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COVID-19 sick leave reinstated By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Many California workers will be eligible for up to two weeks of paid time off to recover from COVID-19 under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. The new law, which reinstates that employers must offer COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave, applies to businesses with 26 or more employees. It provides 40 hours of paid time off for workers experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, subject to quarantine requirements, caring for a sick family member or taking care of a child whose school or daycare is closed due to the virus. Employees can also get paid time off to attend a vaccine appointment or recover from vaccine-related symptoms, but businesses can limit the paid time to 24 hours. Workers can receive an additional 40 hours of paid leave if they show proof that either themselves or a family member has tested positive for COVID-19. The law applies retroactively beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and will run through the end of September. “Businesses cannot thrive in a world that’s failing,” Gov. Newsom said during a news conference in the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday. “That’s why sick leave is foundational —

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keeping people healthy, keeping patrons safe is so important.” Gov. Newsom’s stamp of approval comes after labor organizations and advocates called on lawmakers in recent weeks to reinstate paid sick leave provisions amid surging COVID-19 cases throughout January. The California Budget & Policy Center estimates that the state saw a 320% increase in the number of people not working last month because they or a family member were Please see LEAVE on A3

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Mask mandate continues Santa Barbara County’s indoor requirement remains in effect until March 3

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California’s indoor mask mandate is set to end Tuesday, but several counties are extending their local requirements. In Santa Barbara County, the local indoor mask mandate won’t end until March 3. And it could be extended for another month after that. “No modifications have been made to the local order, which doesn’t end till early March,” Jackie Ruiz, the public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, told the News-Press Wednesday. “Health officials are looking closely at the state’s decision and will share broadly if any changes are to be made to the local order.” The level of community transmission in Santa Barbara County is high, according to NPR. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department on Wednesday reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths. That brings the county’s total to 82,208 cases, of which 2,701 are still infectious. The number of deaths is now 627. Last month the county was reporting higher daily case numbers. For example, the number of new cases on Jan. 9 was 1,167. Elsewhere, Los Angeles County is keeping its mandate in place

U.S. wins its first gold medal at Olympics Snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis earns medal

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Travelers wear masks as they wait in line at the security checkpoint at the Santa Barbara Airport.

for the time being. However, according to the Los Angeles Times, the county will likely see the mandate lifted in the coming weeks, likely by the end of April at the latest, baring the emergence of a new variant. According to data from the

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, omicron accounts for almost 100% of new COVID-19 cases. “Local health officials are looking at the total landscape,” Ms. Ruiz told the News-Press. “Omicron is such a different

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A historic moment occurred for both the nation and the competitor when Lindsey Jacobellis, a U.S. snowboarder, won America’s first gold medal Wednesday at the Beijing Olympics.. The win came 16 years after Jacobellis crashed after failing an aerial trick. That cost her the inaugural Olympic women’s snowboard title in 2006. Despite the fall, Jacobellis took the silver that year. The 16-year stretch marks the longest gap between Olympic medals. In previous Olympic events, Jacobellis came in fifth in 2010, seventh in 2014 and fourth in 2018. On Wednesday, the veteran snowboarder led the event all the way, taking the gold ahead of France’s Chloe Trespeuch and

Meryeta Odine. Jacobellis is a five-time world champion, two-time Crystal Globe winner, and eight-time X Games champion, and an Olympic gold medal was the only thing missing from her repertoire. The 36 year-old arrived in Beijing as the most successful snowboard cross athlete of all time. Jacobellis became the world’s oldest snowboarder to win a gold medal. “It was never about redemption,” Jacobellis told Olympics.com about winning the gold 16 years after her fall. “I didn’t have that in my mind coming here. My thought going into this was, ‘It’s either going to happen or it’s not. It could be my day, or it could be another one of the ladies’ days.’ It just so happened that all the stars lined Please see GOLD on A3

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At left, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is now the vice president of Major County Sheriffs of America. At right, Sheriff Dennis Lemma of Florida is sworn in as the the organization’s president.

NIPOMO — Ricardo Santosramirez, 28, of Santa Maria allegedly drove his vehicle into a tree. Afterward, the California Highway Patrol arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened when Mr. Santosramirez was driving southbound around 11 p.m. Feb. 5 at an undetermined speed on Indiana Way in Nipomo, the CHP reported in a news release Wednesday. The CHP said Mr. Santosramirez allegedly made an unsafe turning movement to the left and drove off the east road edge of Indiana Way, south of Eucalyptus Road, colliding with the tree. He sustained major injuries, including a broken left arm and head trauma, as a result of the collision, CHP said. Mr. Santosramirez was

transported to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. CHP said Mr. Santosramirez was not wearing his seatbelt. — Dave Mason

Injured man rescued SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department performed a medical rescue Wednesday on More Mesa Beach. A middle-aged man was suffering from a large laceration to his neck, Capt. Daniel Bertucelli reported in a tweet around 2:30 p.m. Firefighters/ paramedics treated the man, who was transported by Ventura County Copter 8 to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for further treatment. Capt. Bertucelli said that initial reports of a fall from a cliff were false. — Dave Mason

Bill Brown becomes vice president of national sheriffs organization

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown was sworn in Tuesday in Washington, D.C., as the new vice president of the Major County Sheriffs of America. “I am humbled and honored to have been elected by my peers to be the vice president of the Major County Sheriffs of America,” Sheriff Brown said in a news release. “I look forward to serving in my new leadership role in the organization that represents America’s largest

county sheriffs, and to doing my part to ensure that our collective voice is heard by policymakers on critical crime and public-safety issues that are so important to the communities we protect and serve.” The ceremony took place during the organization’s winter conference. Sheriff Brown previously served as the regional representative of MCSA and serves as a commissioner on California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.

Sheriff Brown is also the only person to have served as president of both the California State Sheriffs’ Association and the California Police Chiefs Association. Seminole County (Fla.) Sheriff Dennis Lemma was sworn in as president. The oath of office for both positions was administered by immediate past President Peter Koutoujian of Middlesex County, Mass. Joining Sheriffs Lemma and Brown on the executive board are: vice president of government affairs, Sheriff Michael Bouchard

of Michigan; vice president of homeland security, Sheriff Mike Chapman of Virginia; secretary, Sheriff Leon Lott of South Carolina and treasurer, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri of Florida. Major County Sheriffs of America is divided into four regions. MCSA welcomed Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub as the Region 1 representative, filling the seat held by Sheriff Brown. For more information, go to www.mcsheriffs.com.

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Ventura County Copter 8 landed Wednesday on More Mesa Beach to transport an injured man to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

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Santa Barbara City Council approves plan to move budget to digital format than $16 million, AIHS CEO Scott Black said the organization hoped to make this area its “permanent home.” The ordinance specifically initiated a Specific Plan to replace the existing zoning designation to allow for the community benefit health clinic and other uses and designated the project as a Community Benefit Project. It also initiated a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation to allow for five residential dwelling units per acre. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said putting a clinic at that high-traveled location is the “highest and best use for the particular location.” “Looking forward to that corner being welcoming and really serving the community as opposed to being sort of the dead space that it is,” Ms. Sneddon said. “This

facility is going to be serving some of the most vulnerable members of our community.” She noted the facility would be located on a public transportation corridor and near the Peabody Charter School. Representatives said it would be a 30% reduction in costs for them to relocate to the State Street location, savings Mr. Friedman said “would go into the services they’re providing to the public.” AIHS has served as a healthcare provider in the Santa Barbara area since 1994, according to Mr. Black, serving about 7,000 individual patients since 2019. Most of the patients AIHS helps are at 200% of the federal poverty line or below, according to a presentation given to the council. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com.

341 COVID-19 cases, four deaths reported By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Santa Barbara County on Wednesday reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths. All four individuals were in the 70-plus age group and had underlying health conditions. One death was associated with a congregate care site, according to the county Public Health Department. Two of the decedents resided in the Santa Barbara area, which includes the city and unincorporated Mission Canyon.

One was a Lompoc area resident; the other resided in Orcutt. Of the 341 new cases, the highest number, 116, was in Santa Maria, according to the health department. Neighboring Orcutt had 41 cases. Elsewhere, 54 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Forty-five cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Eleven cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and

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Carpinteria. Ten cases were in Goleta. Thirteen cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Ten cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported nine cases. Sixteen cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. The locations of 16 cases were pending. Eighty-eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 16 are recovering in

intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 82,208 cases, of which 2,701 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 627. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 71.1% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 66.9% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: dmason@newspress.com

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The Santa Barbara City Council has agreed to move its budget to an interactive and user-friendly online document with the purchase of new software. The council unanimously voted Tuesday to allocate $117,543 of general revenue funds for an annual software license and professional services with OpenGov, Inc., to move its binderbound budget, totaling more than 630 pages, to an online format. The online version will be a tool citizens can utilize to better understand Santa Barbara’s finances and engage in the budget process, said finance director Keith DeMartini. And Santa Barbara will ultimately save money and staff time by moving to a digital format,

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Warriors host Invitational at La Purisima By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

LOMPOC — Westmont’s golf teams kicked off 2022 by hosting the Warrior Invitational Tuesday at the La Purisima Golf Course. The event was meant to be a preview of the 2022 Golden State Athletic Conference Championships that Westmont will host on the same course at the end of April. In the men’s competition, Andy Knight took third place with a twoday total of 148. Knight shot a fourover-par 76 on day one followed by an even-par 72 on Tuesday. The freshman from San Diego was one stroke back of Jack Dudeck of The Master’s, who finished second and three strokes back of Colby Watkins of Ottawa (Ariz.), who won the event. Knight

was the only golfer to record an eagle, doing so on the par five sixth hole. Sophomore Mason Mancasola of Loomis finished in 10th place at 155 strokes. Mancasola shot a 77 on Monday and a 78 on Tuesday. Freshman Brock Yurkovich of Coto de Caza placed 24 with a score of 165. After shooting an 87 on the first day, Yurkovich was nine strokes better on the second day for a score of 78. Because only three Warriors finished the competition, Westmont did not record a men’s team score. Ottawa posted a score of 603 to claim first place with The Master’s finishing in second with 615 strokes. Hope International (640) and Arizona Christian (651) placed third and fourth respectively. Vanguard was fifth with a score of 674 and William

Jessup placed sixth with a score of 692. In the women’s tournament, junior Kat Bevill of Crystal Lake, Ill., finished in sixth place with a score of 167. At the end of day one, Bevill was tied for second place after shooting an 81. However, she gave up five more strokes on day two to post an 86. Bevill just missed a hole in one on the 130yard third hole when her tee shot rimmed out. Freshman Charlie Broom of Spokane, Wash., finished in 15th place with a score of 172. She shot an 85 on day one and 87 on day two. Junior Serena Jonay Garcia of Dinuba tied for 16th place with scores of 88 and 85 for a total of 173. Junior Drew Thompson of Las Vegas tied for 23rd with a score of 192 and freshman Melinda Amick of Manteca tied for 29 with a total

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of 202. The Westmont women’s team took third place with a score of 704. Ottawa won the event with a score of 653 and Vanguard took second with a team total of 676. The Master’s placed fourth with 757 strokes while Hope International placed fifth with 774. William Jessup (813) and Arizona Christian (829) finished sixth and seventh. Both Westmont teams are scheduled to participate in the Las Vegas Shootout on Feb. 21 and 22. The event will be held at the Boulder Creek Golf Course and is hosted by Oklahoma City University. Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

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COTO DE CAZA — The UCSB men’s golf team finished out the Orange County Collegiate Classic on a high note Tuesday morning, posting another 295 (+7) in the third and final round to take fifth place out of 10 teams. Blake McGovern finished tied for fifth place as an individual. UCSB entered the final day of the tourney tied for seventh place after a rough first round and a solid showing in round two. The Gauchos posted an identical performance

in round three with another 295 (+7), which was the third best performance by any team in the round. For the tourney, the Gauchos carded a 320-295-295 for a 910 (+46). Blake McGovern made his way up the leaderboard as well, sitting tied for seventh this morning and jumping up to tie for fifth place, thanks to a 73 (+1) in the third round. For the tournament, McGovern went 75-72-73 to end at just four-over par at 220 (+4). Andrew Ricci and Brian Arnold both ended tied for 31st, shooting a pair of 230 (+14) scores and

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The Santa Barbara City College athletic department is proud to announce that six of the college’s teams, which competed in the fall 2021 semester, amassed an average team GPA above 3.0. “We are thrilled with the academic success of our studentathletes this past semester,” said Athletic Director Jerry Hannula. “The coaches and support staff work hard to continually stress the importance of doing well in the classroom. We offer our studentathletes academic counseling and study hall hours in our Achievement Zone, trying to create good study habits and helping them

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Continued from Page A1 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. “No one should be forced to make the decision of going to work sick or a choice between losing their job or taking care of their health, the health of their child, or a loved one,” Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles, said ahead of Wednesday’s bill signing. “As we continue to work through all of the difficult obstacles with COVID, today’s bill signing is one of social and moral consciousness because COVID is truly a life or death issue that not only affects those who are impacted, but clearly the safe economic recovery of our state.” Gov. Newsom signed the bill in conjunction with several other laws contained in a COVID-19 emergency package, including new legislation that will provide more than $6 billion in relief to businesses. Most of the relief for businesses comes from about $5.5 billion in tax credits and deductions in the new laws. “This much needed tax relief is not only essential for the immediate help of employers, but it also creates a pathway and lays the

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Continued from Page A1 up for me for it to be my day,” Jacobellis also discussed the 2006 incident with NBC. “They can keep talking about it all they want. Because it really shaped me into the individual that I am. It kept me hungry and really kept me fighting in this sport.” “It doesn’t define you. Especially if you’ve made it to this stage, you’re a winner. And look at what you’ve learned from the experience, and take that with you later in life,” Jacobellis told NBC when asked what she would say to younger racers concerning mistakes of the past. “I wanted to just come here and compete,” she said. “It would have been a nice, sweet thing, but I think if I had tried to spend the

put in the work it takes to succeed. “But in the end, it’s up to the student to do the work. It was a trying semester as we added COVID protocols into the mix, but our student-athletes responded well, which is evident by their academic success as well as their athletic success in the fall,” Hannula said. The Vaquero men’s basketball team posted the highest average among the fall sports, averaging a 3.41 GPA with 14 students earning above 3.0 and making the Athletic Honor Roll. The women’s water polo team had the second-highest team GPA of 3.21. Additionally, women’s soccer (3.17), men’s soccer (3.17), women’s basketball (3.16) and women’s

foundation for long term economic recovery for our employers,” Jennifer Barrera, president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce, said Wednesday. The relief package also includes $150 million in grant funding for small businesses on the waitlist for grant relief from an existing program that provided more than $4 billion in business grants. Gov. Newsom estimated on Wednesday that the additional grant funding would provide additional relief for 13,500 businesses across the state. Earlier this week, some lawmakers raised concerns about the cost impact reinstating paid sick leave could have on businesses. Without federal tax credits available to offset the cost, some state legislators said struggling businesses would be forced to shoulder the costs of reinstating paid sick leave. When questioned about this concern during a news conference Wednesday, Gov. Newsom told reporters that if existing grants do not cover the cost of sick leave for businesses, the state will address it. “I would expect as needs present themselves, we will indeed do more,” he said. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Rajvir Bedi, who competed as an individual, finished tied for 25th with a 228 (+12) thanks to a solid 73 (+1) in today’s round. UCSB turned in 139 pars, 46 birdies and an eagle in the tournament. McGovern was a wiz on the par 3s and par 4s, shooting just one over on the short holes and two over on standard holes for the contest. Both of those marks were good for third place on the individual leaderboard. He also led the tournament with 36 pars total. Bedi put in work on the par 4s as

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well, shooting three over on those holes. Johnny Bush made good use of the par 5s shooting five under on the long holes and tallied the team’s sole eagle. The Gauchos now have some time off to prepare for Then Joust at Goose Creek hosted by Cal Baptist, who they saw in this tournament. The first two rounds are set for Feb. 21 at Goose Creek Golf Club in Mira Loma. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB.

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thought of redemption, then it’s taking away focus on the task at hand, and that’s not why I race.” As of Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. won seven medals so far: one gold, five silver and one bronze. And as of Wednesday afternoon, Germany led the gold medal count with five, followed by Norway and Sweden each with four golds. Host country China and The Netherlands were tied with three golds, followed by Austria, Italy, the Russian Olympic Committee and Slovenia all with two golds each. Russian athletes continue to compete under the ROC name because Russia received a twoyear ban from the World AntiDoping Agency in 2019 for its state-sponsored anti-doping program. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

volleyball (3.07) all posted team averages above 3.0. All six teams will be nominated for the CCCAA Scholar Team Award. The team with the highest GPA in each sport will be awarded the best academic team in the state. In total, there were 115 student athletes who excelled academically by completing a minimum of 12 units and achieving a 3.0 GPA while participating in intercollegiate

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Poll: 75% of surveyed Americans say ‘Defund the Police’ caused violent crime wave By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Three out of four Americans say defunding police departments has contributed to the rise in violent crime across the country, according to a new poll. A Politico/Morning Consult poll released Wednesday found that 75% of surveyed Americans say that “the defunding of police departments” is “a reason that violent crime is increasing in the United States.” The survey reports that 49% said defunding police was a “major reason” for the rise in violent crime while 26% said it was a “minor reason.” Only 25% said it was “not a reason” for the spike in violent crime. Experts have echoed the point that the defund movement leads to more violent crime, saying police officers fear a lack of support

from their departments if they are involved in a fatal shooting. This leads to them avoiding more dangerous neighborhoods altogether. The poll also found that twothirds of those surveyed believe increasing funding for police would reduce crime — a key data point as lawmakers and local officials grapple with the rising violent crime rates alongside calls to “defund the police.” The poll asked respondents whether increasing funding for police departments ”would decrease the rate of violent crime in the United States.” Only 22% of those surveyed said it would not while the majority said it would. The poll found 36% said it would decrease crime “a lot” while 33% said more police funding would decrease crime “some.” President Joe Biden has distanced himself from calls to defund police, a movement

that took off in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020. President Biden called for hiring more police officers in June of last year to help address the rising violent crime wave, which has hit new highs in cities around the country. Mr. Biden reiterated that commitment during a visit to New York City last week, where two law enforcement officers were recently killed in Harlem. “The answer is not to defund the police,” President Biden said. That sentiment, though, has not been echoed by all of Mr. Biden’s party. U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., rebuffed the president’s comments. “My colleagues keep telling us to wait,” Rep. Bush said after President Biden’s comments. “They keep telling us defunding the police and investing in communities won’t work. Well, their policies keep ending up with police murdering black people.

Enough patronizing. Listen to the movements that are telling you how to save lives.” Rep. Bush told Axios Tuesday she would not back down from the defund police message. “I always tell (fellow Democrats), ‘If you all had fixed this before I got here, I wouldn’t have to say these things,’” she said. Republicans have blasted Democrats for the defund message, pointing to the crime wave and advocating for bolstering police departments to address it. “The Biden administration is trying to blame rising crime on everything except the true causes,” said U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., who pointed to the defunding push, immigration policy, and other issues — “(Democratic) policies that are enabling criminals and hurting police.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Continued from Page A1 “It’s looking at hospitalizations numbers and the case count, of course. But we are really looking at how many people are experiencing severe symptoms and illness.” According to Reuters, 80.9% of Californians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 69.5% are fully vaccinated. In Santa Barbara County, the Public Health Department reported Wednesday that 71.1% of the eligible 5-andolder population and 66.9% of the entire population is fully vaccinated. On Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, told Reuters that “now is not the moment” to drop mask mandates. “I know people are interested

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(The Center Square) — Increased federal benefits last year perpetuated unemployment and kept millions of Americans from returning to the workforce, a new study released Wednesday reports. The Texas Public Policy Foundation published the report, which evaluated the impact of federal handouts, particularly the controversial federal unemployment payments of $300 per week. More than two dozen states opted out of the federal program before it was set to expire last year, citing the elevated joblessness, while blue states largely continued to take the federal money. The report found that “3 million more people stayed on unemployment in states that maintained the increase in

benefits versus the states that ended the program early.” “The takeaway is not just that some states improved their employment numbers and some didn’t,” the report’s author, E.J. Antoni, said. “It’s that extending unemployment benefits had a significant negative impact on the ability of communities to recover from the pandemic. Lives and livelihoods were put on hold for a much longer period than was necessary as a result of this wrongheaded policy.” The weekly unemployment payments would not be enough for many Americans to live on, but when combined with state unemployment, stimulus checks, and a range of other state and federal programs, they were enough to make staying home more appealing than returning to work for millions of Americans, according to the study. “Even at higher incomes,

the supplemental benefits, in conjunction with other government programs and payments, provided the equivalent of a $100,000 annual income for a family of four in 19 states and the District of Columbia,” Dr. Antoni, an economist, said. The federal unemployment payments ended in September of last year, but many states left months earlier. The report adds that states that refused the federal funds saw employment numbers increase by more than 2 million. Dr. Antoni said the federal programs “created a considerable disincentive for many people to return to work or even to continue working an existing job.” Critics of the program also point out the rampant fraud and abuse that occurred while delivering the billions of dollars in federal funds. A Government Accountability Office report found that in just the first year of the pandemic, April 2020 through March 2021,

states and territories overpaid unemployment benefits by $12.9 billion in taxpayer dollars. Congress gave the Department of Labor $2 billion to prevent the waste and fraud, but it did not stop the rampant waste uncovered by the government watchdog’s report. “The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, enacted March 11, 2021, subsequently provided DOL with $2 billion to detect and prevent fraud, promote equitable access, and ensure the timely payment of UI benefits,” the report says. “As of May 20, 2021, DOL officials said that DOL was working to develop detailed plans for this $2 billion in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget, and noted that developing spending plans across 53 states and territories involves complex considerations.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

BITTLE, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Bittle passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2022. Mary Ann was born on April 11, 1954 in Santa Barbara, CA to Hilding and Mary Elizabeth Hatland. Mary Ann attended Monroe Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High, and Bishop Diego High Schools. She married her high school sweetheart in April of 1973 and moved to Bakersﬁeld where she gave birth to her three children, Eric, Greg, and Elizabeth.

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In 1990, Mary Ann moved back to Santa Barbara with her children and went back to school. She attended SBCC and transferred to UCSB where she graduated with her B.A. in English Literature in 1995. After graduation, Mary Ann got a job at Tri-Counties Blood Bank. She loved the life saving work she did and used her dynamic personality to build upon the strong relationships she had throughout the community. In May of 2015, Mary Ann married her longtime partner and best friend, James Depew, and began a new chapter full of love, travel, and adventures with her newfound extended family and friends. Over the years, Mary Ann had many pets that she adored and that adored her, most notably the Pals, Paragon, Millie, Manny, and Olivia. She loved all animals and could never pass by a dog without stopping to say hello. The only thing that might rival her love of animals, was her love of sports, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mary Ann was a kind, caring, and generous person with a heart of gold. To know her was to love her. She brought warmth and light to every situation. Anybody who enjoyed her cooking or baking could probably taste the love she poured into it, too.

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Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Hilding and Mary Elizabeth Hatland. She is survived by her husband, James Depew; brother, George Hatland (Teresa); sons, Eric Bittle (Minda) and Greg Bittle (Zuzet), and daughter, Elizabeth Nees (David); grandchildren Charlie and Maria Bittle, Dalton and Haaken Bittle, and Madeline Nees.

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She instilled in her children the importance of being honest, hardworking, and, most of all, kindhearted. To Mary Ann, in addition to lovingly caring for her aging parents, successfully raising her children to be good human beings was her most important accomplishment. Her legacy will live on for generations to come.

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Wind north-northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a south-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.

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in taking masks off. I too am interested,” Dr. Walensky said. “That would be one marker that we have much of the pandemic behind us. “Right now our CDC guidance has not changed,” she said. According to the CDC’s Covid Data Tracker, in the last 30 days there has been a steady decrease in cases, while there has been an uptick in deaths. On Friday, the U.S. was averaging 716, 000 new daily cases. This is down from the average 800,000 in January. While the U.S. is seeing a downward trend, many states have yet to reach their peak, according to the U.S. News and World Report. “Nationally, the case numbers are coming down, which I consider an optimistic trend,” Dr. Walnesky said during a White House briefing on Friday.

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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 92,706 acre-ft. Elevation 711.89 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 15.6 acre-ft. Inflow 27.3 acre-ft. State inflow 13.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -132 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Tangelos This tangerine and grapefruit hybrid is yet another addition to the seasonal citrus selection. Tangelos are recognized by their bright orange hued skin and round base with small, round elongated neck extension at the top. Excellent in both raw and cooked preparations, tangelos are very juicy and easy to peel. Enjoy the sections right out of the skin or toss with mixed greens. This week I prepared a citrus slaw to add to my Super Bowl sliders. (See the Fix of the Week on B2.) Tangelos are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C. They are additionally a good source of folate with some potassium and calcium. Tangelos are available from several local farmers at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Price averages $3 per pound.

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Girl Scouts team with Maritime Museum to sell iconic cookies By MARILYN MCMAHON

reaming about Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties? The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast will be on the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s patio, 113 Harbor Way, selling their cookies on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Saturday through March 13 (excluding Feb. 26-27). There are old favorites like Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties (Tagalongs) and Shortbread (Trefoils), as well as new flavors like this year’s newest, Adventurefuls. “The Girl Scout Cookie program fuels local Girl Scouts’

adventures throughout the year: exploring what interests them, discovering their passions and taking action on issues they care about. The Maritime Museum can be a part of that for them. Having a Girl Scout cookie booth here is a great fit,” said Tammie Helmuth, CEO for Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast.

“Every cookie purchase supports the girls’ ability to learn, grow and thrive through all of life’s adventures. Plus, all proceeds from sales at SBMM will stay local to help fund lifechanging, girl-led programs, experiences and learning.” Please see COOKIES on B2

English shelling peas Some peas are meant to be consumed shell and all, but this variety is intended solely for shelling and enjoying the peas encased within. To open, simply grab the top of the stem and pull down to release the giant peas. Simmer or sauté these peas and serve them as a side, incorporate them into steamed rice, toss them in pasta or enjoy them in a salad. English peas are rich in vitamins A and B, as well as calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium. They’re available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. Certified organic is available. Price averages $4 per pound.

Red cabbage Also referred to as purple cabbage since it is indeed more purple than red, this variety adds a nice crunchy texture with notes of earthiness, along with a splash of color to your dishes. With a rounded shape and tightly packed leaves, red cabbage has a color that is derived from the antioxidant anthocyanin. Shred red cabbage and use them to top your tacos, as the base of a slaw, or in cooked preparations such as stir-fry’s, soups and stews. Red cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and B6, as well as iron, magnesium and calcium. It is additionally a good source of dietary fiber and contains some protein. You can find red cabbage at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Price averages $2 each.

Girl Scout cookies range from the always popular Thin Mints to Caramel deLites (the cookies with the stripes), Shortbread/Trefoils and Toast-Yay (which looks and tastes like French toast).

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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ith the Super Bowl just around the corner, many seem to get more excited about the food and beverage spread than the game itself. From nachos and potato skins, to micheladas and margaritas, the annual Superbowl isn’t generally the healthiest day of eating. But every once in a while, it’s nice to just sit back and enjoy those foods that are not typically in our daily mix. A couple of my favorite Super Bowl day foods include slow-

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cooked pork ribs and an array of sliders topped with citrus slaw. This week, I encountered some fresh tangelos, a variety of citrus that delivers a sweet-tart flavor reminiscent of both grapefruit and sweet tangerines, which is ideal to work into the slaw. Whether making mini turkey burger sliders, pulled pork sliders or a tritip option, the flavor of the tangelo

juice pairs quite well with all three proteins. If you’re planning to prepare any Superbowl cocktails, I highly recommend picking up some additional tangelos. One of my favorite concoctions is a tangelo, fresh mint and jalapeno infused margarita, which will be the perfect pairing to your citrus infused sliders.

½ head of cabbage, shredded (standard red or green cabbage or a Napa Cabbage for a lighter crunch if preferred), about 3 cups of cabbage 2 cups shredded carrot 3 green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 1 tangelo, zest and juice 1 lime, juice only 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup sour cream (or mayonnaise if preferred) Salt and pepper to taste In a large mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, green onion and cilantro. In a small mixing bowl, combine tangelo juice and zest, lime juice garlic, honey and sour cream. Whisk together. Then toss in the cabbage mix and season with salt and pepper to taste. Yield: Makes enough for about 2 dozen sliders.

Continued from Page B1 Cookie sales are one of Girl Scouting’s oldest and most iconic traditions, according to Michele Lofte, director of product programs for this area. Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast serves more than 8,800 girls in six counties and is committed to making the Girl Scout leadership experience available to girls in ways that impact their lives both in the moment and into the future. Girls participate in troops, individual projects, council events, day camps, resident camps and more. A variety of leadership, outdoor skills, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)based programs and events provide girls with opportunities to learn and explore in fun and informative ways. To join or volunteer in Santa Barbara or Ventura County, visit www.girlscoutsccc.org. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is partnering with the Girl Scouts on this year’s cookies.

Casa Pacifica festival returns June 5

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

CAMARILLO — The 29th annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival is slated for 1 to 5 p.m. June 5 at Cal State Channel Islands. All proceeds benefit Camarillobased Casa Pacifica. The festival offers a chance for guests to sample food and drinks from some of the best restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty shops, wineries, breweries and other companies in Ventura County. A large online silent auction offers guests and people not able to attend the chance to bid on musthave baskets and experiences.

The “Best in Fest” brewery competition winner, crowned in April, will show off its winning creation, and the Yummie Culinary Competition will crown winners for the best “savory” and the best “sweet” chef’s masterpiece among the participating exhibitors. Included will be live entertainment throughout the day on the main stage. Hosting the event will be Conico Oil/MacValley Oil; Mission Produce; Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC, and The Van Huisen Family. For more information, visit cpwinefoodbrewfest.com. Casa Pacifica Centers for

Children and Families is a crisiscare and residential treatment facility for foster or at-risk children in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Its mission is to restore hope, enhance resilience and strengthen community connections for children, young adults and families at the most challenging times of their lives. Casa Pacifica is also a foster family agency, which recruits and trains families for potential placement with a foster youth. For more information, call 805-445-7800 or visit www. casapacifica.org. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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SANTA BARBARA — “An Evening With Suzanne Santo Featuring Izzy Ray” will start at 8 p.m. Wednesday at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 advance and $22 at the door. Dinner reservations are necessary for a table. To purchase tickets, go to sohosb.com. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Ms. Santo has never been afraid to blur the lines. A tireless

creator, she’s built her sound in the gray area between Americana, Southern-gothic soul and forwardthinking rock and roll. Her acclaimed solo album, “Ruby Red,” launched a new phase of her career in 2017 and the world tour that took her from Greece to Glastonbury as a member of Hozier’s band. With her newest album “Yard Sale,” Ms. Santo boldly moves forward, staking her claim once again as an Americana innovator, according to

a news release. Ms. Ray is a singer songwriter whose diverse musical influences have helped form her own unique style. Drawn to emotional melodies and expressive production, her writing is a breath of fresh air, rich with therapeutic reflections, according to the news release. For more information, visit www.suzannesanto.com. — Marilyn McMahon

Shelters seek homes for pets

Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

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HOROSCOPE LIBRA — A chance to take a long journey, perhaps to a distant state or foreign country, could suddenly present itself to you today, Libra. This trip is apt to be far more significant than a simple vacation. It may be career related or involve an opportunity to expand your education. It could also concern a relationship. SCORPIO — Some traumas, phobias, or hang-ups from the past that have been limiting you in some way could suddenly come to the surface today, Scorpio. You might get the most insight by analyzing your dreams. The release could be so profound that you have to spend some time alone today, perhaps away from the house, in order to fully grasp it all. SAGITTARIUS — Romantic novels and movies might have caused you to feel especially passionate and sensual. Today you long to schedule a romantic evening alone with a love partner, Sagittarius. Other social obligations could get in your way, however. You might have made these other commitments a long time ago and they may be business related. CAPRICORN — Although you may have been feeling somewhat out of sorts for the past few days, Capricorn, today you could feel as if you just got a new lease on life. You’re in excellent physical, mental, and emotional shape, so you should be raring to go. Both immediate and long-term goals should be easy to achieve while your energy is strong today. AQUARIUS — Today you’re likely to be longing for a little break from your daily routine, Aquarius, and for an evening alone with a love partner. You’re feeling sensual and passionate, but you also have much to report concerning new opportunities that have recently come up. Some of these, if implemented, could well change your life in a profound way. PISCES — Some welcome visitors from far away could come to see you today and cause temporary chaos in your home. You’ll be glad to see them, however, Pisces, as they’ll have some great news and fascinating information to pass on to you and your family. You’ll want to introduce them to other friends who share your interests.

ARIES — News could come your way, perhaps through local magazines or newspapers, about possible renovations occurring in your community. These changes could be rather controversial, Aries, so don’t be surprised if you hear a lot of gossip and a number of opinions, both pro and con, on the matter. TAURUS — If you’ve been striving for success in the field of writing, speaking, or publishing, Taurus, you have the chance for a real breakthrough today. A large sum of money or an opportunity to earn it in one of these fields might come your way, and you’ll definitely want to take advantage of it. GEMINI — Success and good fortune might be in the wind for you today, Gemini. Whatever it is will probably have you feeling especially elated and satisfied with your accomplishments. You’ll want to tell everyone, but this could prove frustrating since some of the people you want to tell might not be reachable today. CANCER — Successes have been coming your way continually for a while, Cancer. The downside is that excessive celebrating and overindulging in food and drink could have you feeling physically out of sorts today. Nonetheless, your mood should still be very high, and you should still be strongly motivated to continue whatever it is you’ve been doing that has brought such positive results. LEO — Upheavals within a group with which you’re affiliated, perhaps professionally, might cause you to alter your goals slightly, Leo. In the long run, this could well prove to be a positive development, although the conditions leading to it could be a bit disconcerting. VIRGO — A number of people in interesting fields, such as law, education, or writing and publishing, could cross your path today, Virgo. This could involve your job, or perhaps these people attend a social event that you host in your home. Either way, some fascinating and useful information could come your way that alters your thinking and nudges it subtly in a new direction.

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Liberty Counsel: Military continues to deny religious exemptions as Navy SEALs head to court By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — The U.S. military continues to deny COVID-19 religious exemptions to service members, Liberty Counsel argues, after reports were filed by each department of the military ahead of a U.S. District court hearing scheduled for today. Liberty Counsel sued on behalf of military plaintiffs’ whose religious exemptions were denied, and as a result faced discharge, court martial or termination. Judge Steven Merryday last week granted a temporary restraining order for two plaintiffs, a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and a U.S. Navy captain and Command Surface warfare officer, as a result of Liberty Counsel’s request for an emergency injunction. Both the

Marine and Naval officers were facing imminent removal from their positions of command, and ultimate discharge from the military. As part of the ongoing litigation process, Judge Merryday ordered each branch of the military to file a detailed report every two weeks on the number of COVID-19 religious exemptions filed and granted. The latest filings received by the court as of Feb. 4 reveal that out of 24,818 religious exemption requests the four branches received, four were granted. At least two of the four were granted to service members who were already leaving the military, Liberty Counsel says. While religious exemptions continued to be denied, 4,146 medical exemptions were granted. Liberty Counsel is asking the judge to extend the emergency injunction and grant injunctions

for all plaintiffs at a hearing scheduled for Thursday. Other military class members have also received final denials to their appeals from their initial requests, and their “irreversible vaccinateor-separate choices are imminent,” Liberty Counsel said. The Orlando-based religious freedom organization maintains that the Biden administration and the Department of Defense “have no legal right to deny the religious exemptions and accommodations from the COVID shots for the military. Our service members need immediate relief from these mandates.” In his 10-page order granting the emergency injunction, Judge Merryday said he was searching in vain for any justification for the military branches’ refusal to grant accommodations. “The record in this action

establishes that the two service members are very likely to prevail on their claim that their respective branch of the military has wrongfully denied a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination,” he wrote. “The record creates a strong inference that the services are discriminatorily and systematically denying religious exemptions without a meaningful and fair hearing and without the showing required under RFRA (while simultaneously granting medical exemptions and permitting unvaccinated persons to continue in service without adverse consequence). “One struggles to imagine a wholesome and lawful explanation for the results evidenced in this record,” he added. “The military is well aware of the frailty of their arguments in defense of their practices. Those arguments

both procedural and substantive, are rejected in an action that is distinctively parallel to this action. … Rejection on the same or a more encompassing basis is likely in this action (especially if the conduct of the military continues along the present lines).” He notes that the two service members requesting an immediate injunction faced “either (1) a mostlikely-unlawful deprivation of their accumulated status and standing in the United States military, as well as prospective advancement and benefits, or (2) deprivation of their constitutional and statutory rights to Free Exercise and the statutory right to receive a religious exemption unless the military can meet the statutory burden of proof, which the military has not and likely cannot. On the other hand, the military faces a trivial, if any, prospect of material injury …”

Judge Merryday’s ruling was “a great victory for religious freedom,” Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said. “It is shameful how the military is treating these honorable service members. The military under the Biden administration is denying every religious exemption request while granting medical exemptions. The abuse and pressure being placed upon these military members is unconscionable and must stop.” The lawsuit was filed after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin issued a memo directing “the Secretaries of the Military Departments to immediately begin full vaccination of all members of the Armed Forces under DoD authority on active duty or in the Ready Reserve, including the National Guard, who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.”

Texas county attorney: Allegations that Operation Lone Star is racist are ‘absurd’ By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Allegations made by Texas Democratic lawmakers that Operation Lone Star is racist are “absurd,” Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith says. Mr. Smith, who’s prosecuted the most cases involving illegal immigration since Operation Lone Star began, said the first trespassing case he prosecuted involved two U.S. citizens who are white men. “People from approximately 150 different countries are illegally entering Texas” as a result of the Biden administration’s open border policies, Mr. Smith told The Center

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only large district attorney staffs of bigger cities would prosecute. With only a secretary to assist, his office went from prosecuting 10 cases a month to 500. Now, he’s handling 15 to 40 cases a day, he said. Kinney County has made more than 2,600 arrests since last August and will likely surpass 3,000 by March, Mr. Smith said. A Border Prosecution Unit, a statefunded task force of prosecutors, has played a vital role in taking on the surge of prosecutions he’s been inundated with. “Their support has made all the difference,” he said. Texas National Guard paralegals are also helping with administrative work.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000206. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: THE PASKIN GROUP, 735 STATE STREET, STE 416, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: TPG MANAGEMENT, LLC: 735 STATE STREET, STE 416, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/24/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 13, 2010. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000103. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: 511-515 E ANAPAMU STREET, 511-515 E ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CHARLES A STOOPS: 3491 PADARO LN, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/14/2022 by E955, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: FEB 01, 2006. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Sections 21700 through 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Patterson/101 Allstore SelfStorage, will sell at public sale, the following delinquent occupant’s(s’) stored contents, by competitive bidding ending on February 24th, 2022 at 1 pm. Property has been stored by the occupant(s) and is located at Patterson/101 Allstore Self-Storage, 98 North Patterson Avenue, Santa Barbara, California 93111. Competitive bid auction available online only at www. storagetreasures.com The property being sold is described as:

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H443– Chalmers McCowen household items, plastic bins cleaning supplies, boxes contents unknown, water, bags contents unknown.

Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 22-008, adopted on February 1, 2022, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, during its regular meeting scheduled for that date to consider the declaration of a public nuisance at the Chick-ﬁl-A restaurant, located at 3707 State Street, and if such a nuisance is declared, to order the appropriate abatement thereof, including but not limited to, alteration of operations or revocation of non-conforming use status for the drive-through facilities, operations, and uses at 3707 State Street.

H351– Ignacio Zavala furniture, appliances, toys, boxes contents unknown, household items, H344– House Space Crib, child vanity, bench, furniture, box contents unknown,

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JAN 20, 27; FEB 3, 10 / 2022--57925

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Santa Barbara Public Hearing to Consider Public Nuisance – Chick-ﬁl-A

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805-699-1618

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000111 The following person(s) is doing business as: CommissionTrac, 430 S Fairview, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Yardi Systems, Inc., 430 S. Fairview, Santa Barbara, CA 93117; California This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2022 /s/ Arnold Brier, Secretary and Director This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/18/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24/22 CNS-3551106# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

Purchases must be picked up at the above location and paid for at the time of purchase with cash or credit card only. All purchased goods are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and Occupant(s). Dated this 10th day of February, 2022 and this 17th day of February, 2022. PATTERSON/101 ALLSTORE SELF-STORAGE (805) 964-0924 For bidding technical questions Storage Treasures (480) 397-6503

The public hearing will be held according to the procedures applicable to quasi-judicial hearings set forth in Section 4.14 of the City Council Procedures. The order of proceeding will be generally as follows: •Staff presentation – 30 minutes •Owner/operator presentation – 30 minutes •Public comment – 2 or 3 minutes per speaker •Owner/operator response/closing – 20 minutes •Staff response/closing – 20 minutes •Council deliberations and decision

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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 24, 2022, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, including the public hearing to consider the declaration of a public nuisance, 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/ Naomi Kovacs Deputy City Clerk February 9, 2022 FEB 10 / 2022 -- 57979