Santa Barbara News-Press: January 21, 2021

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“I promise you I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as those who did,” President Joe Biden said Wednesday during his inaugural address.

Joe Biden called for unity Wednesday after being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. “We have never, ever, ever, ever failed in America when we’ve acted together. And so today at this time in this place, let’s start afresh, all of us. Let’s begin to listen to one another again, hear one another, see one another, show respect to one another,” President Biden said during his inaugural address outside the Capitol and its historic dome. “Politics doesn’t have to be a raging fire destroying everything in its path,” he said. “We must end this uncivil war

that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal,” he said. “We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts, if we show a little tolerance and humility, and if we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes, as my mom would say. Just for a moment, stand in their shoes.” The president delivered his remarks in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, who later condemned the violence but was blamed by Democrats and some Republicans for inciting it. The House impeached the ex-president for an unprecedented second time, but it’s uncertain when a Senate trial will start.

President Biden was sworn-in by Johnson. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Three of the other surviving Roberts on a day of heightened former presidents — George W. security with approximately Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack 25,000 National Guard troops Obama — attended with their in Washington, D.C. and fences wives Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton around the Capitol. The day turned and Michelle Obama. Jimmy out to be peaceful. Carter, the oldest surviving Before Mr. Trump’s term ended, president at 96, did not attend, he appeared Wednesday morning but he and Rosalynn Carter, 93, before a small group of supporters sent President Biden their “best at Joint Base Andrews. From there, wishes.” he and former first lady Melania Former Vice President Mike Trump flew on Air Force One to Pence attended the inauguration, Florida, where they will reside at which took place at the west side of Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. the Capitol in a tradition started by On Wednesday, Mr. Trump President Ronald Reagan in 1981. became the fourth president Normally the event happens in U.S. history not to attend his before a packed National Mall. But successor’s inauguration. The this time, about 200,000 flags stood others were John Adams, John in their place, representing the Quincy Adams and Andrew Please see inauguration on A2

Kamala Harris, a former U.S. senator and former California attorney general, became the first female U.S. vice president Wednesday.

Chambers: Reconsider lockdown Local chambers of commerce urge Newsom to rethink measures

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Ron Werft, president and CEO of Cottage Health, and Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, infectious disease specialist, discussed the first vaccines administered to staff during an event last month. Mr. Werft issued an open letter to the community on Wednesday regarding vaccine supplies and resources.

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During the red and purple tiers of COVID-19 restrictions, patrons of Joe’s Cafe could be seen dining outside. But no outside dining is permitted during Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lockdown.

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Leaders of local chambers of commerce are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider lockdown measures as restrictions squelch business activity across Santa Barbara County. Chamber members are calling on Gov. Newsom to divide the Southern California region into subregions and not “slump” Santa Barbara County in with Los Angeles County, Kristen Miller, CEO of the South Coast Chamber

of Commerce, told the NewsPress. Recently, leaders of chambers in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties, organized a petition to urge Gov. Newsom to place them in their own tri-county subregion. The petition garnered more than 5,400 signatures from residents and local business owners. Gov. Newsom has not yet responded to the petition. “Of course, we want to be safe, but the shutdown does not seem to be reducing the numbers at

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recommended five-step safety method for safe operations, which includes wearing masks, washing hands often, maintaining social distancing, having proper ventilation and installing plexiglass dividers. With these safety measures in practice, Ms. Miller said the chamber has collected data over many months that shows businesses can operate safely during the pandemic. “We feel a responsibility to Please see lockdown on A2

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all, and what it is doing is causing undue harm to the local economy by people losing their jobs and businesses,” Ms. Miller said. Chamber members across Santa Barbara County believe businesses can still operate safely despite a recent rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region. Chamber members have voiced support for safety measures such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Ms. Miller said that during the course of the pandemic, many businesses adopted the

Last week, the California Department of Public Health announced that seniors 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but Santa Barbara County still needs to catch up. On Wednesday, the president and CEO of Cottage Health, Ron Werft, wrote a letter to the community on behalf of the local hospitals. He wrote that with the surging hospitalizations and community spread of COVID, Cottage Health workers have to provide ongoing patient care while simultaneously working along with other providers to expand vaccinations. “We are getting closer each day, but we are not done,” Mr. Werft wrote. “We must keep going to protect each other, our patients and our community.” COVID hospitalizations surged over 100 at Cottage Hospital for the first time last week. This week, more than 200 COVIDpositive patients are hospitalized throughout the county, with more than 2,500 active cases.

In addition, community transmission of COVID is at 15% for the seven-day testing positivity rate. Mr. Werft wrote that approximately 10% of individuals diagnosed with COVID need to be admitted to the hospital for care, and those hospital stays are longer than average stays, which is putting a strain on hospital staff and capacity. “Careful surge planning has worked to maintain bed capacity at Cottage so far, but the numbers are deeply concerning. COVID safety precautions have never been more important,” the president said. He added that it’s important for those who have been vaccinated recently to adhere to the safety precautions as well. The Cottage Health Staff Vaccine Clinic has now vaccinated more than 70% of patient-facing staff and administered more than 5,800 total doses. Cottage Health also opened a drive-up COVID19 vaccine clinic on the Goleta Valley campus, serving health

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approximately 400,000 Americans who have died during the COVID19 pandemic. There were masks and social distancing in front of the Capitol, but room was made for some pageantry. Lady Gaga sang the National Anthem. Before President Biden was sworn in, Sonia Maria Sotomayor, the court’s first Latina justice, delivered the oath of office to Vice President Kamala Harris, the first female vice president and the first vice president of color. The new vice president used the Bible of Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993), the first black Supreme Court justice. “Don’t tell me things can’t change!� President Biden said, referring to the history made by Vice President Harris. During his inaugural address, the president also referred to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous 1963 “I Have A Dream� speech at the Lincoln Memorial, a pinnacle moment in the civil rights movement. President Biden’s main theme was a call for a unity. “We must set aside politics and finally face this pandemic as one nation,� he said. He noted there are days when people need a hand and other days when they are called to lend a hand. The president also said he stood humbled in front of those who supported his election and asked opponents to hear him as the country steps forward. He voiced support for Americans’ right to disagree with him and dissent peacefully. “And I pledge this to you: I will be a president for all Americans,� Mr. Biden said. “And I promise you I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as those who did.� On his first day in office, President Biden signed a series of executive orders on immigration, preserving and fortifying the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, stopping construction

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Gina and Salud Carbajal of Santa Barbara attend the inauguration. U.S. Rep. Carbajal said he is looking forward to working with the Biden administration.

on the U.S.-Mexico border wall and ending the ban on travel from Chad, Iran, Somalia, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. And on her first day, Vice President Harris sworn-in three Democrats — newly elected U.S. senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, both representing Georgia, and Alex Padilla, who is succeeding her as the junior senator from California. In Santa Barbara, the COVID19 pandemic seemed to preclude major rallies in support of President Biden and Vice President Harris. But several hours after the inauguration, a few motorists drove around De la Guerra Plaza and honked their horns. “Biden-Harris� was written in shaving cream on one windshield. There was also some patriotism associated with the peaceful transfer of power in a democracy. On Tuesday night, a residence at Sea Gull and Daytona drives in Goleta was lighted in red, white

and blue, complete with the American flag. And a Santa Barbara Democrat — U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal — and his wife, Gina, attended Wednesday’s inauguration at the Capitol. Rep. Carbajal said he appreciated President Biden’s call for unity to improve the lives of all Americans. During a video released by his office, Rep. Carbajal said he is looking forward to the policy agenda and bold actions planned by President Biden and Vice President Harris: “To address climate change, to make sure that we get beyond this pandemic — so that our public health is protected — and open up our economy sooner rather than later.� Rep. Carbajal also stressed the goals of reforming immigration policies and making healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans.

SANTA BARBARA — A construction worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in the 1600 block of State Street. Around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, the Santa Barbara Police Department responded to the area following multiple reports of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. The victim was a construction worker who was a flag or sign holder, said Anthony Wagner, police spokesman. The driver, 32-year-old Nicolas Jasso Jr., of Santa Barbara, was traveling south on State Street driving a vehicle approximately 30 mph before striking the victim, Mr. Wagner said. Mr. Jasso failed a field sobriety test at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI with drugs causing injury, Mr. Wagner said. The victim’s injuries were described as non-life threatening.

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Santa Barbara County reports 325 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed 325 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, increasing the county’s total to 25,405 of which 2,616 are active. Public Health also reported seven deaths. Four of the deceased were at least 70 years of age, and three were between 50 and 69 years old. Six had underlying health conditions, and one death was associated with an outbreak at a congregate living facility. Two individuals lived in Santa Maria, and two resided in Lompoc. One of the deceased lived in Santa Barbara, another

in Goleta and the last in the South County area including the areas of Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria. The city of Santa Maria had the most COVID-19 cases Wednesday, at 83. Its new case count is 8,858, of which 726 are still infectious. Santa Barbara reported 80 new cases and has a new total of 4,465. Of those, 650 are active. Lompoc counted 46 cases, increasing its total to 2,621. Some 288 cases are still infectious. The following locations also confirmed daily cases: Goleta, 21 cases (1,291 total, 187 active); the South County area including the areas of Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria, 18 cases (948 total, 141 active); the unincorporated area of the Goleta

Valley and Gaviota, 17 cases (847 total, 117 active); the Santa Ynez Valley, 14 cases (739 total, 103 active); Orcutt, 13 cases (1,368 total, 103 active); the North County area including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe, eight cases (984 total, 74 active); Isla Vista, three cases (835 total, 80 active). The geographic locations of 22 cases are pending. Across Santa Barbara County, hospitals are treating 206 COVID19 patients. Of those, 52 are in intensive care. A total of 8.5% of the county’s ICU beds are available. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is treating 85 patients with COVID symptoms, though only 77 are confirmed cases. Of

those patients, 21 are in critical care, and 13.3% of ICU beds are available. A total of 26 adult ventilators are in use, 15 by COVID patients, leaving 85 available. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office reported seven additional COVID-19 cases: two personnel and five inmates. Two inmates were positive upon intake and the other three were retested after being exposed to a COVID-positive inmate. The jail has a total of 159 cases, and 38 are active. A total of 99 sheriff’s employees have contracted the virus, and 78 have recovered and returned to work.

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At left, since December, Gov. Newsom’s stay-at-home order banned indoor and outdoor dining in restaurants in Santa Barbara and elsewhere in Southern California. Restaurants’ operations are now limited to take-out and delivery. Center, various chambers of commerce in Southern California recently sent a petition to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to reconsider lockdown measures. At right, Kristen Miller, CEO of the South Coast Chamber of Commerce, has taken a leading role in petitioning Gov. Newsom.

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Barbara who had previously been able to operate in the “red tier� of restrictions from September to November, the return to lockdown has caused further closures and job loss, Ms. Miller said. After restaurants returned to take-out and delivery only and many indoor facilities shut down once more, the chamber became concerned the restrictions could actually do more harm. “We have evidence that (open businesses and restaurants) are not contributing to the spread, and in fact, sending everyone back to take-out is encouraging large home gatherings, which is contributing to the spread,� Ms. Miller said. She later added, “State orders are tone-deaf to the effects of the shutdown.�

Other chamber members across Santa Barbara County have shown staunch support for this movement, with a number of members participating in TV commercials urging Gov. Newsom to ease the current restrictions. “The data and science do not support the current regulations,� Kathy Vreeland, Buellton Chamber of Commerce executive director, said in the commercial. “It’s time to take action.� Santa Maria County Chamber of Commerce CEO Glenn Morris also participated in the TV ad, asking residents to call Gov. Newsom and state representatives to urge them to reopen. “Tell them it’s time to let businesses operate safely.� email: mhirneisen@newspress. com

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represent the business community and all of the families that are related to that community,� Ms. Miller said. “We realize we run the risk of being accused of wanting to open business no matter what.� She later added, “We want to be safe just like you, we want to protect anyone vulnerable just like you, and we feel like if given the chance, we can do it safely.� The petition to the governor comes after a whirlwind end to 2020 for businesses in Santa Barbara County. At the start of December 2020, Gov. Newsom announced strict stay-at-home orders across five regions, including the Southern

California region in which Santa Barbara County is included. The mandate came as a result of limited Intensive Care Unit bed capacity in the region, prompting the closure of personal care services and gyms and limiting restaurants to take-out only. This initial mandate was originally expected to last three weeks, but the order has been extended with no hint of an end date. Currently 90% of California is under a regional stay-at-home order, according to covid19.ca.gov. “(Businesses) have seen a significant dip,� Ms. Miller said, “particularly having (the mandate) come at the holidays was heartwrenching because people lost their jobs just three weeks before Christmas.� For business owners in Santa

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Foot and vehicle traffic flow on Hollister Avenue through Old Town Goleta as seen on Wednesday. The road will soon be reduced to two lanes and gain a bike lane on both sides.

City leaders take step toward creating a downtown Goleta By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Goleta City Council is inching forward in its ambitious plans to fix the infrastructure in Old Town Goleta. In its regular meeting on Tuesday, the council unanimously approved creating a new capital improvement program project, the Hollister Avenue Old Town interim striping project, and authorized a new appropriation of $70,000 for it. Council members also directed staff to initiate design for the project based on a two-lane Hollister Avenue, adding bike lanes to both sides of Hollister from State Route 217 to Fairview Avenue. This project only focuses on implementing the two-lane alternative by changing roadway striping, legends and signage, along with adjusting the bike lane in relation to on-street parking. Creating a new project will reduce the two major obstacles to implementing the complete street project — the long timeline and lack of funding. Now, Goleta will temporarily implement the two-lane design to meet the primary goals of the complete streets project. In addition, because the project would be classified as a pilot project, it would allow for Old Town stakeholders to provide feedback on their needs in the area. “I really like the idea of a demonstration project. The whole premise of it is terrific,� Council member Stuart Kasdin said. “We got some letters, one or two, wondering about what the impacts would be to the neighborhood as far as the reduced number of lanes. This allows us to understand it.� He also addressed community members who have been

referring to the project as a “road diet.� “We’re not doing this simply to reduce the number of lanes, or in some way to punish drivers,� he said. “It’s a way of ensuring it’s safer for bicycles and ensuring it’s more livable for the people living in Old Town. “It’s going to provide larger sidewalks eventually, which is good for the businesses; it’s going to enhance the area with safety and the medians,� Mr. Kasdin said. “It’s a good thing potentially for the whole neighborhood and it’s not something punitive because we’re hostile to cars.� Council member Roger Aceves said he would like to see city staff touch base with those who live and work in the area moving forward. “I would hate to see the project going forward and starting to be implemented and we have to step back and say, ‘Wait a minute, we didn’t talk to our business owners or operators,’� he said. Mayor Pro Tempore James Kyriaco spoke to what he said is the goal of the project, which is to “go back to how Old Town was.� “At one time, Old Town historically was our downtown. Goleta doesn’t have a downtown,� he said. “This would be an opportunity for us to again have a downtown for Goleta and I’m excited about that possibility.� He added that he believes the demonstration project is better than “spending millions and millions of dollars on hardscape and making more permanent decisions.� In other business, the council unanimously directed staff to pursue the adoption of a project labor agreement requirement for city projects. City staff discussed the advantages of PLAs, including: “providing uniform wages, benefits, overtime pay, hours,

working conditions and work rules for work on major construction projects; providing contractors with a reliable and uninterrupted supply of qualified workers at predictable costs; and ensuring that a project will be completed on time and on budget due to the supply of qualified labor and relative ease of project management,â€? among others. They also discussed the disadvantages, including: “increasing costs by mandating union wages, work rules and inhibiting competition; PLAs are anti-competitive because nonunion contractors may choose not to bid; and PLAs are inherently unfair to nonunion contractors and nonunion employees,â€? among others. While some public commenters opposed the idea of PLAs and others supported it, the council reached a consensus that more information is needed. “I think what people are missing is that this is really more of a process step than a decision step,â€? Mr. Kyriaco said. “We have an opportunity to help contribute to a better trained and well-paid workforce by moving this process forward. We hear a lot about the need for investing in our infrastructure‌ But, too often, we neglect our human infrastructure — the people that make this city go.â€? Council member Kyle Richards said he wants staff to return with thorough reporting on what other jurisdictions have used PLAs and what their experience has been. “I think we can craft something that fits Goleta,â€? Mr. Kasdin said. Now, the city will hire outside legal representation to provide advice and recommendations to the Ordinance Committee on the development of a PLA ordinance.

care workers and individuals ages 75 and over. Staff was only able to scratch the surface of vaccinating more than 30,000 individuals in that age group, only having 1,000 doses available. “There is high demand but very little vaccine at this time,� Mr. Werft said. “It will take some time for the supply chain and resources to catch up.� Those 75 or older can sign up at cottagehealth.org/covid19 for a future appointment opportunity. Community members looking for more information about vaccine eligibility can call 211 for assistance. The 65-and-older age group, along with workers in childcare, grocery, agriculture and emergency services, are next up to receive the vaccine. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, and the California Department of Public Health, have yet to hear any updates on the lot of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses that were put on hold due to reports of six vaccine recipients who required medical treatment for what appeared to be severe allergic reactions, which happened during the standard observation period of 15 to 30 minutes. However, Cottage Health spokesperson Maria Zate confirmed to the News-Press that Cottage Hospital did not have and does not have any doses from the Moderna lot that had issues. The county received 3,900 doses of this particular Moderna lot, but all providers that received it reported to the county that none of the doses were administered.

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Community Bancorp reports positive fourth-quarter earnings SANTA MARIA — Community Bancorp of Santa Maria, parent company of Community Bank of Santa Maria, released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2020. Net loans increased 28.9%, from $183.6 million Dec. 31, 2019, to $236.6 million Dec. 31, 2020. The bank attributes 23.6% of the growth to Paycheck Protection Program loans. Total deposits increased 31%, from $234.9 million Dec. 31, 2019, to $307.6 million Dec. 31, 2020. Total assets increased 28.6%, from $263.5 million at the end of 2019 to

$338.8 million at the end of 2020. Total income increased 4.3% whereas net income decreased 19.1%, from $2.731 million Dec. 31, 2019, to $2.209 million Dec. 31, 2020. The increased expenses in 2020 are in correlation with the pandemic. The bank had to purchase software to process PPP loans, increase salaries to keep branches open and staffed and additional provisions to loan loss reserves. A portion of these expenses will be recouped as fee income on PPP loans is recognized.

“We’re proud of the bank’s response to the pandemic as we continued to serve our community and provided over $56 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans, which positively impacted over 450 small businesses in our community. Further, we issued a $0.15 cash dividend to our shareholders and concluded 2020 with earnings per share of $1.02,� Janet Silveria, president and chief executive officer of Community Bancorp of Santa Maria, said in a statement. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Sheriff’s Office to host blood drive The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department and Vitalant will host a blood drive on Jan. 26 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Social distancing measures will be kept in place and participants are required to bring and wear a cloth face mask while donating. The Sheriff’s Department

recommends eating well and drinking plenty of water prior to donating. Donors must be at least 16 years of age and show a photo I.D. to donate. To schedule an appointment, donors can visit www.blood4life.org. Participants who are 16 must bring a parental consent form, which can be found

at vitalant.org. In order to meet the needs of the community, Vitalant must collect about 350 blood donations each week, according to a Sheriff’s Department press release. Vitalant invites everyone eligible to participate in this effort. — Madison Hirneisen

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PATRICK, Ernestine Louise Smaniotto Depp Ernestine Louise Smaniotto Depp Patrick passed away in Sacramento, California on December 28, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Santa Barbara, California on December 3, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Rosemary and infant brother William Smaniotto. Ernestine, also known as Ernie, graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1951. In 1953 at the age of 18, she joined the United States Marines during the Korean War and served until 1954. She was very proud of WKH IDFW WKDW VKH ZDV WKH ÀUVW ZRPDQ EXJOHU LQ WKH 0DULQH Corps. She then spent time in New York where she met and married Wesley Depp. After their son Tony was born they moved to Santa Barbara. In 1961, she and her husband started the Wesley Depp Leather Shop in El Paseo. She was an accomplished painter who received an art scholarship and enjoyed making leather crafts: sandals, belts, purses, and saddles. She is survived by her son Anthony Depp and his wife Sandy, and two granddaughters: Amanda and Danielle Depp. She is also survived by her great-grandson Boston Freeman, her sister Carol Smaniotto, and her nephew Eric Anderson. She moved to Sacramento in 2013 to be near her son Tony and his family. She was taken from us by COVID-19. She will be dearly missed by her family, cousins, and friends in the Sacramento and Santa Barbara areas. She will be laid to rest at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California on February 1st, 2021.

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The Skyview Los Alamos motel, a luxury roadside motel off of Highway 101 in Los Alamos, is among the local restaurants participating in Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week.

Restaurant Week kicks off in Santa Ynez Valley By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Restaurant Week is returning to the Santa Ynez Valley through the end of January, but this time with a twist. Due to COVID-19 restrictions shutting down indoor dining, restaurants and tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez Valley are offering a “takeout edition” of Restaurant Week for residents to enjoy local cuisine from the comfort of their homes. More than 50 restaurants and tasting rooms across the Santa Ynez Valley will be offering special packages of meals for one or two, as well as family packages for a range of prices. Matt Wright, general manager of the Skyview Los Alamos motel, is looking forward to treating Santa Ynez residents to a menu of “comfort food” items from the motel’s restaurant, Norman. “This week, we really strived to make very user-friendly options for guests,” Mr. Wright told the News-Press. During Restaurant Week, locals can enjoy various dishes curated by Norman’s culinary staff, including dinner entrees like filet mignon kabobs, butternut squash risotto and crab alfredo paired with a choice of dessert. “We have hearty but refined dishes, and the goal was just really to provide a different option to people,” Mr. Wright said. Norman will also be offering delivery services to locals in the Santa Ynez Valley during Restaurant Week. Since starting delivery services in December, Mr. Wright said this option has been a great success. “(Delivery) is an extension (of the restaurant)

For Restaurant Week, Norman is offering a variety of menu options, including the Carb Alfredo and Butternut Squash.

to their home, and people have been really appreciative of that,” Mr. Wright said. A number of Buellton restaurants are also being featured in this year’s Restaurant Week, including Zaca Creek Tavern, a new restaurant that opened in August 2020. Opening a restaurant during the middle

of the COVID-19 pandemic came with its challenges, but the restaurant saw a good response from the public in its first few weeks, General Manager Stephen Villa said. During Restaurant Week, the Zaca Creek Tavern is offering a three-course menu, featuring beef tartare, a meatloaf wellington, smoked albacore and fazzoletti. The restaurant makes pasta in house each day, adding “bright flavors” to the menu, Mr. Villa said. With the latest COVID-19 restrictions barring restaurants from allowing indoor seating, Mr. Villa said the restaurant staff took time to carefully consider items on the menu that would travel best for takeout orders, especially during Restaurant Week. “Right now, one of our biggest concerns is that we can’t have anyone sitting in-house, so we wanted to choose (menu items) that would travel really well,” Mr. Villa said. “We chose items that would have great preparation and items that would have just as good presentation in take-out as they would in plates on the restaurant.” Other Buellton restaurants included in this year’s Restaurant Week include Campfire Cafe at Flying Flags RV Resort, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Hitching Post II, Industrial Eats, Santa Ynez Valley Marriott and Sideways Lounge. In Santa Ynez, Trattoria Grappolo, Ellie’s Tap and Vine, and Willows Restaurant + Bar are participating in Restaurant Week. For a full list of restaurants and tasting rooms participating, visit visitsyv.com/ restaurant-week. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Wind from the west at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west swell 3-5 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility generally clear.

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Norman restaurant is located within the Skyview and is featured in this year’s Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 123,347 acre-ft. Elevation 726.75 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 20.7 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -204 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Beef stew meat There are currently four local ranches bringing premium beef products to our farmers markets: Pork Palace, Parker Ranch, Rancho San Julian and Parker Ranch. When placed in a slow cooker, a Dutch oven, or low and slow on the stovetop, the beef yields a very soft texture, gelling perfectly in the stew with the surrounding carrots, potatoes, celery or other complementary ingredients of your choosing as in this week’s Fix on B2. Stew meat is currently available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Friday Montecito farmers’ markets. The price averages about $10 per pound.

Buddha’s hand citron This variety of citrus likely draws more intrigue than any other fruit and vegetable that emerges throughout the year at local farmers’ markets. Possessing a golden yellow color, the non-stem end separates and extends into elongated, finger-like segments. It’s often used for its bittersweet zest for salad dressings, deserts or other dishes that call for zest, and for infusing liquors, most notably vodka. The other common use is to candy them. A rare farmers’ market find, Buddha’s Hand citron can be found at both Rocking Chair Ranch and Friends Ranches at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Friday Montecito farmers markets. The price averages about $4 each.

Coastal day at UCSB

Adventures await at Campus Point and Lagoon Island

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Red beets Red beets aren’t related to carrots. But like their root vegetable counterpart, beets reach their peak flavor this time of year, thriving in the cool soil. The root itself can be enjoyed both raw and cooked, although most people tend to roast them in the oven for the most desirable texture and flavor. A farmers’ market staple this time of year, they are currently available from several local farmers at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers markets. Certified organic red beets are available at all farmers’ markets. The price averages $2.50 per bunch. Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290; Sam Edelmanphotos

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Storke Tower is reflected in the lagoon.

At top, cactuses overlook the diverse, 31-acre Campus Lagoon at UCSB. Above, a squirrel checks out the brush along the Pacific Ocean outside UCSB.

hey ran unexpectedly in front of a human visitor in their race for an education. Apparently these squirrels were studying coastal biology. At least, it looked that way as several of them darted across bicycle and walking paths at UCSB and under a fence to explore the brush on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. All kinds of wildlife and people packed the university’s coastal areas, including Campus Point and Lagoon Island, during the summerlike weather last weekend. They were everywhere from the joggers and bicyclists daring to go up a big hill to the countless ducks swimming through the lagoon. On one stretch of dry land, seagulls and other birds lounged around. As the ocean roared, a middleaged bicyclist stopped for a moment and laughed at the beach. “I don’t know how you could go to school here!” he joked, referring to all of nature’s distractions. After all, it’s not every college campus where you can surf between classes. The bicyclist smiled, then charged up along a big hill that would take him to views of the Pacific. On the other side, there was more to see, such as the surfers of all ages along Campus Point. At one spot, an adult waded along a kid paddling on a surfboard and gave surfing lessons. Soon the youth would catch a small wave and be “sitting on top of the world” (to quote the Beach Boys). Farther from the beach, more advanced surfers, some of whom were clearly college age, were triumphantly embracing big waves. And friends or family members cheered them on from a bluff high above them as the ocean continued its boisterous roar. Back at the quieter lagoon, a diversity of plant life and birds Please see coastal on B2

At top, young surfers enjoy the waves outside Campus Point. Above, birds sunbathe on dry land at the lagoon.

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Continued from Page B1 graced the shore. A lot of ducks were swimming, and some approached the shore as they saw those two-legged individuals famous for feeding them and other birds. True to form, one family threw some bread crumbs to a seagull near the shore. UCSB has listed the Lagoon Island’s various birds at ccber.ucsb.edu (the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration website). The waterbirds vary from dabblers such as mallards to three other evolutionary groups: divers, coots and grebes. They all fit the bill. As UCSB noted, “More than feathers distinguish these birds.� There’s also a diversity of plant life, so don’t be too surprised when you walk past the cacti overlooking the lagoon. Native plants also vary from the western ragweed to monkey flower, California poppy and coyote brush. There’s also some coast live oak. The UCSB website noted that the earliest map of the area, one from 1871, shows a large oak woodland covering the northwestern portion of the main campus. A few large oaks at UCSB today are believed to be remnants of that woodland. Today, restoration research continues on Lagoon Island. The area is also an ideal place to simply relax. One way to do that is to walk to the top of Lagoon Island and step onto a journey called the Labyrinth Trail. It’s an amazing series of circles formed by rocks, and to walk it properly, you can’t step over a rock. This writer has walked it many times, and it feels like orbiting the sun. The path starts with being close to the center with short circles. Then as the circles grow long and farther from the center, you feel like you’ve suddenly had a slingshot from the sun to the outer reaches of the solar system. Fear not, the path will take back to the middle, and there’s that moment of triumph when you stand in the center. There’s a meditative quality to this in that you don’t think about anything except following the path (or maybe imagining you’re off to outer space). The trail was suggested by Carol Geer, who retired from UCSB in 2000 after 21 years as the director of Counseling and Career Services and executive director of Student Development Services. She saw a need for a quiet place on campus to be alone. You can find more details about the trail, established in 2011, at news.ucsb. edu/2011/013041/uc-santa-barbara-opens-newlabyrinth-trail-lagoon-island. As you walk the path, you can enjoy a view of the Pacific and a feeling of tranquility. This writer once went there and saw a young man simply sitting in the center, his eyes closed, his mind at peace. A short walk from the trail leads back to the surfers, the crowds, the beach. Last weekend many craved the excitement of the waves, while others simply kicked back on the beach and read a good book. Yet another chapter at UCSB. email: dmason@newspress.com

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ARIES — You might try to learn a new computer program today, Aries. You could find it a little confusing at first, but as you continue to learn, you will find that it makes things easier for you. You should master it more quickly than you thought. This may sound minor, but it will improve your productivity from now on, leaving you time to explore other possibilities or attend to important matters. TAURUS — Today you may stumble into an unexpected new friendship, Taurus. This could come as the result of a social event or an introduction by a close friend. You will discover new rapport the likes of which you haven’t experienced in a long time. You could spend hours trading ideas. Make sure you exchange contact information. You will definitely want to stay in touch with this person. GEMINI — A group meeting of some sort, perhaps job related, could take place in your home today, Gemini. Whatever business the group has planned should be taken care of quickly and then you will be able to hang out and socialize. You might discover new aspects of your guests you didn’t know existed. This could prove very enlightening for all concerned. Your bond with them will definitely improve. CANCER — A phone call from a close friend or love partner could bring a thrilling surprise your way today, Cancer. An event has occurred that you either gave up on long ago or never dreamed of. This news could necessitate your spending a lot of time on the phone or computer making contacts, but that’s OK. You will be so happy that this happened that you won’t mind the time you spend on it. LEO — If you own property, you might discover that its value has increased far beyond anything you dreamed of, Leo. This might involve real estate, but it could also involve other resources like stocks, bonds, or family heirlooms. What you choose to do with this information is up to you, but you will probably decide to hang on to what you have. It’s just nice to know it’s valuable. VIRGO — A surprising phone call or email could come your way today from a friend you haven’t heard from in a long time, Virgo. This should make you happy, as you’ve probably been wondering what this person was doing. Some business changes may have occurred for your friend, but possible new opportunities might +*#!2 +1$)"$ also be in the cards for you. Hear

what your friend has to say, think about it, and decide later. LIBRA — Today you may discover that you have a previously untapped talent for the occult sciences, Libra. This might involve astrology, numerology, alchemy, or using oracles. A class or workshop could be involved. You tend to be intuitive by nature, and studying these fields may offer an opportunity to train that ability to a higher level of accuracy. Find an expert in one of those areas. SCORPIO — There’s someone you’ve wanted to meet for a long time, Scorpio, and today you might have the opportunity to introduce yourself. This could be a potential romantic interest, a teacher you’ve wanted to study with, or someone interesting you might like for a friend. Sparks are apt to fly between you. Don’t hesitate, for this encounter could affect the rest of your life in some profound way. SAGITTARIUS — Do you feel helpless in the face of problems with technology? If so, you might surprise yourself today, Sagittarius. Some software that you use a lot could go haywire, and you won’t want to take the time to wait for a professional. Some study could enable you to come up with the solution on your own. Consulting a professional could demonstrate that you’re on the right track. CAPRICORN — If you’ve been thinking about studying astrology, numerology, or other occult sciences, Capricorn, this is the day to start. There may be a school or teacher that you’ve been considering. By doing this, you could open doors to new knowledge, meet new friends who share your interests, and steer your life in a fascinating new direction. Pick up the phone and take the first step. AQUARIUS — A woman you meet at work might point you in a new direction, Aquarius. You should investigate all possible options. This could be a new intellectual interest, a technological skill, or possibly a new and more lucrative source of income. It may involve an unusual field, but don’t worry about that. The world is changing, so what seems unorthodox now could be commonplace tomorrow. PISCES — A friend from far away could contact you by phone, email, or even in person, Pisces. This person might bring great news that suddenly turns your life in a new direction. This could involve a new intellectual study or possibly a new circle of friends. At any rate, you will certainly enjoy catching up and hearing what your friend has to say.

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McLaughlin rising high in the Gaucho bubble By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

JaQuori McLaughlin is UCSB’s calm eye in the storm that’s rocking college basketball. The senior known as “JRoc� navigates the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic with the same smooth, purposeful ease that he handles a basketball. “We’re all we’ve got right now, living in this bubble,� he said. “This is big for us, respecting each other and not doing stupid things off the court that will get us sick. We don’t hang out with anyone unless it’s with our team. “It hasn’t been hard for me. I don’t party, anyway.� McLaughlin does have the Gauchos (7-3, 4-2 Big West Conference) angling for a twirl in the Big Dance, otherwise known as the NCAA Basketball Tournament. UCSB, which travels to Cal State Northridge this week for a Friday-Saturday doubleheader, hasn’t punched its ticket to March Madness in a decade. “We’ve had a few bumps, but we

still have the same goal of winning the Big West championship and going to the NCAAs,� he said. “Nothing has changed our mindset.� It’s why he feels positive that the Gauchos, who have yet to quarantine this season, will keep testing negative for the coronavirus. McLaughlin, a 6-foot-4 point guard, leads them in both scoring at 15.7 points per game and in playmaking at 6.0 assists. He ranks 21st in the nation in assist average and seventh in assist-toturnover ratio at 4.62. He’s mastered the art of knowing when to shoot and when to pass. “It just comes from all the work I’ve put in, knowing who I am as a player,� McLaughlin said. “I’m conscious of that. “And it’s also about my teammates and coaches trusting what I’m going to do with the ball.� Coach Joe Pasternack only holds his breath when he gives the sure-handed veteran a breather. McLaughlin averaged 34.2 minutes per game last year. He played all but two minutes of

UCSB’s Dec. 28 game at UC Irvine. “He’s my security blanket out there,� Pasternack said. No sweat, McLaughlin said. “I worked on my conditioning over the summer,� he pointed out. “I feel I can do whatever coach wants me to do.� He is the rhythmic heartbeat to UCSB’s offense. Devearl Ramsey, his explosive running mate in the backcourt, accelerates its pulse. Ramsey, who averages 3.6 assists, is ninth in the nation with his own assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.44. The Gauchos rank fourth as a team. McLaughlin likes to wade deep into an opponent’s defense, zigzagging like a Navy destroyer, before triggering a wide arsenal of passes. They include no-look lobs, back-handed flips, and twohanded bouncers. “I’m trying to be aggressive because it opens things up when the defense collapses,� he said. “We have so many weapons — I can really hit anyone to get a bucket. “I’ve been playing at my own pace ever since I was young. I’ve watched a lot of Jason Kidd, and

Steve Nash, and Chris Paul, and have tried to imitate their games. “And it also comes from my dad, who instilled into me the right way to play this game. He was a point guard, too.� James Silberman, who covers Seattle basketball with a website known as “Emerald City Swagger,� noted how JaQuori and his three brothers all “live, eat and breathe the game.� “(Their) father, Jason McLaughlin, has used basketball as a way of creating community and keeping kids off the streets in Tacoma and the surrounding areas,� he pointed out. Jason is now an assistant coach at Tacoma Community College where JaQuori’s younger brother, Elijah, plays point guard. Another website which studies basketball analytics ranks JaQuori McLaughlin’s performance this year as the best of any Gaucho since it began collecting data in 2008. Barttorvik.com computed his scoring and playmaking along with his shooting percentages (48% overall, 38.5% from threepoint distance, and 88% from

the free-throw line) as well as rebound average (3.4 per game). Orlando Johnson ranks second with his performance in 2011 — the last year that UCSB went to the NCAA Tournament — as well as third with his 2012 season. Alan Williams was fourth (2014) while Max Heidegger, McLaughlin’s teammate the previous two years, was fifth with his 2020 season. “I definitely took a lot away from playing with and against Max every day, guarding him in practice, with the different things he could do,� he said. “He was really good coming off screens without the ball, and things like that.� Heidegger now plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv, an Israeli Premier League power which also plays in the elite EuroLeague. McLaughlin has become the lead Gaucho ever since his departure. He even arranged with the other seniors to have the team sign a social contract to take no risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was pretty worried that we weren’t going to have a season,� he said. “But this team is super-

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JaQuori McLaughlin, senior guard for the UCSB basketball team, ranks seventh in the nation for assist-to-turnover ratio and 21st in assists while leading the Gauchos in scoring at 15.7 points per game.

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Providence’s Tang receives Womble Ethics in Sports Award By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Phil Womble went to court to gain his independence, convincing a judge in 1990 that he could live on his own at Pilgrim Terrace despite being afflicted with cerebral palsy. He passed away in 2017 at age 80, but another regular of the Pilgrim Terrace community has won the award that Womble helped start. The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table presented Kaitlyn Tang, a three-sport star at Providence School, the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award in a virtual ceremony held this week. “Pre-COVID, my friends and I would go and help the people there with technology,� Tang said of Pilgrim Terrace. “We’d just help them with any questions they might have whether it was with their computer or their phone or whatever device it was. “It was a really great opportunity to meet some of the residents there and spend time and help them with technology.� Womble, who gained induction into the Round Table’s Hall of Fame in 1994 for his contributions to local sports, convinced that organization to sponsor an ethics award for student-athletes at each

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Kaitlyn Tang, a three-sport athlete at Providence School, was honored by the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table this week with its Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award.

of eight area schools. The first award was presented in 2002. “The recipient must be a junior, that way they can carry on as leaders,� Womble said at the time. “They must be someone who consistently displays virtues of honesty, respect, loyalty, reliability, teamwork and good sportsmanship.� Tang, the daughter of Rebekah and Christopher Tang, fills that

bill well, according to her coaches at Providence. “She always has a positive attitude, encouraging, respectful, and hardworking,� athletic director Steve Stokes said. “She is an incredible student, athlete, and servant to help so many people in the community.� Tang, who has compiled a grade-point average of 4.9, plays basketball as well as both

indoor and beach volleyball at Providence. She volunteers not only at Pilgrim Terrace, but also in the World Healers Program at UCSB. She helped organize a virtual 5K run and walk to bring awareness to social inequality, participated in the United Way’s Day of Caring, and has volunteered for several projects at Santa Barbara’s Waypoint Church. “I just feel so proud of all the things that she has done that has shown that kindness of heart and that generosity of spirit,� said Susie Garacochea, the new head volleyball coach at Providence. Her team has held only conditioning workouts since the outbreak of COVID-19. “I can already say that the quality of students from Providence is just the highest,� Garacochea said. “Kaitlyn has shown herself to be one of those extraordinary kids. She’s on time, she works hard, she is kind and selfless with her friends. “The way these teammates get together and support each other, and how they are kind and how they laugh and how they’re sweet to each other, it says more to me about their ethics and morality than any other thing.� Tang has kept active during the pandemic. She spearheaded the Run for CommUNITY 5K in

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