Santa Barbara News-Press: November 15, 2020

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Trump supporters circle courthouse

Community members hold Trump Prayer March, calling for God to intervene

Construction underway for new DPHS facilities

By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Construction is underway for two new state-of-the-art facilities at Dos Pueblos High School.

The new facilities will support Career Technical Education pathways in manufacturing, product development, media arts, and design. The $16 million project includes two buildings with 30,000 square feet of specialized educational spaces.

These new facilities will allow the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy to expand its ability to impact the community beyond Dos Pueblos High School, according to officials.

Philanthropist Virgil Elings

is the lead donor on the project with a gift of $4 million and the facilities will be named in his honor.

“The Engineering Academy offers a world-class education and I want people to know that. Besides, this whole thing is dirt cheap if you calculate how many students are going to be impacted by the new opportunities offered in these buildings — thousands — and to just save a few lives by getting people started on a different track than they’re on is worth it,” Mr. Elings said during the groundbreaking ceremony.

DPEA Founder Amir AboShaeer said that the academy Please see dphs on A3

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A group of pro-Trump supporters gather at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Saturday.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Residents of Santa Barbara gathered at noon on Saturday for a President Trump Prayer March.

The participants walked around the County Courthouse seven times, waving American flags and playing Christian music.

It was advertised as “a clarion call for God to intervene,” imitating the Old Testament story of the walls of Jericho falling after the Israelites marched around them seven times.

Barbara Batastini, a Santa Barbara resident who organized the march, spoke to the crowd, saying, “This is spiritual warfare.

These are demonic entities that are trying to take our nation out.

We are saying no to it.

“We’re making an appeal to heavens,” she told the NewsPress. “We are standing for our president, we are standing against all the fraud and we are believing that this nation is going to come back in order once again, and it’s going to be a good day.”

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He said he believes the ballot data from Pennsylvania “screams fraud.”

“The whole vote was stolen,” he told the News-Press. “There’s no other way to look at it.”

As the group marched around the block playing music and waving flags, there were numerous passersby in opposition to them. Phrases such as “Sore losers,” “Racists,” “It’s over” and “Go home” were shouted from Please see RALLY on A4

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Philanthropist Virgil Elings, seen here at the Oct. 19 groundbreaking, is the lead donor on the project with a gift of $4 million and the facilities will be named in his honor.

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began the march with prayer and, after each of the seven circles around the courthouse, they reconvened to pray and give speeches.

Denny and Tami Bollay were supporters attending the march.

“I think if people don’t feel comfortable with the vote, it’s not unusual to ask or to verify the count,” Mrs. Bollay told the News-Press. “I also think there needs to be a robust discussion on socialism in this nation.”

Mr. Bollay added, “This (march) is based on science, mathematics

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

Forest Service extends state-wide campsite and picnic area closures Man accused of shooting at police officer

just before 2 a.m. Saturday in the area of Hollister Avenue and Robin Hill Road. The motorcyclist, whose identity was withheld, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, authorities said.

It was unclear if any other vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Endless Summer Bar Cafe close permanently

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Police Department on Saturday was searching for a man accused of shooting at a police officer.

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93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com a person who Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafÊ are inrecognized closed through May 15was after the USDA For- against hiking trails,� said Andew Madsen, U.S. ForMr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with SANTA BARBARA — wanted in connection with permanently closed. On the morning of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an Service issued an order extending the closures est Service spokesman.

The Santa Barbara Police other, unrelated crimes, said terfront restaurant announced its closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per ursday. “We just Department has added a want to make sure if people go out they’re Lt.order Russ Mengel, police well post on its Instagram account.

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restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first n the Santa Barbara Ranger District, 12 campallows residentsas towe hear about need it,� said Mr. Madsen. have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult crimes in their area by signing Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.� unds and picnic areas will remain includ— Mitchell White closed, “This order can be rescinded at any time. If local up Rock for email and provides informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to the Fremont campground and White andalerts, health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be sima way to submit an anonymous sell the establishment in August 2019. d Rock picnic areas. we can rescind the order tomorrow.

For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of in 110 different languages.

After receiving the department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young The order Thursday does not add to tip the–closures don’t want to extend it out too far.

The tool can even drill down requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted eady in place for Santa Barbara. While other ar“We justItwant to make sure in the next couple of by neighborhood zip code. buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron to a “dinner type atmosphere.� like the Monterey Ranger District have closed weeks as we monitor what’s going on that we are taktransparently provides the GOLETA — A man in his 30s Petersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Solilheads and forest roads, locals will still have data ac- that identical use to suffered fatal injuries Friday ingpolice the appropriate steps along with our state and vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com snight to the many Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbetter understand trends and after being struck by a local partners.� make resource allocations, Mr. vehicle on Cathedral Oaks Road Wagner said. in Goleta, authorities said.

LexisNexis’s regional data The collision was reported sharing Community Crime around 8:30 p.m. between Glen Map takes police data, cleans Annie and Los Carneros roads. it to protect victim privacy, The victim, whose name was and displays it to the public so withheld, was walking along COURTESY IMAGES residents can be aware of the Cathedral Oaks Road when he An aerial view of the proposed AEM survey over the Lompoc Valley. events that occur in their area. was struck by a car traveling “The crime map west on the roadway, according automatically syncs with to authorities. the Police Department’s He succumbed to his injuries records system in near-real at the scene.

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Key stakeholders, COUNTY CITIES COUNTY CASES CA. Traffic was shut down in the business owners and 0-17 21 area for a time. The cause of the AT A SOUTH UNINCORP. 22 community leaders can access collision is under investigation.

GLANCE 18-29 84 SANTA BARBARA 57 this information to heighten CONFIRMED OVERALL 30-49 183 GOLETA 7 — Mitchell White awareness levels of what’s 50-69 167 ISLA VISTA happening around the City,1 70-PLUS 41 CASES OVERALL / THURS. GOLETA VLY/GAVIOTA 13 enhance existing security ANNOUNCED THURSDAY SANTAand YNEZ VALLEY efforts keep people and5 LOMPOCsafe,� Mr. Wagner84 property said.

COUNTY STATUS DEATHS OVERALL / THURS. To view the crime map, visit LOMPOC FED. PRISON 106 AT HOME 75 helicopter equipped with a large By MITCHELL WHITE https://www.santabarbaraca.

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Carbajal introduces Fly Safe and Healthy Act

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Legislation would establish temperature checks at airport checkpoints

By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Last week, Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, introduced the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020.

The legislation aimed at preventing the spread among air travelers would include a pilot program to require temperature checks at TSA screenings. A Senate companion bill was introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, in September.

“My own experience with COVID-19 underscores how easily this virus can spread, even when we take precautions. As our economy reopens, and as more Americans return to air travel, it is crucial to our public health that we work to make flying as safe as possible for the general public,” Rep. Carbajal said in a statement. “Temperature checks at airports are one way we can help curb the spread of COVID-19 at a time when cases are on the rise, and the pilot program puts travelers first by including built-in protections for consumers.”

Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, added, “As we work to get our nation back on its feet, we must continue to identify ways to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Air travel poses unique challenges on this front, and it’s important to study and understand how TSA checkpoints might play a role in our fight against this and future pandemics. I want to thank Congressmen Carbajal, Budd, and

Larson for their insight and cosponsorship of this important bill.”

Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, said that ensuring the health of air travers could “boost passenger confidence” and lead to a jumpstart of economic activity.

“That’s how we can stop the spread of the virus and continue a great American comeback,” he said.

The legislation would require the TSA to establish a pilot program to test temperature screening technology within 30 days. The 120-day proposed pilot program would be conducted at TSA checkpoints. The TSA administrator would be required to protect travelers’ personal and medical privacy, exempt individuals who may have a fever unrelated to COVID-19, and accommodate individuals with disabilities or who observe certain religious practices.

In addition, the administrator would have the flexibility to test various technologies and would be required to ensure TSA officers are properly trained on how to use the technology and follow program procedures.

No later than 90 days after the pilot program concludes, TSA would be required to issue a policy to deploy the program more broadly at airports throughout the United States until the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, officials said.

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Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, introduced the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 last week.

authorities, or private entities to develop, evaluate, or improve technology for the purpose of detecting fevers or for conducting secondary screenings.

According to officials, the secretary of transportation would be required to issue a rule requiring airlines to notify passengers that they will be subject to temperature screening and to encourage passengers to not come to the airport if they have a fever.

To learn more about the legislation, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit https://www.cantwell.senate. gov/imo/media/doc/Temp%20 Check%20Q%20%20A%20 (9.17.20)%20(002).pdf.

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Last month’s groundbreaking ceremony for the $16 million project at Dos Pueblos High School included, from left, Lisa Couch, board member Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy Foundation, Tiffany Carson, coordinator of district Career Technical Education, John Dent, DP Media Program Director, Bill Woodard, DP Principal, Emily Shaeer, DPEA Director, philanthropist Virgil Elings, Amir Abo-Shaeer, DPEA Founder, Santa Barbara Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado and Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, Shawn Carey.

Project to bring new capabilities to DPHS media program dphs

Continued from Page A1 is “grateful” for Mr. Elings’ generosity and support for the project.

“With his support, the Elings Center for Engineering Education was completed in 2012 enabling the DPEA to serve 400+ students annually,” he said in a statement.

“We look forward to sharing with our community the expanded vision that will be enabled by the addition of these new facilities.”

The project will also help launch a new chapter for the DPHS media program, which will allow the media program to “collaborate in new and creative ways” to provide a comprehensive media arts education to students.

“This is truly a dream come true,” shared media program director John Dent.

The new facility will be located on the south side of the school’s campus.

“The contributions of Virgil Elings to facilities projects for the DPHS community have been tremendous. His generous support of this new project gives our school the opportunity to go from merely replacing dilapidated, portable classrooms from the 1970s to creating a hub for Career

Technical Education programs,” said DPHS Principal Bill Woodard. “These new facilities will enable our students to learn, create, and collaborate on realworld projects for generations to come.”

The project was initiated with $5 million of Measure I bond money that had been earmarked to replace the aging portables.

The funds were leveraged to raise another $11 million through competitive state grants and philanthropic sources.

DPEA Director Emily Shaeer said, “When it was announced that $5 million of bond money had been set aside to replace the portable classrooms, I saw a real opportunity to build something more impactful by applying for additional funding through the state Career Technical Education Facilities Program. After our efforts yielded $4.3 million in grant awards, we turned to local philanthropists like Virgil to seek their support in bringing this project to fruition.”

Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy Foundation President and DPEA Class of 2009 Alum Daniel Huthsing said he is proud of the foundation’s track record of supporting the students in the SBUSD. “Our Foundation looks forward

to continuing to collaborate with (Mr. Elings) and other philanthropists to support the objectives of the DPEA program and to launch future initiatives that will impact our community and transform education in our nation,” he said.

Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent added that public education “has long been missing” an opportunity for innovation.

“Sometimes we become stuck in the ‘now’ instead of the ‘what could be’ in the future,” she said.

“What if we partnered more with others? What if we brought people into our public education system instead of closing our doors to that opportunity so that our children could benefit from our partnerships? I say yes to collaboration, to our partnerships, to innovation, and to leaving a legacy behind that future generations can be inspired by and benefit from.”

District staff and teachers worked with KBZ Architects to develop the design for the project.

The construction contract was awarded to Telacu Construction Management and is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2022. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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There are a lot of reported irregularities.�

Andrew Van Gundy echoed that sentiment. “I’m here today because the media has declared Biden the winner of our election when there’s been not one state to confirm the results,� he told the News-Press. “It’s still a close race. It could be won by either

candidate, so I’m here to support the candidate I think is best for the country.�

While many pedestrians and drivers who passed by the march opposed it, others passed by honking in support and giving a thumbs up to the group.

Another supporter, Margaret Hammel, said, “I’m here for a fair election, for freedom, for transparency and for counting the vote, not cheating the vote. “The press doesn’t call elections.�

David Fierro spoke to the crowd amid the march, saying there’s a “strong wall up against our nation right now.� “I’m here to support our president through all the false

accusations he’s received,â€? Mr. Fierro told the News-Press. “They’re corrupted. We’re seeking our God to guide us through this‌ to protect our president, protect our people and protect our nation.â€?

Caroline Abate, who ran for the Goleta Unified School District and did not win the seat, said, “We worship God and not government.� “I believe we are going to be silent no more and speak out with great conservative ideas that are winning and timeless in their value,� she told the News-Press. “At the end of the day, I can’t go to mass the way I used to before.

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The Community Environmental Council and Santa Barbara County Food Action Network presented a webinar on food sovereignty and food justice Wednesday evening.

Panelists discussed the region’s agriculture as well as national problems in the industry.

The first question tackled what “food sovereignty” means.

Daniel Parra Hensel, adjunct faculty at Santa Barbara City College in the Department of Environmental Horticulture and co-chair for the Quail Springs Permaculture Board of Directors, said it’s “a global movement of farmers, fishers, indigenous peoples and landless workers that work to reclaim their power in the food system and rebuilding the relationships between people and the land between food providers and consumers.”

His definition comes from Lideres Campesinas, an organization based in Oxnard that seeks to support female farmworkers throughout California.

Teresa Romero, president of United Farm Workers, says food justice would reestablish indigenous people’s access to organic seed and control over their food.

“Food is medicine, and it’s how we care for ourselves, how we create wellness in our community,” she said. “And what has happened is we have been removed from our traditional food sources, and many of them don’t even exist any longer.”

She notes that people are starting to grow their own food, a trend also discussed by other panelists.

“The women farmworkers are doing things in their own backyard with items that are important for in their kitchen or even for medicinal purposes. That allows us to avoid chemicals,” Suguet Lopez, executive director of Lideres Campesinas, said.

Ms. Lopez said that avoiding chemicals yields fresher produce and wellness for the families that eat the homegrown foods.

“Women farmworkers. . . want everyone to have the opportunity to have access to healthy foods, and this comes from our ancestors,” she said. “We all come from a culture that respects plants, from our culture, from our countries.”

Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino, senior organizer for Food and Water Watch, said capitalism pushes the wages to unlivable levels.

“I used to work with my mom, and she used to be in charge of giving food to each child in the school. But what they paid her to be able to feed her own children was very low,” she said.

Mr. Parra Hensel explained that the colonization of indigenous land has created the farming practices seen today.

“We had this new farming system that is constantly being saturated with pesticides and fertilizers and a form of labor that is unjust and exploitative,” he said. “So really what that means is an unsustainable food system requires a steady supply of people without options that the system can take advantage of.”

Panelists expressed a desire for a focus on local agriculture.

“I think that one way to help support smaller farmers is to build locally-driven food hubs that can then distribute to local markets and support small farmers,” Ms. Romero said.

Alhan Diaz-Correa, community ambassador for the Community Environmental Council, said he wishes for a different public perception of food.

“They are trying to give us that fear that if we’re going to change the large system, it will affect us terribly, it will affect us negatively. And we really need to change that stigma,” he said. “We need to change that and know that food is local, that it’s grown locally and that we shop for it locally.”

Panelist Andrea Cabrera Hubbard was a farmworker previously and was subjected to poor conditions in that job.

“I have worked in the fields; I have been sprayed with pesticides and I have suffered,” she said.

She expressed the importance of organizations like Lideres Campesinas that help workers form a community and build confidence.

“I’m no longer afraid to express myself, or to tell my story. Because I have learned so much,” she said. “We get together with a community.”

The panelists hope their grassroots efforts will impact the industry on a larger scale. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Maj. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt is poised to replace Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw as the new commanding officer for the Combined Force Space Component Command. A formal change of command ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Maj. Gen. Burt will be the CFSCC’s first female commanding officer and its third overall, officials said.

She will take over for Maj. Gen. Shaw, who soon will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in anticipation of his next assignment as the deputy commander of the U.S. Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.

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Maj. Gen. Burn is a graduate of EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University in Florida, where she enrolled in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. She earned two master’s degrees, including from Troy State University in Alabama and the National War College in Washington, D.C. She was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base from 2006 to 2008 and served as commander of the former 50th Space Wing at Peterson-Schriever Garrison from 2015 to 2017.

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Formed in 1990 when Karl Storz purchased the Goleta-based startup medical concepts, KSI now employs almost 400 team members, according to a press release.

Streamed online with a handful of employees in attendance at the company’s facility, the event looked back on the history of KSI and was attended in person or virtually by local officials, such as Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, 1st District Supervisor Das Williams, and 37th District Assemblywoman Monique Limón.

It also celebrated the company’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic. As he said a few words to employees, KSI President and General Manager Miles Hartfeld complimented everyone for their resilience, especially to those who work in production since building endoscopy equipment required them to personally go into work rather than work remotely. “We should give special thanks to those in production and service who came in every single day to meet our customer needs, customer needs that include saving the lives of some of the sickest COVID patients through our airway management products,� he said.

Since the company has successfully been able to navigate the rocky year that has been 2020, Mr. Hartfeld spoke optimistically about the company’s future. “If we can do all of this, we can overcome the next inevitable challenges, and they will come,� he said.

Mr. Hartfeld is a relative newcomer to the company, having worked as its president and general manager for four years.

He pointed out that KSI has 17 employees who have been there since the beginning, which he called “a real testimony to the company.�

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employees working in product assembly have been separate from the company’s 300 other employees working remotely. “We’ve been able to manage through the COVID crisis and I’m very optimistic that it actually

brought us closer together even though we’re remote distanced,� he said.

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Lorton was a native-born and lifetime Santa Barbara resident. He was brought into the world on February 12, 1964, and taken from us on October 21,2020, after an extended illness. He is greatly missed by his loving immediate and extended family, and his many friends.

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MARSANGO, Frances Dianne Frances Marsango passed away on October 16th, 2020 at Alto Lucero now called Channel Islands Post Acute at the age of 87. She had her last diet coke and passed shortly after.

Frances will be remembered for the love she had for her grandchildren. She spent many an hour watching them when they were young and the family needed help watching them.

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Frances was preceded in death by husband Vincent Marsango, son Rick Marsango and grandson Brian Marsango Reginato. Frances is survived by her two sons and their wives, Steven & Cheryl Marsango and Dino & Rosemary Marsango and her stepson Richie Durbiano as well as her 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

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BUCHANAN, Larry Neil

Larry Neil Buchanan, 73, died quietly at his home in Chandler, Arizona, on November 6, 2020, from pancreatic cancer. Born January 8, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Neil Warren Buchanan and Phyllis (Prouty) Buchanan, he graduated from Long Beach Poly High School and USC, where he met his wife of 51 years, Katie Warren.

Accepted to two law schools and a creative writing master’s program at San Francisco State, he instead joined the U.S. Army Reserves and started his retail career at May Company and Ohrbach’s in Los Angeles.

In 1984, Larry began his tenure at Saks Fifth Avenue, where he opened new stores in Palm Springs, Denver, and Santa Barbara, and also served the community in civic and charitable organizations.

He retired in 2012 as Vice President and General Manager of the Phoenix location.

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Along with a strong work ethic, Larry had a passion for golf, travel, and good food and good times with good friends. He liked reading crime novels, and in his retirement, wrote almost every day, regularly emailing “muses” to family and friends, ranging from a few lines to short stories. His margaritas were legendary.

Larry played golf regularly, even in 110-degree heat, had three holes-in-one, and once scored an eagle on the first hole of the New Course, St. Andrews Links. He relished traveling with Katie and his extended family or dear friends to Europe, Asia, and South America. Favorite destinations included Machu Picchu, the Galapagos, Garland’s in Sedona, Tibet, and many national parks with the grandkids, who called him Papa. He loved taking care of his grandkids, who asked for special PB&Js and original bedtime stories.

Larry is survived by his wife Katie; his three children, Maggie (Jon) McDonald, of Colleyville, Texas; Libby Buchanan (Jacob Cunningham), of Los Angeles, California; and Phil Buchanan, of Chandler; his four grandkids, Kate, Jack, Ezra, and Naomi; his sister Suzanne Drake, of Brea, California; and his brother Jay (Susan) Buchanan, of Vista, California; and numerous nephews and nieces. Larry was cremated. No services will be held at this time. Donations to the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research in his name would be greatly appreciated.

CLOSE-CIBULL, JEANETTE “JAN” (BRESCHINI)

Jeanette “Jan” Close-Cibull (Breschini) died on November 1, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California with her loving husband by her side.

Jan was born in Monterey, California on December 16, 1932 and grew up in Salinas with her parents, Joseph and Elena Breschini. Jan majored in English at Cal Berkeley and has been a Bears fan and supporter ever since. In 1959 Jan married Joe Close and the two of them were very involved in state politics. Jan’s career was in social work, specializing in facilitating adoptions. After her first husband’s death, she reconnected with Bob Cibull, a college sweetheart. She moved to Santa Barbara and she and Bob married in 1988. They were an adorable couple who were deeply devoted to each other and were still sneaking kisses until the end. Soon after arriving in Santa Barbara, Jan began volunteering with Transition House helping with fundraising and serving as president of the board.

Even when she was suffering from severe back and neck pain, she was always there to help whoever needed it. Jan will be remembered as a bright, strong, independent woman with a fierce passion for helping families. She was a great step-mother that always supported and loved her kids and grandkids. Jan was also an artist, a lover of Jazz music, crossword puzzles, travel, the Golden State Warriors, Joe Montana and the 49ers, and all animals, but especially cats.

Jan was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elena Brischini, her brother, Patrick Breschini, and her first husband, Joseph Close. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Bob Cibull, three step-children, Jeff Cibull (Liza) of Stevenson Ranch, Julie Fischer (Randy) of Goleta and Steve Cibull (Marileen) of Alameda as well as seven grandchildren - Michael, Nathan, Jacqueline, Jack, Ryan, Lindsey, Jason, and a greatgrandson, Mason, as well as many friends including those in “The Dirty Dozen”, a friend group that has lasted since her school days, and her cat Indy.

Due to Covid 19 there will not be a service. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Transition House at 425 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ASPCA.org (cat rescue), or Hospice in Jan’s name.

WILLIAMS, Mary Anne

Mary Anne Williams joined her beloved husband, Al Williams, in eternal rest on October 28, 2020 after a brief illness. She was independent up until the end. Mary was born to Francis and Helen Zuzalek in 1930 in Hebron, Indiana, the youngest of 5 siblings. Her mother had taken a quick trip from Chicago to visit friends in Hebron and was surprised to deliver a two pound baby! Mary’s father died when she was very young and her mother headed west, settling in Santa Barbara. Mary graduated from Santa Barbara High in 1949. She met the love of her life, Alvin Williams, and they were married in 1953.

They soon welcomed twin daughters, Pamela and Paula, then completed their family with the arrival of son, Matthew. Dad started Carburetor & Electric Co. and Mom kept busy with the books.

After retiring, they built their dream home on 16 acres on Painted Cave Road. They were never happier keeping busy building and maintaining their beautiful home. After Al passed away in 2004, Mary kept busy up on the hill, but decided to join her daughters and grandchildren in Atascadero in 2010. Mary enjoyed a happy life in her Templeton home and relished all the time she shared with her family. Mary never stepped out of her home without her hair, makeup and clothes just so! Mary is survived by her children Pam Contreras, Paula Coomer (Robert), Matthew Williams (Josie), 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Alvin, her brothers, Frank, Edward and Danny Zuzalek and her sister, Martha Retz. The family would like to thank all the care providers at Ingleside by the Park in Atascadero, especially Melissa, Brooke, Molly and Kim for their kind and compassionate care. We also want to thank Wilshire Hospice Care and RN Cat for helping guide us on mom’s final journey. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chapel of the Roses and there will be no public services.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020

IRVINE, Nancy M. 08/31/1927-10/08/2020

Born and raised in Santa Barbara CA. Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Captain Bill Irvine. Survived by her children Tim, Sharie and Holly, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Nancy was a premier caterer in Santa Barbara for several decades. Owned and operated the San Marcus Cafe. Nancy is a life member of the Channel Island Chapter of Eastern Star and Job’s Daughters. She remained a strong Class of 1946 Santa Barbara High School alumnus. She had plenty of moxie and was feisty. She and Bill successfully raised their kids on the Mesa where she played as a little girl. She and Bill retired to Sequim WA in 2006 to be closer to Tim and Holly.

Bill and Nancy will be returned to Santa Barbara at a yet to be determined date to scatter ashes as per their wishes.

Donations to: Light House Society Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

JOHNSON, Craig

Craig C Johnson - Born in Santa Barbara January 1950 passed away November 4, 2020 at Serenity House surrounded by his family and friends. Craig graduated from Santa Barbara High School class of 1968. Craig went on to have a 48-year career as a framing carpenter in Santa Barbara, Kauai Hawaii and Telluride Colorado. His hands crafted many beautiful homes as he took much pride in his work. He was a perfectionist which also gave him the opportunity to be a finish carpenter and build out many custom homes and remodels. His love of the ocean gave him many years of happiness when he surfed and his love of dogs which he had 3 in his adult life which I know were waiting for him in heaven.

Craig was preceded in death by his sister Eve Johnson and his parents Gerald & Dolores Johnson. Craig is survived by his sister Janel Smit, brother-in-law René Smit, niece Renelle Gonzalez , her husband Oscar Gonzalez, their children Nathan & Dylan, a nephew Jason Smit and his wife Hannah Smit. A celebration of life will take place later in the spring so we can all gather safely at Shoreline Park. If you would like to donate a gift on behalf of Craig, he chose Santa Barbara Hospice or Santa Barbara Human Society.

PLACK, Erika Erika Plack passed away as peacefully as she lived on October 10, 2020 in the presence of her children, while residing at Belmont Village of Burbank. Erika, the youngest of four children was born in Hollywood, California on March 20, 1929, the first day of spring.

Erika is survived by her children Heidi Matthews, Peter Edwards, Jeff Edwards, Anni Atkinson, Tony Edwards, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Erika and her family moved to Santa Barbara in 1930 where she attended Santa Barbara High School and Santa Barbara City College. She became an X-ray Technician at Cottage Hospital, and married Peter Edwards on December 2, 1950. They raised 5 children while living on Las Tunas Road in the foothills of Santa Barbara. On August 23, 1986 Erika married Alvin Plack and as Erika liked to say, “I lived happily ever after.” Erika and Al traveled for many years together while remaining involved in their many activities. She was an avid backpacker, baker and tennis player.

Erika was a member of the Santa Barbara Art Association and served as its president in 1980. She was best known for her oil landscape paintings and exhibited her paintings at the De Silva Gallery and the Arlington Gallery. Erika was one of the founding seven members of the Oak Group who painted landscapes along the California coast as well as the Channel Islands. The Oak group raised money for the Nature Conservancy with art shows portraying the vanishing landscapes in the Santa Barbara area. Erika also enjoyed lifetime friendships with her high school sorority friends. Her greatest joys were her children and her garden. She would spend countless hours nurturing a beautiful garden at her home in Santa Barbara. In her last five years she enjoyed many Sundays visiting the La Canada Descanso Gardens. Erika’s humor and joy for life will be greatly missed.

BRAVO, Roseanna Marie (Casper)

Roseanna Marie (Casper) Bravo, 78 of Santa Barbara, CA passed away on 11/03/20 after a brief battle with cancer.

Roseanna was born in Wilmington, DE on July 28, 1942, daughter of the late Anthony and Inez (Ciaffi) Casper.

She was retired from Robinson’s where she worked for 30 years. Roseanna was a longtime (over 50 years) member of the Santa Barbara Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge.

She loved her soap operas (back in the day!), astrology, thrift store shopping and time spent with family and friends.

Roseanna will be lovingly remembered by her daughters; Gina (Martin) Bell, Deanna (David) Hearth and Nicole Armstrong, her grandchildren; Angelina Bernal and Hayden Armstrong; her sisters, Frances Freid and Mary Anne (Francis) Leski, and her nieces and nephews. Her husband, Alexander Bravo, her brothers, Ronald and Norman Casper, and sister Lillian McFarland predeceased her.

In keeping with the wishes of Roseanna there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude or the American Cancer Society in Roseanna’s name.

There is something about losing a mother (grandmother) that is permanent and inexpressible - a wound that will never quite heal.

Webinar to discuss findings from health needs assessment

SpaceX launch scheduled today

SANTA BARBARA — Cottage Center for Population Health will be sharing findings from its recent Community Health Needs Assessment at an online event this week.

The event, scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, will discuss the findings of the data gathered by Cottage Health and community partners last year in an effort to better understand the health and well-being of the community, according to a news release.

The webinar will also share information on how to access the data, as well as how to use tools and online resources such as Cottage Data2Go and the Population Health Learning Lab. To join the online event, RSVP to Leah Woolridge at lwooldri@sbch. org.

“Lifelong health begins outside the hospital, with wellness and prevention,” said Katy Bazylewicz, Vice President of Marketing and Population Health. “Our community partnerships focus on how to improve, protect and sustain mental health and wellbeing in the community.”

To learn more about the other partnership programs for the Cottage Center for Population Health, visit cottagehealth.org.

SpaceX will seek to make International Space Station astronaut transfer a normal part of NASA operations with the Crew-1 mission, its first crew rotation flight, scheduled for 4:27 p.m. local time today.

The launch was originally scheduled for Saturday but was pushed back due to onshore winds and potential problems with recovery operations.

SpaceX’s groundbreaking Demo-2 mission delivered two NASA astronauts safely to the ISS in May. It marked the first time that actual humans tested out Crew Dragon. Crew-1 will follow in the footsteps of that successful mission with a launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Crew-1 will carry Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover and Shannon Walker of NASA, plus Soichi Noguchi of Japanese space agency JAXA, to the station for a six-month stay. The crew named the spacecraft “Resilience.”

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which was used to launch the Dragon capsule, was tested during launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base.

NASA will livestream the launch and will provide continuous coverage of the mission, including docking, the hatch opening and the welcome ceremony, at nasa.gov.

— Mitchell White

— Mitchell White

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Sunny and pleasant

Sunshine

Increasing cloudiness

Partly sunny

Partly sunny

INLAND

INLAND

INLAND

INLAND

INLAND

83 44

86 49

72 48

71 46

73 41

72 46

76 50

68 50

67 48

67 46

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Pismo Beach 75/49

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My beloved husband of 59 years left me on November 8 to join our Lord and Savior in Heaven. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 2, 1938 to Ralph and Teresa (Schwellinger) Hersman. His loving baby sister, Kathryn was born in 1942. After graduating High School he joined the Army; then spent a short time working in the steel mills. He grew tired of that very quickly. He came to California in 1959 and vowed to never live where a palm tree could not grow. He went to work for the telephone company where he met his future wife, LaDene.

We moved to Santa Barbara where we started our family by welcoming a daughter, Kathleen. Dave applied to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff ’s department and was hired as a Deputy in 1963. He at last found his dream job.

He attended every school and class that was offered and excelled in all of them. When he had enough tenure, he took the Detective’s test. He got the promotion and was off and running. At this time, we moved to Solvang where we welcomed our second child, a son we named Mark. As time went on, he progressed through the ranks. He made Sergeant, Lieutenant, and ultimately, Commander. He attended the FBI academy and taught criminal law at Allan Hancock College for five years. Upon his retirement, he was honored by notables from President Clinton, the FBI, Santa Maria Police Department and Guadalupe Police Department. The honors that meant the most to him were the ones given by his colleagues and co-workers. He felt that he had worked thirty-five years for the finest department in the land.

After his retirement in 1998, he enjoyed fellowship with his longtime friends, Kent Doyle, Tom Gee, Norm Horsley and others. They could be seen playing disc golf in Waller Park and then having coffee at the “A” Street Cafe.

Dave and LaDene were long time members of Lutheran Church of Our Savior where they enjoyed doing volunteer duties and building wonderful memories of fellowship with their church family.

Dave was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad and sister, Kathryn. He is survived by his wife LaDene; son, Mark (Amy) Hersman; daughter Kathy Grimm (Donald Grimm Jr.); grandchildren, Rob Lester, Jake Lester, Matt Lester, and Audrey Hersman; and his brother-in-law Don Hawkins. He is also survived by step granddaughter Jessica Gray (Jordan) and step grandson Donald Grimm III (Kendra) and one step great grandson, Julian Gray.

Due to the Covid 19 virus, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Good Samaritan Shelter or any charity of choice would be appreciated.

To leave a condolence for the family visit www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows.

Maricopa 65/46

Guadalupe 74/48

Santa Maria 76/47

Vandenberg 68/48

New Cuyama 71/38 Ventucopa 70/45

Los Alamos 80/45

Lompoc 70/46 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020

Buellton 79/43

Solvang 80/42

Gaviota 72/51

SANTA BARBARA 72/46 Goleta 75/48

Carpinteria 71/53 Ventura 71/57

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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72/46 69/45 86 in 1949 34 in 2000

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northwest 4-8 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 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds.

Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Nov. 15

8:45 a.m.

10:11 p.m.

Nov. 16 9:25 a.m.

11:12 p.m.

Nov. 17 10:07 a.m. none

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LAKE LEVELS

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 71/51/s 76/46/s 63/28/s 73/35/s 78/61/s 70/52/pc 88/49/s 63/54/c 69/50/s 86/56/s 59/26/s 70/50/s 70/52/s 70/48/pc 70/55/s 86/49/s 77/54/s 88/57/s 86/57/s 78/42/s 68/49/pc 79/56/s 68/55/s 74/54/s 82/51/s 82/54/s 61/36/pc

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 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 71/38/s 75/48/s 72/45/s 75/49/s 76/47/s 83/44/s 68/48/s 71/57/s

MARINE FORECAST

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HERSMAN, David R.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

63/44/s 52/37/pc 50/30/s 70/43/s 63/36/s 73/45/s 85/73/pc 41/20/pc 52/41/s 53/39/s 88/58/s 54/47/r 63/37/s 59/38/pc 50/48/r 58/41/s

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 128,594 acre-ft.

Elevation 729.05 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 13.9 acre-ft.

Inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

State inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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A bird’s eye view of Santa Barbara in 1877.

An ‘uncommonplace’ town First female mayor of Santa Barbara shares her thoughts on how it should develop

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

T

he longest-serving mayor in Santa Barbara history, and the first woman to ever hold the office, Sheila Lodge, shared her 100-page perspective on the way the city should grow, and what made it the city it is today.

Combining nearly 70 years of living in Santa Barbara and more than 20 years serving it as a Planning Commissioner, City Council member and mayor, Ms. Lodge attempts to answer the question of why it has become increasingly difficult to develop housing.

The answer? It always has been.

In her book, “Santa Barbara: An Uncommonplace American

Town — How Thoughtful Planning Shaped a City,” the former mayor wrote about the city’s interest in preserving the character of the city, stemming all the way back to 1909, when the Santa Barbara Civic League was formed.

Charles Mulford Robinson prepared Santa Barbara’s first city plan, where he “commented on the extraordinary beauty of the town’s setting and on the fact that

the health of the city’s economy depended on the enhancement of its attractiveness.”

“As I continued to do research, it became clear that if it had not been for certain individuals, Santa Barbara would be a very different place,” Ms. Lodge wrote in her book.

Certain individuals she referenced included Pearl Chase and Bernhard Hoffmann, who

both guided Santa Barbara to use the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style.

Mr. Hoffmann was secretary to the city’s first planning commission and a member of the United States’ first municipal architectural board of review.

Around the year 1925, he said, “It has been my hope that Santa Barbara’s rapidly growing prestige as an architectural gem might

become so well known that when the place was mentioned people would say, ‘Oh, yes, Santa Barbara — that’s the place where they are so fussy about their architecture.’”

Ms. Lodge wrote about multiple attempts to stray from the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style, along with attempts to block ocean access, prohibit mountain Please see lodge on B4

In 1968, a proposal was made for development exceeding the height limit for two 107-foot, nine-story condominium towers where Alice Keck Park is now located, which would have completely blocked views of the mountains from street view.

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TAURUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A sense of dĂŠjĂ vu begins your week when Mercury enters Scorpio for the second time this year on Tuesday.

Mercury moves back into your sector of partnerships, putting the spotlight back on your relationships. For the next couple weeks, conversations between you and your loved ones become more intense as you learn more about them. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to go deep.

GEMINI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This week and for the next couple weeks, your words hold a lot of power as Mercury enters Scorpio for the second time. Mercury is in your sector of routine, putting some extra attention on productivity and self-discipline. While these are always good things, try not to get too focused on your habits this month or they could quickly morph into obsessions.

CANCER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The weeks begins on a good note for you as Mercury enters Scorpio for the second time this year. With the planet of communication in your pleasure sector, this is the perfect opportunity to practice selfexpression.

LEO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your week gets a little stormy when Mercury enters Scorpio for the second time this year on Tuesday. Yes, back again for round two. Communication and thinking could be a little intense for the next few weeks, so try to keep your sharp tongue in check.

VIRGO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Good news! Your ruling planet is finally back in the compatible sign of Scorpio. On Tuesday, Mercury enters the sign of the mysterious Scorpion for the second time and will be in your sector of communication for the next few weeks. This is the perfect time to get organized, check on siblings, or even take a short trip.

LIBRA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Starting Tuesday, your words hold a great deal of value thanks to Mercury reentering Scorpio. Your words become extra precious but sharp. Choose what you say (and how you say it) with a great deal of thought.

SCORPIO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mercury is back in your sign once again on Tuesday, giving your words extra power. While you will be more seductive and magnetic for the next three weeks, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good time to do some critical thinking. Take a look at your life and make some assessments.

SAGITTARIUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As Mercury reenters Scorpio on Tuesday, the days get shorter and the nights get longer, so it might be a good idea to check in with your mental wellbeing. Scorpio is an intense enough sign as it is, but Mercury will be in your sector of the subconscious, making emotions and communication very powerful.CAPRICORN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Everything is coming up aces for you as the planet of luck and the planet of transformation conjoin in your sign. On Thursday, Jupiter and Pluto meet, which could give you a boost of luck to change any aspect of your life, from appearance to career to social status.

AQUARIUS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get to work, Aquarius! On Tuesday, Mercury enters Scorpio for the second time, landing right in your career sector. For the next three weeks, all your thoughts will be centered on work and how to get ahead. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building your reputation or networking, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be showing what a powerful force you are in the office, almost to the point of obsession. Be careful.

PISCES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your charms come out when Mercury reenters Scorpio on Tuesday. This is a very welcome return for you because the Scorpion gives your words an extra oomph of seduction and magnetism. People are hanging on your every word. While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re casting people under your spell, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to expand your mental horizons, too!

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Ms. Lodge wrote.

The City Council adopted Santa Barbaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first General Plan in 1964. It began with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dedicated to the preservation of the beauty and the harmonious relationship between the natural and manmade resources so that Santa Barbara may continue her historic

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role as home for those who seek refuge from the commonplace.â&#x20AC;?

According to Ms. Lodge, Santa Barbara avoided many developments that may have made it a commonplace, including two 107-foot condominium towers in place of what is now Alice Keck Memorial Park; a thousand-room hotel and a two thousand-person conference center creating a halfmile of buildings blocking views of the mountains from the beach; and a 10-acre artificial lake.

The city once even had a population goal of 85,000, to maintain the quality of aesthetics, noise, park access, air quality and more. This goal limited new nonresidential growth to no more than three million square feet over 20 years.

The same Task Force that created the planning document with the population goal found that Santa Barbara had the second-highest sales prices and the fifth-highest rental costs of 115 similar cities Santa Barbara was compared to in the 1970s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people were asked what they loved about Santa Barbara they said its small-town feel, diverse population, scenic beauty, distinctive architecture (especially downtown), preservation of historic character, and its vibrant and dynamic culture,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Lodge wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The major problem was the lack of affordable housing to rent or to buy. This was not a new issue.â&#x20AC;?

In all, the author concluded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Careless development can alter the character of Santa Barbara.

Its difference and distinction must be maintained... â&#x20AC;&#x153;We who live here and those who come after have a right and a responsibility to maintain the high quality of life that comes from our unique natural environment and our carefully considered and crafted built environment. â&#x20AC;Ś It is in everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including those of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;practicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to help protect and enhance

In her book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Barbara: An Uncommonplace American Town â&#x20AC;&#x201D; How Thoughtful Planning Shaped a City,â&#x20AC;? the former mayor wrote about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in preserving the character of the city, stemming all the way back to 1909.

this special, still â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;uncommonplace,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; American town.â&#x20AC;?

In an interview with the NewsPress, Ms. Lodge echoed this sentiment and attributed it to why she wrote the piece. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the reasons I wrote it is to rouse people who care about Santa Barbara to get involved,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a special place, but it takes people being involved speaking up at City Council meetings, at the Design Review Board meetings, to keep it that way, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping that some people will, as a result, see what they can do about keeping Santa Barbara an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;uncommonplaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; American town.â&#x20AC;?

She said that in order to maintain all of the many reasons

tourists and residents of Los Angeles come to Santa Barbara, the local residents must speak up when they see development proposals that may harm that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage to keep the quality of life here as high as they can and to devote energy and money and time to it,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Lodge concluded.

The former mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $15 book is available at Chaucerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookstore, The Book Den, Santa Barbara Company, the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Amazon and through its publisher, Olympus Press. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

National Philanthropy Day celebrates local leaders The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Chapter, is celebrating National Philanthropy Day virtually from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Thursday.

The National Philanthropy Day 2020 Interactive Celebration is presented by the Santa Barbara Foundation and Ventura County Community Foundation and hosted by Geoff Green, chief executive officer of the Santa Barbara City College Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attendees will hear from the honorees, who will address timely topics impacting our communities, and they can ask questions and offer their congratulations,â&#x20AC;?

Karen Kawaguchi, AFP-SBV board member and NPD chair, said.

Kate McLean, principal of Nonprofit Strategies, is awarded Philanthropist of the Year. She chairs the Museum of Ventura County board and the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and serves as treasurer of a national womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health research foundation.

She helped create Interface

Children and Family Services and served as executive director for 18 years. She helped build the Ventura County Community Foundation and was president for 13 years.

The Volunteer of the Year is Karen Allen, director of the Creative Arts Workshop, a summer camp for transitional kindergarten through eighthgrade students.

She is active serving at kidSTREAM Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum in Camarillo and volunteered with Boy Scout Troop 225.

The Youth in Philanthropy award goes to Zoomers to Boomers, a free grocery delivery service created in March at the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It delivers groceries to elderly and immunocompromised people so they can shelter in place.

Zoomers to Boomers was created by seven local high-school students: Lily Bienstock, Jackie Caplan, Danny Goldberg, Blake Lindblad, Nat Sweeney, Alex Wilson and Taylor Wilson.

The Professional Fundraiser

of the Year is Claudia Armann, executive director of the McCune Foundation. She works to provide funding to local activist groups.

She is also treasurer of the Foundation Roundtable of Santa Barbara County. She worked at the Santa Barbara Foundation for eight years, coordinating education and cultural grantmaking.

Krystle Farmer Seighart & Simone Akila Ruskamp, cofounders of Healing Justice Santa Barbara, are named Champions for Social Justice. They seek to encourage black people and affirm their worth.

Healing Justice recently presented a campaign called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art is Activism,â&#x20AC;? featuring a collection of eye-catching images that urge viewers to vote.

National Philanthropy Day has been held locally since 1987.

Tickets are $20 for AFP-SBV members and $25 for nonmembers.

For more information, visit accelevents.com/e/NPD2020. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Annelise Hanshaw

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Beware of the Democrats’ agenda after the coup by media and Big Tech

e have witnessed the one of the greatest mainstream media, Big Tech coups this country has ever experienced. And it won’t be the last.

The Democrats, along with their massive support from these liberal organizations, did it in plain sight. and there was nothing this country could do to stop it.

People voted for President Donald Trump because they loved him. The rest voted against Mr. Trump simply out of hate. What a crying shame.

I never liked Mr. Trump back in 2016. He was at the bottom of the list for my choices. I thought he was arrogant and too full of himself.

My wife, on the other hand, liked him straight out. She saw something I didn’t until months later. Mr. Trump was not business

as usual. damned.

For over two centuries, we had President Trump made closing the same old thing, so it was a the southern border a priority. He wonderful change. Here came a recognized that massive influxes of guy, though being wealthy, spoke poorly educated people would have with the people for the people. significant impacts on Americans.

He began to connect because he And it has and it does. Not only understood, not sure because they take jobs away Henry how, what the American that we can ill afford during Schulte people were dealing these COVID times. But the with on a daily basis. crime it brings.

The author He really did care, Even with the border lives in Solvang semi-closed, we’re still and for the first time in my lifetime, he was unable to prevent drugs, a president who did put America guns and gang members from first. Polls be damned. If it was filtering into our society. But Joe good for America, he went after it.

Biden and company are going So, what happens now? Well, to change all that. When they it will be business as usual and open the borders in the name of not for the American people. humanity, the flooding of human Democrats have an agenda, and it souls will be unstoppable. doesn’t include its citizens. They And if they have their way and have a singular goal. Power! do away with Immigration and To gain as much of it as they can Customs Enforcement, more while the gettin’s good and then American citizens will die at the hold on to it forever, and citizens be hands of the Democrats.

President Trump was tough on crime. He supported people in law enforcement, and they supported him.

However, Mr. Biden and the new socialist movement will be working arm in arm with the likes of Black LIves Matter. Just like we witnessed how major corporations kowtow to feeling like they were all racists and had to pour money into the Marxist hands, this will only get worse.

We can expect to see more American lives being lost because of weakening our law enforcement.

And the Democrats will expand using the virus as an excuse to continue to empty our prisons.

Liberal Oregon made the use of cocaine, heroin and other serious drugs a non-issue, and we can expect to see this go national.

Though in truth it already has since doing drugs, living wherever you feel like and using the great

Yes, I voted for Donald Trump

have been told the first pleasant labels you wouldn’t wish on your requirement of attending an proctologist. It’s a little jarring to be put Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the same company as Hitler, since the is to state your name and say worst thing you’ve probably done in your you’re an alcoholic. Fortunately, I life is forget to pay the Girl Scout for the don’t have a drinking problem, but I am cookies she delivered to your house in a afflicted with a peculiar malady that only hailstorm. Little did I know that voting for exhibits symptoms in blue states.

Mr. Trump is akin to committing Lou So, today, I am taking the first one of the worst crimes in the Segal step and admitting my problem. history of mankind.

My name is Lou Segal, and I One quickly learns that you can’t voted for Donald Trump. seek approval from your neighbors The author Like the alcoholic who must lives in Santa by attempting to explain the welldemonstrate courage to admit to grounded reasons why you voted Barbara his drinking problem, admitting for President Trump. Even if you you voted for President Trump show them a scholarly dissertation also requires a degree of fearlessness if of policy choices worthy of a Nobel Prize you don’t want to be canceled by those in or admit you didn’t vote for him the first the community with whom you live. time, they will roll their eyes and treat you If you don’t believe me, try announcing either like a leper or the crazy senile uncle it at a party attended by friends and who crashed the party uninvited. neighbors. It’s a guaranteed showstopper No matter how many times you try if you’re starved for attention. If you’re to explain, you will not escape your lucky, you won’t lose more than a couple of newfound status as the proverbial fox in friends. the henhouse.

For those who have experienced what Since it’s looking like President Trump I am talking about, there’s nothing quite will be denied a second term, I expect this like having an erstwhile friend accuse you of racism, misogyny, xenophobia and other Please see segal on C4

outdoors as your bathroom is already nationally accepted by Democrats.

President Trump lowered taxes, and despite the weak argument Democrats made, nearly every taxpayer benefited. And he would have made it go even lower.

But Democrats, notoriously known for never seeing a tax they didn’t like, will start shoving their hands deeper in our pockets to pay for all the “free” stuff they intend to give away. Thereby their hope is in four years the country will be so complacent and happy with all the free junk the Dems had smothered upon their fiefdom, no one will want to vote them out.

As far as Democrats are concerned, as long there are taxpayers, there’s money to spend, and spend it they will.

Mr. Trump fought to protect our Please see schulte on C4

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump debate during the campaign.

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DID YOU KNOW? Bonnie Donovan

It’s time for all of us to work together Editor’s note: The News-Press has not named a winner in the presidential race.

contest the election end-result and hope that the courts will treat without prejudice the logic brought before them. very sincerely sympathize with Much has been said about the gradual those who have ardently supported aging and dysfunctional nature of our Donald Trump during his institutions. This existential struggle presidency and who have now to has been fought many times in our past deal with the loss. history.

Lee From the height of enthusiasm What would we substitute?

Rosenburg to the depths of presumed Some have suggested a monarchy. political dis-enfranchisement is a We know how that has turned out painful and depressing journey. in much of world history, and I The author It would be wrong to belittle or lives in Santa have grave doubts that any citizen joke about this depression. We would tolerate it.

Ynez have all felt it at some point in our A parliamentary system, as lives, as if someone has landed a exists in England, would be a blow to our solar plexus, and our gasping weak substitute for the current system, for air. which has enabled our great country to The loss of a loved one or that of a grow, prosper and lead the free world. longtime friend, or of financial ruin and De Tocqueville wisely wrote that we desperation. The sudden realization of our must have a structure and philosophy that aging and the loss of youthful strength. will “instruct democracy, if possible to Decency demands that regardless of reanimate its beliefs, to purify its motives, the sides we have taken we are, finally, to regulate its movements, to substitute human and must take every measure to little by little the science of affairs for its assure our mutual happiness and survival inexperience, and knowledge of its true domestically and throughout the world. instincts for its blind instincts; to adapt Without resistance, we must allow our friends to pursue their lawful pathways to Please see rosenburg on C4

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Just because they can “No man for any considerable period can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true.”

— Nathaniel Hawthorne

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emember last week we reported that the City Council would be voting on a Rental Ordinance of grave concern to the citizens of Santa Barbara for the landlords and the tenants.

Not surprisingly, the landlords came out on the short end of the stick. Several resolutions were part of the Rental Ordinance that passed. The “Just Cause” portion creates the exorbitant relocation fees paid to renters by landlords; the second element the “Mandatory Oneyear lease” contains no sunset clause, meaning a tenant’s lease can never be broken unless the landlord pays relocation fees.

This amounts to nothing short of extortion. What an absurdity. Within this ordinance are provisions that increase the relocation fees for elderly, disabled or those tenants having children.

One person chimed in at the meeting that “the move” is such a hardship, they had to take a day off work and pay for a moving truck. They implied that the landlord should pay for that. Really? In what world does this work?

At the end of the day, after approximately four hours of discussion, the first non-unanimous vote of this City Council was cast.

Mayor Murrillo cast the only no vote against the “Just Cause” portion of the Rental Ordinance, as she stated the relocation fee should not be just two months, but rather be equal to four or five months of rent.

Sounds more like a down payment on a house. It may be a few years before we feel the impact of these “magnanimous” decisions made by our generous and “righteous superior” City Council.

But feel them we will. It never ceases to amaze us how easy it is to spend other people’s money, for those in these positions.

Remember that four of these people that represent you and steer the city are up for reelection in less than a year.

Think about it. What do they do for you? Do they listen to you and do they represent you?

Speaking of election results, the non-stop hatred by the Left towards Trump and his supporters for the last four years reached outrageous proportions for a civilized society.

He and his family have endured the maligning from all sides, non-stop and in every way possible, refusing to accept him as the President of the United States, although he resides in the White House.

He prevented terrorist attacks for the last four years, he stood up to China, discounted WHO because of their allegiance to China, brought jobs back to the USA and made us energy independent.

He insisted NATO pay its share and he canceled our membership from the Paris Accord. Why should anyone be part of a climate change accord if China and India are not part of the same deal?

If the balance of power shifts back in China’s favor, if globalization takes jobs away from Americans again, if our 401K’s take a serious dive, Please see donovan on C4

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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020

letters to the news-press Let’s keep America great

P Wendy McCaw Arthur von Wiesenberger

Co-Publisher Co-Publisher

guest OPINION

Nothing adds up for a Biden win

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for one, took umbrage transparency by way of at the media calling a thorough investigation the election for Joe of these disputes and Biden when there are discrepancies. If they are clear discrepancies in so confident that Biden won several states that point to handily, what do they have to voter fraud. The audacity of lose? the press to presume they After all, it takes time to have the authority to call an figure out exactly how many election before all the ballots dead people voted, how are counted and verified many nursing homes were goes beyond the pale. After ballot-harvested illegally, all, it won’t take much to and how many ballots drop Biden down below delivered by the “vote fairy” the threshold of an came with a suspect electoral college win. signature. Then A quote attributed to there is the computer Joseph Stalin pretty tabulation system much sums up our used throughout the situation, “It is not country, including the people who vote here on the Central Andy Caldwell that count, but the Coast, that is owned people who count the and operated by votes”.

Democratic party Our system once required insiders that had “glitches” voters to show up in person that seemingly only favored at their precinct and sign Biden. their name in front of a Moreover, in most every witness in order to receive a election most people vote ballot and vote. The system the party line all the way was subsequently amended down the ticket, but not this in most states to allow more time. As everyone knows, and more people to vote by Republicans picked up a mail but only if an election dozen House seats and held official could confirm their own in the Senate races that the signature on the while Trump was losing? envelope containing the Meanwhile, Biden received ballot matched the voter’s tens of thousands of more signature on file, and the votes than did his Democrat vote was delivered on time. down-ticket candidates.

Fast forward to the current None of this makes sense. situation in Pennsylvania In this age where America where a vote-by-mail ballot appears to be hopelessly can be counted even if the divided, where every vote signature doesn’t match and truly does count, I believe we the postmark is missing! need to go back to voting in Moreover, in several states person, while also requiring that have elections still the presentation of an too close to call, volunteer identification. We require observers were barred from a photo ID to transact all overseeing the process meaningful transactions by which signatures are and there is nothing more validated and problem meaningful to a free ballots are processed. There republic than fair and honest are several reports that tens elections. of thousands of ballots were Finally, we had the both delivered and counted media predicting a Biden in the dead of night, with landslide. Then they called no observers present, and the election prematurely, every single one of the votes while condemning any went to Biden! Specifically, investigation into these according to Maria allegations of fraud. And, Bartiromo of Fox News, now, we have Biden holding there was a 65,000 vote dump press conferences under at 4 a.m. in Wisconsin, and the guise of “the office of another 138,499 vote dump the president-elect”, albeit, in Michigan at 4 a.m., all for no such office exists. Stalin Biden. This could not have would be impressed. been coincidental.

I would personally feel a Andy Caldwell is the executive whole lot more comfortable director of COLAB and the in this process and confident host of The Andy Caldwell in the future of our country Show weekdays from 3-5 p.m. if the Democratic party and on News-Press Radio AM the media would encourage 1290.

resident Donald Trump is a street fighter, and this is the most powerful office in the land that he is being forced out of unattractively. BUT he has a heritage to protect, and everyone loathes a bad loser. It will be hard to forgive and a tarnishing of his contribution to history if he cannot DO THE RIGHT THING graciously, perhaps even with a memorable speech as a fitting coda.

Anything other than noble actions will simply give the victors the opportunity to be right about how inappropriate a human being President Trump was in the first place.

Let them try to heal us and hope they do. An inspiring message from the vanquished would begin the process of keeping America great — after an excellent start.

Derrick Harrison Hurd Santa Barbara

America no more?

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s a pro-freedom American, I am saddened, angered and outraged over what I see happening to my country. Is America no longer an independent, free republic?

How can it be, when the presidential election, as well as some congressional races, are systematically stolen in plain sight?

How can it be when Big Tech, the media, newspapers and the most corrupt Democratic Party in our history censors President Trump and his followers? How can it be when most of our government institutions, including schools, are controlled by the socialist left?

How can it be when the media attacks President Trump 98% of the time from day one and fails to report all his good accomplishments including the many peace deals he brokered in the Middle East?

I, for one, will never accept the election of the weak, senile, financially corrupt, pro-China, socialist Joe Biden. I still hold out hope that America can remain free and not descend into socialism.

Over and out.

Diana Thorn Carpinteria

Let’s care about citizens’ well-being

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felt that I had to answer the letter from Nov. 8 Voices letter written by Don Thorn of Carpinteria.

Mr. Thorn predicts that under a Biden/ Harris presidency, our government will become socialist.

Let’s define that word before we move forward. To me, it means that local governments, the state and the nation collect taxes from everyone, which are then used for salaries, community projects and public benefit.

Living in Carpinteria, we have seen our “socialist tax dollars” at work on an extensive highway project! Our government uses its “socialist tax dollars” to pay Congress salaries, healthcare, retirement benefits. Also, those same “socialist tax dollars” are paying for our FBI, CIA, national parks, firefighters, police! Let’s not forget the military: food, clothing, housing, ammunition, ships, planes, equipment!

How about FEMA, the national weather departments, Homeland Security, EPA, the State Department and on and on and on!

As for Mr. Thorn’s point about industries controlled by the government, what a shame that for the past 40 years, hard-working Americans saw their “industries” sent overseas without the government of EITHER party, ever raising any objections, not even voicing a demand for any salary compensation or any healthcare paid forward for a few years to out-of-work employees to help communities get back on their feet!

A country is strong when the population is healthy and financially secure! A capitalist mindset but with a government that actually CARES about the welfare of its citizens!

Roberta Silsbury Carpinteria

Hate drove this election

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atred is defined by Webster as an intense dislike for someone or something.

Hate is much more. It is an allconsuming emotion that destroys the hater more than the hated.

Hate destroys the haters’ power to reason or make rational decisions.

A hater will destroy themselves to appease their hatred.

This election is driven by intense unmitigated hate.

We have an economy that is booming.

Businesses are turning away projects because they cannot get help and have more work than they can handle.

Yet these same individuals because of their blind hatred for President Donald Trump voted for Joe Biden.

Oil workers voted for Mr. Biden even though he clearly said he will destroy the oil industry. Where will these workers find new employment?

Untold numbers of innocent babies will be murdered.

Planned Parenthood will be operating with complete support of your tax dollars.

You reap what you sow.

We will lose our energy independence.

The day will come when we will be kissing Saudi Arabia’s posterior to get oil.

When the recession hits, who will the haters hate then?

Hate, the all-consuming destroyer, is alive and well.

Ronald Mathews Santa Barbara

Democrats stole 2020 election

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earing face masks, looking like bandits, Kamala Harris strode, and Joe Biden trotted, onto stage to deliver their victory speeches. The victorious candidates not only looked like bandits, but also, for having stolen the election in cahoots with the Democratic National Committee, are bandits in fact.

Tom C. Walker Santa Barbara

Let’s improve election process

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may be wrong, but isn’t a presidential election a federal election? Shouldn’t there be a federal process for voting: early votes, mail-in votes, deadline for all votes, etc.?

If that isn’t the case, it should be changed.

Waiting an extra three days or a week for one or two states can create so much suspicion.

Vote counters: Either wearing a hat or mask of a candidate should be illegal for counters as well as voters. The verification distance between counters and party inspectors has to be at a reasonable viewing distance. This is much more important than grocery shopping.

My last thought is: How does anyone know whether or not their vote is counted? In all the elections in which I have participated, I have never known that my vote was counted, even though I know I “voted.”

Of course, the pollsters often give out the final outcome before the election even starts, discouraging some voters to show up to vote.

Something is wrong and needs to be fixed.

Randy Rosness Solvang

Election’s over; let’s get to work

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e did it! Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won!

Together, with a huge, diverse, energized, massive majority of Americans, we made history!

Now let’s get to work.

The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is an indictment of and critical departure from the current incompetent, corrupt and divisive politics of President Trump and the Republican Party, and the election of the hardcharging and inspiring Kamala Harris shatters glass ceilings as she becomes the first woman and the first woman of color elected to this level of leadership in our country.

This win is historic: We have defeated a would-be authoritarian regime, allowing us to turn the page to a new chapter in American history.

And now, we need to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris pursue a big, bold, ambitious agenda that meets the crises we face as a country and can help transform our society and economy for decades to come.

Democrats have a clear mandate in this new chapter: to drive and

implement an agenda that meets the needs of the American people now. And they’ll need to deliver on the following: — A robust, bold, expansive package to combat the health and economic crises posed by the pandemic, including massive jobcreating investments in climate change solutions as well as a public option for health insurance and an aggressive approach to rebuilding our economy so it works for everyone, not just the wealthy 1%.

— Reform the rules of our democracy so that it is responsive to the needs of the people.

— Serious action to address racial injustice, including police violence.

— A path to citizenship for immigrants in the country and doing away with the bigoted Muslim ban implemented by the Trump administration.

We’ll have our work cut out for us. Trumpism won’t just disappear, and change doesn’t come by the election of one leader. It comes because we the people demand it.

We just rose up and defeated an incumbent president, one who flouted the rule of law, who sought to abuse his office to hold power, and who had Big Money and structural flaws in our democracy on his side.

We made history by defeating him, electing Joe Biden with a record turnout, and making Kamala Harris the first woman and woman of color to hold office at this level. And now, we’ll keep doing all we need to fight for change, hope and progress for all of us.

So take a breath. Take a nap.

Hug a loved one. Cry tears of joy.

And then let’s get back to work, together.

Leoncio Martins Santa Barbara

Headline is wrong

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he front page. above-the-fold headline in the Nov. 7 NewsPress declaring that the election was “undecided” belonged on the editorial page. It was a blatant attempt to earn points with the obviously defeated President Trump and reflects his juvenile, almost infantile, response to the reality of his defeat.

This headline and its placement is an index of the further decline of the News-Press as a source of objective and unbiased information.

E. Martin Santa Barbara

Why the vintners’ BID imploded

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fter two years, untold tens of thousands of dollars spent, scores of meetings with wineries, several press releases, a BID website, four proposals and a rejection by the county Board of Supervisors staff, the vintners’ board at the end of October announced they were dropping the Wine Business Improvement District.

How did the board of the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association get it so wrong?

The answer seems simple: a lack of transparency and a failure to be inclusive.

The vintners’ board persuaded the Santa Maria, Santa Ynes and Santa Barbara Tourism BIDs and others to fund a “feasibility study” for the Wine BID. The first sign of trouble, which the vintners’ board ignored, was the Lompoc Tourism BID’s refusal to contribute.

The second mistake was that the vintners’ board then selected Civitas to be their consultant for the Wine BID. Civitas promotes the sale of their wine BID services and was hardly an independent judge of feasibility, plus there was no wine BID in California for guidance.

They had a product to sell, and salespersons are not the most reliable source for an impartial and independent judgment.

The third and most important mistake was that there was no feasibility study. In response to my request for a copy of the feasibility study the vintners association’s executive director emailed me: “The Santa Barbara Vintners does not have access to the information used to determine the feasibility of the project. That information is confidential, and Civitas will not share that information with anyone except for the County.”

Would a public feasibility study have made a difference? You bet.

The purpose of a feasibility study is to expose any problems or issues with a project before you spend a lot of time, money and effort.

A valid feasibility study by an independent organization would

have conducted interviews with the major stakeholders’ wineries, consumers and elected officials.

These interviews would have found that more Santa Barbara wineries opposed than supported the Wine BID, that some consumers who would be taxed for the vintners’ marketing budget would complain, that elected city officials like the Lompoc City Council would not opt into the Wine BID if approved by the BOS and most importantly, that the Wine BID had three major legal infirmities — using the consumer sales assessments to pay for wholesale sales marketing, not requiring a vote for what was a sales tax and failing to conform to the California Constitution.

The vintners board’s failure to obtain and publish an independent feasibility study meant it was flying blind and it was not aware that the Wine BID had serious issues.

Once opposition surfaced, the vintners’ board made another fatal decision, it did not reach out and include the critics, but instead referred to them as a “minority,” “splinter group,” “out of touch” and “ignorant.”

Unfortunately, the result was predictable: A seriously flawed project imploded.

The light of transparency and inclusion can be harsh and unpleasant, but it would have avoided this public fiasco.

Stephen Pepe Clos Pepe Vineyards LLC Lompoc

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adly, this is not the letter I wanted to write.

When I saw the Nov. 8 NewsPress article,“Biden elected president,” I was moved to write a letter congratulating the paper on your fair and accurate coverage.

Knowing that the News-Press has long supported President Trump, I was heartened by your unbiased, fact-based reporting. I felt it was an excellent example of putting truth and patriotism above opinion, and the important, almost sacred, role of the free press in our democracy.

But your Nov. 9 article, “Election remains undecided,” was appalling.

It is not true, and any opinion about this falsehood belongs on the editorial page and not the top of the front page. The News-Press now has egg on its face.

Your publishers showed themselves to be brave when they were the first newspaper in the country to endorse Mr. Trump. But now at the end of his presidency, the News-Press has disgraced itself with a shocking lack of integrity.

Joe Biden was called the winner of the election on Nov. 7, 2020, by the exact same process that called President Trump the winner of the 2016 election, the main difference being that Mr. Biden’s margin of winning was much higher than Mr. Trump’s.

The Associated Press and the major networks have called election winners for decades.

Calling a winner is art as well as science, based on mathematical realities. They do not call a winner until it is obvious that the outstanding still uncounted votes could not overcome the winning margin. It is possible to make a mistake, but if they do, this is corrected as the votes continue to be counted.

This did not happen in this election, and it will not happen, because there are not enough votes still uncounted to overcome the four million voters who chose Mr. Biden over Mr. Trump. There are not enough uncounted votes in any state or combination of states to overturn the Biden win. Also, there is no proof of fraudulent voting that could overturn the Biden win.

They have been counting only legal votes all along, and it is irresponsible for the News-Press to insinuate otherwise. Any loser in an election has the right to ask for a recount if the vote is close enough, and to investigate allegations of fraud.

What the loser does not have is the right to make false allegations without any proof, with the purpose of denigrating our elections and our duly elected new president.

And no newspaper in America should be telling their readers that the election remains undecided, when the truth is that Mr. Biden has been chosen by the people to be our new president. I believe you owe your readers an apology.

What you have done is confusing and harmful to our community and disheartening to any reader who values the integrity of the press.

Anna Campbell Santa Barbara

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This is no time for phony healing

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e, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, do not forgive.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, do not forget.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, do not surrender.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, resoundingly reject the phony olive branches of former Vice President Joe Biden.

After liberal media operatives prematurely declared Mr. Biden the winner of election 2020 this weekend, Mr. Biden’s handlers carefully trotted him out in front of the cameras to read a script that proclaimed: “It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric, to lower the temperature, to see each other again, to listen to each other again.”

“Listen”? Mr. Biden’s already hatching plans to crack down even harder to silence patriots and dissidents who share their ideas online.

Twitter, which ran censorious us and destroy us. interference for Mr. Biden Mr. Biden’s celebrants marched throughout the campaign, allows onto the streets Saturday with thousands of tweets by users President Trump’s bloody head wishing to “assassinate Trump,” on pikes. One Black Lives Matter but deplatforms peaceful bigmouth shrieked that asking conservatives and independent them to be peaceful was “white investigators exposing supremacy.” voter fraud, COVID-19 They’ve torn down hypocrisy and left-wing statues across the violence. country, pillaged “See each other again”? small businesses, Mr. Biden and his Silicon invaded residential Valley cronies want to neighborhoods, and wipe us all completely off engineered assaults the internet. and assassinations of Michelle Malkin “Lower the Trump supporters. temperature”? Tell that to They’ve slapped the flag-burning, windowsenior citizens and breaking, traffic-obstructing gunned down retired cops lunatics shouting: “All cops are while deifying serial criminals, bastards!” “Shut it down!” “No convicted sex offenders, and borders; No walls; No USA at all!” home invasion robbers. They’ve Mr. Biden has never disavowed been threatening to burn down them, and his running mate, Washington all year.

Kamala Harris, has helped raise Mr. Biden now declares, “To millions of dollars in bail money make progress, we must stop for them. treating our opponents as our Mr. Biden now says it’s “time enemy.” to heal.” But this corrupt career I call plagiarism. politician and his mob-coddling That’s right. Mr. Biden stole the party seek to disarm us, debase words from his old boss, Barack

Obama, who used the same hollow line 10 years ago after the 2010 elections. Remember that? I do. After labeling “America First” adversaries of his open borders policies as “enemies” who deserve to be “punished,” former President Obama walked back the attack when the 2010 midterm Republican wave hit.

“I probably should have used the word ‘opponents’ instead of ‘enemies’ to describe political adversaries,” Mr. Obama disingenuously admitted.

He and Mr. Biden spent the next six years wielding their power by spying on journalists who dared to expose his culture of corruption, firing government whistleblowers who challenged his Chicago-on-the-Potomac grift and graft, and demonizing conservatives who protested their radical policies at home and abroad.

Same old fake rapprochement.

Same old bogus reconciliation.

I’ll repeat my words from a decade ago: You can take your faux olive branch and shove it.

This is the time for hell-raising,

not healing. Every legal vote must be counted, every illegal vote thrown out, every lawsuit heard.

Anything less amounts to exactly the kind of “coup” undermining the “peaceful transition of power” that antiTrump forces falsely accused our president of perpetrating.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, resist the media-Silicon Valley coronation of BidenHarris.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, do not relent.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to re-elect Donald J. Trump, do not yield.

We, the 71 million Americans who voted to reelect Donald J. Trump, do not concede.

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.com.

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Should Democrats change their donkey to a hippo?

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n 1956, when I was 13, I wrote a winning essay on why President Dwight D. Eisenhower should win re-election. The title was “Why Republicans Should Be Elected Again.” The Westport Town Crier published my essay as “Wisdom From A Thirteen Year Old.” I certainly wasn’t a wise teenager — far from it. But I did have Republican parents who discussed politics with their children around the dinner table, as did many parents in Weston, Conn., where I grew up and went to school. Most of the town — most of Connecticut — voted Republican in the 1950s.

The rural town’s schools had a reputation for excellence, as they still do.

I’m sure what got my teacher’s attention and the paper’s editor’s attention was my use of an alliterative, concise argument that the nation, under Ike, was peaceful, prosperous, powerful and progressive. Sound familiar?

Many of my classmates’ fathers had served in World War II. My father was a war correspondent for the U.S. Office of War Information in the Far East. Most of my friends’ families were well-off (advertising executives; Wall Street bankers; celebrities in the artistic, literary and entertainment world). A few state politicians and prominent federal employees (Penny Lupton’s father was a senator, and Felix Frankfurter had been a Supreme Court justice) were residents.

Although there were no blacks or Latinos that I remember in Weston, the town had many Jewish residents, and I never heard any racist or anti-Semitic rhetoric. Some of my friends’ mothers were in the workforce, including my mother, who was one of the first women Realtors in Fairfield County. I don’t remember any talk of gender inequality or friends who were going to psychologists because they felt lack of maternal presence.

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ale University has fancy dining halls.

They pay no property tax.

Local restaurants struggle to compete, but their tax burden makes that hard.

“We basically pay one-third of our rent in taxes!” complains Matt West, manager of Koon Thai Restaurant. “Yale is a moneymaking machine.”

It is. Many colleges are.

Yale has a $31 billion endowment. Harvard’s is $40 billion. My alma mater, Princeton, has $26 billion.

Yet these schools also get government handouts and tax breaks. How government ripsoff taxpayers and students by subsidizing colleges is the subject of my video this week.

Yale owns about a quarter of the town of New Haven, Conn.,

but the school pays little property She corrects me: “Without that tax. It even has a golf course that’s lifeblood of those federal student half tax-exempt. loans, very few universities Politicians tried to tax the would be able to operate. They school, but they cannot. are dependent on that federal “It’s written into the interference.” constitution,” complains They’re dependent New Haven Board of because they’ve raised Alders President Tyisha their prices so much.

Walker-Myers. “They When I went to college, just don’t have to pay.” my tuition was $1,950.

Now the city is Now, Princeton charges ticketing more cars to $53,890. try to cover its budget After government John Stossel shortfall. increased subsidies, Everyone else pays colleges raised tuition more because colleges prices at four times the get tax breaks, government grants rate of inflation. and government loans.

They spend the money not just “De-fund universities!” says on golf courses and fancy foods.

Inez Stepman, senior policy They build new stadiums, firstanalyst at the Independent class swimming pools, media Women’s Forum. “Their entire rooms and some even offer business model is dependent on students housekeeping. the taxpayer.”

Why not spend? Colleges I push back: “You make it know they will get more money sound like it’s all government from taxpayers. The federal money. But people pay their own government is now America’s way.” biggest largest provider of

student aid.

“There is no check on the cost of a college degree,” says Stepman. “If students had to walk into Wells Fargo for those loans, Wells Fargo would look at whether or not those loans would be paid back. The federal government doesn’t ask any of those questions.”

So money is thrown at students who don’t benefit. Today, almost half the students given loans don’t graduate in six years.

Instead, says Stepman, they have “$50 or $60 or $80,000 in debt, without the degree to show for it.”

Taxpayers lose. Students lose.

The winners are bloated colleges.

Colleges say they deserve every loan and tax break because they make “wiser citizens.”

“They’re not,” says Stepman.

“They’re making citizens who hate their country.”

I push back again. “Most colleges educate rather than indoctrinate.”

“I wish that were true,” replies Stepman. “I was part of the College Republicans ... registering voters. I actually had a professor walk up and spit on me. Another called us the ‘Nazi Youth.’ These are professors!”

“It’s offensive,” she adds, “that we take dollars out of mechanics’ pockets and put them into the pockets of, largely, middleclass and upper-middle-class students.”

It is offensive.

But that’s what America does.

Unfortunately, our next president wants to do even more of it.

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Continued from Page C1 rights to own guns. And intended to continue to protect those rights.

Mr. Biden and comrades will do everything they can to undermine the rights of the honest, good Americans and transfer more rights and protections to all the bad guys and killers. And with prisons being emptied, those criminals need jobs, and going shopping in someone’s home or market down the street is the easier way to go, especially since they’ll still have guns.

Mr. Trump’s accomplishments and goals is a long list, and I don’t have the space here for them all. But of one thing I’m certain: Dealing with China, helping the military, working with Israel, and on and on will vanish.

President Trump, despite all his personality quirks, did care. He cared a lot, and it showed when tens of thousands showed up at his rallies. When you had 100-mile-long parades.

Thousands upon thousands in boat parades.

These are the people of America. The people who work hard to make ends meet. The people who make up the soul and body of America. They finally had someone who actually did care about them, who protected their rights and freedoms.

And though tenuous, now those rights and freedoms are in serious jeopardy.

President Trump showed he didn’t care what others said about him. He said what he felt and meant what he said. And that’s what all of us should do and not have to fear about losing your job if you express your opinion or getting your car keyed or yelled down by those who don’t like what you’re saying.

Half of America was bamboozled by the never-ending bombardment of hatred and it worked.

For the next four years we’re all going to have stay vigilant, resist as much as we can and just hope the country isn’t plunged into an irreversible abyss of socialism. And if we don’t do something to balance out the media and Big Tech, we’ll never have a free election again.

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he longer the vote counting goes on, the more it seems the big bounceback California Republicans expected this fall from the party’s significant congressional defeats of 2018 may be a halfway thing.

Which would still be an achievement in the face of President-elect Joe Biden’s 4.4 million-vote victory in this state.

In 2018, California’s voting for Congress was essentially a referendum on the presidency of Donald Trump, whose wishes virtually all 14 Republican representatives from this state slavishly followed during the first two years of his term.

Eventually, Republicans lost half their California seats, some by razor-thin margins not finally determined until almost a month after the vote.

The state party made a major effort this year to recoup those losses. The GOP crowed when it won back the 25th District seat stretching from Palmdale in the High Desert of Los Angeles County through Santa Clarita and into part of Ventura County. That came in a special election last spring after Democrat Katie Hill resigned in a sexting scandal.

Republicans also recruited

a roster of solid candidates for The same for the re-election bid other races in the comeback of Democrat Gil Cisneros, a oneeffort. As the year began, Mike time Mega Millions lottery winner Levin was the only one of the re-matched in the mostly Orange 2018 Democratic seat-flippers County 39th district with former whose re-election seemed Republican state Assemblywoman certain. His 49th District covers Young Kim. Like Steel, she has northern San Diego County and a strong following in the county’s southern Orange County. Mr. large Asian immigrant populace.

Levin, in fact, won solidly Nov. 3.

Mr. Cisneros won their 2018 race So did Democrat Katie Porter in by about 2.5 percent, but was southern Orange County. outdrawn in the primary But four other districts last March. He counted remain up for grabs, with on a large anti-Trump the outcomes likely not to turnout this fall, but be known until late this trailed Kim by 2,400 votes month. a few days after Election One seat-flipper facing Night. Nail biting will uncertainty is T.J. Cox, recontinue here for weeks. matched with longtime One plus for Democrats Thomas D. former Republican Rep. was the relative ease Elias David Valadao, whom of re-election for Josh he narrowly bested Harder in the ModestoThe author last time in their 21st centered 10th District, is a longtime District stretching from where Republican observer of southern Fresno County veterinarian Ted Howze California to the northern edge of hoped to draw the area’s politics.

Bakersfield. This race strong farm vote. will likely remain a nailMr. Harder and two biter for weeks, as in 2018.

Democrats drew almost the exact Harley Rouda, who narrowly same number of primary votes as ousted longtime GOP Rep. Dana three Republicans in the March Rohrabacher from his coastal primary. Mr. Harder, who ousted Orange County seat, drew county longtime Republican Rep. Jeff Supervisor Michelle Steel this Denham two years ago, hoped a year. The Asian-American wife large turnout in the presidential of former state GOP chairman election would help him and it did.

Shawn Steel out-fundraised Mr. There is no suspense here: Mr. Rouda early on and led by 4,700 Harder had a 30,000-vote lead on votes several days after the vote, Election Night. with the outcome still uncertain.

Then there’s the see-sawing

25th District. Democratic state Assemblywoman Christy Smith led there after Election Night by less than 700 votes over Garcia, the springtime special election winner. Three days later, Garcia led by 420. This one also will take weeks to decide.

It’s far from certain, but because most remaining votes are late absentee or provisional ballots that in recent years have mostly gone Democratic, the likelihood of Republicans ending up with more than three of the seats they lost two years ago now appears small.

Extremely tight Election Night tallies like these favored Democrats in the past, but early indications are that this year might be different. What’s clear is that at least three of the 2018 seatflippers will be back in Congress when a new session begins. But some may not.

Which means California Republicans’ hopes of a miracle comeback now look somewhat exaggerated, while Democrats also have little to crow about.

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’ columns, visit www. californiafocus.net

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Continued from Page C1 if terrorism arises with travel bans lifted that were put in place for our safety, if the borders are opened and our facilities and resources become a free-forall again, will that make people happy? Is that the price we pay for being “progressive” and “woke”?

“The people never give up their liberties, but under some delusion.”

— Edmund Burke Transparency is demanded, yet we live with censorship every day as the “new norm.” because

cancel culture is censorship. The day after the first Presidential debate, Cox cable cancelled Fox News from the basic TV cable package which is $54. But for the price of $134 you can watch Fox News, oh and 140 other stations.

That is censorship — if you do not have the extra money you cannot watch Fox News. The only station offering a different viewpoint than CNN, which is, by the way included in the basic TV offering.

On that note, how shall we be united as projected by Biden’s people?

All of Trump’s accomplishments are ignored, and with only his personality making the news. The Saturday night that the media

claimed Biden as the Presidentelect, local college students walked the neighborhood yelling expletive — Donald Trump.

They repeated their chant for 20 minutes for the next three hours, every hour. These activities were carried out in like fashion on the streets all throughout America.

Products of the condition of our society, we have sunk this low. Oh, so eloquent.

What winning behavior?

If our education systems were up to par, the populous would respect and understand how their country operates, and that our voting system is based on a timehonored and ordered procedure.

For the record, all the states turn

in their final counts on Dec. 8, and the Electoral College then casts its final vote on Dec. 14.

In the name of decency, for the sake of liberty and for order to prevail in this great country, we pray for justice for all. We continue to stand our ground and we do not lose hope based in true faith.

“Those that deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.”

— Abraham Lincoln

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

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“The lifespan of an average donkey is 20 years, and it has outlived its stay. The lifespan of an average elephant is 100 years and we’ve just begun our stay,” I concluded.

Clever and correct analogies probably still grab educators’ and editors’ attention. If I had had Google, I would have discovered

that the origins of the two political symbols were prophetic, even germane, and that humor, once upon a time, was sometimes enough to win an argument.

The Democratic donkey goes back to the presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson, when his opponents called him a jackass. Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812, found the comparison amusing and used the symbol to defeat John Quincy Adams.

An image of an elephant was

used as a Republican symbol in cartoons during the Civil War, when “seeing an elephant was an expression used by soldiers to mean experiencing combat.”

Thomas Nast, considered the father of modern political cartoons, drew an elephant on the edge of a pit to mock President Ulysses Grant’s bid for a third term.

Should the Democratic Party consider changing its symbol, if it knew the symbol’s history?

I suggest the party change it to

a hippo to reflect the hypocrisy that governs the Biden and Harris platform On the other hand, I suggest the Republican Party keeps its symbol of a pachyderm. It’s even more befitting now as the GOP should not forget its long, common sense traditions of small government, fair mindedness, the importance of strong family values and that, should Biden become president, the country will be on the precipitous edge of a third Obama term, only worse.

preference for Mr. Trump will become less of an issue as time goes on. So why am I not feeling any better since I won’t have to defend myself to all those who question my sanity?

Because all the progress President Trump has made for our country will be left unfinished.

There will be no opportunity to rebuild our economy to the point where it was before the pandemic, or finish the peace process that was started in the Middle East during this administration.

An unprecedented number of people, including minorities and the disenfranchised, would have benefited from record-breaking increases in earning power, as they did during the first term.

I believe if President Trump was re-elected, the Chinese would have negotiated a farreaching trade deal with the U.S. We would have finished the wall along our southern border, enhancing our security and probably opening the way for a comprehensive immigration

deal with the Democrats. He would have continued to appoint judges who are committed to remaining faithful to the ideals and principles embodied in our Constitution. The list goes on for a second term’s unfinished business.

But now we will never get to see what could have been. We, in all likelihood, will see this new administration try to reverse the many accomplishments from the last four years. For those who thought Mr. Trump was a consequential president, it is depressing indeed.

But don’t get me wrong, I won’t miss some of the tweeting, bombastic comments or the never-ending chaos that seemed to be a constant presence in this presidency. Donald Trump is no wallflower, that we can all agree upon.

Nevertheless, the good outweighed the bad by many magnitudes.

I believe this will be duly recognized over time as the heat dissipates, and he can be more objectively evaluated by historians.

In the meantime, I want you to know that my name is Lou Segal and I voted for Donald Trump.

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its government to time and place; to modify it according to circumstances and men: such is the first duty imposed on those who direct society in our day.”

Thus there is much work for the new president. Society has been changing very quickly.

The needs of the people have not been assertively pursued.

He must force out the “true instincts” and brush aside the “blind instincts” of our society.

However, absent the support of the people and the three components of government, we are likely to face four years of tragic stasis.

How, without all of us putting shoulders to the wheel, can one man lead a government and create and execute policies to address the pandemic? How, without full acknowledgement, can we avoid the ravages of climate change? How, without full support, can we create an energy solution to meet the needs of our society?

And how, without decency and recognition of the sameness of each other, our needs and aspirations, can we truly and without turning away from the reality, embrace the immortal words, that “all men are created equal”?

Our founder’s greatest fears lay in the potential of “factions.”

Will the residual angst of this election allow the formation and possibly the aggregation of factions that are set upon the destruction of the crucial balance of our society? The rise of Nazi Germany and the results with which we are all too familiar, was exactly that.

A defeated and hungry nation allowed a loud and compelling voice to assemble the social factions that were the social detritus of their defeat in the disastrous First World War. I am an optimist. I allow myself to imagine that all of us can reasonably retire our superficial differences and factional loyalties in order to come together to face and defeat the challenges that always lie ahead.