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Goleta becomes latest city to express concern By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

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On a picture-perfect day, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base and soared toward space. You could hear the sonic booms throughout the TriCounties. And dozens of spectators on Harris Grade Road in Lompoc got as close as they could to see the rocket in action. “Go, Falcon!” an announcer exclaimed on SpaceX.com after the countdown ended and Falcon 9 rose. The spotlight was not only on the launch from Space Launch Complex 4, but on the reusable stage 1 booster, which separated from the second stage and landed without a hitch in Landing Zone 4 near the launching point. Three engine burns slowed the descent, and on the way down, a camera on the booster showed the Channel Islands. It was the first voyage for this particular booster rocket, which is why it was still pristine on the launchpad. As the first stage descended, the second stage continued into orbit. After recent weather delays for its other Falcon 9 rockets at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX voiced enthusiasm for being at Vandenberg. “Conditions are gorgeous for today’s launch,” SpaceX engineer Kate Tice told viewers watching at SpaceX. com, minutes before the launch. She explained that the unmanned, 20-story-high Falcon 9 was carrying a national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Please see FALCON on A2

The Goleta City Council moved Tuesday to dispute price increases in its contract with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office — becoming the latest in a string of cities to do so this year. Like a few other cities, Goleta contracts with the sheriff’s office for law enforcement services. As City Manager Michelle Greene noted during the council meeting, the cities that contract with the county sheriff’s office are all subject to the same form of contract. Ms. Greene said the city is on track to pay $8.6 million for the current fiscal year, a 14.75% increase over what Goleta paid the previous year. And the proposed costs for the next fiscal year are $9.75 million. Calling the increase “enormous and unprecedented,” she said the city engaged in a similar dispute last year, which subsequently lowered the cost owed. “I have the utmost respect for our men and women in law enforcement, and I’ve always been so proud so it has nothing to do with their service to our city at all,” Mayor Paula Perotte said. During its meeting Tuesday evening, the Goleta City Council unanimously directed the city manager to submit a notice of dispute to the Santa Barbara

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County Sheriff’s Office for its law enforcement services. Council members expressed concern with the costs and sheriff’s model for determining recomputation of compensation services. “I find it troublesome that our total hours of service are staying the same, and yet more of the costs are being allocated to us,” Kyle Richards said. Goleta will enter the fourth and final year of its contract with the sheriff’s office in July. Given the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is involved in active discussions regarding its contracts with cities, a spokesperson declined to comment on the issue. City officials are looking at future contract options that are “more fixed cost-related, more predictable that provide stability,” Ms. Greene said. The city councils of Carpinteria and Solvang have also recently moved to contest the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office receipt for law enforcement services. In Solvang, Mayor Charlie Uhrig recused himself from closed discussions and the vote on the contract as he is still employed with the sheriff’s office.

For its 20th birthday, Goleta is getting electoral districts. The Goleta City Council is considering a bevy of proposed maps divvying up the four council seats in districts as opposed to the current at-large system. The council heard proposals earlier this week and is scheduled to hold another public hearing at 4:30 tonight. The effort to change how council members are elected began in 2017 with the city agreeing to draw a new district map in time for the November 2022 elections. “A lot of things will be the same as they were” after redistricting, Kristy Schmidt, the assistant city manager, told the News-Press Wednesday. “Certainly from a staff standpoint, we’ve always taken direction from a majority of the city council and will continue to do so.” “This is more of a political process than an operational process,” Ms. Schmidt added. “From the public’s point of view, it really is about representation and having perhaps a closer

relationship with their representative on their council.” The council is tasked with considering draft maps submitted as part of the community district drawing process as well as recommendations from the seven-member Public Engagement Commission. The commission has highlighted four maps: two from the demographer and two from public submissions. The PEC recommended: • Plan 202 with two districts crossing over Highway 101 in a minimal way. The total population deviation is only 4%. However, it does split the Lake Los Carneros North neighborhood. • Plan 226, with a total population deviation of 4.6%, only has one district crossing over Highway 101 in a minimal way. In this map, the Storke Ranch neighborhood is split between two districts. • Plan 701, drafted by the National Demographics Corp. is nearly identical to Plan 226 except it does not divide the Storke Ranch neighborhood. But the total population deviation is 9.2%. Please see DISTRICTS on A4

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FDA approval sought for COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun seeking FDA approval for emergency use authorization of their COVID-19 vaccine in children under age 5. And such a vaccine would benefit everyone, says the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. “We welcome Pfizer’s application for EUA for the COVID-19 vaccine 6 months to 5 years,” Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county public health officer, told the News-Press Wednesday in an email. “Having a COVID-19 vaccine for all age groups will help to protect the whole population,” Dr. Ansorg said. The main target age for the new vaccine would be children between the ages of 2-4. The under-5 age group is the only one not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Both Pfizer and BioNTech SE began the approval process Tuesday. A decision from the Food and Drug Administration is expected sometime this month. “Having a safe and effective

vaccine available for children in this age group is a priority,” acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said in a report by Reuters. The application process for approval comes after the winter surge caused by the omicron variant. “Sadly, we are seeing the rates of hospitalizations increasing for children 0 to 4 — children who are not yet currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccination,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the New York Times. The FDA said that on Feb. 15, an outside committee of expert advisers would meet to discuss the authorization. If the FDA supports the vaccine, the next step would be for the CDC to sign off on how the vaccines would be implemented. The sign-off would come following a meeting of the CDC’s own advisers. These meetings tend to take place within about a week of FDA meetings. “Our vaccine has already demonstrated a favorable safety, tolerability and efficacy profile in multiple clinical trials and realworld studies for all age groups

starting from 5 years old,” said Dr. Ugur Sahin, CEO and co-founder of BioNTech, in a Pfizer press release. “If authorized, we are very excited about the prospect of offering parents the opportunity to help protect their children six months through 4 years of age from COVID-19 and the potentially severe consequences of infection.” The companies expect to complete their application for the first two doses or what is projected to be a three-dose regiment in the coming days with data for a third dose is soon to come. “If two doses are authorized, parents will have the opportunity to begin a COVID-19 vaccination series for their children while awaiting potential authorization of a third dose,” said Albert Bourla, the Pfizer chief executive. A three-microgram dose is being tested for the under-5 age group, which is comparable to the 10 microgram dose used in the 5-11 age range and the 30 microgram dose in the 12-andover age group. Data submissions for the first two doses are expected to be completed in the days to come, with data on the third dose soon to follow.

supplies last. Use Kellogg Avenue to access the POD. Bicycles and scooters are also welcome, but for safety reasons, walk-ups will not be allowed. Residents can receive up to six athome tests per household, firstcome, first-served, according to a news release.

Goleta received the COVID-19 test kits from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, and the city staff and Community Emergency Response Team members will be handing out the kits to anyone who comes by. Wear a face covering when coming to pick up the test kits.

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Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer, said a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 would benefit them and the entire population.

Mr. Bourla said a third dose will ultimately be needed for the best protection against omicron and any future variants. But if the first two doses are approved, kids can start getting vaccinated while the final dose is in the approval process. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Goleta to give away COVID-19 test kits GOLETA — The city of Goleta plans to distribute more than 10,000 free at-home COVID-19 tests to residents Saturday at the West Wind Drive-In Theater, 907 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta. This point of distribution will be a drive-through that is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until

368 new COVID-19 cases reported

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is assisting with logistics. Free at-home test kits can also be ordered at www.covidtests.gov. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit www.publichealthsbc.org.

Santa Barbara County reported 368 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths Wednesday. The four individuals were in the 70-plus age group. None had underlying medical conditions, and the deaths aren’t associated with congregate care sites. One individual resided in Santa Barbara. Another person resided in Santa Maria, and the third was in Lompoc. The fourth resided in an unincorporated South County area. Of the 368 cases, the highest number, 96, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 28 cases. Elsewhere, 64 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Sixty-seven cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Twenty-one cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Six cases were in Isla Vista.

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Santa Ynez Valley reported 15 cases. Twenty-three cases were in Goleta. Sixteen cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Eleven cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The location of 21 cases were pending. One hundred thirteen patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 13 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 79,555 cases, of which 4,172 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 610. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 70.7% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 66.5% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

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Office. It was the NRO’s first launch of this year, and the mission’s official name was NROL-87. “There are absolutely stunning views today of both the liftoff and our landing attempt,” Ms. Rice said as the stage 1 booster descended. “Vandenberg is typically in fog. Today is a stunning sight.” As the booster landed, mission control erupted with loud applause. “A picture perfect landing!” Ms. Rice exclaimed. “The booster will be prepared for a reflight for NRO.”

Montecito firefighters and the California Highway Patrol responded Wednesday after a four-vehicle collision on Highway 101.

The show’s not over. Today SpaceX is at Cape Canaveral for the launch of its Falcon 9 carrying the Starlink mission. The launch window is set for 10:13 a.m. Pacific time, according to SpaceX, which is launching no fewer than 49 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. After the launch, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The live webcast will begin 15 minutes before launch at SpaceX.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Newsom announces $1.1 billion to expand mental health housing By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted more than $1 billion in new funding on Monday to expand mental health housing and treatment options for people transitioning out of homelessness. Speaking from a new housing and treatment facility in Los Angeles, Gov. Newsom highlighted $1.1 billion to help homeless Californians move off the street and into housing and mental health treatment. The new funding is available through Homekey, a statewide program that provides funding to expand housing options and mental and behavioral health services for homeless individuals. “We’re taking unprecedented action to rebuild California’s mental and behavioral health infrastructure, getting folks the help they need to get out and stay out of homelessness,” Gov. Newsom said in a statement. “Up until this point, our pandemic-response homeless programs have helped provide housing and shelter to more than 58,000 Californians

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— we’re doubling down on these efforts, providing more services in record time and at a fraction of the price.” The $1.1 billion in funding comes as part of the governor’s $14 billion homelessness package. In 2021, the state budget invested $12 billion to help address homelessness and move people off the street and into housing

or treatment. The governor’s proposed Budget Blueprint for the coming fiscal year will add another $2 billion to continue this work. Through Homekey and Project Roomkey, which provided housing for homeless individuals during the pandemic, the governor’s office estimates the state could shelter 58,000 individuals and create 6,000 new units. With the state’s multi-billion dollar investment in addressing homelessness moving forward, the governor estimates the funding will create 55,000 new housing units and treatment slots in the coming years. “We are systematically building the housing and treatment programs that California needs to better provide services to people with acute behavioral health issues,” Dr. Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services secretary, said in a statement Monday. “That is where our focus has been, and today’s new funding is exactly what we need to be doing.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Survey: Most California voters want to see recall reform on ballot By MADISON HIRNEISEN

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(The Center Square) — A majority of likely California voters are in favor of seeing proposals to reform the recall process on the 2022 ballot, new polling data released Tuesday by the Public Policy Institute of California revealed. The PPIC survey, which was conducted from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25, found that 72% of Democrats, 55% of Independents and 47% of Republican voters are in favor of seeing recall reform proposals on the ballot in November. Overall, 60% of likely voters are in favor of seeing proposed reforms on the ballot, the PPIC concluded. The data comes as Democratic lawmakers are considering ways to reform the recall process following an attempt to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom via a recall election in September. On Tuesday, California lawmakers met to discuss potential changes to the recall process in a third and final hearing. Secretary of State Shirley Weber spoke with legislators Tuesday about several areas of reform, offering suggestions on how to make the recall process less confusing for voters. During her comments, Ms. Weber recommended making the recall question on the ballot separate from the question of who should replace the governor, noting that putting the two together makes it

“convoluted” for voters. Ms. Weber also voiced support for the lieutenant governor taking over to finish the gubernatorial term when a governor is recalled. In January, Sen. Josh Newman, D-Fullerton, brought forth a proposal that would require the lieutenant governor to take over as governor for the remainder of the term if a sitting governor is successfully recalled. “I know that the lieutenant governor is not excited about stepping into that role, but the reality is, that’s why we have a lieutenant governor — as a fail safe,” Ms. Weber said Tuesday. “To be able to have someone who is prepared, who has experience, who can step into that role. When you pick a lieutenant governor, you should be picking someone you believe will step into that role.” According to the PPIC survey, half of likely voters support this proposed change. The poll found that 67% of Democrats would support this change, while only 28% of Republican voters and 40% of independents said they would be in support. Other proposed changes to the recall process include increasing the amount of signatures needed to spur a recall election. Ahead of the September recall election targeting Gov. Newsom, recall supporters had to collect 1.5 million signatures — equal to 12% of the total votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election — to qualify.

According to the PPIC, 50% of all likely voters are in favor of increasing the signature requirement to 20%, though partisan groups are largely divided. According to the PPIC, 69% of Democrats said they would support making this change, while only 22% of Republican voters and 39% of Independents said they were in favor. During Tuesday’s hearing, some Republican lawmakers pushed back on the idea of reforming current recall statues, saying they don’t see a need for it. “As we commence today, I’ve been increasingly of the mind that there is no need to change the recall process,” Sen. Jim Nielsen, R-Red Bluff, said Tuesday. “Certainly no significant need, and that’s become more of a hardened position with me the more we’ve been through these hearings.” Other legislators, however, said changes are needed in order to ensure improvement to the process moving forward. “The recall is an important tool of the electorate to hold officials accountable — one that I strongly support,” Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Contra Costa, said Tuesday. “However, as we have heard from many witnesses, there are some issues. There are some concerns, there are some democratic flaws about how the process is conducted in California.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Chumash Casino Resort surprises guest with $50,000 By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Chumash Casino Resort surprised a guest Sunday with $50,000 as part of its quarterly giveaway event. Arnel Q. from Oxnard walked away with the life-changing prize, part of the “Fields of Green” quarterly giveaway event at the Santa Ynez casino. According to his wife, Melissa, a

fortune cookie on their table said, “You will have financial freedom today.” She said she had hoped they would win one of the drawings for between $2,500-$25,000 in free play and almost left before the grand prize announcement. “Now we can pay our bills and build up our savings,” Melissa said. The Chumash Casino Resort’s next grand prize will be a 2022 Georgetown Motorhome worth

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Westmont athlete named Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

WOODFIN, Nancy Lee August 20, 1938 – January 13, 2022

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Westmont senior guard Stefanie Berberabe was named the Golden State Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her role in leading the fifth-ranked Warriors (17-3, 10-2) to a 6449 win over No. 3-ranked The Master’s (22-1, 11-1) on Saturday in Santa Clarita. “Stef is such a competitor,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “When the stakes are the highest and the games are the biggest, she shows up in incredible ways that amaze everybody that is watching.” Berberabe tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four steals against the Mustangs. “…and no turnovers,” added Moore. “She probably had six to eight steals because a lot of the steals are her popping the ball out and someone else gets credit for them. She is creating those off her hustle plays. She has played with incredible poise and competitiveness. “Some of the shots she hit were timely, important shots. I thought our whole team hit big

Nancy Lee Woodﬁn passed away peacefully January 13, 2022, in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 83. She was born August 20, 1938, in Tujunga, CA. Nancy lived most of her life in Lompoc, attending Artesia and graduating from Lompoc High School in 1957. She married the love of her life, Duke Woodﬁn, on January 12, 1957 and was married until his passing in 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jacob and Doris Dachtler, brothers John and James, and sisters Ruth and Barbara. She is survived by her sons Michael (Karen), Jack (Vicki), and her daughter Myra (Vince). Grandchildren: Emily (Michael), Cara (Alex), Samantha, Genevieve, Meghan (Matt), Brenna, Amanda (Zack), Jordan (Samantha), Marisa (Justin), Kelley (Derrek), as well as great-grandchildren Nathan, Madilyn, Paige, Rhett, Kendall, Zoe, Stella and Juniper. Nancy is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was an animal lover, always rescuing animals she found roaming the streets of Lompoc and leaves behind her beloved little dog Roxy. Nancy dearly loved her hometown of Lompoc and the family and friends she was blessed with. She left a legacy of love for all those whose lives she touched. She lived a life full of joy, love, and kindness. She will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery on February 18, 2022, at 1:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary (Starbucklind.com).

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Senior guard Stefanie Berberabe helped Westmont defeat The Master’s 69-49 Saturday.

shots. Master’s is a really good team. We had to go into their place with a great crowd. It was a fun, competitive atmosphere. The whole team played well. For Stef to lead the way that she did was fun to be a part of and to watch.” Berberabe is the reigning

NAIA Player of the Year and last year’s NAIA Tournament most valuable player. This year, she is averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game. “The heart that Stef plays with personifies what our team is about — selfless, but with

this effort that is relentless and never stops,” Moore said. “What she does on the court is mind blowing.” Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.co

By JACOB NORLING On a near record-setting Tuesday night, the Westmont men’s basketball team (13-9, 3-9 GSAC) defeated West Coast Baptist 115-64 to get back in the win column. The Warriors tied a record for their fourth-highest scoring total since the turn of the century. And they tied the program record for most steals in a single game. “It’s been a trying couple weeks for our team,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “To have a game where we have 20 assists and share the ball is really refreshing. It was well-timed and much-needed and we have some big games this week so it was a nice start.” The biggest morale boost of the evening came from the end of the Westmont bench. Four players who came into the night without having scored in a Westmont uniform, all put points on the board in a winning effort. “Nick, Devin, Troy, and Luke did a really good job of being ready,” noted Boucher. “When they came in, they not only held, but extended the lead.” The Warriors put their foot on

the gas early, opening up the game on an 11-0 run sparked by a three from Tyler Austin and a pair of jumpers from Ajay Singh. Then, after a Jared Brown three, a pair of layups from Kyler Warren, and a basket from Jalen Townsell, Westmont jumped out to a 22-2 advantage less than five minutes into the contest. With 12:49 left to play in the first, Boucher began rotating in members of the Westmont bench such as Luke Tank, who was still looking for his first basket of the year. Tank missed his first threepoint attempt, but with 9:21 left in the period, Tank picked the pocket of West Coast’s LJ DeSoto in the backcourt. Two seconds later, Tank converted a layup for his first collegiate basket. On the ensuing possession, Tank swiped the ball again, this time out of the hands of Job Sichting. The junior dribbled his way down the court and doubled his scoring total to make it a 45-17 game. The next pair of Warriors to have their moment were Devin Hernandez and Nick Butler. Hernandez, a local product out of Laguna Blanca High School, scored his first collegiate bucket when he drained a 3-pointer off of

an assist from Butler. Butler, a former intramural basketball star on Westmont’s campus, walked onto the team as a senior. The Santa Barbara native has long been a beloved member of the Westmont community, and on Tuesday, he drew the largest ovation from the crowd of students who were not only aware of the moment, but glad to share in it with him. For Butler, the assist to Hernandez was the first of his collegiate career. “I just really hope this game allows us to not only get better, but bond as a team,” said Butler. “We have a couple big games this weekend so hopefully this gets us on track a bit. “My first assist was to Devin Hernandez who hit the first three of his college career. As a senior, that means a lot to me to be able to leave a legacy and dish out my first assist to a freshman. The energy on that floor tonight was great.” Butler took Westmont’s final shot of the first half and converted a layup for his first collegiate basket. Westmont led 62-30 going into the intermission. Still in need of their first points of the season was Troy Kihm, a transfer from Santiago Canyon

scored in the third quarter, but that period ended with the Royals ahead 9-3. “The girls came in with a lot of energy today,” San Marcos Coach Chuckie Roth told the News-Press. “Goalie Elaia Hamilton played very well and helped make some big saves and phenomenal

passes,” Roth said. “Elaia had 9 saves and 1 assist. Lauren Schwitzer had a great quarter of play with 3 saves.” The Royals’ Ava Stryker made 4 points, followed by Kylie Rammeson 3; Mia Amberger, 2; Madison Sparre, 2; Sophia Pannosian, 1; Reagan McEachen,

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• Plan 703 only has one district crossing the freeway with a total population deviation of 9.9%. This NDC proposal has all four districts meeting at the intersection of Highway 101 and Glen Annie Road. Population deviation refers to the difference in population sizes among the districts. During its meeting Tuesday, council members seemed inclined to use Plan 701 as a framework that could be tweaked. Plan 206 is also under consideration, and both will be up for discussion during tonight’s meeting. “I am leaning more toward 701 mainly because of the simplicity of it. There are fewer crossings,” Mayor Paula Perotte said. “I like the idea of all of the four districts having a commercial area.” Councilmember Kyle Richards, too, said he would like to see a map with as few crossings of Highway 101 as possible. He suggested spreading both commercial and resource areas (such as parks, community centers, etc.) among the four districts. The council is slated to adopt a new district map in March. According to a presentation given to the council Tuesday, districts must be drawn to include equal population — sticking to a 10% adjustment — or could be

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At its meeting Tuesday, the Goleta City Council seemed to be leaning toward Plan 701 as a framework that could be tweaked for electoral districts. All the proposed plans are at drawgoleta.org.

declared unconstitutional. The presentation also noted that racial gerrymandering should be avoided. For redistricting purposes, Goleta’s population must be adjusted from the recent census data to include incarcerated individuals whose last address was Goleta. Therefore, the city council is working with a total population of 32,754, meaning each of the four districts should include about 8,188 constituents.

At the state level, California’s criteria instruct cities to draw districts in a geographically contiguous manner and avoid splitting neighborhoods or communities of interest. Not only does the city council need to decide on district lines, but sequencing as well. Two districts will be up for election in 2022, and the other two in 2014. Council members will be elected to serve four-year terms. Goleta first adopted its

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College. Late in the second half, after coming up empty in his firstfour attempts, Kihm got his own rebound on a missed layup, and put it back up for his bucket of the season. After Hernandez, who had 12 points off the bench, hit a jumper on the next possession, Kihm drilled a 3-pointer to make it 111-53 with 2:51 remaining. Three minutes later, the club had a 115-64 win, and a much needed reason to collectively grin. Townsell led the Warriors with 21 points as he shot eight of 10 from the field. Brown, who collected five of the club’s 18 steals, scored 13 points to go along with three assists. Warren recorded a doubledouble for the club as he posted new season-highs in both points and rebounds with 13 in each category. “Amidst everything else, Jared Brown really stood out tonight,” Boucher said. The club returns to GSAC play at 7:30 tonight when the Warriors travel south to face San Diego Christian. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

San Marcos water polo team wins championships

SANTA BARBARA — The San Marcos High School girls water polo team became the Channel League champions Wednesday after defeating cross-town rivals Santa Barbara 16-4. The Royals led 3-1 at the end of the first quarter and kept the lead 7-1 at the half. The Dons

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1 (and she earned 3 penalty shots); Makenna Stretz, 1; Madison Halland Ford, 1. The Royals are 17-9 on the season and will play in the Open CIF division with the top eight teams in the Southern Section. — Dave Mason resolution of intent in May 2017 to transition from an at-large system to by-district system by the November 2022 elections — ensuring the 2020 census data could be utilized to draw more upto-date maps. Last summer, Goleta held public workshops and encouraged the community to get involved in the map-drawing process. Maps had to be submitted by Jan. 6, and 51 were submitted, according to Ms. Schmidt. All of the plans submitted by the public and demographers can be reviewed at drawgoleta.org. Twenty-one of the submitted maps do not meet minimum legal requirements. All of those maps did not have a balanced population among the four districts. Although population growth can be considered when drawing the new map, NDC’s Daniel Phillips cautioned council members from deviating from the 2020 census data too much or the map could be deemed unconstitutional. Submitted proposals already have labeled the districts, but the council could change the numbering. Due to the city’s COVID-19 restrictions, members of the public can only attend the special hearing virtually, found here: cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/newsand-updates/government-meetingagendas-and-videos. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Wind north-northeast 4-8 knots today. Wind waves less than a foot with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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Wind west 4-8 knots today. Waves less than a foot with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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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 93,063 acre-ft. Elevation 712.09 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 3.6 acre-ft. Inflow 6.0 acre-ft. State inflow 19.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -38 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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White cauliflower Now available in purple, orange and green, the most common is this white variety. Yielding the best flavor during the winter, it is excellent when roasted, sautéed, added to soups and stews, or raw. I regularly pickle cauliflower florets as well. This week I prepared a cauliflower blood orange rice as the Fix of the Week on B2. Cauliflower is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C. The florets additionally contain vitamins K and B6, as well as potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. The leaves surrounding the cauliflower head are also edible, nice sautéed or in soups. You can find heads of freshly harvested cauliflower at all weekly Santa Barbara Certified farmers’ markets from several local farmers. Certified organic is available. Price averages $3 per head.

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Heart art benefits Friendship Center

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“Science is a Superpower!” by Penelope Gottlieb.

“Believe in Magic” by Heidi Steinhilber.

hat’s Your Superpower?” is the theme for this year’s Festival of Hearts annual art auction to benefit Friendship Center, which provides adult day care. Normally an in-person silent auction, “Festival of Hearts,” which this year marks its 23rd year, is asking participants to bid online due to the current omicron surge. Bids are being accepted until 8 p.m. Saturday at www. friendshipcentersb.org/ foh2022. Local artists were asked to create heart designs that reflected interpretations of their superpowers. One original art piece features Wonder Woman, while another features a caped heart with the word “Science” emblazoned on his torso. Also available on the auction website are Valentine’s Day packages featuring a bottle of wine, a single rose bouquet in a modern cut vase, a dessert lemon loaf, a heart scarf, heart chocolates and a gift card. Sponsor-a-Member is a direct donation to Friendship Center’s HEART program. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser raise money for the HEART (Helping Elders at Risk Today) program, making it possible for lowincome seniors with dementia and other age-related Please see HEARTS on B2

“The Sacred Heart of Art” by Stacie Bouffard.

“Piiti Party” by Cynthia Lee.

This variety of grapefruit is a hybrid between an acidless pummelo and a white grapefruit. Sweet and seedless, the inner flesh of the oro blanco is very juicy and has a translucent yellow inner flesh. The outer rind is quite thick. The fruit has very aromatic, floral notes. The name “oro blanco” translates to “white gold.” It is excellent in raw and cooked preparations. You can slice this grapefruit in half and scoop segments out with a spoon, or use it to produce wonderful preserves or salad dressings. It’s grown, harvested and sold by Mud Creek Ranch and Buckhorn Canyon Ranch at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Goleta, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. Price averages $3 each.

Fresh chicken eggs Free-range, pasture-raised, the eggs at the local farmers’ market are the absolute best. While egg production tends to slow down drastically during the cooler winter months, these egg layers are starting to ramp up production. A complete source of protein, eggs are also a great source of B vitamins, vitamin D, iron, cobalamin and calcium. Scramble them with fried rice, serve them soft boiled over a noodle bowl, or use them to make a tasty omelet. Available in an array of colors, fresh chicken eggs are available at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local producers. Price averages $7 per dozen. 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 Edelman photos

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Keep the Beat Instrument Drive helps SB schools By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation and Santa Barbara radio station KTYD, FM-99.9, are devoting all of February to the Keep the Beat Instrument Drive. The on-air event is part of the foundation’s efforts to promote music education in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. During last year’s drive, the foundation raised $30,000 in funding and received 60 donated instruments, including Indian string instruments, accordions, cellos and a piccolo. The instruments were donated for use by students in Santa Barbara Unified’s music programs. This year’s month-long radio event will feature Santa Barbara Unified music teachers and local professional musicians taking to the airwaves to promote music education. Guests include George Pendergast of Dishwalla, Santa Barbara High School music and band director Dylan Aguilera, and Rick Boller from the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. SBEF will also host a contactless instrument donation site every Friday in February from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the foundation’s offices at 1330 State St. Instrument donations are also accepted at Nick Rail Music at 2801 De la Vina St. “We are always stunned by

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Donations for the Keep the Beat Instrument Drive are being accepted on Fridays at the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s offices, 1330 State St. You can also donate instruments at Nick Rail Music, 2801 De la Vina St.

the way our community comes together to support students with the gift of music,” SBEF Executive Director Margie Yahyavi said in a news release. “It’s such a huge win for our students! In addition to the problem-solving and cooperative learning skills learned through playing music, having a creative outlet can be such a huge benefit

for a child, especially during this challenging time.” Since 2003, SBEF has kept the beat going for school music programs by raising funds to pay for instruction and collecting instruments. The foundation said the efforts have ensured that every elementary school student in Santa Barbara Unified learns

to play an instrument as part of their curriculum, which the foundation noted is a rarity for California school districts. For more information on the Keep the Beat Instrument Drive, visit keepthebeatsb.org or call 805284-9125. email: dmason@newspress.com

Manigault named Rona Barrett Foundation board chair

SANTA YNEZ — Cynthia Manigault has been elected the chair of the Rona Barrett Foundation board. The nonprofit is dedicated to providing affordable housing and wellness services for lowincome seniors. Ms. Manigault has served on the foundation’s board since 2019. Her election as the chair was announced by Rona Barrett, the foundation’s founder, CEO and president, at the organization’s January board meeting. As a recently retired

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healthcare professional, Ms. Manigault has spent more than 40 years in psychiatric nursing. Prior to her last position as nurse educator for psychiatry and addiction medicine at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she held leadership roles at New York University and Columbia Presbyterian/Psychiatric Institute in New York City, as well as UCLA-Neuropsychiatric Institute in Los Angeles. Ms. Manigault also is the CEO and owner of Manigault & Associates, a software development company with a

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bout 20 years ago I encountered this really interesting form of asparagus at the Saturday farmers’ market. Instead of green in color, or a less common purple strain, this asparagus was distinctly white. My curiosity set in. I was eager to learn about this specimen. What it basically comes down is white and green asparagus are the same thing, but what it really comes down to the way they’re grown in the fields. As asparagus spears begin to emerge from the soil, they develop chlorophyll from the sun’s rays, which turns the spears green through the process of photosynthesis. White asparagus, however, is grown completely under the soil, or covered with plastic, so it is never exposed to the sunlight. The result is a stunning bright white spear that is quite a rare find when in season. Through the winter months, there are other white varieties of vegetables, all of which do not see the sunlight as they grow. Japanese turnips, white beets and parsnips are just a few examples. The most common, however, are those bright white heads of cauliflower. As cauliflower matures in the field, heads are covered by surrounding leaves that are tightly packed around the vegetable, keeping most of the sunlight out. Occasionally sun penetrates through the leaves, naturally altering the color of the head. If exposed too long to the sun, the curds turn a dull yellow, which is why you sometimes encounter off-colored heads. This doesn’t affect the taste of the vegetable, and it actually produces more phytonutrients. So next time you see a slight yellowing head of cauliflower, you may want to think

twice about passing it up. I enjoy cauliflower about twice a week in my house, usually sautéed or roasted. This week I prepared a healthy cauliflower rice dish infused with green onion, fresh parsley and fresh blood orange juice. The blood orange juice adds a nice reddish-orange hue to the final product. 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. CAULIFLOWER BLOOD ORANGE RICE 1 head cauliflower 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 3 green onions, very finely chopped Salt and pepper ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 blood orange, juiced Cut off the cauliflower florets, removing as much stem as possible. Save the stems and add to your next roasted veggie dish, soup or stew. In a few rounds, break up the florets in a food processor until it is grainy. In a sauté pan, add olive oil and turn to high heat. Add the regular onion first and sauté for a few minutes. Then add the green onion and continue to sauté for a few more minutes. Add the cauliflower in the onion mixture and toss. Add about a half-teaspoon of salt and some freshly cracked pepper. Add more as needed to taste. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower has softened. Put in a serving bowl and toss in fresh parsley and blood orange juice. Yield: Serves about 4.

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challenges to participate in the daily activities at the Friendship Center. Since 1976, the center has provided compassionate, person-centered, innovative and engaging day programs

for seniors, as well as respite and support for caregivers. There are two locations: 89 Eucalyptus Lane in Montecito and 820 N. Fairview Ave. in Goleta, which is temporarily closed. email: mmcmahon@ newspress.com

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LIBRA — Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Libra. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. SCORPIO — Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Scorpio. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. SAGITTARIUS — Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Sagittarius. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself. CAPRICORN — Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Capricorn. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming. AQUARIUS — Dare to be different, Aquarius. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. PISCES — If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling selfconscience about it today, Pisces. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now.

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(The Center Square) — The national debt hit another milestone this week, and experts are warning that continuing to increase federal spending will have dangerous consequences. The federal national debt has now topped $30 trillion, marking a sharp rise since 2001, when it was about $5 trillion. The federal government surpassed $20 trillion in debt less than five years ago. Republicans blasted the Biden administration over the landmark, though both parties have steadily increased the debt over the past two decades. A contingent of lawmakers have called for significantly cutting federal spending since the upturn in debt began but have gained little traction. “Our National Debt has officially surpassed $30 trillion, but Biden and Democrats want to keep borrowing, printing, and spending until the US dollar is worthless!” U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill, wrote on Twitter after the U.S. surpassed the milestone figure. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki responded to a question about the rising debt level Wednesday. “The president believes we need to have a sustainable and responsible fiscal policy, which is why he put forward ways to pay for his major proposals,” Ms. Psaki said. “He is committed to a sustainable and responsible policy and ensuring that our longterm investments are fully paid for like Build Back Better.” Spending spiked last year, though, when President Joe

Biden pushed two major spending bills through Congress as part of his agenda. Congress also raised the debt ceiling multiple times last year “In September our national debt was $28 trillion,” said U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. “In just 4 months, our national debt has hit $30 trillion. As a time comparison, 28 trillion seconds is 887,852 years, 30 trillion seconds is 1 million years. Democrats’ spending is out of control [and] harming future generations.” U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., repeatedly cited poor economic conditions and debt levels in his opposition to President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” spending bill. “I cannot take that risk with a staggering debt of more than $29 trillion and inflation taxes that are real and harmful to every hard-working American at the gasoline pumps, grocery stores and utility bills with no end in sight,” Sen. Manchin said in December after helping block the bill in Congress. “We are also facing increasing geopolitical uncertainty as tensions rise with both Russia and China. Our ability to quickly and effectively respond to these pending threats would be drastically hindered by our rising debt.” That plan came on the heels of two laws that passed last year, the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill and the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. “U.S. Debt just hit $30 trillion, or as Joe Biden calls it: $0,” said U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., apparently referring to President Biden’s claim that his multi-trillion dollar social spending plan would add nothing

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The jobs report for last month also fell short of expectations. The economy created 199,000 jobs in the final month of 2021, despite the Dow Jones estimate of 422,000 new jobs. “The unemployment rate declined by 0.3 percentage point to 3.9% in December, and the number of unemployed persons decreased by 483,000 to 6.3 million,” the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said. “Over the year, these measures are down by 2.8 percentage points and 4.5 million, respectively. In February 2020, prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the unemployment rate was 3.5%, and unemployed persons numbered 5.7 million.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years,” Mr. Zucker wrote in the memo. “I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. As a result, I am resigning today.” CNN reported that Allison Gollust, the network’s chief marketing officer, was the person Mr. Zucker had the relationship with. She will remain with the company. “Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years,” Ms. Gollust wrote in her own memo. “Recently, our relationship

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. NB-67392-21 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: COPPER AND ROOFING SUPPLY, INC., 132 GARDEN ST. #16, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: COPPER & METAL SUPPLY, INC. 66 OCEAN VIEW AVE. #4, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, LEASEHOLD RIGHTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, TRADE NAME AND GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 132 GARDEN ST. #16, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: COPPER AND ROOFING SUPPLY (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is MARCH 4, 2022 at the office of: PORTFOLIO ESCROW, 12 CORPORATE PLAZA DR., #12O NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660, Escrow No. NB-67392-21, Escrow Officer: LISA EVANS (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: MARCH 3, 2022. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. Dated: JANUARY 7, 2022 TRANSFEREES: COPPER & METAL SUPPLY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION ORD-797730 SANTA BARBARA NEWS PRESS 2/3/22 FEB 3 / 2022 -- 57967

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000238 The following person(s) is doing business as: Wellnesspro Nutrition, 4385 Kapalua Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. 3VOLUTION ORANICS, LLC, 4385 Kapalua Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455; CA This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Dec 15, 2021 /s/ Paula Herrera, Managing Member This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/27/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/22 CNS-3551744# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 3, 10, 17, 24 / 2022 -- 57962

Santa Barbara MTD Invitation for Bids for Trafﬁc Control/Flagger The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), a public transit operator, is accepting bids for trafﬁc control services to create a ‘safe zone’ for large, transit buses to exit the bus yard and enter onto busy Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara during upcoming facility improvements. This is a public works project subject to prevailing wages and registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations. All contract terms are contained or referenced in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) package. Starting on February 3, 2022, IFB packages are available to interested parties on MTD’s website at https://sbmtd.gov/about/doing-business/ or by emailing a request to purchasing@sbmtd.gov. There is a non-mandatory job walk on February 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at 550 Olive Street in Santa Barbara. Sealed bids will be received at 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 until Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 10:00 AM, when bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bid received after that time will be returned unopened to the bidder. FEB 3, 11 / 2022 -- 57966

Classiﬁed Section Really Works Email : classad@newspress.com PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Barbara

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, during the afternoon session of the meeting, which begins at 2:00 p.m. via a virtual meeting through the Zoom platform. The hearing is to consider the Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023-2027. You are invited to attend this hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s ofﬁce by sending them electronically to clerk@santabarbaraca.gov. This meeting will be held by teleconference as authorized by Government Code §54953(e)(1)(A) to promote social distancing and prioritize the public’s health and well-being under Santa Barbara County Health Ofﬁce orders to the general public. Councilmembers may participate electronically. The City of Santa Barbara strongly encourages and welcomes public participation during this time. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, including the public hearing to consider this Initiation request, will be available online at www. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda includes instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager January 31, 2022 FEB 3 / 2022 -- 57952