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Direct Relief helps effort in Ukraine Goleta-based nonprofit assists with transporting volunteer firefighters

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Charity Fund Modern Village and Town, a Ukrainian NGO, receives a shipment containing levothyroxine for distribution to people affected by the war. So far, Goleta-based Direct Relief has donated more than 200 tons of medicine and medical supplies to the Ukrainian effort.

from California. Direct Relief’s role in the effort was to provide Goleta-based Direct Relief a $50,000 grant to help fly and Project Joint Guardian, a the firefighters to Ukraine, San Diego-based international said Tony Morain, the network of volunteer nonprofit’s vice president of firefighters, communications. have partnered The effort MORE ABOUT UKRAINE has together relied on to provide donations. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal said Russia technical gear “Being a has put sanctions on him - A2 and search and nonprofit, rescue training everything has to firefighters been donated. Personnel are and search and rescue teams donating time and efforts,” in Ukraine. Isaac Siegel, organizer of The supplies have been Project Joint Guardian, told donated by fire stations across the U.S. with much of it coming Please see RELIEF on A4 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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The Majestic Princess visits Santa Barbara Wednesday.

Cruise ship visits Santa Barbara Tourists find sunny, comfortable weather in America Riviera By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

A sailboat cruised by a much larger cruise ship anchored Wednesday a short distance from the Santa Barbara Harbor, and there was little doubt that the giant vessel lived up to its name. The Majestic Princess was in town. Passersby looked with interest at the cruise ship from the harbor area. And tourists from the ship, including those from other countries, visited the harbor area, Stearns Wharf and lower

State Street, bringing a festive atmosphere to Santa Barbara as they checked out restaurants and stores. Some took photos of each other on the pedestrian promenade on State Street, with Santa Barbara in all its glory behind them. For the first time since the pandemic started in 2020, cruise ships began visiting Santa Barbara on March 16 when Majestic Princess made its first visit of this year. The ship returned March 30, and Wednesday’s stop marked its third visit. Other ships that have visited so far have included the Koningsdam

and the Discovery Princess. The next cruise ship in Santa Barbara will be the Ruby Princess, in its first visit this year, on Monday. By May 20, a total of 17 visits by cruise ships will have taken place, according to the city of Santa Barbara. As usual, cruise ships visit this area in the off season, bringing many visitors from around the world to State Street in support of Santa Barbara’s tourism industry. The tourists on Wednesday came a week after the heat wave and found comfortable, moderate temperatures.

The high at the Santa Barbara Airport was a moderate 71, and the National Weather Service said highs would remain in the low 70s today through Saturday in the American Riviera. Elsewhere in Santa Barbara County, highs were moderate. The weather service is predicting conditions to remain that way through Saturday, varying from the mid-60s in Santa Maria to the low 70s in Santa Ynez. The weather service also said it will be sunny today and Friday, but clouds will roll in Saturday. email: dmason@newspress.com

Santa Barbara County awarded $19M for Goleta Homekey project By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Plans call for renovating the Super 8 motel at 6021 Hollister Ave. in Goleta into a facility to house homeless people.

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California awarded nearly $19 million to Santa Barbara County to redevelop a Goleta motel to assist people experiencing homelessness. The Homekey project will convert a Super 8 motel at 6021 Hollister Ave. into about 60 housing units (which include a living space and kitchen area) for individuals experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming unhoused. The facility will provide wrap-around supportive services including health care and mental health services. The project is expected to cost about $20 million, and Goleta has

agreed to put up about $600,000. “The most important thing is it’s designed to create the stability that is lacking when folks are on the street and unhoused,” Jaime Valdez, Goleta’s neighborhood services director, previously told the News-Press about the project. The Goleta motel was part of a $70 million slate of Homekey projects receiving funding announced by the Governor’s Office Wednesday. Other projects awarded funds are located in Los Angeles, Humboldt and Alameda counties. “Homekey is proof that we can solve homelessness,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. Please see HOMEKEY on B4

Santa Barbara Unified identifies 12 racial incidents in less than a month By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Unified School District identified 12 racial incidents that occurred in the span of less than a month, with most of the incidents in elementary schools, according to a report given to the Board of Education this week. Dr. Hilda Maldonado, the school district superintendent, presented an update on how the district is identifying and responding to racial incidents during Tuesday’s board meeting. She said there have been 12 racial incidents across nine schools identified between March 16 to April 7. Eleven of those instances occurred in elementary schools, according to Dr. Maldonado. Incidents included the use of the n-word, certain interactions between students and writing on a staff member’s car. Dr. Maldonado presented a definition to be used by the district in identifying these incidents: “A race-related incident is defined as any incident in which a person or group is targeted for their race or perceived race. The targeting can be emotional, physical, and/or verbal; virtual and/or in-person; direct and/or in-

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direct, regardless of intent.” “We know there is a lot of work to do, and this is helping us get granular at where exactly in our system we need to make some of these changes,” Dr. Maldonado said. Additionally, Dr. Maldonado said anti-bias training for all staff, to be completed by June 30, is in progress and an anti-blackness working group is scheduled for April 20. (Anti-blackness is Please see INCIDENTS on A4

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Russia puts sanctions on Carbajal, others in Congress By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Russia said it is imposing sanctions on nearly 400 members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, in retaliation for punishments levied as it wages war in Ukraine. The Russian-owned TASS news agency reported Wednesday that Russia imposed sanctions on 398 members of the U.S. House and 87 Canadian senators. In response, Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, said he has “never been prouder” to support Ukraine. “My staff just let me know that the Russian government has sanctioned me for my work in Congress trying to end their unjustified war,” Rep. Carbajal said in a tweet. “Never been prouder to #StandWithUkraine.” In an interview with the NewsPress last month, Rep. Carbajal expressed confidence in the sanctions the U.S. was imposing on Russia. “The more time goes by, the more the (Russian) economy will suffer,” Rep. Carbajal, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said. He added that Russian

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President Vladimir “Putin and his oligarchs will be isolated.” U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley, a Democrat who represents most of Ventura County, was also included in the list of those sanctioned along with several other California lawmakers, according to TASS. The U.S. has already imposed sanctions on Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of its federal

assembly. The State Department recently said the State Duma “continues to use its legislative power to target domestic dissenters and political opponents, disrupt the free flow of information and restrict the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the citizens of Russia.” The U.S. is also sending about $800 million in additional aid,

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ammunition and weapons to Ukraine as the country continues to try to protect itself from the Russian invasion, the White House announced Wednesday. “As Russia prepares to intensify its attack in the Donbas region, the United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the capabilities to defend itself,” President Joe Biden said in a statement following a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday. “The steady supply of weapons the United States and its Allies and partners have provided to Ukraine has been critical in sustaining its fight against the Russian invasion,” President Biden continued. “It has helped ensure that Putin failed in his initial war aims to conquer and control Ukraine. We cannot rest now. As I assured President Zelensky, the American people will continue to stand with the brave Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.” Since President Biden took office, the U.S. has already administered about $2.4 billion in assistance to Ukraine. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

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U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal received perfect marks on a recent scorecard from Equality California, the largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Rep. Carbajal, a Democrat who represents the 24th district covering Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties (and part of Ventura County), received a 100% score based on Equality California’s analysis of his votes in the House. “As a dedicated member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Caucus

and co-sponsor of the Equality Act, I am proud of my 100% rating from Equality California,” Rep. Carbajal told the NewsPress in an emailed statement. “I know that the promise of equal rights in this country is incomplete. “I’ve fought to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation and sexual identity — and in particular to protect the rights of transgender individuals in schools, workplaces and our military as we see more and more state legislatures stoop to fear-mongering and blatant transphobia.”

“I plan to build on this A+ rating by continuing to work in Congress to support my LGBTQ+ constituents and all who face discrimination,” he continued. The annual scorecard was compiled in conjunction with Silver State Equality, a Nevadabased affiliate. “With a change of leadership in the White House and Democratic majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House, the legislative outlook in Washington, D.C., for 2021 looked promising for the LGBTQ+ community,” Equality California executive director Tony Hoang, Silver State Equality state director André C. Wade and

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The ballots are out. Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District ballots have been mailed to the 115 property owners in the proposed area. Ballots must be submitted by June 7 when the Santa Barbara City Council is slated to hold a public hearing on the proposed district. The proposed CBID is billed as a way for the community to enhance funding for maintenance, marketing and other projects. Proponents have also suggested the CBID could tackle the issue of parking enforcement and unavailability due to the proliferation of parklets. “The Coast Village Association has worked for decades to support the businesses and property owners in the area,” said Jason Harris, the Santa Barbara economic development manager. “(T)he proposed Coast Village CBID is a significant step forward in their efforts for continued investment and improvements to this important neighborhood in the city.” The proposed Coast Village

CBID would include five to six square blocks of 115 parcels owned by 94 property owners along Coast Village Road and Los Patos Way. The first-year assessment revenue in the proposed CBID is estimated to be $296,749. The CBID would have an initial term of five years. A simple majority of the returned weighted ballots is needed for the CBID to be formed. In late March, the Santa Barbara City Council voted in favor of a resolution of intention to establish the Coast Village CBID. Proponents told the council they wanted the area to be walkable with an enjoyable environment. “Coast Village Road is an unsung gem of the community, and it’s such an example of what every business community in the city should look like and feel like,” said Councilmember Kristen Sneddon then. The Coast Village Association and interested property owners began the CBID process in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Highway 101 construction. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER SANTA MARIA — Santa Maria police said people recently claiming to collect donations to help a sick child called Maria are conducting a scam. The police department shared photos on social media of people holding what appears to be a posterboard asking for donations for a 4-year-old diagnosed with a tumor. The signs included a photo of a child and a phone number for Zelle donations.

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68 COVID-19 cases reported; no one’s in ICUs By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 68 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. But no one is hospitalized in intensive care units. Of the positive cases, the highest number, 26, was reported in Isla Vista, according to the Public Health Department. Deltopia, the large, unsanctioned Isla Vista Street party, was less than two weeks ago.

Elsewhere, Santa Ynez Valley reported one case. Nine cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had three cases. Elsewhere, two cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Eleven cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Three cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New

Cuyama and Guadalupe. Three cases were in Goleta. Seven cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. One case was in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of two cases were pending. Five patients are recovering in county hospitals, but none are in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 86,098 cases, of which

280 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 679. No deaths were reported Wednesday. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.7% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68.4% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

Pioneer Valley High agricultural program wins regional award By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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The Pioneer Valley High School Agricultural Department was recently named the Outstanding Agricultural Program for the South Coast Region, which stretches from San Jose along the coast to Los Angeles. The honor is awarded each year at the South Coast FFA Region annual awards ceremony. It was held at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on April 3. California is broken into six FFA regions, and the Pioneer Valley Agriculture Department will now compete against the regional winners in the other

five agricultural regions in the state. The state winner will be awarded at the annual California Agricultural Teachers Association’s annual conference in June at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.. “It was incredibly fitting that the award was granted to us by our previous student Marc Cabeliza, who has served as the California State FFA president this year. The Pioneer Valley Agriculture Department has worked extremely hard to earn this accolade,” said Marcie Guerra, agriculture teacher at Pioneer Valley, which is in Santa Maria.

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GOLETA — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the scene of a small vegetation fire in Goleta Wednesday afternoon. Officials said a power pole sparked a small, wind-driven vegetation fire near Farren Road. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to about one acre with no injuries reported, officials said.

“To our community members, we understand that when you come across people asking for help many find it in their hearts to want to help,” the social media post said. “Today we unfortunately want to advise you that if you come across these people, beware this is sadly a scam.” “When questioned they admitted the young girl in the picture was not someone they knew,” Santa Maria police said. “Be mindful.”

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San Marcos softball team defeats Santa Barbara 7-0 By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The San Marcos High School softball team beat Santa Barbara High School 7-0 Tuesday. The win came after a strong pitching performance by Gigi Gritt and a strong team defense. Gritt threw a six-hit shutout at Santa Barbara High while the Royals were errorless in the field. Caitlyn Early was 2 for 2 with a double and two runs scored. Gritt helped her cause at the plate, going 2 for 5 with an RBI and two runs scored. SAN MARCOS GOLF The San Marcos boys golf team finished 17th Tuesday at the Champions Invitational, a 54-hole event at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. The two-day event was hosted by Long Beach Wilson High School and the city of Indian Wells in Kern County. The invitational drew 38 teams and 236 individuals from California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Kansas. In Round 1 (the Celebrity course), San Marcos’ Shams Jahangir-Arshad scored 68; Leo Metzger, 73; Brody Ricci, 74; Jeffrey Forster, 79. “This was our best round of the two days,” Coach Jeffrey Ashton told the News-Press. “Shams was 1 off the lead at this point with a 4 under par 68. Brody had the best round of his career, and Jeffrey Forster recovered from being 8 over par after 4 holes to finish 7

over at the end of the round. We were tied for 6th place after round 1.” In Round 2 (Players Course), Metzger scored 71; JahangirArshad, 73; Forster, 83; Holdt Gore, 88, The afternoon round brought winds of 20-30 mph on the tougher of the two courses. “Leo and Shams both were in the top 15 after the two rounds,” Ashton said. “After the second round, we were in 13th place.” In Round 3 (Players Course), Jahangir-Arshad scored 75; Metzger, 76; Forster, 80; Gore, 83. “For the last round the course plays from 7,000 yards,” Ashton said. “Holdt Gore had a triple bogey on his first hole, but played really solid for the rest of the round including a birdie on his last hole to shoot his best score of the tournament. Leo and Shams continued to play solid and gave themselves a lot of opportunities to make birdies, but just struggled to get many to fall.” DOS PUEBLOS BEATS SANTA YNEZ The Dos Pueblos baseball team beat Santa Ynez at a home game 13-0 Tuesday. Kellan Montgomery started on the mound and pitched five innings of shutout ball, striking out 11 batters. Cameron Lee, Gino Darke and Jordan Rico all pitched in relief over the final final innings, preserving the shutout. Darke was also 2-3 at the plate with 2 RBI’s. Dylan Bailey was

3–4, Joe Talarico was 2-3 and Josh Brennan was 2-2. Kyle Spink, Carson Mercier and Joe Molina all singled. Ryan Speshyock doubled as well. SAN MARCOS BOYS VOLLEYBALL The San Marcos Royals boys volleyball team defeated the Dos Pueblos Chargers Tuesday in the Thunderhut during a Channel League contest. The Royals won the contest in three sets with set scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-21. With the win, the Royals improve to 21-6 overall, and 5-1 in Channel League play. This sets up a showdown with the Santa Barbara High School Dons tonight for the Channel League Championship. The Dons are in first place at 6-0. “We had our best practice of the year on Monday and my hopes were that we played to our potential — and for the most part we did”! Head Coach Roger Kuntz told the News-Press. “Our junior opposite Luke Walker has steadily improved throughout the season and had his best match tonight!” Walker had 10 kills leading the Royals and contributed nine digs, a few ace serves, and hit for a .444 hitting percentage. Zack Willbanks also had 10 kills, followed by Aiden Pazier with 7. “I also thought that our senior Libero Colin Earls was strong at service receive and on defense,” Kuntz said.

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The San Marcos girls lacrosse team was down 4-3 at halftime and down 7-5 with 7:47 remaining in the game on the road against an energetic Thacher team. Then the 8th-ranked CIF-SS DIII Royals roared back and scored three straight goals to win 8-7. The 3-0 run only took San Marcos one minute and 26 seconds. There were still six minutes of game left after the game winner but opportunities by both teams did not result in goals. San Marcos sophomore Ellie Monson scored the game winner to cap off the comeback. It really didn’t look good for the Royals all game except for the last 10 minutes, Head Coach Paul Ramsey told the News-Press. “The girls worked hard to get themselves back into it after Thacher started strong,” Ramsey

said. “It was a great team effort and when we needed that tying goal we got a nice assist and finish with good team offense.” Megan Taylor had 11 saves for San Marcos while counterpart Margaret Zhang also had 11 saves for the Toads. The game was a battle of goalies in many ways with both keepers repeatedly stopping point blank shots and making good clearing passes to get the ball out into the midfield. Taylor stopped a shot in the final minutes and so did Zhang just before that. Thacher’s Goodyear led all scorers with five goals, and Monson was right there with five points on four goals and an assist for the Royals. Martinez-Tomatis had three goals and an assist for San Marcos. San Marcos improved to 10-3 overall and 4-0 in Channel League and to get their first 10-win season in the history of the program.

By JACOB NORLING SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Westmont women’s tennis team (8-11) could not overcome an early hiccup on Tuesday in the Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. At one point, the Warriors looked primed to claim the doubles point and give themselves a fighting chance to defeat San Diego Christian (5-10) for the second time this season. Ultimately, the Hawks came back to claim the doubles point and never yielded momentum from there as they defeated the Warriors 4-1.

“Losing and having this be the end of our season is obviously disappointing,” said Westmont Associate Head Coach Cade Pierson. “It’s not the result that we hoped for and not the result that we prepared for, but I think we picked up a lot of confidence from the way we competed all season long.” In doubles, Emily Peterson and Francesca Aguirre opened the day with a bang as they cruised to a 6-2 win over Franzi Niederle and Tatiana Harvey. Then Milana Hrudka and Liza Hinrichs came out with similar energy for the Haws, as the duo defeated Sophia

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The Cabrillo track and field team beat Dos Pueblos Tuesday. “We had a really strong match versus Cabrillo despite incredibly challenging weather conditions, coming out on top in all events in each division and beating many of our own personal records at a key point in our season,” Dos Pueblos Coach Sara Richardson told the News-Press. “On the track, boys JV earned the top placements in the 200m dash with Aaron Carreno PRing at 26 seconds,Evan Hill PRing at 26.51, and Makai Callis PRing at 26.8! “In the distance races, Eli Richardson earned a PR and took first place in the 800m dash. Will Matthews took first place in the

1600m mile earning a PR in both the 1600m and the 800m races today.” “Varsity boys runners Connor Dolan and Eric Roldan took first and second in the 400m dash, running their personal best time,” Coach Richardson said. “In distance races, at the varsity level, freshman Eamon Gordon took first place earning his personal best for the challenging 3200m. And on the field, Conor Dolan jumped his personal best clearing a height of 5’9!” “The JV Girls team met personal records across the board predicting a strong finish to our season and an exciting future for this class of athletes in seasons to come!” Richardson said. Please see TRACK on B4

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First bus of illegal immigrants arrives at U.S. Capitol from Texas By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — The first group of illegal immigrants bused from Texas to Washington, D.C., arrived Wednesday, one week after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was expanding the state’s border security initiative, Operation Lone Star. The first bus arrived blocks from the Capitol building, transporting people from Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua who entered the U.S. illegally in the Del Rio Customs and Border Protection Sector in Texas, Gov. Abbott confirmed Wednesday. A second bus is currently en route to Washington, D.C., he said. “As the federal government continues to turn a blind eye to the border crisis, the state of Texas will remain steadfast in our efforts to fill in the gaps and keep Texans safe,” Gov. Abbott said in a statement. “By busing migrants to Washington, D.C., the Biden administration will be able to more immediately meet the needs of the people they are allowing to cross

our border. Texas should not have to bear the burden of the Biden administration’s failure to secure our border.” Last week, Gov. Abbott announced he was expanding OLS to include busing illegal immigrants released from federal custody into Texas to the U.S. Capitol building. “With the end of Title 42 expulsions looming next month, Texas will immediately begin taking unprecedented action to do what no state has done in American history to secure our border,” Gov. Abbott said. “… We will use any and all lawful powers to curtail the flow of drugs, human traffickers, illegal immigrants, weapons and other contraband into Texas.” Title 42 is a public health authority that allows CBP and Border Patrol agents to quickly expel illegal immigrants during a public health emergency. Because of the Biden administration’s open border policies and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas drastically curtailing most enforcement actions, Title 42

has been seen as the last measure in place holding back a deluge of illegal immigrants from entering the U.S. from more than 150 countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it was ending the policy May 23. The Texas Department of Emergency Management is overseeing the busing operation, which began April 7. TDEM Chief Nim Kidd said at least 900 charter buses are available for use. The state is transporting illegal immigrants who mostly would have been denied entry or deported if current immigration laws were being enforced. Instead of being denied entry and remaining in Mexico for their immigration process to be completed, as was ordered by the Supreme Court, illegal immigrants are being released into the U.S. Because Texas shares the largest border with Mexico and has the busiest CBP sectors, Texas is bearing the brunt of Biden’s immigration policies, Gov. Abbott said. He said last week that Texas is chartering buses or commercial flights to transport illegal

immigrants released into Texas to Washington, D.C. After Gov. Abbott announced the plan, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters last week, “I think it’s pretty clear that this is a publicity stunt. I know that the governor of Texas, or any state, does not have the legal authority to compel anyone to get on a bus.” According to the governor’s office, transportation is voluntary. “A migrant must volunteer to be transported and show documentation from DHS,” the governor’s office said. “Mayors and county judges can notify TDEM of any DHS-facilitated drop-off of migrants in their communities so that the agency can provide appropriate transportation.” In another development Wednesday, Gov. Abbott and the governor of the Mexican state of Nuevo León signed a memorandum of understanding expressing their shared commitment to increase security along their shared border. Gov. Abbott and Gov. Samuel García signed the agreement at a news conference in Laredo, Texas.

Warriors scratch and claw, but fall in GSAC semis By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Westmont men’s tennis team (710) left everything they had on the court Wednesday, but in the end, the Arizona Christian Firestorm (12-7) sent the Warriors home in the GSAC Tournament Semifinals. ACU came back to win a pivotal doubles point at the beginning of the match and successfully fended off Westmont’s last push as the Firestorm punched their ticket to the GSAC Championship with a 4-2 win. “I really love this team,” said Westmont Head Coach Mark Basham. “Really, this is one of my favorite Westmont teams of all time, if not my favorite. “We played considerably better today than when we lost to them at home. What was tough today, is we had to fight hard after losing that doubles point. We were right there and didn’t get it, and that was tough. In doubles, Joseph Hemry and Owen Vander Ark flipped a total 180 after falling 6-2 to Hope International on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Hemry and Vander Ark came out on fire and blanked Jose Dominguez and Andres Vasquez 6-0 for the early advantage. After Benny Saito and Tristan Wright fell 6-4 on three, all eyes turned to All-GSAC duo Ethan Ha and Logan Thompson, who were looking to play hero for

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a term that is used to describe actions, words or behaviors that dehumanize or marginalize black people.) “This is work that’s going to take a long time. This is work that is going to take some deep listening from us as a school district, but also this is work that’s not done alone by the school district. This is a community issue … that will require all of us to come to a common agreeance on what is the way forward,” Dr. Maldonado said. Officials are still vetting companies before purchasing the anti-bias training content, the board was told Tuesday. Rose Muñoz, president of the board, said dealing with racial incidents is “many years overdue.” “The only way that I think we’ll get at a better place as a school district and as a community, as a state of California and as a nation, is to talk about it,” President Muñoz

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the Warriors. After falling down early, the men tied the set first at 5-5, then at 6-6 to force a doublesdeciding tiebreaker. At the beginning of the tiebreaker, it appeared to be Westmont’s moment in the sun. After going up 4-0, Ha and Thompson screamed toward the heavens as they could see the finish line in sight. After letting the Firestorm creep back within striking distance, the Warriors went back up 6-4 and had a chance to win it with their next serve. When the Warriors went up 6-4, Ha turned his teammates and let out an emphatic roar, as Westmont was on the brink of a pivotal doubles point. Then the club’s heart was broken when Anthony Popyrin and Jonas Wand strung together three consecutive points to win it 7-6, claiming the doubles point for Arizona Christian. “Logan and Ethan have won a lot of huge matches for us,” assured Basham. “They have been getting it done all year. and today it just didn’t go our way. That was hard. “I was so proud of Joseph and Owen after yesterday, coming in and winning so decisively today. They really set the tone, and we just couldn’t quite get it done on one.” In singles, the Firestorm took two of the first three matches and looked primed to potentially put the Warriors away quickly. On

one, Popyrin made quick work of Thompson, posting a 6-2, 6-2 win. On two, Hemry capped off his stellar season with a 6-3, 6-3 win, but on six, Saito fell 6-2, 6-0 rather quickly. With three matches left to play, Westmont needed all three in order to prolong their season. Remarkably, Ha, Vander Ark, and Wright all pushed their matches to a decisive third set. In Ha’s match, he took the first set over Andre Millet by a score of 6-3, but fell in the second 6-2. Ha was the first Warrior to complete his third set, and he did his part, outlasting Millet 6-2 to give Westmont a chance. Then, on four and five, Vander Ark and Wright were clinging on for dear life. Down 5-4 on five, Wright successfully earned a break, fending off elimination and allowing his Warrior teammates one final opportunity to scream and shout. Unfortunately, Vander Ark could not do the same, as his final swing of the day sent the ball into the net, officially giving Dominguez a 6-4 win in the third set. Dominguez’ Firestorm teammates flooded the court, and Vander Ark fell to the ground in defeat. Although their season had just come to an end, Vander Ark’s teammates did not hesitate to make their way to him. The Warriors, spending several minutes huddled around Vander Ark, consoled their friend on the

final court they would set foot on together this season. “Our guys were so gritty,” said a proud Basham. “It looked like we weren’t going to make it a tight battle in singles, but my gosh. Owen played a heck of a doubles match and a really good singles match. I know he’s really gutted right now, but he fought so hard. He did everything he could to try and win that last game. It just didn’t happen. “I am so proud of Joseph. He played amazing in doubles yesterday, and amazing in both his matches today. I was really proud to see Ethan comeback as well after losing the second set. Tristan was probably going to win his match at the end. He was in a dogfight and I was really happy with the tournament he had.” As Basham’s 13th season came to a close, the coach offered one last bit of wisdom to his players before leaving the court. “As I told the guys, we learn more from our losses than we do from our wins,” shared Basham. “I know they’re upset, because they really care for each other, but I am so proud of them. They gave everything they had and played one of the best matches they could. It was a great college match, and it’s just too bad we couldn’t do it.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

firefighters will be deployed to Ukraine over the next week. As they arrive in Ukraine, they will be met by supplies and firefighting gear, which they will use as they partner with Ukrainian firefighters to do search and rescue. “We also have 12 personnel assisting Ukrainian firefighters with a light urban search and rescue task force,” said Mr. Siegel. When the war in Ukraine broke out, Project Joint

Guardian transitioned to assisting Ukrainian firefighters. One of the major issues with donating technical equipment is getting it to the front line, Mr. Siegel said. He explained the equipment often gets stuck in warehouses due to lack of training on how to use it and what to do with it. Mr. Siegel explained that one of the things that their teams would be doing was making sure that supplies actually make it to the front line where they are

most needed. And Mr. Morain said State Emergency Services of Ukraine invited Project Joint Guardian to help with the first responder and search and rescue efforts. “Usually aid is rendered by a government-to-government task force,” said Mr. Siegel. “This is a first-of-its kind mission, being completely nonprofit. To the best of my knowledge, it has never been done before.”

said. Dawson Kelly, a San Marcos High School student who sits on the board, pointed to the amount of identified racial incidents that occurred in elementary schools, saying it underscored the importance of anti-racism teaching to begin early. “We know that racism is not innate, but because of all of the factors that play into the way that we perceive people — our parents, general society — I believe it is our duty as a system of education to understand the difference between informing people and brainwashing them on things that are false,” Mr. Kelly said. “I have seen that we are informing people on the realities instead of letting them be ignorant to what is really going on. I’m super grateful that we have made that a priority as a board.” “We are committed to eradicating this out of Santa Barbara Unified School District,” said Wendy Sims-Moten, the board’s vice president. “That’s going to take some work. It didn’t

just start yesterday with those 12 incidents.” Members of the public who spoke on this topic questioned past initiatives and funds spent on partnerships for diversity and inclusion efforts. “You won’t ever be fiscally responsible?” said Justin Shores with Stand Up Santa Barbara, a group focused on medical choice, education and environmental stewardship, according to its website. “Why is all of our money going into a black hole with no accountability?” In response to another member of the public who spoke, the board clarified it does not have a current contract with Just Communities, a local nonprofit that offers cultural competency training, according to its website. The board often had to remind those in attendance to be respectful while listening or speaking at the meeting. Additionally Tuesday, the board heard an update on COVID-19 and protocols in schools.

For the week of March 25-31, only four students out of 1,912 tested (about 0.2%) tested positive for COVID. During that same time period, four out of 148 staff members (2.7%) were positive. Officials said the district would continue to test 10% of students and staff at schools through random group testing as well as conduct testing for indoor athletic and extracurricular activities and overnight field trips, among other things. The board noted Philadelphia is reinstating its mask mandate for public places due to a rise in COVID cases of late. During a public comment period, some people expressed concerns about the amount of screen time experienced by younger students and the safety of the COVID vaccine, among other issues. (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the vaccine is both safe and effective.)

regional and state winning student proficiency awards and students earning leadership roles at the sectional, regional and state level. “The ag teachers at Pioneer Valley are so proud of the hard work our students have put in, especially in a time when many

of our activities were forced to go virtual,” Ms. Guerra said. “The students persevered and carried the momentum as we reopened our school and got back to inperson events and conferences this year.” She added, “We, as ag teachers, push our students to challenge

themselves and open up to the opportunities this organization can offer them. The PV ag department continues to be amazed by the passion our students hold for agriculture and our FFA program.”

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JONES, Elmer L. Jr.

Elmer L. Jones, Jr., a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, passed away at age 79 on April 2, 2022, in Henderson, NV. He loved his family and serving as a Boy Scout Leader and touching many lives. He is survived by his brother Robert, Sr., children Elmer III, Richard, Aimee, Darby, Dennis, Matthew, Melanie. He was preceded in death by his brother John, lovely wife Diane, and son Scott. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2107 Santa Barbara St.

EKROOT, Sharon

Sharon Ekroot, a 50-year resident of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 after an extended illness on March 31. She had an insatiable curiosity about the world and thoroughly enjoyed walking at Jamala Beach and Sequoia National Park with her husband, Charles, who predeceased her. In her lifetime, she was a medical technologist, an assistant in research labs at UCSB, and a coordinator for the Young Scholars Program in its ﬁrst years, as well as a loving and guiding mother and Grammy. She is survived by her son Bryn Ekroot of Saratoga, California, her daughter Laura Husman and son-in-law Mathew Husman and her two grandchildren Glen and Peter of Northridge, California. A memorial service will be held for Sharon at 10:00am on Saturday, April 16 at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel at 15 East Sola Street in Santa Barbara. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sequoia Park Conservancy or the Santa Barbara Humane.

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Los Alamos 67/46

Buellton 66/45

Solvang 68/45

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Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 3-6 feet; south-southwest swell 3-6 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 88,915 acre-ft. Elevation 709.84 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 29.1 acre-ft. Inflow 42.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -55 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Thai basil

Her Family Farm has its first round of fresh basil starting to emerge at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market, with this Thai variety my top pick of the week. It is also available at the Sunday Camino Real farmers’ market from the Mou Family Farm. This variety is excellent when used to make flavorful salad dressings, enjoyed over freshly grilled fish or cooked mussels, when added to a basil coconut curry soup, or in an array of Thai inspired dishes such as Pad Thai. While the stems and flowers are indeed edible, it is the leaves that are the most desirable culinary portion. Thai basil is recognized by its petite leaves with a variegated green and purple hue. I find basil is best when added just before serving for optimum flavor. Basil averages $2.50 per bunch

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‘Eccentric Garden Paradise’ Madame Gana Walska’s Lotusland focus of handsome new coffee table book

The season’s first harvest of fresh zucchini is always the best, as tender and flavorful as it gets. You can find fresh zucchini at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets from several local growers. Zucchini is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin’s C, K and B6, as well as riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium and manganese. Price for the young early harvest is about $4 per pound, but expect prices to decrease as we head deeper into the season. Certified organic is available.

Hydroponic Persian cucumbers

“Variously labeled Eden, one of the 100 gardens you must visit before you die and among the 10 best botanical gardens in the world, Madame Ganna Walska’s Lotusland is magic mixed with paradise in the hills of Montecito, California,” architect Marc Appleton, well-known local architect, writes in his foreword for “Lotusland: Eccentric Garden Paradise.” Center, the Japanese Pavilion is seen in the background. At right, a variety of trees and plants create the exotic world of Lotusland.

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o experience Lotusland is to appreciate the idiosyncratic character of its creator. The publication of this long-awaited book is finally an opportunity to share this unique garden with a wider audience,” writes Marc Appleton, well-known local architect, in his foreword for “Lotusland: Eccentric Garden Paradise” (Rizzoli International Publications, $60). “Variously labeled Eden, one of the 100 gardens you must visit before you die and among the 10 best botanical gardens

in the world, Madame Ganna Walska’s Lotusland is magic mixed with paradise in the hills of Montecito, California. “Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the estate in 1941 and spent 43 years creating Lotusland. The collections of exotic plants on the 37-acre property are an expression of Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected and the whimsical,” he writes. “Home to more than 3,400 types of plants, including at least 35,000 individual specimens, it is recognized not just for the diversity of its collections, but for the extraordinary design sensibility informing the many

one-of-a-kind individual gardens that comprise the whole. “As pleasing as the aesthetic and censorial qualities are, Lotusland is also an important center for scientific research and conservation. A leader in the field of sustainable practices, it is a pioneering botanic garden that promotes and teaches organic gardening methods and the benefits of environmental stewardship.” Released this month, the 288page coffee table book is filled with 200 dramatic photographs by Lisa Romerein, a Los Angeles-based photographer and principal photographer for Diane Keaton’s “The House That Pinterest Built’’ and landscape designer Scott Shrader’s “The

Art of Outdoor Living.” A book release benefit and garden party is planned for May 21 beginning with a Champagne Garden Walk at 11:30 a.m. followed by a seated luncheon on the Great Lawn at Lotusland. Tickets are $350. Anne Towbes and Jane Seymour are honorary cochairs for the luncheon. When asked how this book differs from similar ones about Lotusland, Mr. Appleton told the News-Press, “What makes this book different, I believe, is that there has never been a truly comprehensive publication on the gardens, despite their worldwide reputation. I think another thing that will give the book

a long life are Lisa’s photos, which capture the special magic of the place. Along with what we hope is an informative text, hopefully a new audience will be introduced to Lotusland and be inspired to visit.” Paul Mills, Lotusland’s director of conservation and curator of the living collection, added, “This visual journey captures the unique beauty of Lotusland and the vast diversity of the plant collections while touching on their global importance. Botanic gardens have always played an important role in the conservation of plants, the vital group of organisms that are Please see LOTUSLAND on B2

Crisp, mildly sweet and juicy, Persian cucumbers are one of the tastiest varieties in existence. My kids absolutely love to eat them as a healthy snack, either just as they come, or sliced and used to dip into hummus. I most regularly add Persian cucumbers to mixed green salads, or into my homemade spicy tuna rolls. With very thin skins and super soft seeds, there is no peeling or seed removal needed. Grown hydroponically by the Beylik Family Farm of Fillmore, instead of being grown in soil, they are produced in greenhouses in a nutrient-infused water system, yielding a very clean product. Persian cucumbers are available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Thursday Carpintera and Friday Montecito farmers’ markets. Price averages $4 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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in moderation over the past few months from greenhouse growers, the core season for this fresh herb produced under the sun’s rays runs from late April through October. Fresh basil is best when added to your dishes at the very end of the cooking process. When exposed to too much heat, the characteristic flavor of fresh basil diminishes greatly. Whether adding to soups, stirfries or sauces, add your raw chopped basil just before serving for optimum flavor. This week I enjoyed my Thai Basil Salad, which is a fresh chicken salad recipe. Not being a big fan of mayonnaise, I find a little Greek yogurt adds the perfect creamy consistency that helps bind together the mixture. 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. THAI BASIL CHICKEN SALAD 2, 6-8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. ½ teaspoon ground ginger. ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (can omit if not available). Salt and pepper. ¼ cup Greek Yogurt. 1 cup apple, diced.

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3 celery ribs, diced small. ½ shaved or slivered almonds. ½ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves. ½ cup Thai basil leaves, finely chopped. 3 green onions, sliced into thin small rounds. Additional seasoning as desired to taste. Preheat the oven broiler to high heat (or you can grill the chicken). Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to produce four thinly sliced breast sections. Drizzle with olive oil and rub on chicken breasts to coat. Combine your cumin, garlic powder, ginger, turmeric, salt and pepper in a small bowl and

mix. Then rub over the outside of the chicken breasts. Place on a foil lined baking sheet in a single layer, then place in the oven about 6 inches under the broiler flame. Cook for about 6 minutes, then flip and cook for a final six minutes. Remove from the oven, wrap chicken in the foil that lined the baking sheet and let rest for about 15 minutes. Then chop the chicken into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Mix the chicken together with your remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Serve on a sandwich bread in a salad with mixed greens. Season additionally as needed to taste. Yield: Serves about 4.

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“Caring for Our Common Home,” a new exhibit on the human impact on the natural environment, will open on Earth Day at the Museum at Old Mission Santa Barbara. The exhibit will run April 22Sept. 5. The Santa Barbara Mission’s museum is one of 14 local museums and cultural institutions participating in a collaboration focused on climate change (www. sbmuseumsalliance.org). “At Old Mission Santa Barbara we believe everyone has a responsibility to care for our common home, and our everyday choices affect that home – Earth,” said Dr. Monica Orozco, the Santa Barbara Mission executive director. “By exploring our new museum exhibit, visitors learn how people interacted with and affected the natural world at different times in history and how we do so today.” Visitors to the museum will learn about the effects humans have had on the local environment in exhibits that span from the early California/mission period to today. And visitors

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The Santa Barbara Mission’s museum will open a new exhibit on Earth Day. It’s called “Caring for Our Common Home.”

will contemplate the future if those effects aren’t addressed, according to a news release. “The exhibit is contextualized within the Mission’s Franciscan traditions as well as the Papal Encyclical, Laudato Si’,” said Dr. Orozco. “Avenues of action for

individuals and communities to enact change are presented, and visitors participate by stating commitments they are willing to take to address the current climate crisis.” — Dave Mason

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SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Safety is coordinating three coastal experiences for teenagers in grades 7-12 during spring break. The excursions are part of the Teen Treks to the Coast program, a series funded by the California Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Grant. The treks include surfing lessons at Pismo Beach, a hike to Point Sal State Beach and a visit to the annual Morro Bay Kite Festival.

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All the regional coastal experiences are free and include a meal. Transportation will be provided from the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St. The events include: • Surfing lessons at Pismo Beach from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday. • Point Sal State Beach Trail Hike from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 22. • Montaña de Oro Bluffs Hike from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23. Space is limited. Registration is

required at www.cityofsantamaria. org/register. The mission of the Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Safety is to prevent violence through safe and healthy programming, according to a news release. In partnership with the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, resources and programs are offered to youth to deter their involvement in criminal activity, drug use and gangs. — Dave Mason

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crucial for our existence and that of the planet. “With ever increasing human populations and the changing climate, botanic gardens, more than ever, are serving as life rafts for plants. ‘Lotusland’ will not only inspire its audience by highlighting the immense diversity that exists within the plant kingdom but will hopefully raise awareness of the need to protect this fragile resource at every opportunity available,” Mr. Mills said. “The Lotusland book showcases our demonstrated success of sustainable horticulture which can be employed on a large scale and by the home gardener. This variation of regenerative farming greatly benefits the environment and human health and makes for a greener world.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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busy but happy today, Libra. It’s likely that a project you’ve been working on for a long time suddenly yields positive results. You can’t help but be delighted, as this achievement comes at a time when you’ve been questioning your abilities. Question no more. It’s clear that you’re right for this particular job. Social activities are also highlighted, so treat your team to lunch to celebrate. SCORPIO — You could be invited on a last-minute adventure today, Scorpio. By all means, seize the chance! You’re certainly ready for a change, and this opportunity could turn out to be just what you’ve been hoping for. Adventure calls, and whether it’s a journey or a lecture, you’ll find it enlarges your world in just the way you’d hoped. SAGITTARIUS — If you’ve been thinking about making a career change, Sagittarius, today is a good day to do some research on professions that interest you. It may be that you’re ready to take the leap and start a business of your own. Ideally, you’d have an able partner to help with the planning and execution. Get out your address book and college directory. It’s likely that you already know the perfect person for the job. CAPRICORN — Technology is going to play a big role in your life today and in the immediate future, Capricorn. It could be that your office is upgrading its systems and you’re in charge of getting everyone up to speed on the new equipment. Or it’s possible that you’ll decide to take a class to increase your technical knowledge. AQUARIUS — You might find yourself unexpectedly busy today, Aquarius. It could be that you’d planned to spend the day tidying up and reorganizing your home. A change of plans could mean you spend most of the day at the office handling one crisis after another. Perhaps a friend calls in need of your help. You could find it difficult to switch gears, but by the end of the day you’ll be happy that you co PISCES — It’s hard to imagine a world without computers, Pisces. Technology has been key to your professional life, and it’s likely to be even more important in the future. Expect your income to increase dramatically this year as a result of a technological innovation. You could play a part in developing it, or more likely, find a creative use for it. Eat well and rest up, because you’ll need a lot of energy soon.

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General Description of Goods Telescope, lanterns, phonograph records, 30 boxes, golf clubs, furniture, misc. items. 104 Parker Max Books, mattress, suitcases, futon bed, chairs, backpack, misc. items. 108 Crowder Daniela Clothing, mattress, painting, sewing machine, plastic box, backpack, vcr, misc. items. 141 Sanchez Ana Clothing, furniture, suitcase, fan, misc. items. 145 Wright John Stereo, punching bag, plastic boxes, misc. boxes, misc. items. 216 Wanberg Erland Guitar, ampliﬁer, sofa, rug, drum set, speaker, gold records, misc. items. 235 Mullikin Sean Scooter, dog bed, 9 plastic bags, misc items. 248 Cardenas Adriana Suitcases, bird cage, boxes, misc. items. 265 Woodruff Austin Bicycle, misc. clothing, children toys, children furniture, misc. items. 272 Bowermaster Charles 5 Bicycles, refrigerator, misc. items. 289-A Bennett Glenn Lamps, suitcases, computer monitor, bed frame, misc. boxes, wiring, ball, misc. items. 338 Wright John Furniture, tools, toolbox, plastic boxes, tuba, 3 guitar cases, vinyl records, misc. items 417 Maassel Lee Misc. clothing, furniture, television, tools, keyboard, backpack, misc. items. This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California. (See Section 1812.600 of Civil Code) BUDGET U-STOR By Gary Braun APR 7, 14 / 2022 -- 58179

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05",)# ./4)#%3 California EDD identifies FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000894 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KINECI, 222 WEST MISSION STREET, B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: POLITIS & ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY., PC: 133 E. DE LA GUERRA T. #373, SANTA BARBARA, CA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/05/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 07, 2013. 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) APR 14, 21, 28; MAY 5 / 2022--58204

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2022-0000688 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SB LAUNDERLAND, 2636 DE LA VINA ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 34 E. Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 TERESA ILDEFONSO, 34 E. Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 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/ TERESA ILDEFONSO, This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/16/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/22 CNS-3567898# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 24, 31; APR 7, 14 / 2022 -- 58126

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000776 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA GOPHER BASKETS, 127 WEST VINCE STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LORENA FLORES HERNANDEZ: 1505 NORTH 5TH PLACE, PORT HUENEME, CA 93041, FLORIBERTO F BENITEZ, 127 WEST VINCE STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/24/2022 by E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. 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) MAR 31; APR 7, 14, 21 / 2022--58139

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000842. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PRIVATE CAR TRANSPORTATION, 4650 SWEETBRIAR CT., ORCUTT, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: RICHARD P REALE, 4650 SWEETBRIAR CT., ORCUTT, CA 93455. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/31/2022 by: E955, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 01, 2012. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000939 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: POPPY BAKES, 945 WARD DRIVE, SPC 155, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BARBARA E OSUNA: 945 WARD DRIVE, SPC 155, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/08/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 29, 2022. 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)

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SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION AND REPORT AND PUBLIC HEARING THEREON Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Water Code Section 75571, that the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District (District) will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. (PST) on April 27, 2022 at the Vandenberg Village Community Services District ofﬁce, 3745 Constellation Road, Lompoc, California, to consider the Forty-Fourth Annual Engineering Investigation and Report (Investigation and Report) regarding groundwater conditions and surface water supplies within the District. The preliminary written report was received by the Secretary of the Board on March 9, 2022 and is available at SYRWCD.com. The public hearing may be continued to subsequent meetings of the District’s Board of Directors. Operators of water producing facilities within the District and all persons interested in the condition of the groundwater or surface water supplies within the District are invited to download and review the Investigation and Report at SYRWCD.com and to submit comments and evidence concerning the groundwater conditions and surface water supplies of the District. Persons wishing to present their comments to the Board of Directors may provide written comments and evidence during the public hearing. Appearances may also be made supporting or protesting the Investigation and Report. Persons wishing to participate may contact the ofﬁce at (805) 693-1156 for further information.

SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AMBER THOMPSON SECRETARY TO THE BOARD APR 14 / 2022 -- 58213 GOLETA SANITARY DISTRICT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY (NOA) / NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION BIOSOLIDS AND ENERGY PHASE 1 PROJECT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, Goleta Sanitary District Staff prepared a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/ MND) that identifies and evaluates the environmental impacts of a proposed biosolids and energy upgrade project at the Water Resource Recovery Facility located in Goleta, California. Project Title: Biosolids and Energy Phase 1 Project Project Location: One William Moffett Place, Goleta, CA 93117 Project Description: The primary components of the proposed Project consist of: • One new digester with a capacity of 550,000 gallons, which will replace an existing digester. The new digester will include the installation of auxiliary equipment, including digester mixing apparatus, digester cover, and digester heating elements (heat exchanger, piping, etc.). This new digester is designed to allow sufficient capacity for the plant if any of the existing digesters go out of service. • A combined heat and power (CHP) system featuring one new 160-kilowatt (kW) generator set that will be fueled by digester gas. Waste heat from the CHP engine will be used to heat the digesters. Additionally, the two existing digester gas booster blowers will be replaced with two new blowers. • A biogas pretreatment system to reduce hydrogen sulfide (H2S), siloxanes, and moisture in the digester gas used to fuel the CHP engine. The proposed project will require that an Authority to Construct permit from the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit from the Santa Barbara County Planning & Development Department be obtained to construct and operate the proposed project components. Environmental Review and Public Comment: The circulation of the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is to encourage public comments. Interested persons can review the Draft IS/MND at the following physical location: Goleta Sanitary District One William Moffett Place Goleta, CA 93117 Electronic copies of the document can be reviewed on or downloaded from the District’s website at https://www.goletasanitary.org. The comment period on the IS/MND starts April 18, 2022 and closes on May 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM. A public hearing will be held to receive oral and written comments on the Draft IS/MND on May 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Goleta Sanitary Board room located at One William Moffett Place, Goleta, CA 93117. In addition, questions or comments may be submitted by email to Steve Wagner at swagner@goletasanitary.org or to:

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — California’s Employment Development Department, working with a fraud special counsel, identified more than two dozen major fraud cases involving tens of millions of dollars in benefits. The EDD announced Tuesday that the department, alongside Fraud Special Counsel and former U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott, has identified and referred to federal authorities 30 fraud cases that involved about $54 million in benefits. The department said many of these cases involved the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. The identified cases included fraud schemes that crossed “state and international boundaries” and several cases in California, the department said. Unemployment agencies across the nation were hit hard with fraud throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and California’s EDD was no exception. In October,

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Continued from Page A3 Ostovany and Logan Jackson by the same score. The day’s momentum fully swung on court one, when Rachal Jackson and Christine Hemry led 5-4 over Anthea Weiland and Angelika Sidorov. With both the serve and an opportunity to clinch with a win in the next game, the first jolt of the day seemed awfully close to landing with Westmont. However, the opportunity slipped out of the Warriors’ hands as multiple serves found their way into the net before ever having the chance to be returned. Once the Warriors allowed the Hawks to tie the set, Weliand and Sidorov put their foot on the gas and took the next two games with ease, claiming the doubles point with a 7-5 win. “Everyone came to play today,” reflected Pierson. “After they got the doubles point, I think we went into singles fresh-minded but they still kept momentum and got the better of us.” In singles, Hinrichs kept momentum for the Hawks with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Jackson on one, immediately putting the Warriors on the brink of elimination. Needing four of out of a possible five matches to go their way in order to advance, Westmont was able to muster just one.

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Steve D. Wagner, PE General Manager Goleta Sanitary District One William Moffett Place, Goleta, CA 93117 Phone: (805) 967-4519: Fax: (805) 964-3583 APR 14 / 2022 -- 58207 GOLETA CEMETERY DISTRICT NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS Entry Road Improvements Project Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Goleta Cemetery District at the District Office, 44 South San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, for the Entry Road Improvements Project. Bids will be publicly opened after said time. The Plans, Specifications and Proposal Forms for this project are filed in the District office and are by reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents are available at Tri-Co Reprographics www.tricoblue.com, 720 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 and at various Plan Rooms. For information concerning bidding documents, call Pete Silvia at (805) 308-9185. This project includes providing all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of entry road improvements. The project includes demolition and disposal of AC pavement, curb, curb & gutter, sidewalk, concrete slab, and one large diameter Melaleuca tree. Installation of new curbs, gutters, sidewalk, AC pavement, etc. for update to the cemetery main entrance; realignment of onsite main entry road; upgrades to ADA path of travel; drainage facilities including underground retention chamber; storm drainage improvements along the west property line; façade improvements to the district office including adding a patio & porch covers; removal of utility pole and related undergrounding; associated landscape improvements; and ancillary work as specified and as shown on the Drawings. Each proposal must be submitted on the proposal form furnished with said documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount bid, payable to the Goleta Cemetery District, and guaranteeing that the bidder will enter into a Contract in accordance with the terms of the bidding documents if award is made. The bid guarantee shall be in one of the following forms: a bid bond written by a satisfactory corporate surety, a cashier’s check drawn by a National Bank, a check certified by a National Bank or cash. The power-ofattorney for the bonding company’s agent should be on file with the Santa Barbara County Clerk. Said check or bond amount shall be paid to said District, as liquidated damages, in the event the bidder depositing same does not, within fifteen (15) days after written notice from District that the Contract has been awarded to the Bidder: 1) enter into a Contract with the District, and 2) furnish all required insurance documents, a bond of faithful performance and a payment bond as described in the Specifications. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of opening the bids, within which time an award may be made. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding. Bids are required for the entire work, and the work will be let under a single contract. The Contractor shall possess a valid State of California Class A, General Architect/Engineering Contractor’s License or California Class B, General Building Contractor’s License at the time of bidding and at the time of signing the Agreement for the work. The Contractor shall provide certification of license and expiration date on the proposal form. Contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on public works projects must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. [Labor Code Sections 1725.5, 1771.1] Note: This registration with the Department is separate and apart from the Contractors State Licensing process. The Contractor will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price. Pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Department of Industrial Regulations of the State has ascertained and determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification or type of workers needed in the execution of Contracts under the jurisdiction of the Goleta Cemetery District. The schedule of said rates is on file at the District’s office, and is hereby incorporated and made a part thereof the same as though fully set forth herein. The schedule of said rates is available on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD/ Southern.html. The Contractor shall post a copy of said document at the job site. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall pay not less than the therein specified prevailing rate of per diem wages to all workers employed in the execution of the Contract. The Contractor shall be fully responsible of compliance with Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of registered apprentices. The project is subject to prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to any amount withheld by the District to insure the Contractor’s performance under the Contract shall be deposited with the District, or with a State or Federally-chartered bank as an escrow agent, pursuant to the District’s then existing rules or policies providing for the implementation of the Public Contract Code, Section 22300, legal obligation of District to provide for such arrangements with respect to withheld Contract funds.

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/s/___________________ Rick Bower, District Manager Goleta Cemetery District

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Cléhann Howard, Kaley Orquiola, and Alex Rodgers placed first through third in the highly competitive 100m dash, with personal records from both Cléhann and Alex. Grace Hu and Gabriella “Gabby” Ferrara both set personal records, taking first and second place in the 200m dash. Finally, Phoebe J. Ramirez took first place in the 400m dash with a PR of 1:15.14a. “Despite challenging wind conditions on the field, Emily Raymond earned her personal best by clearing 4’ 7” in high jump and taking first place,” Richardson said. “In the long jump, Cléhann Howard and Sophie Dent both earned a PR to take first and

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“We’ve swiftly created safer places to live for thousands of unhoused individuals throughout the last two years, and today’s awards continue that progress — creating 232 housing units for folks experiencing homelessness across the state and providing them with the supportive services they need.” The statewide Homekey program helps state, regional and local public entities convert hotels, commercial properties, single-family houses and more to rapidly expand housing options for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming unhoused and impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Four Homekey projects have been awarded in the Central Coast region, creating 168 homes, according to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. More than $49 million has been awarded to the region. “It’s encouraging to see so many great Homekey projects brought forth by our local partners,” Housing and

state officials announced that the state had paid out more than $20 billion to criminals in the form of fraudulent unemployment benefits, The Associated Press reported. “Fraudsters attacked California and every state in the country with unprecedented criminal activity in 2020,” Mr. Scott said Tuesday. “These criminals defrauded taxpayers and stole benefits from workers in need.” Mr. Scott added that the state has responded with new antifraud measures that “blocked billions of dollars in fraud attempts” and aims to uncover fraud schemes and “deliver investigations to law enforcement and prosecutors across California.” Between January 2021 and January 2022, EDD announced that efforts by the California Task Force on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud have led to at least 370 arrests, 130 convictions and 1,400 active investigations. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square. On three, Aguirre was the lone and final Warrior to win a match as she defeated Weiland 6-3, 6-2. Then Tomi Felix-Chavez defeated Ostovany 6-2, 6-2, and Niederle defeated Hemry 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 to bring an end to Westmont’s season. “It’s disappointing,” said Pierson. “It’s difficult but if there’s ever a team you hope to see do well after they beat you, it’s San Diego Christian. We have a lot of respect for them and their coaches. It’s a bummer that we were on this side of things today, but we have a bright future ahead. “In retrospect, our team should have a lot of pride for the work we put in this season. Whether it’s four years for the seniors, or one year for the freshmen, they all should feel proud of what they gave to this program this season. For the seniors, they left everything they had on the court and that was always our goal within every match, regardless of outcome. “For the freshmen, I hope they stay hungry for the future and realize they had an incredible first season. There is more to achieve and work we can do as we prepare for the future.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com second place. “Our strong varsity girls team continues to show improvements with Eva Vigil Garcia earning a PR in the 800m race and Phoebe Wolfe Lyons earning a PR to take first place in the 1600m mile,” Richardson said. “In the challenging 3200m race, Reese Wahlberg earned first place after working through a tough injury this season ultimately earning a PR take and first place. Sophie Saleh also had a great race in the 3200m, earning a PR of 13:05.01a.” On the field, senior Kaelani Butler cleared 7’ 0” in pole vault placing first and earning a personal record in the event. Senior Bernice Gomez Chavez jumped her best this season placing well in both the pole vault and long jumps. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Community Development Director Gustavo Velasquez said. “Our staff continues to work diligently to review many applications and provide assistance to jurisdictions so we can help individuals in need in every corner of the state. This is the coordination that we need to work our way out of this homelessness crisis.” Individuals who wish to live at the motel would need to sign a lease and adhere to certain commitments. It will be open to both single individuals and families, Mr. Valdez has said. Renovations to the Goleta facility include transforming a pool into a community garden and outdoor recreation space. Other renovations will increase laundry facilities and the accessibility of some units. There are six permanent supportive housing developments in Santa Barbara County. The closest to the proposed Goleta location is Pescadero Lofts in Isla Vista. More on Homekey projects across the state can be found here: homekey.hcd.ca.gov/awardsdashboard. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com