacher in New York City schools. The form of the Pledge used today was formally adopted by Congress in 1942 as a means of unifying our identity as American citizens. It is easy to see what inspired Capt. Balch to write it, with his experience in the Civil War, where more than 400,000 men from both sides died. In 1942, on the verge of World War II, Americans needed to stand unified and strong against Nazi Germany and Japanese Imperialism. On another subject: “Life is hard, but at least it is short” – Amy Coney Barrett, commenting on the arduous hoops through which she and her husband had to jump in order to adopt their two children from Haiti, and discovering she was pregnant the same day! We applaud her unshakable Please see DONOVAN on c4

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s James Madison power from both the executive branch and the wrote in Federalist Paper judiciary. This includes the endless No. 47, attempts to initiate a coup “The by impeaching accumulation of all President Donald powers, legislative, Trump. executive, and Now we have judiciary, in the plan to form a the same hands 25th Amendment may justly be committee to pronounced the Andy Caldwell ostensibly determine very definition of that President tyranny.” Trump must be removed Furthermore, George from office because he has Orwell wrote “A society lost his capacity to govern. becomes totalitarian when That is, unless, Nancy its structure becomes and Chuck have plans to flagrantly artificial: that replace Joe Biden with Sen. is, when its ruling class Kamala Harris if Biden is has lost its function but elected? succeeds in clinging to Unfortunately, it would power by force or fraud.” not be a stretch to prove California, which is that Mr. Biden does, in fact, completely politically dominated by progressives, suffer from diminished mental acuity. has perfected the art of Either way, the Dems using force and fraud in Congress are trying to delude the general populace while robbing it of to control who sits in the White House regardless of its freedom. the will of the people. That is, the basic Moreover, the Dems guarantee of a free people are planning to pack the has to do with the premise Supreme Court if Mr. Biden that our government wins and they win control derives its just powers of the Senate. from the consent of the What does that mean? governed. Any other means The role of the Supreme of exercising authority is Court, as the highest court thereby unjust. in the land, is to preserve Nevertheless, Gov. Gavin and protect the Constitution Newsom has used the and thereby the people cover of COVID-19 to issue from, among other things, more than 100 executive the other two branches of orders and change more government. than 400 laws in this state That same Constitution sans the consent and rests on the division, decree of the people or their representatives in the separation, and balance of powers among three equal legislature. Many of these orders have branches of government to preserve the power of the absolutely nothing to do people and the states. with COVID-19, including The ignoble intentions an executive order that of the Democratic Party is bans gasoline and dieselpowered cars and trucks in to nominate and confirm upwards of six additional the near future. justices who will seek California’s particular to alter the constitution problem? via judicial fiat, sans the Both the state Assembly constitutionally-outlined and Senate are elected by process for amending the popular vote. Constitution, as the Dems That means that the heavily populated Bay Area take the concept of judgeshopping to an all new and Los Angeles dominate level. both houses at the expense One other plan of Rep. of the rural counties and smaller metropolitan areas. Pelosi, Sen. Schumer and company to reflect That is, the Assembly California’s one-party rule should be elected by statecomes by way of their plans wide popular vote while to eliminate the Electoral each county should be College, thereby rendering able to elect its own state the voting power of small senator akin to how the states superfluous. House and the Senate Make no mistake about are elected to serve in it, Rep. Pelosi and Sen. Congress. Schumer are promoting Instead, our current a form of tyranny at the situation has left the entire expense of the people and state at the mercy of onethe states. party rule, which has now morphed into one-man Andy Caldwell is the rule. executive director of COLAB On the national level, and the host of “The Andy Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Caldwell Show” weekdays Senate Minority Leader from 3-5 p.m. on News-Press Chuck Schumer are Radio AM 1290. attempting to accumulate

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Writers of letters to the News-Press are encouraging voters to support specific candidates for the Santa Barbara Unified School District board. The district includes three high schools, including San Marcos.

Laura Capps has earned your vote

n the race for the Santa Barbara Unified Board of Education, incumbent school board president Laura Capps stands out as a candidate who will represent the entire community. She listens to and works with everyone. Laura played a key role in her first term ensuring that the entire community had its voices heard in policy-making and personnel decisions. Laura is not afraid to be the only board member to vote for or against a particular issue, and this is a real strength. The best elected officials possess integrity. Laura Capps listens to all sides of issues and then reaches her decision. She does not attempt to spin her views differently to different audiences. The Santa Barbara Unified School District historically has been an excellent school district with diverse opinions. Laura will ensure this diversity of opinion is considered on the Board of Education. She attended local schools and is now the parent of a fourth grader in Santa Barbara’s schools. This background is especially valuable. Hard-working, proactive and positive, Laura Capps has served the community well in her first four years on the Santa Barbara Board of Education. She merits another term. Lanny Ebenstein Santa Barbara

Why I’m voting for Elrawd MacLearn

ourage, clarity, conviction. Brilliance of public speaking. These are the reasons I, and many moderate Democrats and Republicans like myself, are voting for Elrawd MacLearn for the Santa Barbara Unified School District board. He is perhaps the finest candidate for school board that I have seen for 10 years or more. Twenty years ago, I co-founded Coalition for Neighborhood Schools based on the values of parental involvement. I have found a candidate who aligns with these values. Here are a few of the principles on which he is campaigning: — Parents are the most important people in a child’s education — A high school graduation requirement of a course in logic — Literacy as a basic civil right — Focus on improving reading, writing, and math skills, which are unacceptably low — He even dares to suggest that the district reduce administration and direct some of those funds back into the classroom! Since he announced his candidacy, Elrawd has regularly spoken out at board meetings and made blunt criticism of improper leadership and educational outcomes. Yet never an ad hominem or trace of personal vitriol. Elrawd possesses a brilliance and a clarity in public speaking — so much so that one wonders how is it that his major at UCLA was biology, and not political philosophy and rhetoric? Central to his persona is his extraordinary life experience. Elrawd’s family experienced the failure of public schools in his Orange County school district. Here is a young black man who, as the third of 11 siblings in a low income family, assumed the

role of a father figure when his parents divorced, and worked graveyard shifts in order to homeschool his younger siblings. He parented his younger siblings. As I said, not your typical candidate. Our school board is presently 5-0 of one political viewpoint, and it’s not a moderate or centrist viewpoint. Elrawd will create a counterpoint on the board. Although he has fire in his belly, he possesses a thoughtful and gentle temperament. I believe he will be a very effective board member and will be deeply respected by all other members of the board. Ask around – for all of these reasons, a wide coalition of traditional Democrats who support Laura Capps, Republicans, and no-party preference voters are all backing Elrawd MacLearn. He’s just a great guy and we need him! Find him at learnwithmaclearn.com. Alice Post Santa Barbara

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ear newsmakers, Thank you for recognizing Santa Barbara Unified School District candidate Elrawd MacLearn’s moral integrity. He is the best choice on the ballot for the school board. When board members possess a moral compass, our local schools and community benefit. Mr. MacLearn wants to raise our children’s pass rate from its dismal 45%. He upholds clear, strong academic standards and practices for all students, especially in the essentials of reading, writing, computation, logic and reasoning. Yet those with a political agenda focus on sex immersion in the schools. Superintendent Hilda Maldonado enforces the philosophy that education is a political act. Therefore, if you do not like the curriculum, simply opt out. If most seventh grade children were to opt out of the existing, amoral and immoral sex curriculum, how would the school meet the state’s statutory mandate to teach kids how not to get pregnant (emphasizing abstinence), not get a sexually transmitted disease, or how to maintain a healthy teen-age sex life? Opting out is like not having a program at all, and would be a waste of taxpayers’ money. Morality teaches us how to make healthy choices, and requires reason (critical thinking). Morality overcomes emotionalism and promotes selfcontrol. Some truths are selfevident, while others require a moral compass. The superintendent must answer to the school board. The elected board is to r eflect the morality of the community. Mr. MacLearn represents the moral majority of our community. Again, thank you for endorsing the idea that Elrawd MacLearn desires to maintain moral dignity within the curriculum of our public schools. Please vote for our youth, families, and community. Vote for Elrawd MacLearn. Visit www.learnwithmaclearn. com Mrs. J. Schumacher Santa Barbara County retired teacher

Which world do you want to live in?

n every election year, the political views of the two major publications in Santa Barbara, i,e., the News-Press and the Independent reveal their opposite political views on everything. Two papers are side by side but worlds apart as in two separate worlds. The present 2020 political season is no different. The NewsPress with its daily publication has published its endorsements every day while the Independent has once a week. And both have web pages with the same. This year, the conservative News-Press has made it clear it endorses President Donald Trump and the Republican candidates and opposed all of the outlandish, crazy state propositions except for 20 and 22, which are the only “Yes” in their endorsements. And on the other side, the Independent is endorsing the Biden-Harris camp and their far left communist agenda for us. Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris are so far left that Stalin would be embarrassed at their “Green New Deal” and the utter damage it will do to the U.S. if they are elected. Their voting record speaks for itself. And also, the Independent supports most of the propositions put out for us by the radical left officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom that are evil and will hurt most working Americans. Especially Proposition 15, which is sponsored by Gov. Newsom and his buddies in the unions who pay for his election, the SEIU and the California Teachers Union. God, are they lame. Prop. 15 is a Trojan horse that they will use to undo Prop.13, which protects us all from the radicals in Sacramento, et al. So here you have on one street the paper with the most diabolical and evil endorsements and then at the News-Press the builders of the economy and the opposition to higher taxes and control of the coronavirus that the Democrats could not figure out when they had the Swine flu, H1N1. Unfortunately, this is the choice the whole country is facing. The masses of voters are asked to decide to save their country by voting for President Trump or see our great civilization go under with the socialist under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Americans are not prepared to make such a decision. Most do not know the issues, what the improvements have been, and most do not spend time learning about government and its winning policies. The media are Biden partisans and obfuscate everything for his cause with “fake news” against President Trump and they protect 78-year-old Joe Biden from the voters so they will not find out that he is limited with dementia and Alzheimer’s and not capable of running this country, so the radical Kamala Harris will be our president if they are elected. So, like the country, we have two worlds far apart in the same town. You, the voter, has to decide which world you want to live in. One with a bright future with the Trump administration and our free enterprise system, or socialism, under Mr. Biden and Sen. Harris, which we have seen failed around the world. Don’t kid yourself. This is the choice. Justin M. Ruhge Lompoc

he Santa Barbara News-Press endorses these candidates for the Nov. 3 general election: President Donald Trump. This is not an election of personalities — it’s an election to save the country from those forces that want to “transform” it into something that is the antithesis of this country’s founding, changing for the worst the most wonderful country on Earth. Andy Caldwell, 24th District, U.S. House of Representatives, will bring a much needed “voice of reason” to the U.S. Congress, something sorely lacking for decades in this district. He wants to “drain the swamp” in Washington, lower taxes, fight for the working man and work to decrease the size of government. He will battle the socialist agenda, fight for parents’ right to choose the best school for their children, work to provide affordable housing and healthcare. He pledges to restore constitutional principles to government and to restore the American Dream. Jordan Cunningham has been an active common-sense representative for the 35th State Assembly District. He has taken on the Employment Development Department (EDD) to help his constituents get unemployment benefits during the pandemic. He supports having the U.S. Space Command Headquarters based at Vandenberg Air Force Base, which will bring much needed employment to the Santa Barbara region. Gary Michaels, 19th State Senate District, Santa Maria, a small business owner who is a fiscal conservative. He wants to get the best value for taxpayers and believes in limited government and limited government expenditures. Charles Cole, 37th State Assembly District, a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, embraces Ronald Reagan’s principles and values in California politics. He is for school choice, opposes new taxes and would like to see the monies spent on the “train to nowhere” go toward self-help resources for the homeless who want to re-enter society. Proposition 14 (Bonds): No. Proposition 15 (Taxes): No. Proposition 16 (Affirmative Action): No. Proposition 17 (Suffrage): No. Proposition 18 (Suffrage): No. Proposition 19 (Taxes): No. Proposition 20 (Law Enforcement): Yes. Proposition 21 (Housing): No. Proposition 22 (Business): Yes. Proposition 23 (Healthcare): No. Proposition 24 (Business): No. Proposition 25 (Trials): No.

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Media-political assassination in Denver

o Colorado patriots’ lives matter? On a sunny Saturday afternoon, after gathering with Benghazi Marine hero John “Tig” Tiegen at Civic Center Plaza in Denver to show pride in America, hundreds of citizens departed with a peaceful “Patriot Muster” feeling. They filed out of the park bedecked in Old Glory, Thin Blue Line flags and “Make America Great Again” hats. Some came in wheelchairs and walkers. Students, parents and grandparents all rallied. Military veterans turned out in force. Retired Marine Sgt. Tiegen’s men came trained and prepared to defend their supporters. Denver police and Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies kept better order. Remember: Three months ago, the “Back the Blue” rally that I attended with hundreds of others at the very same Civic Center Plaza was shut down by violent antifa and Black Lives Matter vigilantes.

a black Republican congressional Remember: The Denver police union candidate who had also attended the president, Nick Rogers, blew the whistle “Back the Blue” fiasco, told me one on how top brass (led by a police chief prominent black militant agitator who marched arm-in-arm with BLM challenged him to a fight. The protestors this summer) issued provocateur wore a “Black a retreat order while the mob Guns Matter” T-shirt to deceive trampled our constitutional the conservative, pro-Second rights to free speech and Amendment crowd. The same peaceable assembly. cretin later threatened to rape In July, the thugs wielded female attendees. metal rods, skateboards and “It was disgusting, but those megaphones to threaten and types of things don’t stop me,” Mr. assault law-abiding citizens. Michelle Malkin Stockham told me. Organizer Ron MacLachlan was The “Patriot Muster” almost beaten bloody just feet from me went off with a single hitch. on stage. Republican state house Almost. candidate Laurel Imer was shoved down One man who answered the call to the stage steps by Black Lives Matter “stand up and show up” didn’t make it rioters. Conservative activist Lori Woods home. From my close analysis of footage was allegedly assaulted by a crazed and interviews with witnesses, it appears antifa agitator and repeat arrestee Caryn the tragedy was engineered. Sodaro — the only violent mob operative As the last group of “Patriot Muster” charged with a crime. attendees walked to their cars, the same This time, Sgt. Tiegen’s event went more smoothly. Barriers kept rioters from agitator who accosted Mr. Stockham and others also initiated a verbal altercation invading the plaza. Casper Stockham,

with 49-year-old Lee Keltner. A cheerful cowboy hat maker, veteran and father of two from Brighton, Colo., his mission was “keeping the West alive, one hat at a time.” While Mr. Keltner was trailed by the black militant agitator, a Trumphating Occupy Denver radical named Matthew Dolloff and a local NBC affiliate investigative producer for Denver’s 9News named Zack Newman conferred with each other nearby. At some point, Mr. Dolloff handed his cellphone to Mr. Newman. Minutes later, photographers and videographers filmed the agitator aggressively daring Mr. Keltner to deploy a can of bear spray he was holding to protect himself as Mr. Dolloff and Mr. Newman stood by. Mr. Keltner resisted engaging in any physical brawl as the agitator escalated. Mere seconds later, he walked away from the agitator only to walk right into what appears to be a deadly ambush with Mr. Dolloff. In an instant, Mr. Dolloff

appeared to grab for something on Mr. Keltner’s chest (his holstered weapon?) while Mr. Keltner slapped at his face. Mr. Dolloff then whipped out a gun and blew off Mr. Keltner’s face as the veteran backed away, spraying his repellant in self-defense. Mr. Newman gawked at the entire melee with two phones in his hand. But photos showed him, bizarrely, not filming the shooting despite being there on assignment for 9News. Mr. Dolloff has been detained under investigation for first-degree murder. Mr. Newman was held and then released. Here’s where it gets weirder and darker. 9News initially identified Mr. Dolloff as an armed private security guard contracted through Pinkerton security services. Turns out that he was unlicensed and operating as a security guard illegally in Denver. Pinkerton denied Mr. Dolloff was an employee and refuses to name the company, if one Please see MALKIN on C4

Affirmative Action is not your enemy

forest fires. Native American tribes living here before Europeans arrived set preventive blazes to clear excess brush and lower their people’s exposure to sudden crises. Modern foresters only lately revived the ancient tactic. This state has always had arsonists and droughts, too, both contributors to wildfire disasters, along with irresponsible utility companies. President Trump expresses sympathy for fire victims, but that’s pure hypocrisy when he’s refused, since taking office, to accept reality, because doing so could cost some of his supporters bil-

here are many historic ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election from Proposition 17, which reinstates the right to vote for formerly incarcerated folks who finished their prisCiara Thrower on term, The writer is to Prop. co-chair of co21, which chair of UCSB allows loKnow Your cal governProps. ments to establish rent control on residential properties more than 15 years old. The most contentious has been Prop. 16, which aims to reverse Prop. 209 (1996) and reinstate Affirmative Action. Affirmative Action is legal in 42 states and aims to achieve racial equity in the public education and contracting sectors. While some of its opponents may claim that Affirmative Action does nothing more than harm minorities and play into racial stereotypes, nothing is further from the truth. Historically, not only have minorities been systematically excluded from higher education, they also disproportionately come from lower economic backgrounds, have access to lower performing schools and cannot afford such luxuries as SAT prep or fancy tutors. While some may argue that the fix to this is investing in our public schools, which I agree with (Look into Prop. 15 which aims to increase funding for K12 schools), this is a very longterm solution and does nothing to address the current high school students who may be capable of performing well at a high-ranking institutions, but don’t have access to the sports, extracurricular activities and resources that other students may have to jazz up their resumes. In addition to this, I believe that race is an immutable characteristic that can enrich the higher education experience for those that have not come from a diverse background. How can a university offer the best quality education without platforming the views of BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color), people of low socioeconomic status and other disenfranchised communities? How are we supposed to ensure that universities do not become echo chambers and ensure that they promote diversity of thought, which typically comes from a diversity of experience? The United States is not a meritocracy. We have been disillusioned by the illusive American Dream and the idea that we can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and get to work. If this were true, we wouldn’t see the horrific income inequality that is plaguing our nation today. Detractors see Affirmative Action as giving people of color an education on a silver platter but they ignore the massive amount of debt, hard work and

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Parents protest against Teen Talk during an Oct. 10 rally at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Vote for new SB school board members

n Oct. 10, there was a protest held at the Santa Barbara Courthouse by parents and community that are tired of having their voices ignored by the Santa Barbara Unified School District board. Everyone that is a registered voter between Montecieto to Goleta votes for that board. There have been many issues the school board has not handled well, the controversial health education choice of curriculum Teen Talk over the HEART curriculum for sex education most recently. The News-Press and KEYT-TV covered the event. (See newspress.com/protest-againstteen-talk and https://keyt.com/news/education/2020/10/10/parents-protest-sb-unifiedsnew-sex-education-curriculum.) The KEYT news article on 10/10/20 quoted in response, the school board said that protesters are inciting fear and anger with a misinformation campaign that preys on people’s faith. This Santa Barbara School board needs to be voted out. “They don’t like the fact that it’s the law

that we teach that abstinence is not the only way to avoid pregnancy,” SBUSD board member Kate Ford said. This shows how out of touch the current board is. The objection here is not the law or that this is a requirement beginning at 11 years old. Parents recognize the need for this health education to protect against sexually transmitted diseases and prepare youth for their changing bodies as they approach adolescence. The protesters don’t consider opt out as a choice as “opt out” is to be shut out. The truth is hundreds of parents, including several doctors, spoke out against teen talk over several meetings asking for a choice of the HEART curriculum over Teen Talk that many parents object to. HEART is also compliant with updated educational standards In general, this topic aside, they refuse to listen to or support the parents voices they are supposed to represent. A huge concern is that they have also failed to bring up Rosanne Crawford

The author is a Santa Barbara resident.

standards in educating students, turning out kids unprepared to enter the work force or higher education. Only 20% of kids can read, write or do math at grade-level in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. “It’s important we engage with parents as partners to ensure we are addressing the needs of the whole child with medically accurate, standards-based health education for students,” SBUSD Superintendent Hilda Maldonado said. Why isn’t Ms. Maldonado engaging with parents as partners finding some common ground by offering a choice of the compliant HEART curriculum? Using Ms. Maldonado’s words “ the whole child,” the HEART curriculum supports the whole child and encourages good communication with their parents. Previously, she has never been a superintendent; however board members Laura Capps, Wendy Sims-Moten and Jacqueline Reid, who are on the Nov. 3 ballot, selected her to lead the Santa Barbara School District as the new superintendent. Ms. Maldonado was previously the assistant superintendent, a very different role,

in the troubled Los Angeles Unified School District, where the grades are even worse than Santa Barbara. She received quite a bump up the ranks with a $250,000 salary, not including health benefits and retirement package. In addition to not being inclusive of parent’s voices, the Santa Barbara Unified School District remains in virtual instruction while all the private schools and several school districts have been back to school for many weeks now. Our kids are further behind each day and are having terrible consequences of this learning model. Screen fatigue is minor; there is a huge increase in depression and a six-fold jump in abuse/neglect. Parents struggle economically trying to work and be present in the home doing the teachers job in facilitating the school’s virtual instruction to the best of their skills. For equity in education and the health of kids and community, vote for Elrawd Maclearn, Brian Campbell and Moni De Wit, who will put kids above politics. They will be voices for both parents and teachers.

Thermometer makes it clear the climate has changed

Thomas D. Elias

The author is a longtime observer of California politics.

he thermometer has spoken: 102 degrees in San Francisco in early September, a record 121 on the same day in parts of Los Angeles, a simultaneous 130 in Death Valley – the third highest figure ever recorded on Earth and the highest reliable reading anywhere since the 1930s. The thermometer’s objective message: Climate change is no longer a coming phenomenon; our climate has already changed, with more to come. That’s the biggest reason wildfire seasons since 2017 have been far more destructive than any before then, the dozens of blazes destroying thou-

sands of homes. Some very thoroughly burned areas were never before considered prone to wildfires. That creates a new reality. As former Gov. Jerry Brown noted in the New York Times the other day, you can leave California if you don’t like it. “But tell me where you’re going to go?” he asked rhetorically. Iowa? he asked. Nope. Tornadoes are striking Iowa and other plains states in unprecedented numbers. Florida? Uh-uh. Can’t escape the new nature there, either, when hurricanes arrive with unheard of frequency and fury. Yet climate change deniers persist,

refusing to recognize reality and sticking to unfounded views they’ve held since the earth’s latest changes first became obvious to the vast majority of geologists and atmospheric scientists. President Donald Trump repeated his denial kant during a mid-September stop near Sacramento, declaring that “I don’t think science knows, actually.” He told Gov. Gavin Newsom the remedy for wildfires is for California to clear dead trees and leaves, not acknowledging that if anyone should remove leaves and logs, it’s he, since the federal government owns most of California’s wildlands. Yes, this state always had brush and

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A tale of two camps Private sector succeeds where government fails

hen COVID-19 hit, I quarantined in eastern Massachusetts. Biking around the woods, I noticed something strange. There are two campgrounds near my house. One is full. Lots of people pitch tents or park trailers at a place called Maurice’s. A short bike ride away is a much bigger campground that’s almost entirely empty. Why? It’s the topic of my new video. The empty campground is run by the state. It has great facilities: a new paved road, new bathrooms, etc. Signs direct people to campsites, even to group camping, but there are almost no people. Dozens of picnic tables are turned upside down. What a shame. This would be a great place to spend time during the pandemic. I asked one of the few people camping, “Why is this place so empty?” “Everything is sold out,” he responded. Indeed, signs do say, “Camp is Full.” But the camp is the opposite of full.

“I think it’s so empty because of COVID,” said another camper. “Why would COVID-19 make it empty?” I John Stossel ask. “It’s camping! You got lots of room.” She agreed, saying she’s also wondered about that. We asked the Massachusetts Department of Parks why its camp was largely empty. They didn’t respond. We kept calling and emailing until, nine days later, someone told us that they’d “had difficulties hiring seasonal employees.” Really?! This summer, Massachusetts had the highest unemployment rate in America. The state offers to pay workers up to $25 an hour, including benefits. Yet they can’t find people who’d work outdoors in a beautiful place in the summer? Maurice’s Campground managed to hire enough staff. They have to because Maurice’s is privately owned. If they don’t please customers, then they can’t stay in business. “If there was no staff, we were the staff,” said owner

John Gauthier. Mr. Gauthier innovates. Sometimes campers have helped clean the camp or staff the office. To save water, he charges customers 25 cents for six minutes in the shower. At the state camp, water is free; campers can waste all they want. The government bought the property in 2019 for $3.6 million. Last year, the camp’s revenue fell thousands short of its operating costs. Now it loses even more money because it’s largely empty. Such clear demonstrations of the difference between public and private are everywhere. But few people realize the reason why. Recently, The New York Times published an op-ed by “Sex in the City” actress Cynthia Nixon about her dismay over seeing her kids’ public school’s “chaotic ... and profoundly unsafe approach to reopening.” By contrast, her Netflix production company was totally ready. She’s become a politician, so she blames “underfunding.” She doesn’t mention that New York’s government-run schools spend more than $20,000 per student. Her production company was

ready because it’s private. The bosses spend their own money. Spend it well, and they profit. Spend it badly, and they’re out of work. That focuses the mind. Governments spend other people’s money. No one spends other people’s money as carefully as we spend our own. The owner of Maurice’s Campground tries harder, and because of that, he serves many more campers than the taxpayer-subsidized camp. “It’s kind of unfair,” I said to Gauthier. “You have to compete against the government, which is losing all this money.” He answered, “Yeah, it’s not a great scenario, but what can we do?” John Stossel is author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.” He is also a longtime journalist who served as a news correspondent and anchor on ABC and later the Fox Business Channel. For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www. creators.com. Copyright 2020 by JFS Productions Inc.

Public banks offer advantages to customers

oth community wealth and private wealth are important. But private wealth has a significant advantage which communities are not taking advantage of now. Community wealth needs to imitate private wealth in taking this advantage. What follows is why and how communities can do this. Starting with basics, what is a community? A community is a group of people who live in a neighborhood, a district, a town, a city, a county, a state, a nation or a whole planet. What is community wealth? It is not just the financial goods of a community but the common goods we share together: the air, water, land, airspace, etc. It also includes other goods that further serve everybody in the community: roads, schools, fire safety, crime safety, etc. The way a community decides what’s “good” is, they get together and decide what’s good! Beyond the choices just mentioned, a community might decide that daycare for all working parents is a good they want to pursue. They might decide that everybody in the community gets a bouquet of balloons delivered to them on their birthday! Community wealth means all of the things that the community decides are good for the community — from protecting the air we breathe down to birthday balloons! The next question is: what advantage does private wealth have

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Continued from Page C1 stance as she faces the grueling, Supreme Court nominating process in the Senate. Speaking of the election and political ads – one very moving history lesson from the black community pleads for a “no” vote on Prop. 15. Alice Hoffman herself, of the California Chapter of the NAACP, speaks of the journey and trials and tribulations of investing in the black community and building their businesses. She wisely sees that these businesses will be as decimated by more taxes on their commercial endeavors, just as all businesses will suffer. She strongly urges a “no” vote on Prop. 15. If you favor Prop 15., which reappraises every commercial property to increase property taxes, how can you champion the redesigning of State Street into the State Street promenade? This will likely increase the

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Continued from Page C1 Space limitations preclude further examples. But let me say that despite the deck being stacked against him, Vice President Pence managed to parry the accusations and keep the debate focused on substantive issues. He specifically contrasted Biden’s

that community wealth The author is a might want Santa Barbara to participate in as well? In resident. short, private wealth has access to bank credit. They can borrow money from banks to increase their wealth. Communities can too, but there is a catch. To understand that catch we have to know about two banking falsehoods that have been circulating for decades, if not centuries. Falsehood 1: When you borrow from a bank, you are borrowing “other people’s money.” That is simply not true. What’s true is: when you borrow from a bank, the bank creates money simply by making the loan to you. The act of making the loan is what actually creates new money! The Bank of England, among many other sources, acknowledges this. Banks create money simply and precisely by making loans! Falsehood 2: Bank lending contributes to the economy. No. 85% of bank loans of the largest banks are used for financial investments. These loans provide nothing to the economy. No new goods or services are produced from them. The financial economy — private wealth — uses these loans to swap assets with each other: stocks, bonds, property, futures, other derivatives. The money from these loans is used simply to place bets on creating

greater future private wealth. The other 15% of these bank loans contribute to the economy. That money is used to create new businesses, new products, new services. The catch I mentioned above is this. When a community borrows money, all of it is used to create goods and services that benefit the community. It isn’t used for trading already existing assets for the purpose of increasing financial wealth. It is used to create community wealth. This “wealth accumulation” means, simply, a better community. That’s where the word “commonwealth” comes from. Back to the basic topic: What advantage does private wealth have that community wealth should also take advantage of? Private wealth has its own banks for its own purposes – at least the 85% of current large bank lending. That money simply moves around the loop of the financial system, with the same people buying and selling assets, in the hope that their wealth can be increased in the future. Why don’t communities take advantage of the same privilege — to have banks whose purpose is dedicated to serve, not private wealth, but community wealth? That is, why can’t a city or state have a bank that creates money out of nothing to lend solely for the good of their community, for community wealth? The good news is that such banks — very few — already exist!

They are called “public banks.” Their purpose is to serve the public good. The Bank of North Dakota is an example of a public bank which has been doing this for 100 years! The people of the state of North Dakota have greatly prospered from this. A public bank, of course, is subject to state and federal laws, just like a commercial bank. It has to make prudent loans. This is unfortunately what some big banks fail to do, yet they are regularly bailed out by the common people, the community of the United States, represented by our government — lately to the tune of trillions of dollars. A public bank would need to, and want to, make a profit. But its primary purpose would be to make low interest loans (new money creation) to its community that specifically serve the community good. The interest on these loans would be much lower than the banks who make loans to private wealth. The profits public banks make allow them to make more loans for greater community good. Many states, counties and cities are in the process of laying the groundwork to create public banks, especially here in California – and hopefully Santa Barbara. What’s more important – community wealth or private wealth? The answer is, “yes”! Let’s be smart and use banks to everyone’s advantage. Support a public bank.

property taxes on the very businesses we are trying to save by reinventing them and the street. In other words, by updating these businesses and the results of Prop. 15, with new tax appraisals they will be further burdened. How does this add up? Do not forget, Prop. 15 eliminates the protections of Prop. 13. Again, do not be fooled! “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear,” as in, the State Street redo does not appear to add up, either! The remake of the State Street pedestrian promenade, which was brought to the State Street Subcommittee last week for the cost of $200,000, was increased at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting to a quarter of a million dollars ($250,000). All this, for a temporary fix for the constraints put on the citizens and the businesses that serve them: the stipulations to be in business, all orders from on high by edict of Gov. Gavin Newsom, include social distancing, and outdoor eating, etc. with even more strict limitations on indoor

eating. They have their marching orders. To give State Street a more cohesive look during these temporary times, Rob Dayton, the city transportation planning and parking manager, was authorized to spend $250,000 of Measure “C” money. This approximates his shopping list: 50 plastic planters with a “terra cotta” look at $2,100 each, plastic “iron looking” traffic bollards at each intersection, string lights and green painted bike paths. For $250,000, a temporary fix for two to three years? A town of stucco and tile roofs is being reduced to plastic? Mr. Dayton, like many governmental officials, is overreaching and taking power that he will be reticent to give back after the pandemic. This idea is supported by Councilman Mike Jordan, who stated during last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, “There is a clear reason to jump on this right now with two weeks and three days until Daylight Savings Time.” Hmmm. And three days later, the election.

However, Mayor Pro-Tempore Kristin Sneddon stated she was uncomfortable approving such costs when the results had not been reviewed of the public’s input. Voting for propositions is not that complicated. Simply vote NO on everything except Prop. 20 (law enforcement. self-explanatory) and Prop/ 22 (takes the independence away from independent contractors, not everyone wants to work set schedules or be told what to do). However, it is imperative to read the candidates’ statements and know who they are. What they claim versus what we remember. “We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice.” – The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

agenda with Trump’s agenda and Trump’s record. I disagree with the pundit consensus that this debate will make no difference. Vice President Pence focused the nation’s attention on Biden’s horrific plans for America, which is critical for a Trump victory. The media studiously shields Mr. Biden’s agenda, and it was incalculably beneficial for Pence to highlight it.

President Trump can build on this in the next debate. The more people exposed to Mr. Biden’s dangerous and cockamamie ideas, the greater President Trump’s chances, which is precisely why Mr. Biden and Sen. Harris are hiding parts of their agenda and the media is abetting them. Against 2-to-1 odds, Vice President Pence brought home a resounding victory.

David Limbaugh is a writer, author and attorney. His latest book is “Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Why the Democrats Must Not Win.” Follow him on Twitter @davidlimbaugh and his website at www.davidlimbaugh.com. To read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www. creators.com. Copyright 2020 Creators.com

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

Media applies double standard in Denver MALKIN

Continued from Page C3 exists, that subcontracted Mr. Dolloff out. Mr. Newman did not respond to my questions about the exact nature of his relationship with Mr. Dolloff or how many previous times Mr. Dolloff had been his “security guard” at left-wing protests and riots over the past year. Unanswered questions are piling up: What did Mr. Newman and Mr. Dolloff discuss as they shadowed Mr. Keltner and the agitator? Did they have beef with Mr. Keltner? Did Mr. Newman or Mr. Dolloff know the agitator? Was Mr. Newman, who works for a station that has demonized conservatives all year long while whitewashing the left-wing trashing of downtown Denver, aware of Mr. Dolloff’s extensive social media footprint calling Donald Trump supporters racist fascists and posting “Rise

Up” Communist revolutionary propaganda? What happened to Colorado patriot Lee Keltner should be a national outrage. It was, in my view, a brazen and cold-blooded media-political assassination. Casper Stockham agrees. “Imagine if this shooting had been the other way around,” Mr. Stockham said. “There would be nonstop, 24hour coverage of it.” But because Mr. Keltner was part of the “Patriot Muster,” and not part of the “Mob Muster” or “Liberal Media Muster,” you’ll hear nothing but crickets from American Pravda. Their silence is violence. Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@ protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.

Affirmative Action provides fairness THROWER

Continued from Page C3 mental strain it takes to earn a college degree. Affirmative Action doesn’t hand anyone anything, it just gives a chance to those who have historically pushed out and forgotten. If the goal is to maintain fairness, then the focus should be on legacy admissions and doner students. In America’s top schools, legacy students are a growing percentage of admits. Nearly 18% of Stanford’s class of 2023 are students or relatives to donors. (See www.stanforddaily. com/2020/06/26/nearly-18-of-classof-2023-are-legacy-students-or-relatives-of-donors-report-reveals.) Simply because their parents are graduates and benefactors to the university, they receive preferential treatment. Not to mention the Lori Laughlin scandal where she paid for her daughter to get into USC. These practices are not uncommon and can even be seen throughout the University of California where it was found that hundreds of students have been admitted unfairly and siphoned in as “athletes” who then never set foot on the field. (See www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2020/09/28/university-california-admissions-scandal-worsens.) If the goal is “fairness,” this should outrage anyone much more

than Affirmative Action. Even when Affirmative Action is implemented, it then puts each applicant under holistic review that weighs their test scores, GPA, essays, extracurricular activities and race to determine admission. Students of color who do gain acceptance still are held to high performance standards of the university. One cannot underperform and gain admission to UC Berkeley — well, you could if you are one of the many students who had their admission denied but then purchased by wealthy family members. As we continue to remain a country divided and experience the biggest civil rights movements since the 1960s, now is not the time to be color blind. Race is undoubtedly linked to wealth inequality in this country. People of color have the ability to culturally enrich their campuses and expose students to our beautiful and diverse country. If anything, Affirmative Action can be the answer to correcting our historical wrongs and addressing our racial transgressions. We have a lot of work to do before our nation can move past the wrongdoings of our past; or even our present. But the time for change is now and I am confident that, if we work together, we can move towards racial equity and eventually, liberation. I’m voting “yes” on Prop. 16.

‘The debate is over for climate change’ ELIAS

Continued from Page C1 lions. Said Mr. Brown, “He’s presiding over a demolition derby on our environment. ...” Mr. Brown spoke of President Trump’s many reversals of prior federal moves to stem greenhouse gases that push global warming, loosening many limits on industrial and automotive pollution, plus his reversal of clean air rules and tying the enforcement hands of the Environmental Protection Agency. Gov. Newsom still must see him at times to ensure federal funding and manpower aid as he contends with the newest spate of huge blazes. Gov. Newsom made his frustration obvious via several things he said in the days before meeting President Trump. “This is a climate damn emergency!” he exclaimed. “California is in fast forward. What we’re experiencing is coming to communities all across the country. Mother Nature is physics, biology and chemistry. She bats last and she bats 1,000. That’s the reality. The debate is over about climate change.” He spoke these things at different times, but they’re stark truths, obvious to all who look, as President Trump had the chance to do while flying past the Sierra National Forest’s Creek Fire en route to meet Gov. Newsom.

Those truths affect almost every person in California, not only people with burned or threatened homes. Smoke from the fires drifted as far as Europe, turning skies over San Francisco to strange tones of orange, making air there and in Southern California unsafe to breathe and requiring residents to stay indoors even more than they already were because of the coronavirus pandemic. One thing is certain: There will be prices to pay for the federal refusal to accept reality, as President Trump and others like the U.S. Senate’s chief climate change denier, Republican Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma, may learn. They can continue to deny climate change if they wish, but they can’t stop the thermometer. No one yet knows what penalties they will suffer, but the vast majority of Americans have accepted the reality of climate change for many years. Still, they will almost certainly suffer the penalties right along with the deniers, for there’s no escaping the problems that denial allows to fester. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, “The Burzynski Breakthrough, The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It” is now available in a soft cover fourth edition. For more of Mr. Elias’s columns, visit www.californiafocus.net.