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FDA: J&J vaccine meets requirements Single-dose vaccination could be approved for emergency use next week

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could gain emergency use authorization as soon as Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that the vaccine meets the requirements for EUA, with 66.9% effectiveness against COVID-19 after two weeks and 66.1% effectiveness after four weeks, according to national media reports. An independent group of FDA advisers will meet Friday to consider the documents and recommend EUA or not. Then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee will chime in as well, likely on Sunday. “I cannot wait for the EUA

because it will be a very valuable tool in fighting the pandemic,” Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer, told the News-Press Wednesday. “In particular, the hard-to-contact populations (homeless, migrants, mentally ill, etc.) would be much better served with a one-shot-only vaccine, which the J&J is. Also, it does not require freezing for storage, which makes it a preferred candidate for outreach activities in the field as well.” J&J stated it can provide 20 million doses by the end of March and 100 million doses by the end of June. Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, infectious disease specialist at Cottage Health, told the News-Press Wednesday that this is a “really exciting development.” “The Pfizer and Moderna options that are currently available

are, of course, less forgiving when we think about storage and administration logistics,” she said. “The J&J vaccine can be stored at fridge temperatures for up to three months, which really expands the opportunity to potentially vaccinate outside of vaccine clinics that are affiliated with big systems and just increases the likelihood for primary care providers and other smaller health care settings to far more easily give people a COVID vaccine in the same way they deliver the influenza vaccine.” Dr. Fitzgibbons added that a question she knows will come up when people hear about the J&J vaccine is: “Which vaccine should I get?” The specialist said her answer hasn’t changed. “It’s a simple answer. I really encourage people to get the first vaccine they have access to,” she

said. “The J&J data looks very, very good, and the Pfizer and Moderna data also has been very, very good. “Just as soon as people are able to get the protection that they’re eligible for, I strongly recommend people take advantage of that.” Dr. Fitzgibbons said everyone getting their first dose (or in J&J’s case, the single dose) as quickly as possible is the highest priority. On top of the J&J vaccine news, The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the results of Israel’s real-world, mass vaccination campaign surveying more than half a million people showed that the Pfizer vaccine was 92% effective at preventing severe disease after two shots and 62% after one. Its estimated effectiveness for preventing death was 72% two to three weeks after the first shot as well, with room for improvement as immunity builds

over time. In other good news, Dr. Fitzgibbons said Cottage Health is likely days away from vaccinating the first round of essential workers, but added that the public needs to keep in mind that health care systems are dealing with tens of thousands of suddenly eligible people. She explained that even though essential workers are now eligible for vaccinations, it may take a while for them to actually receive their first doses. This group of essential workers includes residents in the following sectors: education and childcare, emergency services, food and grocery, and agriculture. “I think the exciting news is that the process is starting and everyone from vaccine organizers to the health department see it as a top priority right now,” she said. As of Feb. 19 — the last time

Cottage Health updated its vaccine numbers — 11,905 doses had been given to community members 75 and older, and 7,735 doses were given to healthcare workers. In addition, 1,100 first-dose and 2,420 seconddose appointments will be administered at the next vaccine clinic, planned for today and Friday. According to public information officer Jackeline Ruiz, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department vaccine sites have not had availability for ages 65 to 74 just yet, especially given the previous week’s weather delays. However, she said information about progress in vaccinating the 65-to-74 population should be more available in the coming week. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Olivia Uribe-Mutal, an advance care planning facilitator at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, ordered bracelets with the words “#COVIDSAFE21” to distribute to fully vaccinated individuals.

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It was a warm, clear day on Wednesday at Lake Los Carneros, providing an opportunity for residents of Goleta and Isla Vista to take a relaxing walk or bike ride around the water.

Project provides shelter for homeless By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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The Isla Vista Pallet Project provides residents with three meals a day, community restrooms and on-site supportive services.

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Olivia Uribe-Mutal, an advance care planning facilitator at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, printed 1,000 rubber bracelets with the words “#COVIDSAFE21” to give to those who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. “My hope is that we can visually see the vaccines are getting to people,” she told the News-Press Wednesday. She thought of the idea while relaxing in her condo’s hot tub. A neighbor cautiously asked to join

and offered to sit on the other side of the spa. Her husband said she’d received both doses of the vaccine, and the neighbor was also fully vaccinated. They began chatting about their experiences. Ms. Uribe-Mutal wished there was a visual way to tell if someone was vaccinated — something to wear even in the hot tub. She remembered the yellow Livestrong bracelets that were popular years ago and decided they were the perfect solution. She received her order of 1,000 Please see bracelets on B4

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A new sense of hope is arising at the Isla Vista Pallet Project, where 26 previously unsheltered individuals now have a place to safely lay their heads at night. The project, spearheaded by county officials and the Good Samaritan Shelter, began in mid-December after 20 small homes were built on the Isla Vista Community Center property. The eight-by-eight square foot homes come with two beds, electricity and heat. Materials for the homes were provided by the Pallet Shelter Company. These homes act as an alternative to congregate shelters and provide homeless individuals a safe place to stay during COVID-19. Each home is designated for one individual, though members of the same household are allowed to stay in the homes together. Pallet home residents have access to three meals a day,

community restrooms and onsite supportive services from case managers. For those with untreated medical conditions, Good Samaritan Shelter coordinates with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department to give residents access to needed treatment. A lack of stability is one of the main obstacles homeless individuals face while living unsheltered, but providing even just a temporary living situation can help them get back on their feet and provide them with the tools they need to move into more permanent living situations. “Being able to sleep inside with a heater and being able to have access to basic needs — shelter, showers, restrooms, warm food, clean clothes and stabilization has really provided a sense of hope (at the Pallet homes),” Sylvia Barnard, executive director of Good Samaritan told the News-Press in an email.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Man arrested in burglary LOMPOC — A man was arrested on Tuesday after confessing to breaking into Surf Connection and stealing stacks of jeans in Lompoc, police said. At 1:58 a.m. on Tuesday, Lompoc Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to Surf Connection, at 1307 N. H St., due to a front glass break alarm sounding. Officers arrived minutes later and found the front door completely shattered and that entry had been made. Stacks of jeans had been stolen, according to a department news

release. Surveillance from within the business was viewed as well as nearby surveillance cameras, and the suspect, Michael Limon, 35, was seen running into the parking lot of a nearby motel. Mr. Limon was contacted and confessed to the crime and the stolen jeans were recovered, police said. He was arrested on suspicion of felony commercial burglary but later released with a citation due to the emergency no bail rule. The total cost of the jeans was $1,232 and the damage to the window was $766, police said. — Grayce McCormick

Man arrested in De la Guerra Plaza SANTA BARBARA — A man suspected of vandalizing vehicles and stealing items was arrested Tuesday night in De la Guerra Plaza, police said. At approximately 6:48 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of State Street to a report of vandalism that had just occurred. The suspect, Miguel Garibay, 35, appeared mentally unstable and did not follow officers’ verbal commands and fled on foot when he was ordered by officers to stop, said Anthony

Wagner, spokesman for the Santa Barbara Police Department. A short foot pursuit ensued and Mr. Garibay was eventually taken into custody. Witnesses said that Mr. Garibay stole items, though officers were unable to locate any vehicles that were vandalized or additional evidence. He was booked without bail into the Santa Barbara County Jail Tuesday night on suspicion of resisting arrest and theft. Mr. Garibay was still in custody as of Wednesday morning. The investigation is ongoing.

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Test launch conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base VANDENBERG — An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base Tuesday night. The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness, and readiness of the weapon system, according to Air Force Global Strike Command. Col. Joseph Tringe, 30th Space Wing individual mobilization augmentee to the commander, was the launch decision authority. “This first launch of the

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Santa Barbara Unified denies charter school petition Thoreau Community School to appeal to county board of education By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Unified School District board denied Thoreau Community School’s petition for charter Tuesday evening with two out of four board members in attendance voting to deny. Petitioners have the option to appeal the board’s decision to the Santa Barbara County Board of Education. The district administrators’ report suggested the board reject the petition. “The charter school has presented an unsound educational program for pupils to be enrolled in the charter school,” Meg Jetté, assistant superintendent, said during the meeting. “Petitioners are demonstratively unlikely to successfully implement the program set forth in the petition. “And the petition does not contain a reasonably comprehensive description of all 15 of the required charter school elements. As a reminder to the board, they can deny a charter with one or more findings — and

we have three.” Thoreau Community School gave a 63-page response to the district’s report and adjusted its petition. It argued a few of the district’s findings were unnecessary in a charter petition. Kate Ford, board president, and Laura Capps, school board member, moved to accept the charter but add conditions, such as reducing the term from five years to three. But Rose Muñoz, board vice president and board member Virginia Alvarez were concerned about the liberties taken in the proposed budget. “I appreciate the intent. And the aspiration by looking at the composition of the mission of achieving 60% low income and 13% special (education) is just very close to my heart,” Ms. Alvarez said. “However, I don’t see a full understanding of the fiscal resources that I needed to achieve this aspirational goal. And at this point, I am not ready to support the expectation that is being brought forward.” The mission of Thoreau Community School resonated with

community members that called in to give a public comment. Many commenters appreciated the proposed downtown location. When the district reported an issue with Thoreau Community School’s ambiguous location, petitioners secured a letter of intent to rent Casa de la Raza, located at 601 E. Montecito St. in downtown Santa Barbara. “There are great disparities between academic outcomes for vulnerable student populations and their more privileged peers. A new centrally located downtown school would be able to serve such students by focusing on the wellbeing, strengths and interests of all children,” Elizabeth Blair, Thoreau Community School’s acting education director, said. The proposed lottery system to accept students prioritizes lowincome families. The district’s current charter schools — Adelante, Peabody and Santa Barbara Charter School — have waitlists. “I know there are charters that haven’t lived up to the promises

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No. 17 UCLA spoils UCSB’s opener in men’s tennis, 6-1 By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

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UCSB’s Victor Krustev got off to a good start to his junior tennis season, combining with Joseph Rotheram to defeat UCLA’s No. 2 doubles team and also winning his match at No. 3 singles, 6-2, 6-2.

Victor Krustev scored UCSB’s lone point, but several other Gauchos had good showings in their men’s tennis season debut at UCLA on Wednesday. The Bruins, ranked No. 17 in this week’s ITA Oracle Poll, defeated UCSB 6-1. “I’m proud of the way our guys competed in their first match of the year,” Gaucho coach Marty Davis said. “It was a very good day from that standpoint. “It was really much closer than the 6-1 score. We were a couple of points away from a couple of third sets. The guys really battled.” Krustev’s successful day began when he combined forces with Joseph Rotheram to defeat UCLA’s Sam Feit and Drew Baird 6-0 at No. 2 doubles. “Victor and Joey were absolutely spectacular,” Davis said. “They played great, classic, old-school doubles. They took over the net and made a really high percentage of their serves. They were dominant.” But the Bruins (3-1), whose only loss this year was to No. 9 USC, captured the doubles point by winning the other two matches by 6-2 scores. Krustev, a junior from Canada, tied the score at 1-all by sweeping Ben Goldberg 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 singles. “Victor was a level above his opponent at No. 3,” Davis said. “Overall, it was obviously a very, very good day for Victor. He played at a very high level.”

Youth softball, baseball hope to resume playing in March By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Youth softball and baseball leagues are teeing up to play ball. This week’s drop in Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 case rate to 16.9 per 100,000 residents has local youth organizations ramping up their leagues for Opening Day. The Goleta Valley South and Dos Pueblos Little leagues, as well as the Santa Barbara Pony League, have already completed the signups for their spring baseball seasons, with only wait-list registration now being conducted. The Goleta Valley Girls Softball Association, meanwhile, expects to conclude its own online signups (at GVGSA.org) next week. Guidelines released Friday by the California Department of Public Health have stirred optimism that the leagues, which were all forced to suspend activities last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be able to play ball in the coming weeks. “We are confident that we will begin games in mid to late March, or after spring break,” GVGSA president Julie Hastings said. “Our COVID plan already implements

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the requirements outlined by the State of California, and we were successful in executing a fun and effective clinic during the fallwinter season. “Softball is considered a moderate contact sport and falls within the red tier. We will monitor the numbers closely but are

encouraged about the possibility of having games again soon.” The league’s COVID protocol includes social distancing, mask wearing for everyone except when players are exerting themselves, and designated cohorts. “GVGSA is confident we can support a safe, fun, and

competitive environment where youth athletes will thrive being able to connect with their peers and play a game they all love,” Hastings said. The league sponsors divisions for 6-and-under, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. Team formation begins next week, with “Spaces limited in order for GVGSA to adhere to COVID guidelines,” Hastings said. The DP Little League expects to announce teams and cohorts on March 8, start practices on March 15, and play games “in a modified matter, per public health department guidelines.” No player evaluations will be conducted, and “Santa Barbara and Goleta elementary school boundaries will be heavily taken into account when forming teams,” according to a DPLL statement. Teams will be divided into cohorts of up to six players and one coach. DPLL is also planning no Opening Day Ceremonies or concessions because of the COVID19 pandemic. GVSLL, however, does plan to hold player evaluations and a draft. It expects its season to run until late May. email: mpatton@newspress.com

Westmont remains unbeaten with another comeback By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

The Westmont College women’s volleyball team scored its second comeback victory at San Diego Christian in as many days, defeating the Hawks 3-1 on Wednesday. The Warriors, ranked No. 4 in the NAIA, rallied for a 21-25, 2514, 26-24, 25-19 victory to remain unbeaten at 7-0. They improved to 4-0 in the Golden State Athletic Conference. Westmont also came from behind against SDC (5-5, 2-2) on Tuesday after having lost the first two sets. “That was the best San Diego Christian team in my time at

Westmont,” Warriors’ coach Ruth McGolpin said. “They were stable and steady, and their defense was outstanding.” Lexi Malone led the Warriors with 17 kills and a hitting percentage of .429. She ignited their comeback with five kills in the second set, three of which came before the Hawks could score a point. “Lexi’s impact was huge,” McGolpin said. “The setters did a nice job, connecting with her early, and then being able to connect with Phoebe Minch in the later sets is what made the difference for us.” Minch recorded 10 of her 11 kills in the last two sets and hit .423 on the day.

“Phoebe honestly provides something a little bit different,” McGolpin said. “She was roping the ball, and she was hitting her shots, and as an outside hitter she can pass in row one for us, which is a nice element to add.” Westmont rallied from a 23-22 deficit in the third set with a kill by setter Keelyn Kistner and two more by Minch. Sydny Dunn, the Warriors’ other setter, clinched the 26-24 win with one of her match-high three service aces. They also rallied in the fourth set after falling behind 5-1. They took their first lead at 15-14 on another kill by Minch. After the Hawks tied the score at 1717, Westmont went on an 8-2 run to win the match with Hali

Galloway’s ninth kill of the match. “Overall, it was a team game, a team effort,” McGolpin said. “It’s a tough road trip, the longest road trip of the year, and it’s out of the way. So, after these wins it’s time to get back home and just keep working hard.” Brooklyn Cheney led Westmont’s defense with 22 digs while Madison Morrison added 19. Kistner had 13 digs to go with 32 assists and two aces. Kaylee Ivie led the Warriors in blocks with eight. The Warriors will return to action next Tuesday and Thursday with home matches against Hope International. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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UCSB’s Joseph Guillin, ranked No. 27 nationally in singles, lost to No. 10 Keegan Smith of UCLA 6-2, 6-4 in Wednesday’s men’s tennis opener on the Bruins’ courts.

UCLA took the lead, however, when Matthew Tsolakyan defeated Rotheram 6-4, 6-3 at No. 5 singles. In the featured singles match at No. 1, the Bruins’ 10th-ranked Keegan Smith defeated UCSB’s Joseph Guillin, ranked No. 27, by a 6-2, 6-4 score. UCSB’s Alejandro Verdi went three sets at No. 4 singles before

losing 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to Feit, who’s ranked 109th in ITA singles. The Gauchos will return home to play Loyola Marymount on Saturday at 1 p.m. and No. 20 Arizona on March 5 at the Rec Center Courts. Spectators will not be allowed because of the COVID19 pandemic. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Young chicken quarters Farm fresh chicken sourced from our local area farmers is the absolute best. This week I encountered these young chicken quarters from Jimenez Family Farm. They’re ideal for either slowroasting in the oven or cooking on the grill. Naturally raised, the chicken quarters I sourced featured the leg and thigh portions, sold skin-on, which becomes quite crispy when properly prepared. This week I made roasted seasoned chicken quarters — highlighted with notes of dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, seasoned salt and a little chili powder. See the Fix of the Week on B2. You can currently find Jimenez Family Farm young chicken quarters at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang, and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. The price is $8 per pound for the leg-thigh cut or $8.50 per pound for the breastwing cut.

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Dr. Toni Meyers, a Sansum Clinic ophthalmologist, will be featured as the piano soloist during a Santa Barbara Symphony concert streaming this weekend. The program was recorded last Friday under COVID-19 guidelines and without an audience at The Granada.

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At left, Santa Barbara Symphony musicians rehearse six feet apart on The Granada stage for this weekend’s concert. At right, Nir Kabaretti, the symphony’s music and artistic director, conducts the orchestra during its rehearsal. He said he felt now was a great time for a concert focused on the medical community.

Murcott mandarins You’re probably familiar with the term “Cutie” tangerine, one of the most prevalent labels found at commercial grocery stores. “Cutie” is actually simply a branded name that usually includes either Murcott mandarins or clemenules, depending on the seasonal window. Bright orange Murcott mandarins are prevalently featured by a number of local growers. They’re available at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. This seedless variety is relatively easy to peel and a favorite with the kids. The mandarins are very sweet and juicy. Price averages $3 per pound. 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

Physicians join Santa Barbara Symphony for special concert By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

oni Meyers is a doctor who has taken music to heart. The Sansum Clinic ophthalmologist is a pianist who played with the Oregon Symphony during her high school years at Catlin Gabel School in Portland. “I started playing when I was 5, then played pretty seriously for 20 years,” the San Diego native told the News-Press by phone from her Santa Barbara home. “I haven’t played (other than for relaxation) for the second half of my life.” Last December, Nir Kabaretti, music and artistic director of the Santa Barbara Symphony, asked Dr. Meyers to operate as a soloist with the orchestra to record a concert dedicated to the medical community. “I never thought that I would have this opportunity,” Dr. Meyers said, before saying something Dr. McCoy might have said on “Star Trek.” “I’m a doctor, not a pianist.” But Dr. Meyers, who, by the way,

is more into “Star Wars” than “Star in F Major with Concertmaster Trek,” accepted the challenge, and Jessica Guideri and “State Street” you can see her as the piano soloist from Bramwell Tovey’s “Santa on the “Elvira Madigan” movement Barbara Sonata,” starts at $43 of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. per household with a series The Santa Barbara Symphony’s subscription. “Santa Barbara Celebration” In addition to music, this concert, which also features Dr. weekend’s concert will feature John Zemjanis of Carpinteria Symphony Board Chair Janet as one of the violinists playing Garufis in a conversation about works such as Russian composer/ the healing power of music with physician Alexander Dr. Kurt Ransohoff, Borodin’s Nocturno, To see streaming video CEO and chief will stream at 7 p.m. medical officer of GO TO Saturday and 3 p.m. Clinic, and newspress.com Sansum Sunday. (Tickets Ron Werft, president and streaming and CEO of Cottage information are at thesymphony. Health. org.) Maestro Kabaretti told the The orchestra rehearsed last News-Press why he decided to week on The Granada stage and focus on the medical community recorded the concert there without for this weekend’s concert. an audience last Friday. The “It was something I was symphony followed strict COVIDfascinated with for a long time: the 19 guidelines, requiring masks on interaction with music and healing strings and percussion performers and music and medicine,” he said and the conductor and putting by phone from his Santa Barbara Plexiglas shields by the wind home. “Medical schools have the players. Up to 40 musicians were highest number of students who on stage, a number that allowed for practice an instrument compared six feet between players. to any other (non-musical) study. The program, which also “There’s a big connection includes Beethoven’s Romance between musicians and people

who study medicine,” Maestro Kabaretti said. “I couldn’t think of a better time to highlight this theme, to honor physicians.” He noted how music has been used to help patients such as those with Alzheimer’s. “Music has a way of connecting with patients who otherwise cannot express themselves.” Maestro Kabaretti pointed to Dr. Borodin, the Russian physician whose Nocturno is featured in this weekend’s concert. “In his time, he was known as a physician and a chemist and quite a remarkable one (in both fields),” Maestro Kabaretti said. “He would compose only in his spare time. He could only write on weekends and holidays and vacations or late at night. “Nevertheless, the few pieces he wrote are spectacular,” Maestro Kabaretti said. “Today, everyone knows him as a composer.” And the symphony director complimented Dr. Zemjanis for performing well with the orchestra’s violin section. “I thought he did a really great job.” Maestro Kabaretti also praised Dr. Meyers, the Sansum

Clinic ophthalmologist, for her performance in the “Elvira Madigan” movement from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. The conductor combined the movement with Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 for this weekend’s concert. “Her playing is extremely beautiful, sensitive, intimate and spiritual,” Maestro Kabaretti said. “She did a really beautiful job. “There’s beautiful interaction between the orchestra and her,” the conductor said. “I thought her playing was stunning.” Dr. Meyers, who rehearsed and recorded with the symphony on the same days she was seeing patients, said she loved the choice of the movement from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. And Dr. Meyers, who has a touchsensitive, electric Yamaha piano in her family’s home, said she has found the piano to be a relaxing hobby. “If I have a really hard day, it’s nice to sit at the piano and be transported into another world,” she said. “There’s nothing like it.” Her children — Miles, 10, and Please see symphony on B2

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Dean, 9 — have played piano since they were 4 and take lessons from a teacher. At home, Dr. Meyers is their piano tutor. Dr. Meyers, who earned her medical degree in 2001 at St. Louis University, said she feels her lifetime of piano playing helped to prepare her for her career in ophthalmology. For one thing, playing piano requires both hands on the keys and the feet on the pedals. “When you’re doing cataract surgery or any eye surgery and you’re looking through a microscope, you have to be ambidextrous and use both hands. You also use your feet (on pedals used in operations),” said Dr. Meyers, whose training includes a 2005-2006 fellowship in glaucoma at Emory University in Atlanta. For her symphony performance, Dr. Meyers received support from her No. 1 fan: her husband, Dr. Jason Boyatt, a Sansum Clinic cardiologist who expressed total confidence in her. And Dr. Meyers expressed gratitude that the symphony is honoring the medical community with the concert during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This has

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FYI The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Santa Barbara Celebration” during a recorded concert streaming at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $43 per household with a series subscription and includes a one-time link that provides access to both the livestream and on-demand access for 30 days after the premiere broadcast. In addition to the concerts, guests can tune in at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday for a preshow featuring behind-the-scenes interviews and more. To purchase tickets and watch the concert, go to thesymphony.org. The symphony also has partnered with Santa Barbara-based Duo Catering and Events, who is offering a symphony-inspired dinner menu and Signature Symphony cocktail, available for delivery and takeout. See duoevents.com.

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hen it comes to protein, chicken tends to be the most regularly consumed meat

in my house. Grilled breasts, whole roasted birds, chicken soups, chicken salads, shredded chicken for tacos, stews ... and the list goes on. Chicken is one of the simplest and most versatile meats to work with in the kitchen. And there’s not much that beats the overall quality and flavor from chicken that is locally sourced. Of all of the preparation techniques for fresh chicken, one of the most satisfying is meat that has been slowly roasted in the oven, yielding a super crispy skin and succulent moist meat within. Before roasting, I generally start with some sort of seasoning rub, letting the flavors infuse in the refrigerator before cooking. My choice of seasonings tends to vary from day to day depending on the flavor profile I’m looking for. Lately I’ve been regularly pulling out the dried oregano, seasoned salt, a little garlic powder, ground cumin and a small amount of chili powder for a little pop of color and hint of added spice. Sometimes I’ll use fresh lemon zest and minced garlic instead, or a garam masala mix, delivering notes of cinnamon, coriander and cumin throughout. For my roasted chicken recipe this week, I sourced some beautiful young chicken quarters from the Jimenez Family Farm, which raises its birds in Santa Ynez. With the leg firmly attached to the thigh, once this chicken is slowly roasted in the oven, the meat, including the crispy skin, will fall right off of the bone. This simple preparation is excellent

when served with a side of roasted seasonal vegetables. I would also recommend a side of mashed potatoes for this one, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions. 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. Roasted Seasoned Chicken Quarter

2 chicken quarters 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/ 8 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Drizzle your chicken with olive oil and rub around all sides of the chicken with your hands. In a small bowl, combine remaining seasoning ingredients and mix together. Sprinkle seasoning on all sides of the chicken and massage in with your hands. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. I usually do this in the morning before that evening’s dinner, but it can also be done a day in advance. Place the skin side up in a baking dish and cook for about 1 ½ hours. The skin should be super crispy, and the meat should be falling right off the bone. Place a chicken quarter on each plate, alongside roasted veggies, or any side of choice. Yield: Serves 2 large chicken servings.You also can serve the meat already removed from the bone and split it into 4 smaller portions.

Camerata Pacifica welcomes new board member Camerata Pacifica has welcomed longtime Santa Barbara resident Mary Tonetti Dorra to its board. Ms. Tonetti Dorra, a journalist, traveller and published author, has served on many of Santa Barbara’s most prominent community organizations. “It’s a testament to Mary’s devotion to Santa Barbara, that she would join the board of a performing arts nonprofit in the midst of a pandemic!” board president Kimberley Valentine said in a statement. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be the beneficiaries of her decades of international experience and

community involvement.” Ms Tonetti Dorra joins the board as Camerata Pacifica has just launched an innovative alliance with UCLA Health called “The Nightingale Channel,” which is a video channel of live performances of classical music delivered to patients’ bedsides. Next month, Camerata Pacifica will announce its new season of chamber music concerts. For more information, call Camerata Pacifica at 805-884-8410, or visit www. cameratapacifica.org. — Gerry Fall

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ARIES — If you feel cautious today, Aries, don’t be alarmed. This can be a good thing, Aries, as you can be too trusting at times or forget to take care when going into something new. Use a little caution in everything you do to keep safe. This is true with relationships, too. Give a little more thought and time to things to help you choose more wisely. TAURUS — Taurus, personal dignity may be important to you today. This may come about when things go wrong or if you’re accused of something you didn’t do. You always have control over your dignity. Your daily actions affirm this. The key is to hold on tightly to who you are and what you believe in. Defend your dignity if it’s challenged. It’s one thing that no one can take from you no matter what. GEMINI — Don’t be surprised if someone describes you as conservative, Gemini. It may be true. It could indicate that it’s important for you to maintain control over most things - what you say and how much, how you dress, the kinds of people you spend time with, where and how you spend your money - these are all things that conservative people tend to closely monitor. Be proud of who you are. CANCER — Your mother may be on your mind today, Cancer. Your mother probably affects how you think, act, and feel, both in the past and now. If your mother’s sign is opposite yours, conflict and misunderstanding can happen more easily. Take the time to learn about her sign today to help you understand her and the relationship you have. LEO — Focus on yourself today, Leo. Take note of your health. You probably know that this is something you must take care of always, not just sometimes. Daily routines are important. It’s up to you to stick to them. The little things like taking vitamins, staying active, and relaxing help maintain a healthy body. If you aren’t feeling your best, make your habits more conducive to glowing health. VIRGO — No dream is too big or too late to fulfill. You may be thinking about your special dreams today, Virgo. Perhaps you aspire to do something really great, be a pioneer in some field, or be a prominent figure. Whatever +*#!2 +1$)"$it is can happen if you believe in yourself and work toward it.

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Community Seed Swap to honor farmers market recognizes that more than 70% of the world’s food comes from small farms and gardens. The award ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Farmers Market Information Booth on the Santa Barbara Street entrance. Sam Edelman, the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market director, will receive the award, along with some of the market’s original growers and newer growers as well. The ceremony is part of the

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The 13th annual Community Seed Swap is honoring the Santa Barbara Farmers Market as this year’s recipient of the Local Food Hero Award. The award is given each year to outstanding individuals or groups helping strengthen the foundation of food security in our community, while creating a vibrant local food economy. Honoring the farmers market

Seed Swap that went virtual for 2021 with ongoing activities and speakers throughout February and March. It’s sponsored each year by Santa Barbara Permaculture Network. For more information, contact margie@sbpermaculture.org or visit www.sbpermaculture.org for a link to the Seed Swap Facebook page where all the activities are listed. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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Pallet home residents have access to three meals a day, community restrooms and on-site supportive services from case managers. For those with untreated medical conditions, Good Samaritan Shelter coordinates with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department to give residents access to needed treatment.

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Thus far, Ms. Barnard said there have been many successes among residents in the Pallet homes. To date, two residents transitioned to programs with intensive supportive assistance, seven have accessed substance abuse treatment, four have received much-need surgeries, two have become employed, eight have been able to access benefits like insurance or nutritional assistance programs, three have been linked to county mental health service and three are working with the county’s public defender’s office. Prior to the opening of the Pallet Project in Isla Vista, Ms. Barnard and Kimberlee Albers, the county’s homeless assistance program manager, visited a pallet home community in Riverside County at the start of November. Seeing the impact the pallet homes had on previously unsheltered individuals in Riverside, the county quickly allocated funds to build a temporary shelter in Isla Vista to

address the desperate needs of homeless individuals. With more than two dozen homeless individuals in a single location, the pallet homes allow county case workers to streamline service access, Ms. Albers said. Often, connecting homeless people with needed services takes days and weeks of consistent contact and trust-building, and this can be difficult when individuals wander from place to place. But with a confirmed location, case managers can address the needs of homeless people consistently, building needed trust with individuals while extending a helping hand. “When someone is in a location that we know where they are, for instance like the Roomkey (project) hotels, those touches can happen much quicker,” Ms. Albers said. She later added, “When we can have a location like the pallet shelters, or a hotel room or one of the regular emergency shelters, we can move the process much faster.” The Pallet Project at Isla Vista is set to end in June 2021, and officials are hopeful this will

give residents time to find an alternative housing situation in the next few months, whether this means moving to another temporary living situation or a permanent housing location. However, Ms. Barnard said about 90% of residents are still in need of basic documents, like IDs and Social Security cards, in order to make the move to a permanent housing situation. Staff from Good Samaritan are currently working with partner agencies to resolve these roadblocks so that residents will have opportunities to move to a more permanent shelter once the pallet project reaches completion. “Our goal is to make sure that while they’re there, everyone has an opportunity to have some sort of temporary or permanent housing opportunity,” Ms. Albers said. “(Good Samaritan) is working diligently towards that goal. That may just be the opportunity to move to a congregate shelter, we don’t know for each person what that opportunity will look like, but the hope would be that everyone has some sort of opportunity to be sheltered or housed.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0000195. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: JB TOOLS, 4551 OAK GLEN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFO 93110, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JAMES O BARNES, 4551 OAK GLEN DR, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFO 93110. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: MATCO TOOLS. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/25/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Aug 22, 2005. 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) FEB 18, 25; MAR 4, 11/2021--56836

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MONTECITO SANITARY DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Montecito Sanitary District shall conduct a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 via Zoom Meetings; meeting ID 825-9512-1627, to consider the adoption of an ordinance of the governing board of the Montecito Sanitary District increasing the compensation of Directors of the Board pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 6489. The public may attend and comment by calling 1-669-900-6833 and entering Meeting ID 811 3605 6420 or by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81136056420 Copies of the text of the proposed ordinance are on file with the clerk of the District Board and are available for public inspection at the District’s offices. See https://www.montsan.org/ Publication dates: February 25, 2021 and March 4, 2021 FEB 25, Mar 4 / 2021 -- 56807

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, March 2, 2021 REMOTE VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION ONLY The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, on March 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter, in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, to take public testimony on an ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 16 to authorize Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations to be permitted countywide as a Food Facility and to adopt a resolution to amend the Environmental Health Fee Schedule to include fees relating to Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations. A copy of said Ordinance and Resolution can be reviewed during business hours at the Santa Barbara County Clerk of the Board at 105 E. Anapamu, Santa Barbara, CA.

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The public hearing to be held on March 2, 2021 is for the purpose of considering all objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Ordinance and Resolution as set forth, or as modified by the Board of Supervisors.

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On or about March 13, 2021 the City of Santa Barbara will authorize the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara to submit a request to HUD for the release of 28 Project Based Section 8 Vouchers under the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 and the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake a project known as Vera Cruz Village Apartments for the purpose of providing affordable lower income housing at 116 E. Cota Street in Santa Barbara, CA. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Santa Barbara has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Community Development Department, Planning Division, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (City offices are closed every other Friday). Please contact Allison De Busk, Senior Planner at ADebusk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for a digital copy of the ERR or to request review of the ERR, as City offices are currently closed to the public as part of the City’s response to COVID-19. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Santa Barbara, Attention Allison De Busk. All comments received by March 12, 2021 will be considered by the City of Santa Barbara prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Any objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Ordinance and Resolution may be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors before the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., March 2, 2021. The address of the Clerk of the Board is: 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Objections or protests may also be filed during, or before, the meeting on February 9, 2021. The Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Board. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to speak on the item. Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order N-3320 issued on March 19, 2020, to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meetings will no longer provide in-person participation. The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: H (292B6?21 <; 9<0.9 0./92 05.;;29 H $;96;2 .@ 5@@= CCC 0<A;@E<3?/ <>4 02< 0?/@B 96B2?@>2.: ?/0 .;1 H ,<A(A/2 .@ 5@@=? CCC E<A@A/2 0<: A?2> ' (* 2. If you wish to make a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, the following methods are available: H 6?@>6/A@6<; @< @52 <.>1 'A/:6@ E<A> 0<::2;@ B6. 2:.69 =>6<> @< = : <; @52 1.E =>6<> @< @52 <.>1 meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately. H E -<<: +2/6;.> 3 E<A C<A91 9682 @< :.82 . 0<::2;@ /E F<<: =92.?2 ?22 =<?@21 .42;1. .@ 5@@= ?.;@./.>/.>. 9246?@.> 0<: .92;1.> .?=x under the hearing date. Instructions are on page 2 on how to register. For more information please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Santa Barbara certifies to HUD that Paul Casey in his capacity as City Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara to use Program funds.

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OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Santa Barbara’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Santa Barbara; (b) the City of Santa Barbara has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Attn: Rufus Washington at 300 N. Los Angeles Street, Suite 4054, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Paul Casey, City Administrator FEB 25 / 2021 -- 56826

If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a. +6@;2?? :E 5.;1 .;1 ?2.9 @56? th day of February, 2021. Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk