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The sun broke out of the clouds just in time on Wednesday morning for the first Tibet flag raising in Santa Barbara County history. March 10 marked Tibetan Uprising Day, and Santa Barbara joined 425 cities in Germany and numerous cities in California and several in Wisconsin in raising the Tibet flag to raise awareness for human rights and freedom for Tibetans, Uighurs, Mongolians and people in Hong Kong. County supervisors Das Williams and Joan Hartmann co-sponsored a resolution this year declaring March 10 Tibetan Uprising Day. “I think that it’s important for Santa Barbara to declare ourselves in solidarity with the struggles of the people of Tibet, but also, even more importantly, to try to minimize our economic aid to the government of China in perpetuating human rights crises,” Mr. Williams, the 1st District supervisor, told the NewsPress at the flag-raising site. “If we keep buying Chinese products — many of which are made in the slave labor camps in the country — then we are actually helping oppress the Tibetan and Uighur people, so I think the second part is to raise consciousness about that.” Mr. Williams and more than a dozen community members gathered at 9 a.m in front of the County Administration Building on Anapamu Street, including

March 23. If you own a restaurant, gym or store, mark it on your calendar. That’s the date Santa Barbara County is expected to take a step closer to pre-pandemic life and return to the coveted red tier. That would allow, among other things, the resumption of indoor dining, an expansion of customer capacity inside retail outlets, and the reopenings of indoor movie theaters, indoor museum exhibits, indoor gyms and secondary schools with limits on capacity. That all adds up to good news for a struggling economy and residents eager for a more normal world. “The earliest we could get into the red tier is March 23,” Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county public health officer, told the News-Press Wednesday. “Honestly, it’s quite likely we will reach the red tier that day. “That means effective the following day (March 24), certain things can happen. For instance, there could be dining with very limited (25%) capacity indoors with ventilation,” Dr. Ansorg said. “Retail capacity will increase in the red tier,” he continued.

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Santa Barbara County passed a resolution declaring March 10 Tibetan Uprising Day, and flew the first Tibet flag in county history at the Administration Building on Wednesday morning.

Ice, snow cause pile up on SR 154 Officials expect rainy conditions to continue today By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Wednesday’s storm system dropped snow and ice on State Route 154, leading to extended road closures as Caltrans officials cleared an eight-car pile-up near Cold Springs Bridge. Officials from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the multi-car pileup around 11 a.m. Wednesday as icy conditions caused vehicles to slide off the road and into other vehicles. The 154 was closed by Caltrans until around 1:25 p.m. After a period of steady rainfall in the early morning hours Wednesday, roadways remained wet during the morning commute. A fatal crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. on the Highway 101 just north of the State Route 1 interchange. A 21-year-old Guadalupe woman, whose identity was withheld, was traveling south on the 101 when, for unknown reasons, she allowed her vehicle to travel to the right off the roadway. The vehicle traveled onto the dirt shoulder, down an embankment and crashed into a tree, according to the California Highway Patrol. Weather conditions were

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Icy conditions caused an eight-car pile-up near Cold Spring Bridge on State Route 154 Wednesday morning.

cloudy and wet at the time of the crash, and it was not actively raining, the CHP said. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and alcohol does not appear to be a factor, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Schmidt

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“You shouldn’t see lines in front of grocery stores anymore. “Obviously you will still need to wear a mask when you go into a store,” Dr. Ansorg said. The county’s COVID cases have fallen to 9.7 per 100,000, and state health officials said that’s good enough for the red tier if 2 million people are Please see RED TIER on A8

Stimulus checks coming soon House approves COVID-19 bill, president expected to sign Friday By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The latest COVID-19 relief bill officially passed Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives, and based on the time frame for the last relief package, eligible Americans could expect $1,400 stimulus checks from the IRS within two weeks. The House approved the final version of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Wednesday afternoon. The commanderin-chief is expected to sign it Friday. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, voted to pass the bill Wednesday. “This pandemic has killed over half a million Americans, driven families into poverty and crushed our economy. Overcoming these challenges requires a big, bold investment and the American Rescue Plan delivers at a scale that meets the moment,” Rep. Carbajal said. “This rescue plan mounts a national vaccination program, puts our children back in school in a safe and sustainable way, keeps small businesses open and their workers on payroll, and will lift

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Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, voted to pass the president’s American Rescue Plan Wednesday, saying, “This rescue plan mounts a national vaccination program, puts our children back in school in a safe and sustainable way, keeps small businesses open and their workers on payroll, and will lift nearly 12 million Americans out of poverty. I’m thrilled to say that more help is on the way.”

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at the Buellton-area CHP office at 805-681-5551. Rainy weather is here to stay in Santa Barbara County as the remnants of Wednesday’s storm system move out of the area today, leaving traces of scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms through this

evening. Today’s showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to drop less than half an inch of rain across the county, which would bring total storm system accumulations to about an inch, Joe Sirard, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, told the News-Press. Steady rain showers covered Santa Barbara County starting Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning. Scattered showers continued throughout the rest of the day in the county accompanied by periods of sunshine. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the showers brought 0.75 inches of rain in Goleta, 0.76 inches in Montecito, 0.94 inches in Santa Barbara and 0.74 inches in Santa Maria, according to data from the county’s Public Works Department. Other notable totals included 1.29 inches of rainfall at the San Marcos Pass and 1.11 inches at Gibraltar Reservoir. Looking ahead, the forecast calls for dry conditions in Santa Barbara County starting Friday, with cooler temperatures reaching the mid-60s through the weekend.

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“The earliest we could get into the red tier is March 23,” said Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer. “Honestly, it’s quite likely we will reach the red tier that day.”

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Santa Barbara County confirms 41 COVID-19 cases, one additional death By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Officials at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 41 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, increasing the county’s total to 32,474 cases. Public Health considers 254 of those cases still infectious. Officials also confirmed one additional death in which COVID-19 was recorded as a significant condition or cause, which brings the county to a cumulative 425 deaths. The deceased was between 50 and 69 years of age, had underlying health conditions and resided in Orcutt. Santa Barbara detected 11 COVID-19 cases and has a total of 6,090 cases. Of those, 67 are still infectious. Santa Maria found nine cases Wednesday, increasing its total to 10,942 cases of which 68 are active. The unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota confirmed five cases. It has a total of 1,122 cases and 11 active cases. The following areas also reported daily cases: Lompoc,

four cases (3,404 total, 23 active); Orcutt, four cases (1,716 total, 14 active); Goleta, three cases (1,691 total, 30 active); the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria, two cases (1,302 total, 10 active); Isla Vista, two cases (1,247 total, 13 active); the Santa Ynez Valley, one case (966 total, seven active). A total of 46 patients in county hospitals have tested positive for COVID-19, and 13 patients are in critical care. Santa Barbara County had 47.4% of its staffed ICU beds available Wednesday. Of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s 180 acute-care patients, 17 are in isolation with COVID-19 symptoms. The hospital has six of those patients in intensive care. Ventilators are being utilized by four COVID-19 patients at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and 87 adult ventilators and 13 neonatal ventilators are available. A cumulative 1,372 cases of COVID-19 have been detected among health care workers. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

Free hazardous waste collection event scheduled The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department will be hosting its spring household hazardous waste collection event on April 11. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station, at 4004 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos, and is free for residents in the unincorporated area and the city of Solvang, according to a news release. Residents can drop off common household items, including automotive fluids, cleaners, paint, pesticides, and batteries, as well as unwanted electronics like computers and TVs. Residents can also bring home-generated “sharps” such as needles and syringes. To protect event staff, please note that sharps must be delivered in rigid, puncture-proof containers. Due to COVID-19, all attendees

must wear a mask and remain in their vehicles at all times. In addition, participants are asked to keep all materials easily accessible in the back of their vehicle, such as the bed of a truck or the trunk of a vehicle. The county’s antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint facility located at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station accepts antifreeze, auto batteries, motor oil, oil filters and latex paint every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition, county transfer stations accept electronic waste free of charge for residents. Some local cities and private waste management companies also operator household hazardous waste and electronics collection centers. For more information about these programs, call 805-8823603 or visit www.lessismore.org.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Homicide investigation ongoing LOS OLIVOS — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its investigation into a homicide that occurred Sunday night in the 6200 block of Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos. Around 6:12 p.m. Sunday, Sheriff’s dispatch received a call of a single vehicle crash in the area. Fire, medics and CHP responded to the area and quickly determined that the vehicle had not been involved in a traffic collision and that the solo occupant was deceased, said Raquel Zick, sheriff’s spokeswoman. Sheriff’s deputies responded, took over the investigation and closed the roadway. The death was initially considered as suspicious but is now being investigated as a homicide, Ms. Zick said. An investigation is ongoing and few details are being released at this time. Detectives have confirmed that the victim was a male who was in a vehicle along the side of the road, she added. Sheriff’s detectives encourage anyone with information about this case to leave an anonymous tip by calling 805-681-4171 or visit www.sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip.

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starting July 1, 2021. The president’s plan extends unemployment benefits, including the $300 weekly federal supplemental unemployment benefit through Sept. 6, and provides $27.5 billion for emergency rental assistance, along with $10 billion for the Homeowner Assistance Fund. “I’m thrilled that the American Rescue Plan contains a $55.5 billion investment in public health for COVID-19 response efforts. I am looking forward to seeing the flow of dollars into Santa Barbara County so that we can continue our work with partners to ensure that all members of our community will have access to testing, isolation and quarantine, case management and vaccines,” said Van DoReynoso, Santa Barbara County public health director. Other cities in the county will receive the following allocations from the American Rescue Plan: Buellton will receive $960,000; Carpinteria, $2.52 million; Guadalupe, $1.46 million; Solvang, $1.1 million; Goleta, $5.62 million; Lompoc, $13.19 million; and Santa Maria, $40.61 million. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Gov. Gavin Newsom reflects on pandemic’s effect in State of the State address By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

After an arduous pandemic year, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his third State of the State address from an empty Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Tuesday evening, reflecting on the pandemic’s effect in California and relaying government actions over the past year. Surrounded by 56,000 empty seats, Gov. Newsom paid homage to the 54,395 Californias who died from COVID-19, noting that the empty seats marked “a silent tribute to loved ones who live forever in our memories.” “(COVID-19) made the unthinkable, commonplace,” Gov. Newsom said during the address. “COVID patients cared for by doctors, nurses and paramedics who, despite the chaos and risks to themselves, paused to hold the hands of strangers in their final moments. Too many forever goodbyes over FaceTime.” The majority of the governor’s address focused on actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the development of the state’s testing protocols and robust vaccine distribution, which Gov. Newsom said ranked sixth in the world, beating out countries like Israel, Russia, Germany and France. He also noted that California recently surpassed 11 million vaccine doses allocated, a benchmark putting the state 3 million doses ahead of any other state. Over the course of the pandemic, Gov. Newsom’s response has been criticized by his political opponents and California proponents of a recall effort. Recall proponents aim to collect 2 million signatures that would force a state-wide vote regarding his status as governor. If enough signatures are collected and verified by county officials, state voters will be asked to vote yes or no on whether Gov. Newsom should remain in office. Despite this opposition, Gov. Newsom defended his pandemic leadership, noting that he plans to stay the course while admitting to “mistakes” along the way. “We won’t change course just because of a few nay-sayers and dooms-dayers,” Gov. Newsom said Tuesday. “So to the California critics, who are promoting partisan power grabs and outdated prejudices, and rejecting everything that makes California great, we say this: we will not be distracted from getting shots in arms and our economy booming

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The California Department of Education suggested antigen testing to reopening districts during a webinar Wednesday. Abbott’s BinaxNOW home testing kit delivers results in 15 minutes for just $5, which Tony Thurmond, state superintendent, presented as a good solution for inschool testing. He encouraged interested districts to start the tests now because Assembly Bill 86, which was passed last week, reimburses districts for COVID-19 reopening expenses. “We know that many of our schools have already been asking about antigen testing and rapid testing as a way of helping them to get sports going again — and we want to help them with that, but we think that rapid testing is a great way for schools to really address their day-to-day needs as many of our students come back to campus,” Superintendent Thurmond said in a media briefing. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s evaluation of the BinaxNOW test concluded that the kit is helpful to isolate individuals sooner and reduce transmission, but those with negative test results should still take all health and safety precautions. “We see this as a suite of strategies that need to be used. We just think that the rapid COVID tests are going to be so important if you can get your results in 15 minutes,” Superintendent Thurmond said. Even vaccinated individuals can transmit the virus, he noted. “With the layers of protocols and safety measures and mask wearing and everything else, the one safety measure that really gives us an immediate reaction to whether you are potentially a COVID-positive person, is the antigen test,” Roy Mendiola,

We’re pleased to announce that all staff and residents have been given the opportunity to receive both doses of vaccinations. Everyone will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and Santa Barbara County Health Department.

again. This is a fight for California’s future.” Gov. Newsom’s address also noted recent legislation that allocated $7.6 billion back to small business owners and Californians who qualified for the Golden State Stimulus. He also mentioned last week’s decision to denote $6.6 billion to California’s school reopenings, which he said has turned the conversation “from whether to reopen, to when.” As the pandemic highlighted inequities in a range of societal realms, such as health care and education, Gov. Newsom addressed plans to charge forward with an equitable vaccine roll out targeted at vulnerable communities, including California’s Latino population who have been disproportionately affected by the virus. With vaccine distribution putting hope in the hearts of Californians, Gov. Newsom pledged lasting change as the state “roars back” after the pandemic ends. “When this pandemic ends — and it will end soon — we’re not going back to normal,” Gov. Newsom said. “Normal was never good enough. Normal accepts inequity.”

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superintendent of McSwain Union Elementary School District, said. Superintendent Mendiola’s school district is piloting the antigen testing program. So far, the district has identified five positive test results. Because the district is testing staff two times a week, they have caught cases before the staff members make contact with anyone else. Before opening campuses after winter break, the district tested staff members for the virus prior to students returning. “People that are concerned that they are close contacts, rather than sending them home, we can send them in for a quick self swabbing each day. And each day that they are cleared negative, we’ll send them to campus,” he said. The district is keeping all masking, distancing and handwashing precautions in place. “We think that schools are today the safest place in the community to be,” Dr. Tony Iton, senior vice president of Healthy Communities at the California Endowment, said. “We think that with this testing they’ll be even safer for students, for teachers and for staff.” Dr. Iron oversees an 11-district pilot program. The program has a test positivity rate of .2%. A video showed children self-swabbing their test kits, demonstrating that students can swab their sample themselves. He said the biggest obstacle is the demand on time. “We’re excited to know that, you know, more than 200,000 educators have received the vaccine,” Superintendent Thurmond said. “We think that while these have been tough times, things are accelerating to how we help our schools get open and stay open safely. And we think that rapid COVID testing is a huge part of that.” email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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W Asparagus The first fresh spears of locally harvested asparagus have started to emerge from Mendoza Family Farm of Lompoc. Early spring through midsummer is the prime time to purchase these fresh stalks, and nothing beats the young tender harvest occurring this time of year. Asparagus is packed with antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals, and it’s a good source of dietary fiber and protein. A one-cup serving of cooked asparagus in only 32 calories. You can currently find fresh asparagus at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. The price averages $3 a bunch. See the Fix of the Week on A5 for my recipe for an Asparagus, Beet, Spinach and Blood Orange Salad.

Baby arugula Harvested about as young as the plant gets, these baby leaves of arugula are only about an inch in length and are super tender. Delivering their characteristically spicy flavor with subtle notes of sweet, this arugula is excellent when added to a mixed green salad or used to top your favorite sandwich. Arugula is a good source of protein, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, zinc and copper. You can currently find this micro-arugula from several local farmers at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Certified organic available, the price averages $3.50 per bag.

ith St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, Bob’s Well Bread bakeries in Los Alamos and Ballard are gearing up for the holiday with Irish-inspired soda bread, roasted potato bread and a brand new pistachio croissant. With influences from Parisian boulangeries and San Francisco bakeries, owner Bob Oswaks and his staff serve up baked classics aimed to please, such as their signature sourdough, French canale pastries, almond croissants and corn rye bread. The bakery’s debut of the pistachio croissant in honor of St. Patrick’s Day presents a spin on the beloved almond croissant, pioneered by head baker Scott Smith. Pre-orders for the Irish breads and pastries closed Monday, but the bakery will have a few extra batches of the delectable treats available in both stores for those who did not pre-order their goods. For those who did pre-order, the breads will be available for pick up between today and March 15. Since the bakery’s Los Alamos opening nearly seven years ago, Bob’s Well Bread has become a staple in the Santa Ynez Valley for breads and pastries among tourists and locals alike. The bakery boasts a menu of breads, pastries and delectable breakfast and lunch options that take customers back to some of their fondest memories, Mr. Oswaks told the News-Press. “People come in and say to me, ‘This croissant takes me back to Paris because it’s just so flaky and buttery,’ ” Mr. Oswaks said. “People have these amazing sense memories of what some of our signature items mean to them.” Mr. Oswaks opened the bakery’s second location in Ballard just six months ago, hoping to reach a broader customer base from Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo. The Ballard bakery serves up the same items as its sister location in Los Alamos and has seen great success since its opening, even as December lockdowns threatened business. “The community of the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County in general was overwhelmingly supportive of us during this second shutdown,” Mr. Oswaks said. “From people just ordering takeaway to adapting to curbside delivery, we implemented online ordering, (we saw) the amazing support of the community in buying gift cards over the holidays and that got us through to the other side.” Since reopening outdoor dining in February, Mr. Oswaks said he has seen a fast bounceback recovery at both locations thanks to loyal support from the community. The growth of Mr. Oswak’s inaugural Los Alamos location is a testament to the owner’s passion for baking, for which he discovered later in life. The Los Alamos location came to fruition out of a dream the baker

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Bob’s Well Bread bakeries in both Los Alamos and Ballard will feature Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day treats leading up to the holiday March 17. The bakeries are offering rye bread, roasted potato bread and Irish soda bread, as well as pistachio croissants in celebration of the holiday.

developed after shifting career paths almost a decade ago. After spending several decades in the TV business and sitting as a top marketing executive for Sony Pictures, Mr. Oswaks found himself out of a job when the company downsized in 2011. As he thought about his next career move, Mr. Oswaks began experimenting with his woodfired oven in the back of his Los Angeles home. After a few weeks, he developed his own starter and began making

bread every training at the day, churning San Francisco out delicious Baking Institute, Bob’s Well Bread is located at 550 loaves of bread Mr. Oswaks Bell St., Los Alamos, and 2449 Baseline that just kept made his dream Ave., Ballard. For more information, go getting better. a reality and to bobswellbread.com. “I just opened the Los became a bit Alamos location obsessed and of Bob’s Well a bit passionate about making Bread. bread,” Mr. Oswaks said. “All this time we’d had a house His newfound passion soon had in the Santa Ynez Valley, a little him dreaming of opening a bakery vacation weekend place, and I just near his vacation home in the said to myself, ‘What if we got out Santa Ynez Valley. After receiving of L.A. and moved up to the wine

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country full time and we had this charming little bakery in the wine country, servicing tourists and winemakers,’ ” Mr. Oswaks said. Now with his Los Alamos and Ballard locations up and running post-COVID-19 lockdown, Mr. Oswaks said his bakeries are back on track and doing just as well as they were pre-shutdown. “February came around, and we were back to where we were in October and November again.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

Savoy cabbage This is a very interesting variety brought in by Jacob Grant of Roots farm in Los Olivos. This certified organic cabbage variety has a unique wavy texture with a slightly fewer compact head than your standard varieties. Enjoy it in a fresh slaw salad, in soups or salads, or sautéed with mixed seasonal vegetables. It’s currently available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Wednesday Solvang farmers/ markets. The price averages $1.50 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

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At left, Bob Oswaks, owner and founder of Bob’s Well Bread, found his passion for baking later in life as he transitioned out of a career in television nearly a decade ago. He is seen here at the Los Alamos location. Center, outside of Bob’s Well Bread in Ballard, customers can enjoy delectable treats like the bakery’s signature croissants. Owner Bob Oswaks said his bakery takes inspiration from Parisian boulangeries and San Francisco bakeries, and his treats bring back fond memories in the minds of his customers. At right, at Bob’s Well Bread in Ballard, a large sign in the window advertises the bakery’s signature treats, which include croissants, sourdough and baguettes.

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ne of my favorite seasonal veggies this time of year, fresh asparagus is excellent when grilled, steamed, sautéed, roasted or even raw. And it’s easily incorporated into a number of delicious dishes. The core season for fresh asparagus runs from approximately early spring through summer, so now is the best time to take advantage of this wonderful veggie. Like most fresh fruits and vegetables, asparagus is best when enjoyed as close to harvest as possible. There are several ways to prepare asparagus. Some people enjoy it raw, either chopped or shaved, but the majority prefers the sweeter nuttier flavor that develops when it is lightly cooked. No matter how you prepare it, only a couple of minutes of heat exposure are all you will need to get it just right. Asparagus is wonderful as a great side dish to your grilled meats, when added to your favorite stir-fry, or when used to top a mixed green salad. With fresh beets, spinach and blood oranges currently in season, I decided to whip up a simple and flavorful salad, packed with flavor. When you top asparagus with a little crumbled goat cheese and freshly chopped herbs, you can’t go wrong.

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. ASPARAGUS, BEET, SPINACH AND BLOOD ORANGE SALAD 2 bunches asparagus 1 bunch beets, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper 8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and dried, stems removed

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2 blood oranges, peeled, pith removed, and sliced into wedges One-quarter cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (or any fresh herbs you prefer) 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove about one inch from the base end of your asparagus and set aside. Toss your beets with olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. On a lightly oiled baking sheet, add beets in a single layer and place in the oven. Roast for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. When the beets are soft to your liking, toss the asparagus into the beet mixture and place back in the oven. Cook for about 3-4 more minutes and remove from the oven and let slightly cool. Season the beets and asparagus with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed. Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and toss the beets and asparagus with the greens. Top with blood oranges and crumbled fresh goat cheese over the top. The juice from the blood oranges and beets, along with the light amount of olive oil and flavor of goat cheese and asparagus should create enough of a dressing on its own. If more is desired, add a small drizzle of your favorite vinaigrette. Yield: Serves 2 large or 4 side salads.

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Lobero to present Derek Douget Band The Derek Douget Band is bringing the sounds of New Orleans to a Lobero Theatre concert. The pay-per-view jazz program, officially titled “A Night in New Orleans witi The Derek Douget Band,” will stream March 19-21, and proceeds will benefit the Lobero. The concert will feature jazz saxophonist Derek Douget with trumpeter Ashlin Parker, bassist Jason Stewart, pianist Victor Atkins and guitarist/banjoist/ vocalist Don Vappie. The band also includes drummer and vocalist Herlin Riley. Mr. Douget has performed with many notable musicians in the New Orleans scene, everyone from Dr. John to the Louis Armstrong Quintet and Branford Marsalis. The pay-per-view concert costs $15. To purchase, go to www. livefromthelobero.org. — Dave Mason

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Derek Douget and his band will perform a pay-per-view jazz concert March 19-21. Proceeds will benefit the Lobero Theatre.

Allan Hancock College students win SkillsUSA medals SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College students earned multiple first and second-place awards at a virtual SkillsUSA regional competition. They will advance to the organization’s statewide competition in April. “Despite the difficulties of the last year, these talented students were able to showcase the important career skills they are learning at Hancock,” said Kevin G. Walthers, superintendent and president of the Santa Maria college. “It is wonderful to see our students succeed at such a high level, and we are very proud for them to represent our school at the state and national levels,” he said in a statement. The 27 students in Hancock’s SkillsUSA team, who participated in the regional competition, took home 21 gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze medal. They earned gold medals in a variety of categories, including automotive service, commercial baking,

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welding, entrepreneurship, extemporaneous speaking and others. All 27 students will move on to compete in the SkillsUSA virtual statewide competition on April 10. Students who win that contest are eligible to compete in the national SkillsUSA competition, which will be held virtually June 21-24. Hancock’s SkillsUSA students prepared for this year’s competitions by working with AHC administrators, staff, faculty and local industry partners. “This was possible because of all the help our students received from their SkillsUSA mentors and instructors,” said Hancock SkillsUSA Advisor Adelina Pozos. “All the support we received from everyone, especially during these challenging times, is amazing. We really appreciate everything they do.” For more information, visit skillsusa.org. — Dave Mason

Silk screen prints on display

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Ed Lister’s silk screen prints will be on display starting Saturday at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA — Ed Lister’s silk screen prints will be on display Saturday through May 6 at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, 229 E. Victoria St. An opening reception will take place 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and weekdays by appointment; call 805-965-6307. For more information, go to afsb.org and edlisterfineart. com. — Dave Mason

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ARIES — You may be a bit on edge emotionally today, Aries. You’re likely to feel less selfconfident than usual, and you also might be a bit bored. In addition, you might have an exceedingly oppressive and tedious task that needs doing. Try easing the stress by listening to music and taking frequent breaks. Treat yourself to a good lunch. You won’t help anyone if you work yourself to a frazzle! TAURUS — Low biorhythms may have you feeling less than your usual self, Taurus. Your mind may not be quite as quick as it usually is, and you may go through the day in a bit of a fog, possibly reflecting on the past. This isn’t quite as aimless as it sounds. You might want to jot down your memories and reflections. They could shed light on something that’s going on with you now. GEMINI — Frustrating delays in completing a project might cause you to doubt your skills, Gemini. Be careful not to fall into this trap. There’s nothing wrong with your skills. Take a good long look at what you’re doing and try to discern where it got hung up. Worries about money may cause you to consider postponing an activity that means a lot to you. Don’t. Use your ingenuity to work it out. CANCER — Even though you’re likely to wake up feeling energetic and enthusiastic, Cancer, your mood may sink a little when you think about all you need to do. It may be time to question whether you should make some significant changes. Are the walls closing in on you? If so, perhaps you should look for an opportunity that gives you more freedom of movement or perhaps gets you outside part of the time. LEO — An increased awareness of subtle undercurrents may have you feeling a bit disconcerted today, Leo. You could experience clairvoyant or telepathic abilities you didn’t know you had. As you usually like to be down to Earth and realistic, this may throw you for a loop, but try to flow with it. Reality isn’t necessarily limited to what is perceived by the usual five senses! VIRGO — The desire to perform a service of some kind could attract you to group activities today, Virgo. You might attend a meeting of a group you aren’t yet familiar with, and you could feel like a fifth wheel. Take heart! You will catch on soon, and the people in the group are likely to take to you. Your insights Monday, November 16, 2015 should prove valuable to them, and

they will be quick to notice that! LIBRA — Your day could be worrisome and stressful, Libra. Your workload may be especially heavy and you could be putting in some long hours. Relations with others might also be a bit tense. Ease the stress by playing music and take frequent breaks. Have a good meal at lunchtime and then take a walk. Things are likely to be a lot more laid back tomorrow! SCORPIO — Today you’re likely to feel rather bored, restless, and frustrated with the way your life is going now, Scorpio. You have responsibilities that need meeting, yet you have other projects that interest you a lot more than mundane tasks. As a result, you might find yourself growing a bit impatient with those around you. Don’t take your frustrations out on others! Remember, “This, too, shall pass.” SAGITTARIUS — You may feel especially sexy and passionate, Sagittarius, but minor conflicts between you and the special someone in your life could put distance between you. You can avoid this by being patient and making an effort to communicate. You could be tempted to overspend, probably on items you don’t particularly need now and may not even want. Take care to curb impulse spending. CAPRICORN — Nervous tension among family members is high today, Capricorn, so don’t be surprised if household members start quarreling. It’s best to keep them apart most of the day if you can. In the evening, encourage them to talk about what’s bothering them. You may be feeling a bit bored and discouraged, but forget about it by keeping busy. This will all pass by tomorrow. AQUARIUS — Information gleaned today might not be totally accurate, Aquarius. Someone may be repeating gossip or making stories up out of whole cloth. Listen if you want, but don’t pass along anything you hear unless you know for a fact that it’s true. Your workload might be especially heavy and you might have a deadline, so you have a ready excuse not to pay any attention! PISCES — Pessimism over money matters may plague you today, Pisces. Perhaps a desired increase in income hasn’t materialized, or you’ve been hoping to make a particular purchase that you still can’t quite afford. This might be the time to put your ingenuity to work and come up with a contingency plan to earn the money you need. You will be able to find good opportunities. It beats waiting!

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Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

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Gauchos have two points to make at the Big West Tournament By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

UCSB looms as a two-headed monster as it descends upon Las Vegas this morning for the Air Force Reserve Big West Conference Men’s Basketball Championships. The senior point-guard tandem of JaQuori McLaughlin and Devearl Ramsey draws comparisons to the playmaking combination of Brian Shaw and Carlton Davenport which took the Gauchos to their first NCAA Division 1 Tournament in 1988. Top-seeded UCSB (19-4), which will play today’s 11 a.m. quarterfinal game against No. 9 Long Beach State (6-11), would earn only the sixth Division 1 tournament bid in school history by winning this week’s event at the Michelob ULTRA Arena on the Mandalay Bay Property. “We’re ready for this,” said Ramsey, who received All-Big West honorable mention on Monday. “We’ve been training for this since September when we first got back here. “So it’s going to be fun to finally get out there and play in a conference tournament. I’m happy. I’m happy to play.” McLaughlin won Big West Player of the Year honors after ranking fourth in the league for scoring (15.6 points per game) and second in assists (5.4). His assist-to-turnover ratio of plus2.6 rates 28th nationally. His adroit passing and desire to involve his teammates have been a big reason for UCSB’s success, coach Joe Pasternack said. “JaQuori has had such an impact on our team,” he said. “He’s just a great decision-maker … He’s made us such an unselfish team.” Togetherness, McLaughlin said, is the only way UCSB can get back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010. “I think it’s just about how close we are as a team,” he said. “It really helps chemistry-wise on the court and in practice, always being able to hold each other accountable. “I’ve been here for three years and they have been a special three years, working and grinding and making new friends on the team — brothers for life.” Shaw, the first of UCSB’s seven Big West Players of the Year, and Davenport combined to average 9.8 assists per game while blazing the path to the school’s first NCAA Tournament in 1988. McLaughlin and Ramsey have come close to that at 9.2. Their combined turnover average of 3.1 rates even better than Shaw-Davenport’s 5.2. Ramsey has been as sure-handed as he is quick, ranking fifth in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of plus-3.78 (87 assists, 23 turnovers). “He really gets us going,” Pasternack said. “He’s our point guard. His ball pressure has been amazing and has been a huge catalyst for our defense.” Both players transferred to UCSB as sophomores. The 6-foot-4 McLaughlin, who won Washington’s Mr. Basketball award as a high school senior in Seattle, set a freshman record for three-point shooting at Oregon State. Ramsey came to the Gauchos from Nevada. Pasternack, whose four-year winning percentage of .720 ranks tops in UCSB coaching history, has recruited impact

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Senior point guard Devearl Ramsey, shown leading the fast break with teammate Amadou Sow, ranks fifth in the nation with his assist-to-turnover ratio.

JaQuori McLaughlin, the Big West Conference Player of the Year, cuts down the net after UCSB completed its championship regular season on Saturday against Cal Poly.

transfers every season, beginning with Leland King (Nevada) and Marcus Jackson (Rice) in 2017-18. The parade has continued the last three years with Ar’Mond Davis (Alabama), Robinson Idehen (Western Kentucky), Brandon Cyrus (DePaul), Matt Freeman (Oklahoma), Ajare Sanni (Pacific), Miles Norris (Oregon), Josh Pierre-Louis (Temple), Destin Barnes (Jacksonville) and current redshirt Calvin Wishart (Georgia Southern). “We’ve been very fortunate that we’ve hit it right on the character of the kid,” Pasternack said. “It just doesn’t work to say, ‘Let’s get some transfers.’ “They have to be of the right character: a high-character young man who wants a second chance, and instead of being the seventh man, to be a starter. We’ve been very fortunate … all those guys have done an amazing job on the court, but also off the court.”

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Consistent defense and rebounding have helped UCSB weather several cold spells. The last two weeks have been the most frigid for the Gauchos, who’ve shot just 27% (20-for-74) from the three-point line in the last four games. “The past week or so I don’t think we’ve been in tune offensively,” Pasternack said. “We’ve got to start clicking on all cylinders like we were midway through conference. “We have to reset now like it’s November. Every team has hope … Everyone is 0-0. What happened during the regular season doesn’t matter. It doesn’t give you points on Thursday at 11 a.m.” They’ll face a Long Beach team that has had its season stopped and restarted three times by COVID-19 issues. That included the cancelation of its Feb. 5-6 games at UCSB. Leading scorer Michael Carter III was kicked off the team on Saturday by coach Dan Monson, but it seemed to have a positive effect on the team when it routed Cal State Northridge 85-63 in Tuesday’s first-round game. “Guys just did their jobs,” Monson said. “It’s amazing how good we can be and play our best game when everybody does their job.” He cautioned, however, that the Gauchos are “a whole different animal” than Northridge. “It’s been a difficult year, and we picked the right day of the season, by far, to have our best game,” he said. “We’ve got to build off today. “We didn’t play (the Gauchos) during the regular season and they had an unbelievable year. They’re the most talented team in the league and the best team in the league, and they proved that. All those regular-season accolades, they deserve. But this is a new season, a new look. “I’ve been the No. 1 seed before and there’s a lot of pressure on that.” Pasternack said at the beginning of the season that Long Beach was one of the league’s most talented teams, and he wasn’t changing that tune this week. The Beach is led by 6-1 senior point guard Isaiah Washington (13.7 points, 4.4 assists), 6-6 junior Chance Hunter (12.0 points, 5.9 rebounds), and 6-8 Joe Hampton (10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds). Jadon Jones, a 6-5 freshman, had a breakout game of 19 points and 11 rebounds against CSUN. “It feels good, but we know it’s not over,” Jones said. “We have a lot more to accomplish. “If you were to have walked into the locker room after the game, it was quiet. There was no celebrating. We were locked in. We know we have Santa Barbara coming up, and like coach said, it’s a different animal.” Pasternack wants his defenders to remain ferocious. Long Beach committed 20 turnovers on Tuesday and it’s averaged a Big West-worst 16.9 on the year. The Gauchos’ average of 7.52 steals ranks a close third in the league to UC Davis and UC Irvine. Ramsey and McLaughlin both rank among the league’s top six in steals, with averages of 1.7 and 1.64 respectively. And Ramsey is raring to go after feeling that his first two Big West Tournaments were stolen. “I got hurt the first year, and then last year it got canceled,” he said. “So this year, I’m hoping everything goes well and we can finally get out there and play.”

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But the second-seeded Anteaters (14-8) shot 55.9% and made 10 threes of their own on 17 attempts (58.8%) to thwart the upset attempt of the seventhseeded Gauchos (7-14). The 90 points were the most ever scored by a losing team in the Big West Tournament, and the 182 total points were the fourthhighest in the event’s history. “Your defense is going to tell you whether you win or not,” UCSB coach Bonnie Henrickson said. “Your offense will tell you how much you’ll win by. And you’ve got to be better defensively. You can’t give up 92 points.” “Certainly, that one stings. Just our activity level defensively wasn’t where we needed it to be. In stretches we were — not the whole game, obviously — we were just too much on our heels.” Danae Miller made 5-of-7 threes and scored 18 points, which included two clutch free throws to tie the game at 87-all with 1:31 to go. Taylor Mole hit 4-of-6 threes and netted a team-high 24 points — 19 in the first half. Megan Anderson added 4-of-7 Please see GAUCHOS on A8

Royals beat Dons and Pirates to open girls’ water polo season By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

San Marcos High made up for lost time in girls water polo, opening its long-delayed season with a pair of dominating victories. The Royals, CIF-Southern Section Division 1 semifinalists last year, showed a strong defense with wins of 8-1 over Santa Barbara and 11-1 over Santa Ynez. San Marcos got two goals apiece from Chloe Spievak, Sophia Pannosian and Madison Sparre in their win at Santa Barbara. Kate Meyer and Brooke Ingram also scored. “Madi Sparre was really active and found a way to make some big plays today,” coach Chuckie Roth said. “She has improved, and today she had a good day.” Zosia Amberger made nine saves in goal while Reagan McEachen drew three ejections and two five-meter shots. “Reagan was a force at center,” Roth said. “Reagan controls our spacing and is able

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0000475 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Plant Shoppe SYV, 533 Atterdag Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 2612 Baseline Ave, Solvang, CA 93463 Jennifer L Denunzio, 2612 Baseline Ave, Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Jennifer Lynn Denunzio, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/22/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/21 CNS-3445945# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 / 2021 -- 56869

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At left, Tibet native and Buddhist lama Thepo Tulku, who now lives in Santa Barbara, placed white Khatas around the shoulders of the community members who attended the Tibet flag raising ceremony Wednesday morning, as a sign of purity, goodwill, auspiciousness, compassion and sincerity of one’s offering. At right, 1st District Supervisor Das Williams presented Kevin Young with Santa Barbara Friends of Tibet the resolution declaring March 10 Tibetan Uprising Day in Santa Barbara County.

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Tibet native and Buddhist lama Thepo Tulku who now lives in Santa Barbara, the Rev. Larry Gosseling from the Santa Barbara Mission and Kevin Young with Santa Barbara Friends of Tibet, who organized the ceremony. Speeches were given, and the Rev. Gosseling said a prayer, followed by a flute performance by Emiliano Campobello, a board member on the Santa Barbara Summit for Tibet. Then the group played the Tibetan National Anthem as the flag was raised. “When I first started doing local resolutions, I wondered, ‘Is the People’s Republic of China really going to pay attention to things like this, what the state of California or what a city in California does?’” Supervisor Williams said to the attendees. “I found out when I was the chair of the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus: they actually do. They’re very sensitive about it. It bothers them, and I think that’s something we should keep in mind in our advocacy.” He added that because the U.S. buys a lot of products from China, “we are fueling, economically, this human rights abuse,” and if Americans are fueling it, they must have a stake in the solution. “What I ask people to do is not only stand in solidarity with Tibet, but to think about it in

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Continued from Page A1 vaccinated across the state. The state is expected to reach that vaccination number by Friday. In addition, Santa Barbara County has 3.7% positivity, which is the rate required for the lesssevere orange tier, Dr. Ansorg said. And Dr. Ansorg said the county has made strong progress in its vaccinations, resulting in a decrease of cases among seniors. Dr. Ansorg said more than three-fourths of the county’s 75 and older population and onefourth of the 65-74 age group have received COVID-19 vaccines. He added that 110,000 doses have been administered so far in the county.

our purchases and daily lives, because we will affect Chinese policy, more than anything, by our economic outlook,” Supervisor Williams said. “It really pains me to hear about the ongoing pain in Tibet,” Mr. Young told the News-Press. “It’s cultural genocide, it’s arbitrary arrests, it’s involuntary organ harvesting, it’s labor camps with millions of Uighurs, it’s unfair trials without representation. They’re thrown in prison for peaceful demonstration for their points of view, and it goes on and on.” Mr. Young said that by sharing the flag raising and support for Tibet and the People’s Republic of China on social media, he hopes to amplify their voices and send a message to China “about how the world feels about its continued human rights abuses.” “Chinese lives matter,” he said, speaking to the crowd. “As a movement, we must always remember, it is not the Chinese people who are responsible for these abuses. It’s not Chinese people that we campaign against — it is the communist government of China, and the nations that encourage them by agreeing to the one-China policy.” Tibetans today still strive to gain their freedoms back to practice and preserve their identity as they remain under China’s communist rule, and Santa Barbara Friends of Tibet is one of hundreds of Tibet Support Groups around the country

and world working together to amplify their voices. China made possessing the Tibetan flag illegal in Tibet, and any Tibetans who own, wave or fly their flag face imprisonment, so the flag has become a symbol of protest and unity for Tibetans. This year is the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising of 1959, where tens of thousands of Tibetans took to the streets of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rising up against China’s invasion and occupation of their homeland. They surrounded the Potala Palace, home of the Dalai Lama, to protect his life and the future of the Tibetan nation. Chinese statistics estimate that 87,000 Tibetans were killed, arrested or deported to labor camps during the uprising, and it led to the forced exile of the Dalai Lama and tens of thousands of Tibetans. “We must remember the March 10 uprising because the Tibetan people are still fighting for their basic human rights and freedom,” Mr. Tulku, Tibet native and now a Santa Barbara resident, said at the ceremony. “Material progress in Tibet has been mainly for the Chinese, and our religion, culture, our land and our identity as people are slowly being destroyed. To save Tibet is not just for the Tibetans, but for the whole world.” Mr. Tulku placed white Khatas around each attendees’ shoulders at the flag raising. A Khata (Khada, Khadag or Hada) is a traditional ceremonial scarf used in Tibet

and Mongolia that symbolizes purity, goodwill, auspiciousness, compassion and sincerity of one’s offering. They’re typically presented at festive occasions as a symbol of good luck or congratulations. “Your concern and your support for the freedom and the human rights of the Tibetan people is support and concern for human rights everywhere,” the Tibet native told the crowd. Before praying for Tibet, the Rev. Gosseling told the people at the ceremony, “You can attempt to destroy a nation, but you can’t delegitimize a culture or society … The strength, the foundational, gravitational pull of a people who are bound together by fear and by a culture that is wrong — you know that is Tibetan people. You know your culture is strong. You can’t delegitimize that. “We are in solidarity and we are people of hope. Destruction cannot destroy our solidarity and hope.” Mr. Campobello played a song on his Native American flute, and said that finally having a flag flown for Tibet prevents them from becoming invisible. “It’s recognition of the people,” he told the News-Press. “I’m indigenous, Native American, so you know, the recognition for the people being oppressed is something very important and I’m very happy to have this kind of visibility, especially from our esteemed county supervisors.”

an inch of snow, Mr. Sirard said. Weather officials say the Central Coast has had a “very dry” wet season this year in comparison to past years, which could have an impact on the arrival of this year’s fire season. Between Oct. 1 and March 9, Santa Barbara County’s climate station at the Santa Barbara Airport recorded 6.14 inches of seasonal rain, which is down from an average of 13.86 inches

of seasonal rain in past years. This more than 7-inch rain deficit will likely limit new vegetation growth if conditions remain dry and could create “fuel” for fire season, Mr. Sirard said. “If we continue to be very dry through the spring, the live fuel should dry out pretty quickly,” Mr. Sirard said. “It will be a below average amount of greenup, so it could potentially be an early fire season.”

With less rainfall on the Central Coast this year, Mr. Sirard said Santa Barbara County residents should conserve water whenever possible. “We should always conserve water because we have a dry climate here,” Mr. Sirard said. “I would really encourage people to avoid wasting water.” email: mhirneisen@newspress. com

Dr. Ansorg said the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines “are all fantastic.” He noted the only non-COVID-19 vaccine with the same efficacy is the measles shot. The public health officer noted he’s a big fan of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which, unlike the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, requires just one shot. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine also can be stored in a regular refrigerator, unlike the Pfizer vaccine, which requires storage in a special freezer at -70 degrees Celsius (-94 degrees Fahrenheit). Dr. Ansorg added that no allergic reactions have been seen with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “As a matter of fact, when someone has an allergic reaction to Pfizer or Moderna, we recommend they get the Johnson

COLAHAN, Wayne John, Jr. 9/25/1930 to 2/16/2021

Wayne John Colahan, Jr., in the presence of his wife, Mildred Thompson Colahan, supported by his loving family and friends, passed away on February 16, 2021. All those who encountered Wayne will attest that he was one of the true stand-up individuals; he had an amazing 90-year run! Wayne lived a life that made all who knew him proud to call him husband, father, grandfather and friend. Wayne leaves behind his beloved wife of 69 years, his sister, children, grandchildren, and related loved ones. Born in Woodstock, Illinois, he attended local schools, where at the age of 13, he met his future wife, Milly. Wayne received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester, his graduate degree in Engineering from Purdue University, and his Masters in Business from the Harvard Business School. Wayne had numerous successes throughout his professional career; as rocket fuel engineer for the early Explorer missions with Jet Propulsion Laboratory and aerospace and aviation development with United Technology Corporation. Entrepreneurial, sales and management roles occurred with companies such as Circon ACMI and Synvasive Technology Inc. In retirement, Wayne operated and was partner in Alisos Vineyards Corporation, growing and supplying wine grapes to many of Santa Barbara’s nest wineries. Wayne was passionate about yacht racing, a skill he passed on to his children. He served as a two-term Commodore for the Santa Cruz Yacht Club. A longtime member of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, he raced in regattas locally and nationally on his yachts, The Magic Touch and Rio. Wayne was a generous patron of the arts; he and Milly were among the founders of State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, CA. Humble about his achievements, highlighting the value of education and community, he enjoyed a fully satisfying and interesting life. A celebration in honor of Wayne will be held in the near future. Donations can be made in Wayne’s honor to State Street Ballet, and Hospice of Santa Barbara.

& Johnson vaccine as a second shot.” Dr. Ansorg said he expects the eligibility for vaccines will open up to everyone in Santa Barbara County in April, but he noted the challenge of having enough doses. “If there isn’t enough vaccine, the fact that I’m eligible doesn’t mean I will get it tomorrow.” He added he expects everyone will be able to get the vaccine by May. “I think COVID has changed our lives in many ways, but it will definitely be more normal in the late summer,” Dr. Ansorg said. “We have kids in the elementary schools and will be able to have kids in the high schools and junior highs in the red tier. It’s a slow movement toward normalization.” Dr. Ansorg said he believes new guidelines from the Centers for

email: gmccormick@newspress.com

Disease Control and Prevention are reasonable. The CDC has stated that fully vaccinated people can get together indoors without masks and social distancing. Dr. Ansorg pointed out another element in the new guidelines. “You have grandparents who are fully vaccinated and have not seen their grandkids in a year,” he said. “(Under the CDC guidelines,) one other household not vaccinated can come and visit a fully vaccinated household without wearing a mask.” To see the guidelines, go to cdc. gov. Dr. Ansorg said he was scheduled to discuss the CDC guidelines with the state Department of Public Health late Wednesday afternoon. email: dmason@newspress.com

MOSEL, Gary

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Gary Mosel, loving husband, son and brother, passed away at the age of 61. Gary was born on December 31, 1959 in Santa Barbara, California to Rudi and Rosel Mosel. Gary was a plumber in Santa Barbara for over 44 years and owned Goleta Plumbing & Mechanical for years and was active in the Santa Barbara County Plumbers Union Local 114. On March 31, 2017, Gary married the love of his life, Marco Antonio Silva. Gary and Marco were together over 23 years and their wedding day was a joyous celebration of their love for each other. Viewing will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Welsh-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 East Sola Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press and also appear on our website www.newspress.com To place an obituary, please email the text and photo(s) to obits@newspress.com or fax text only (no photos) to (805) 966-1421. Please include your name, address, contact phone number and the date(s) you would like the obituary to be published. Photos should be in jpeg format with at least 200 dpi. If a digital photo is not available, a picture may be brought into our office for scanning. We will lay out the obituary using our standard format. A formatted proof of the obituary and the cost will be emailed back for review and approval. The minimum obituary cost to print one time is $150.00 for up to 1.5” in length -- includes 1 photo and up to 12 lines of text, approximately 630 characters; up to approximately 930 characters without a photo. Add $60.00 for each additional inch or partial inch after the first 1.5”; up to approximately 700 characters per additional inch. All Obituaries must be reviewed, approved, and prepaid by deadline. We accept all major credit cards by phone; check or cash payments may be brought into our office located at 715 Anacapa Street. The deadline for Tuesday through Friday’s editions is 10 a.m. on the previous day; Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s editions all deadline at 12-noon on Thursday (Pacific Time). Free Death Notices must be directly emailed by the mortuary to our newsroom at news@newspress.com. The News-Press can not accept Death Notices from individuals.

bonus bombs and finished with 16 points, while Doris Jones added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Anderson’s final three from the left corner on a kick-out pass from Miller tied the score at 90all with 15 seconds remaining. Talbert’s runner put Irvine back ahead, however. The Anteaters, meanwhile, clamped down hard on Miller when she tried to answer with a drive of her own with two seconds left. Bri Anugwom was fouled while trying to tip in Miller’s miss, but she missed her first free throw. She also failed to hit the rim — creating a dead-ball situation — while intentionally missing her second foul shot to give UCSB the chance at a gametying put-back. “Bri’s tore up in the locker room, but if Bri doesn’t get an offensive rebound, we don’t have a chance,” Henrickson said. “Games are won and lost in 40 minutes of play.” UCSB, which won five of its previous six games, shot 49.2% from the floor and lost the rebound battle just 30-27. Mole had had 11 rebounds to go with her 24 points. “We definitely started with a lot of injuries,” Mole said. “Myself and Megan are transfers and we weren’t sure we were going to play, so to have us be able to play was a huge asset to the team. “But this last month, we really hit our stride when we needed to get ready for the tournament. It’s just a tough feeling right now to know that it should’ve been our game to win. We scored enough points.” Mole scored 14 points in the second quarter alone to give

UCSB a lead that grew as large as 12 points, 43-31. But Chloe Webb banked in 30-footer at the halftime buzzer to trim Irvine’s deficit to 46-40. Webb led UCI with 20 points and eight rebounds. “I’d definitely say that three gave us momentum going into the second half of the game,” Talbert said. “We were just talking in there, that we had to lock in on defense. Defense was going to help us win this game. “They still managed to get off some threes, but we still battled through it and didn’t hang our heads.” UCSB took a 10-point lead, 6050, after making 4-of-5 threes during a two-minute flurry in the third quarter. But the Anteaters answered with an eight-point run. Neither team led by more than five points the rest of the way. Sophia Locandro’s basket put UCI up 80-75 with six minutes to go, but back-to-back threes by Miller and Anderson, followed by runners by Anugwom and Mole, put UCSB back ahead 8583. But the Anteaters pulled out the victory despite playing without their leading scorer, Big West Freshman of the Year Kayla Williams. “Kayla came back from a very serious injury,” Inoue said. “We’ve had her (playing) heavy, heavy minutes this whole season, playing back-to-back games. It’s been really tough on her leg. “We talked to the trainer and we had a conversation and felt that another day of rest would benefit her. We definitely would need her, but I believe we’re deep and I believe Haleigh would lead the charge.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

A thunderstorm around

Breezy in the afternoon

Mostly sunny

Partly sunny

A chance for showers

INLAND

55 31

61 34

68 33

63 37

56 29

56 41

61 42

64 43

61 44

61 41

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 54/37

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 56/43

Guadalupe 54/34

Santa Maria 54/35

Vandenberg 53/39

New Cuyama 50/30 Ventucopa 48/30

Los Alamos 55/32

Buellton 54/31

Solvang 55/32

Gaviota 54/41

SANTA BARBARA 56/41 Goleta 56/40

Carpinteria 54/41 Ventura 55/40

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

58/43 65/46 88 in 1997 36 in 1999

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.57” 0.58” (1.23”) 6.41” (13.99”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

58/43/t 55/38/pc 30/19/sf 47/28/sn 49/43/c 59/37/pc 54/39/t 51/35/s 56/41/t 58/42/t 26/17/sn 56/36/pc 57/44/pc 59/31/pc 61/43/pc 54/33/t 56/40/c 62/44/t 55/40/t 55/35/t 58/35/pc 59/48/t 58/45/pc 58/41/pc 56/38/t 55/40/t 35/18/sf

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 54/30/pc 62/41/pc 59/40/pc 57/42/pc 57/40/pc 61/34/pc 58/47/pc 58/43/pc

75/52/pc 67/51/pc 60/35/pc 79/65/c 47/28/c 81/67/pc 77/69/pc 49/28/pc 68/55/pc 73/56/pc 65/50/pc 59/34/pc 65/46/r 45/31/s 53/34/pc 76/59/pc

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 4-7 feet; westnorthwest swell 4-7 feet at 11 seconds. Visibility under 2 miles in a thunderstorm.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 4-7 feet; westnorthwest swell 4-7 feet at 11 seconds. Visibility under 2 miles in a thunderstorm.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time

Low

March 11 8:04 a.m. 9:13 p.m. March 12 8:43 a.m. 9:38 p.m. March 13 9:19 a.m. 10:02 p.m.

1.5’ -0.8’ 1.2’ -0.6’ 1.0’ -0.2’

LAKE LEVELS

5.6’ 4.3’ 5.4’ 4.4’ 5.1’ 4.5’

2:03 a.m. 2:55 p.m. 2:41 a.m. 3:24 p.m. 3:17 a.m. 3:49 p.m.

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 61/41/pc 57/39/pc 33/20/sn 53/24/sh 51/45/pc 66/42/pc 56/41/sh 51/36/s 61/41/pc 58/43/pc 30/9/sn 62/37/pc 58/45/pc 70/36/pc 63/47/pc 58/36/pc 58/41/pc 63/47/pc 59/41/sh 60/35/pc 66/38/pc 60/50/pc 62/48/pc 64/42/pc 59/41/pc 56/41/pc 41/14/sf

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet; northwest swell 3-5 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility under 2 miles in a thunderstorm.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 50/30/t 56/40/t 56/35/t 54/37/t 54/35/t 55/31/t 53/39/pc 55/40/t

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

78/55/c 61/31/pc 56/31/pc 77/62/c 40/28/c 80/66/pc 79/68/pc 43/29/s 66/36/pc 67/38/sh 59/44/pc 60/33/s 58/46/r 50/33/c 55/36/s 68/44/sh

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 121,555 acre-ft. Elevation 725.95 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 21.2 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -23 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

New

First

Mar 13

Mar 21

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:15 a.m. 6:04 p.m. 5:41 a.m. 4:36 p.m.

Full

Mar 28

Fri. 6:14 a.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:14 a.m. 5:36 p.m.

Last

Apr 4

Today Fri. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 62/46/c 54/46/sh Berlin 51/40/r 49/39/sh Cairo 83/57/pc 74/51/s Cancun 81/73/pc 82/74/s London 51/42/sh 50/42/sh Mexico City 80/53/s 81/54/s Montreal 52/34/c 43/18/pc New Delhi 91/65/pc 82/60/pc Paris 58/41/r 54/46/sh Rio de Janeiro 84/75/pc 84/75/pc Rome 58/51/s 61/47/pc Sydney 78/70/t 78/68/pc Tokyo 58/49/s 62/53/c W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.