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SB City Council to consider civilian oversight of police By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Jeri Moulder and Blance Heitkamp, residents at Covenant Living at Samarkand in Santa Barbara, crochet sunflower pins to raise money for Direct Relief and its efforts to help Ukraine.

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The Santa Barbara City Council will hold a special meeting Friday regarding civilian oversight of the Santa Barbara Police Department. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room at 630 Garden St. It can also be viewed online at www. santabarbaraca.gov/cap. The Community Formation Commission is recommending Santa Barbara create a Civilian Oversight Board to review and recommend police policies, and provide opportunities for community input and education on policing practices. The board is also intended to provide a mechanism for the impartial and fair review of Santa Barbara Police Department probes into allegations of misconduct. Santa Barbara established the Community Formation Commission in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man, at the hands of law enforcement. The commission recommended the board be made up of seven at-large members and encouraged young adults who have experienced homelessness or arrests to apply. The commission suggested the board include at least

one member with a law enforcement background who has not served in Santa Barbara County and no current city employees or family members of city employees or Santa Barbara police officers. The Community Formation Commission, made up of 13 members and two alternates, has spent more than a year studying, researching and reviewing community feedback regarding a civilian oversight system. The commission also recommended the establishment of an independent police monitor position, considered to be an executive-level employee. Similar positions receive about $196,000 for a salary, according to a council agenda report. The independent police monitor would be responsible for multilingual and accessible outreach and education for the community. The monitor would also be responsible for tasks such as building relationships between law enforcement and the community. The agenda, which includes the commission’s report, can be found here: santabarbaraca.gov/gov/ cityhall/council/meetings/ videos/default.asp. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

Samarkand residents raise more than $8,100 for Ukraine with special sunflowers

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Covenant Living at Samarkand residents have raised more than $8,100 for aid for Ukraine by crocheting and selling approximately 150 sunflowers. The successful fundraising effort was led by resident Jeri Moulder. She and others recently delivered the money to Direct Relief, the Goleta nonprofit that

has provided many medical supplies to Ukraine. “The donation will go largely toward shipping as well as to the health needs of refugees who have fled to neighboring countries, largely Poland,” Greg Mora, Direct Relief’s senior manager of individual philanthropy, told the News-Press. Ms. Moulder knew she wanted to do something to help Ukraine, which has coped with a nearly

two-month-long invasion by Russia. “I was so upset when the war started, as we all were, and I thought, ‘Well, I can’t go over there and do anything so, what can I do? Well, I can crochet,’” Ms. Moulder said. Ms. Moulder started by making herself a little sunflower pin to wear, as a symbol of solidarity with Ukraine. The pins also have blue and yellow ribbons, the colors

of the Ukrainian flag coming down on each side. The sunflower is significant because it is the national flower of Ukraine. She made one for herself and a few friends at Covenant Living. “Then I thought, ‘Why should I just give them away?’ ” Ms. Moulder told the News-Press. She and her friends decided to sell the sunflowers to raise Please see CROCHETING on B4

Congressional candidate wants government to work better Santa Barbara resident Jeff Frankenfield runs as independent

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“The biggest challenge I feel for the Central Coast is the economy,” said Jeff Frankenfield, running for the 24th Congressional District seat.

Jeff Frankenfield wants to bring people together and discuss good ideas from both Democrats and Republicans. “I think people are just tired of the status quo of what’s going on with the federal government, with the bad blood between the far left and the far right. It’s been so toxic,” the Santa Barbara candidate for Congress told the News-Press. “I think historically we’ve done a better job of meeting in the middle and appreciating

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each other’s opinions,” said Mr. Frankenfield, 50, who’s running in the June 7 primary as an independent against U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara; independent candidate Michele Weslander Quaid and Brad Allen, a Republican. The seat represents the 24th Congressional District, which includes Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and part of Ventura County. “I think there are good ideas from the Democrats. I think there are good ideas on the Republican side,” said Mr. Frankenfield, who’s running for his first elective office. “I’ve read through both platforms. They both have valuable ideas.

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“I want to come into it (Congress) with an open mind,” Mr. Frankenfield said. If elected, Mr. Frankenfield said he would likely caucus with Republicans. “But I would want to stay true to who I am and talk to the moderates and find new solutions. “We are a diverse, beautiful country,” Mr. Frankenfield said. “If we can’t mimic that in our government, it’s not going to work.” “I think most people I talk to are where I am. They’re in the middle, and they’re tired of the fighting,” said Mr. Frankenfield, a Seattle native who served with the Marines at Camp Pendleton Please see CANDIDATE on A4

The Santa Barbara City Council decided to establish an ad hoc committee to explore various ways to alleviate the housing crisis in the area. The city council was expected to approve the scope of work for a study the body approved earlier this year. But after a lengthy public comment period and a bevy of questions posed by council members, the body unanimously decided to form a housing crisis committee instead. Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez was named chair of the committee with Councilmembers Alejandra Gutierrez and Kristen Sneddon joining him on the group. Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez said he wanted the group to be multifaceted and acknowledged it would include public outreach and town hall meetings. The group will also come up with direction on the sequence and priority for a temporary rent stabilization ordinance and a rental registry program, items the city council approved in December.

Originally, the council was tasked with approving the scope of a rent stabilization economic analysis to be funded with $200,000 of federal pandemic relief money. But many council members expressed concern about bringing in an outside consultant who might not understand the community’s needs well. “As to the study, I have to say, I don’t think that it’s necessary for us to spend the taxpayer dollars to get the information we already know if we’re also going to put in place an ad hoc committee that’s doing the same research. It seems to be duplicative of effort and just wasteful of money,” Mayor Pro Tempore Meagan Harmon said. “We don’t have unlimited funds, and I think the work the housing crisis committee could do … will, to me, be more worthwhile than a study put together by a consultant from a different community.” “I don’t want to spend money on another study. After hearing everybody today, I think it’s very clear that we have the answers within our community,” said Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez. “We all want to take Please see HOUSING on A2

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Rose Run will continue to be permitted in future years By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Is the annual Rose Run in jeopardy of losing its permit? That was the suggestion leading up to Friday’s event. The annual student run around the Mission Rose Garden, considered to be Roosevelt Elementary’s biggest fundraising occasion, raises money for various programs, field trips and positions, according to its website. However, some supporters worried complaints by residents on adjacent Plaza Rubio had caused the revocation of the Rose Run’s permit for future events. But Rich Hanna, Santa Barbara’s recreation manager, said that’s not the case. Instead, Mr. Hanna said, the event has grown and requires a different special events permit in future years than what has previously been issued. Mr. Hanna noted the Parks and Recreation Department doesn’t generally grant special event permits at the Rose Garden in order not to “take away opportunities for the public to use that space” or cause ire in the neighborhood. “Our intention is to go ahead

and permit it for years to come,” Mr. Hanna told the News-Press of the Rose Run. “A better layer of communication is needed. As the event has grown, obviously the goal is to make the event better and better every year. We just want to manage the impact to the park and other users.” The 39th annual run will happen Friday as scheduled. It’s set for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Roosevelt students participate in the event by running laps around the Rose Garden and receive pledges from family, friends and others in the community, according to the elementary school’s website. Frederic Golden, one neighbor in the area, said the Rose Run is a “very worthy activity” because it promotes educational opportunities for young people in Santa Barbara. “Our parks play an important role in community well-being,” Mr. Golden told the News-Press in an email. “They shouldn’t be used to block equally important players in Santa Barbara’s public life. If fellow neighbors of the Rose Garden are irritated by the growing use of the park, let them wear earplugs.” email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

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Asher has joined the Ventura Police Department.

Ventura police’s latest recruit? A therapy comfort dog NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Ventura Police Department has a new addition to its staff: Asher, a 1-year-old therapy comfort dog. Asher, a dark brown Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and poodle mix (or Cavadoodle), has joined the department to aid officers, staff and community members who have experienced trauma, according to the department. He will help those experiencing post-incident stress and anxiety

levels for employees and can comfort victims or witnesses of a crime. Asher can also visit other Ventura departments for educational purposes, the police department said. “When first responders are equipped to deal with adverse reactions to stress, they are better prepared to handle situations fairly, calmly, respectfully and empathetically,” Ventura Police Chief Darin Schindler said. “I am excited to add Asher to our dedicated team of public servants to help

enhance the health and wellness of our employees and residents.” Asher was donated by VIP Dog Teams, a local nonprofit that works with community therapy dog teams and therapy comfort dogs for police and fire departments. He has completed the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen certification. Both Asher and his handler will complete Canine Good Citizen Testing and a Public Access test before he begins his service. “Asher has a calm

temperament, is hypoallergenic and does not shed, making him the perfect pup to assist anyone,” Roger Wang, Asher’s handler, said. “I am grateful to be part of a program meant to bring comfort and relief to so many in need.” While Asher will be on-call 24/7, he will live with his handler and serve as a family dog when he is not on the job, the Ventura Police Department said.

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Continued from Page A1 care of our renters, but we need to make really wise decisions. I really believe in some of our organizers here that have really good information. I’d rather spend money locally than hiring somebody from the outside.” However, Councilmember

Sneddon expressed her discontent in forgoing the study — albeit, she did support the formation of the ad hoc committee. “I am deeply, deeply disappointed that what was a true effort to find data and information to make the best ordinance has been used to subvert the ordinance,” she said. “We are losing members of our Latino community. Our

police said. The suspect, who had a German shepard dog with her, then fled on foot, police said. Santa Barbara police said the suspect is a Hispanic woman who is approximately 5’4” and 160 pounds. She is believed to be in her mid-30s and was wearing census tells us that, our district boundaries tell us that — and it is rapid,” Councilmember Sneddon said during the city council meeting. “This is a crisis for long-term generations of people in this community. I am asking, please, that we do not halt what we’ve already put forward to answer these questions. I think it’s within our best interest to be able to answer

a gray beanie-style hat, brown jacket and gray athletic pants at the time of the alleged attack. The Santa Barbara Police Department requested anyone with pertinent information contact them at 805-885-8900. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn these questions.” Earlier Tuesday, multiple city workers asked the council to approve a cost of living adjustment. During the at-times emotional public comment period, workers stressed the inability to afford utility bills, rising rent costs and other basic needs such as groceries. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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UCSB team beats Riverside in men’s tennis By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

RIVERSIDE — The No. 54 UCSB men’s tennis team beat UC Riverside 4-0 Monday afternoon at the SRC Tennis Courts. The win was the Gauchos’ (15-5, 4-1 BWC) fourth straight shutout and win among a stretch of nine victories in the last 10 matches. Santa Barbara has outscored opponents 47-8 over that period, which has included six shutouts.

The doubles duo of Kai Brady and Pablo Masjuan kicked things off with a 6-1 win over the Highlanders’ Antreas Djakouris and Andreas Whelan-Merediz on court one Phillip Jordan and Diego Castillo, playing doubles together for the first time this season, then clinched the doubles point on court three with a 6-4 win over Daniel Velek and Aarav Sane Moving on to singles, Masjuan

earned another point for the Gauchos, beating Nolan McCaig 6-0, 6-4 on court two Brady put UCSB on the edge of clinching the match with a 6-3, 6-4 court five win over Joshua Roth Gianluca Brunkow wrapped things up, topping Justin Lamy 6-4, 6-3 on court six. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont’s Sokhela breaks school records in Azusa By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

AZUSA — Westmont men’s and women’s track and field teams had their final tune-up ahead of the GSAC Championships this past weekend when their clubs competed at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa. In Azusa, five different Warriors earned either an automatic or provisional qualifying time for the NAIA Outdoor National Championships, but the story of the weekend was sophomore sensation Zola Sokhela. On April 14, Sokhela competed in the men’s 800 meter run, posting a time of 1:48.00. At first glance, the time was noteworthy given Sokhela once again earned an A-Standard qualifying time. In greater context, eyes widened as the Warriors realized Sokhela had broken a Westmont record originally set in 1972. On June 27, 1972, Rick Tussing set the Warrior record by posting a time of 1:49.34. Nearly 50 years later, on April 14, 2022, Sokhela became the first Warrior to surpass Tussing in program history. “It was significant for Zola to

break that 50-year old record,” said Westmont Head Coach Russell Smelley. “I had to let my good friend (Tussing) know that that record he was very proud of was broken. It was cool; Tussing has been supportive. “It was quite a run from Zola. Crazy thing is that he has won every 800 he’s run in the United States.” Sokhela would not stop there. The following day, Sokehla took part in the men’s 1500 meter run. All Sokhela did on that occasion was once again set a Westmont program record, this time by completing the race in 3:42.31. The difference between Sokhela setting the record in the 1500 versus the 800 was that, in this case, Sokhela was breaking his own previous record. Nearly a year to the day, Sokhela originally broke the 1500 Westmont record on April 17 of last year, also at the Bryan Clay Invitational. When Sokhela originally broke that record, it was the first time he dislodged Tussing’s name for a top spot amongst Warrior leaderboards. Now, Sokhela holds the threefastest times in the event in program history. As one might

have assumed, Sokhela once again had an A-Standard time in the event. Also competing in the men’s 1500 was Adam King, who ran the race in 3:53.65. King’s performance earned him a provisional qualifying time for Outdoor Nationals. The final member of the men’s team to a provisional mark in Azusa was Garrett Miller, who ran a B-Standard 31:16.12 in the 10,000 meter run. “Garrett Miller is the other person I want to mention,” Smelley said. “He ran great and posted a fantastic PR. He ran exceptionally well and very even, so it was quite a performance.” On the women’s side, Anneline Breytenbach was the lone Warrior to earn a provisional mark, as she ran a 4:40.04 in the 1500. The Warriors are taking a break before the Golden State Athletic Conference Championships, which will begin April 28 on Westmont’s track in Montecito. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Lombardi Trophy coming to Santa Barbara By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara is scoring the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Still celebrating their Super Bowl victory, the Los Angeles Rams are taking the Lombardi Trophy on a tour around southern California — complete with a stop in Santa Barbara on June 12. The trophy will be on display that day from noon to 4 p.m. at Paseo Nuevo at 801 State St. The event is free to the public and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Professional photographs will be available for guests and the trophy.

Stops will include appearances from the Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders and merchandise for purchase. The Rams noted event dates and times are subject to change. Interested individuals can check the website: therams.com/trophytour. The Lombardi Trophy will be at the Civic Arts Plaza at Thousand Oaks on Saturday and at the Inglewood Senior Center on Sunday. From there, it will travel to Santa Monica on April 30, the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona on May 13, Riverside on May 14 and Ontario on May 15. The trophy will also be on

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Winning streak ends for UCSB Gauchos baseball team loses 4-14 to UCLA Bruins By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The 13th-ranked UCSB baseball team saw its six-game winning streak end Tuesday night at the hands of No. 12 UCLA (25-11). The Bruins topped the Gauchos 14-4 at UCSB. Blake Klassen went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored. Justin Trimble collected a home run as well. John Newman Jr. went 1-for-2 with a walk, and Nick Vogt went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Nick Welch (2-2) was the opener on the mound for the Gauchos and the pitcher of record, allowing two runs on a pair of hits and walks in one inning of work. Alex Schrier had a solid outing, tossing two full innings of one-hit ball while striking out a trio of Bruins.

The Bruins scratched early on, with Welch loading the bases with two outs and driving in pair on a bloop single to right field to go up 2-0. In the bottom half, the Gauchos got a run back, with Blake Klassen hitting a lead-off home run for the second straight game. This time he took the first pitch he saw deep over the wall in right-center. Unfortunately, the lead continued to grow as UCLA hung another pair in the second inning with two solo home runs to make it 4-1, and five more came across in the third inning, extending the lead to 9-1. Then the Bruins made it four-straight innings with a crooked number, scoring two more in the fourth. The Gauchos’ second run of the game came in the bottom of the fifth as Nick Vogt reached on a bases-loaded fielder’s choice to drive in Klassen.

In the sixth inning, Cody Schrier of the Bruins stepped to the plate to face his brother, Alex. The two battled for a few pitches before Cody ripped a line drive to left field. It was hit hard but found the glove of Kirtley as Alex shrugged at his brother and shared a smile. The Bruins added three in the seventh to conclude their scoring efforts and take a 14-2 lead. UCSB refused to go down easily in the ninth as Trimble collected his first collegiate hit and home run, a towering tworun bomb to center field to make the final score 14-4. The home stand continues this Friday as Long Beach State comes to town for a three-game weekend series. Game one is set for 5:30 p.m. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Westmont men’s soccer celebrates Class of ’26 signings By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

For the first time since April 12, 2019, the Westmont men’s soccer team was able to continue one of its favorite traditions. This past week, the Warriors returned to the Westmont observatory and gathered with a handful of new signees from this fall’s incoming class: men from the future Westmont class of 2026. The first time the program celebrated their incoming class in this manner was in 2012, and while the past two years have been remote celebrations, this is the 10th consecutive year in which a ceremony has taken place. “It was great to be back in person and involve families in the event,” said Westmont Head Coach Dave Wolf. “I think that the setting on the observatory deck, overlooking the field, is just the perfect metaphor for what’s to transpire during their careers. It was really special to be back with everyone in person.” The Westmont men’s soccer team officially announced the signing of five incoming freshmen, with three of the men being central coast products, and two others from out of state. From Dos Pueblos High School, goalkeeper Diego Garcia will be joining the Warriors this fall. “Diego is a terrific goalkeeper who has chosen a long and difficult, but fruitful path to arrive at Westmont,” Wolf said. “He’s

operated a bit in the shadows and out of the limelight, but has opted for the opportunity to play and hone this craft, even if that means sacrificing some recognition. “We really like how gifted he is with his feet and how high of a soccer IQ he has. Today’s modern goalkeeper is basically another field player, and we will be very comfortable with Diego helping us to play out of the back.” Garcia, who has spent his entire life in Santa Barbara, said, “After growing up here, and traveling around the country to play soccer, I knew it would be hard to leave. After talking to peers, mentors, and a lot of prayer, I trusted that the Lord would open up doors and guide me in the right direction.” From Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, attacking player Erik Guerrero will begin his Westmont career in the fall. “I chose Westmont because the coaches made me feel wanted here,” said the three-time AllChannel League striker from Los Alamos. “Also, the style of play is similar to the style of my club team. I know some of the guys already as well as two of my club teammates have committed as well. Of course, the campus is also really nice, and Montecito is a great location.” “Erik is a talented attacking player who we have been tracking for quite some time,” said Wolf. “We are delighted to be adding him to our roster. Capable of playing inverted and off the right, this gifted left-footer will also likely see

some playing time in the middle of the park. “Lethal on set pieces and a very good passer, we expect Erik to get into the box score immediately upon his arrival.” The final member coming to the Warriors from the Santa Barbara Soccer Club, joining both Garcia and Guerrero, is Christian Jimenez. Jimenez, a native of Santa Maria, is a defender coming to Westmont from Dunn School in Los Olivos. “I chose Westmont because it had everything I was looking for in a college,” Jimenez said. “Playing soccer at the collegiate level had always been a dream of mine, so I was beyond excited when offered the opportunity to play for Westmont. “Having gone to a private high school, receiving a quality education is something that I value very highly. The academic rigor at Westmont along with its inclusive and friendly community is something I look forward to experiencing next school year.” “Christian is a young man who has really impressed us by the way he handled this past year,” Wolf said. “He has made the very most of some challenging circumstances related to the pandemic and the way in which recruiting was disrupted. “He’s continued to work hard and also improved in some significant areas, most notably in Please see SOCCER on A4

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A vendor at the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market struggles against the wild wind Tuesday. Other vendors had a similar experience. Conditions were calmer Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicted light rain for today through early Friday, and the weather service said Friday would be breezy and cool. The weather service also said there would be a warming trend over the weekend and early next week.

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Continued from Page A3 his leadership and communication. We are welcoming him into our core of defenders, but also recognize that he has the capability of playing in some other places.” The first of two men joining the Warriors from out of the area is Alex Reyes, a native of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The versatile attacker will begin studying biology when he arrives on campus this fall. In regards to his decision to become a Warrior, Reyes said, “Westmont has amazing facilities and rich culture not only athletically, but academically. When I finally made a visit in February, I was instantly drawn to

the landscape of Westmont. Tucked away in the hills of Montecito with beautiful views from various parts of the campus, I knew Westmont would be somewhere I would want to spend the next four years of my life. “During that visit, I was able to meet with the team and get a taste of campus life. The team was extremely inviting and the training sessions were very high level. Overall, my time on campus was unforgettable and I knew that I wanted to be a Warrior.” “Alex is physically ready to play college soccer,” said Wolf. “He has a nice combination of both strength as well as composure, allowing him to play a physical brand of football while keeping his emotions in check. He is also a versatile player who could

potentially play in numerous parts of the field. “We’ll be excited to develop him and find the position that ultimately fits him best. Alex connected with our staff and players in a very comfortable way, and it almost seems like he’s already been in our program for years.” The final young man to join the Warriors’ incoming class is Derek Shoring from Sammamish, Wash. Shoring, another defender, will be studying computer science in the fall. “I chose Westmont because of the close community and bonds that the students share with one another,” said Shoring. “I like the ratio of students per teacher, and I feel that the setup Westmont has will help me be the best student

and athlete I can be.” Wolf said, “Derek is a powerful athlete and a left-sided player who we believe will adapt very quickly to the rigors of college soccer. He also possesses a really good personality and demeanor, which will ingrain him in our program quickly and enable us to utilize his skill set.” These five men will arrive with the rest of the Warriors in early August for training camp, ahead of their season beginning in the following weeks. For Wolf, he will be beginning his 32nd and final season at the head coach of the Westmont men’s soccer team. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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and Okinawa in the 1990s. He went on to earn his bachelor’s in political science in the mid-1990s at the University of Washington and develop a sales career. Today he’s the director of global accounts for a fiber optics business. When asked about his ideas, Mr. Frankenfield said his priorities include government accountability, energy, environment, immigration and the economy. He added he’s concerned about out-of-control deficit spending. He said he doesn’t know the answer for dealing with high gas and food prices. “It’s something I want to look into.” Mr. Frankenfield said he hasn’t decided whether he’s in favor of drilling oil on federal lands. “A lot of times, people will take a stand and draw a line,” Mr. Frankenfield said. “I don’t know when someone does that if they’ve done all the research. I want to come at it from a thoughtful perspective and do research.” He said economic and environmental concerns must be weighed. “My biggest concern is trying to balance the benefits and the costs.” Mr. Frankenfield said he likes the infrastructure bill that Congress passed and praised U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin,

Native Santa Barbaran and lifelong resident, Charles Vincent Eckert III was born on September 9, 1935 at Cottage Hospital to Adelaide (Walters) and Charles V. Eckert Jr. “Chuck” had an idyllic Santa Barbara childhood. He always excelled in school, was a Boy Scout, and loved baseball … it was not uncommon for Chuck and his younger brother Butch to seek out and play in pick up ballgames with other kids in the neighborhood, just like the movie, “Sandlot,” which was one of his favorites. Chuck attended Goleta Union School, and for a short time, Paradise School in Santa Ynez. He went on to La Cumbre Jr. High School, and Santa Barbara High School. In high school, Chuck was a ﬁerce rival on the debate team, he was involved in student government, and active in the YMCA, where he met his ﬁrst wife, Linda (Downing) whom he married in 1955.

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Chuck attended UCSB at the original campus on The Riviera where he earned his BA in Political Science, graduating with highest honors. He went on to study law at UC Berkeley. In 1961 Chuck returned to Goleta and opened his law practice, as the first full time attorney in Goleta. He was also “first” to try both criminal and civil jury cases in the Goleta Justice Court. The law practice grew, and over the years Chuck took on several law partners. (Brian O’Gorman, Jim Smith, Richard Tyler, David Grokenberger and Casey Hoppell). He was very well respected among his colleagues, and was often called on to consult with some of them right up to the end. In 1989, he served as President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo), Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, he also served as an arbitrator, and served as Superior Court Judge Pro Tem. In addition to the law, Chuck was involved in and served many local organizations, including the Elks Lodge, and the Goleta Breakfast Optimist Club. Beginning with his first purchase of a small property in what is known as Old Town Goleta, Chuck was a very successful real estate investor. In the late 1980s, he and his son, Charles V. Eckert IV “Chip” teamed up and created Eckert Investments, an investment and property management company, in which Chuck was active in daily operations right up until the final days of his life. He participated as Chairman, and on the Executive Committee of the Isla Vista Property Owners’ Association, and as Director of the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association. In 1981-1983, Chuck was President of the Santa Barbara Housing Council. He took special pride in Goleta, where he lived and worked for most of his life. He was Chairman for both the Committee for Greater Goleta, and Goletans for Better Government. Chuck’s political influence helped shape Goleta and Santa Barbara in ways that most would never know. Chuck was also an avid bowler. He bowled with his dad, Chili, his brother, Butch and Butch’s son, Gary, and his son Chip for years. In the 1990s, for one season, the five got to bowl together. He took pride in being one of 5 Eckerts on the same bowling team. (Chili, Chuck, Butch, Chip, Gary.) Chuck loved watching his children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren playing ball of some sort, (baseball, football, soccer, etc.). But he especially loved baseball! In 1982, the Goleta Valley South Little League team won the Little League World Series. Chuck took time out of his busy schedule to travel around the country with his cousins, Carolyn Stewart and Bill Oakley, watching their two sons, Bruce and Billy win a Little League World Series. Chuck got such satisfaction…such a thrill watching the youngsters in the family succeed. In 1971 Chuck married his wife, Janet Brainerd. He and Janet celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October, 2021. Chuck and Janet were fortunate to visit many parts of the world. They enjoyed many family vacations together along with their children and grandchildren, especially their annual trip to Bass Lake, which they were able to enjoy for a number of years, where such wonderful family memories were created. Family was important to Chuck. He took the time to cultivate very unique relationships with each one of his children, grandchildren, and even greatgrandchildren. He counseled, encouraged and supported each one as they grew up, and beyond into adulthood. As one grandchild so aptly stated, “He’s given me advice from life experiences that no one else could. He’s told me when I need to try harder, and celebrated me when I’ve done my best.” On March 24, 2022, after a long illness, which he fought bravely until the end, Chuck passed away at Serenity House, after saying goodbye to the many family members who loved him and who he loved so much, and after saying a final goodbye to his wife Janet, with Chuck’s daughter Heidi, and son Chip by his side, holding his hands. Charles Vincent Eckert III is survived by: his wife, Janet; sons, Charles V. Eckert IV (Sue), Chuck Brainerd (Kate), Mike Brainerd (Tammy); Daughter, Heidi Peet (Bob); ten grandchildren: Amy, Jessica, Ben, Antonia, Charles V. Eckert V “Vinny”, Joey, Jared, Jakob, Kaitie, Glenn; fourteen great-grandchildren: Brooklynn, Elijah, Uriah, Lola, Sophia, Daniel, Dominic, James, Alexander, Noah, Tullah, Mikayla, Charles V. Eckert VI “Charlie”; brother: Butch Eckert (Mary Lou), and sisters: Scarlet Eckert, and Melody Bowles (Jim). We are blessed by the extraordinary legacy of unconditional love, honesty, integrity and hard work, which he left us. A Celebration of Chuck’s life will be held on May 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Glen Annie Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Goleta Valley Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts Los Padres Council, and the Goleta Valley Historical Society.

Courtney S. Palmer went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 1, 2022 after a 4-year battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her parents Marsha and Stan Palmer, her brother Kris, her beloved cats Kyo and Callie, and numerous aunts and cousins. Courtney also leaves behind very close friends with whom she shared priceless adventures and spent many happy hours. Courtney graduated from Dos Pueblos H.S., S.B. Business College, and spent a year at University in Canterbury, UK. We want to thank the nurses at Cottage Hospital and RidleyTree Cancer Center for their loving kindness during her long hospital stays and treatments. You truly went above and beyond for her. She shared her humor and kindness generously. She wants us to be not sad, but happy that we knew her and shared this life with her. Courtney’s celebration of life will be held on April 23rd at Anthem Chapel at 6595 Covington Way, at the corner of Los Carneros, Goleta, CA 93117. In Courtney’s own words, “wear color--no black.” In lieu of ﬂowers, please donate to your local cat shelter in Courtney’s memory.

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D-West Va., for putting the brakes on the Build Back Better bill. “This would accelerate our debt like crazy. “One of the frustrations with a huge federal government is there’s a lot of inefficiencies there,” Mr. Frankenfield said. “There’s a lot of waste. When we give a lot of organizations authority and large budgets, we don’t keep them accountable. “I’m not comfortable with continuing to deficit-spend,” Mr. Frankenfield said. “We need to have a balanced budget. “The biggest challenge I feel for the Central Coast is the economy,” Mr. Frankenfield said. Mr. Frankenfied noted he’s supportive of Ukraine and is open to sending military resources and technology to the nation as Russian continues its invasion. “But I don’t want to see American troops fighting in Ukraine.” The former Marine added, “I’m all about national security and veterans. I want to make sure we’re strong (in those areas).” Mr. Frankenfield’s wife is Faith, and they have a 19-yearold son and 16-year-old daughter. “I love my country and want to do what I can to serve at the federal level,” Mr. Frankenfield said.

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Santa Barbara Studio Artists host event for Cottage Health’s Healing Arts Program By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

hirty artists in a variety of media will auction their works at a fundraiser for Cottage Health’s Healing Arts Program, which will add more than 1,200 pieces of local artwork to Cottage hospitals in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Solvang. The silent auction will include sculpture, mixed media, glass, mosaics, fabric and photography to enhance healing, inspire patients, visitors and staff and celebrate the Central Coast. “Art, Bocce and Bites” takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. April 30 at a private residence in Hope Ranch. Tickets are $100 and on sale at www.santabarbarastudioartists. com/silent-art-auction-fundraiser. Santa Barbara Studio Artists are hosting the event, which is also a fundraiser for them. “The Healing Arts Program at Cottage Health is part of a worldwide movement in health care,” according to Annette Ridenour, president of Aesthetics, which is assisting Cottage Health in planning and implementing its program. “Exposure to the arts has been shown to be an effective way to enhance patient care, ease stress for patients and guests, raise

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staff satisfaction, reduce use of pain medicine and shorten hospital stays.” “Every day, low-cost, highimpact arts programs are calming, soothing, uplifting and restoring patients — reducing their suffering, empowering them to move forward, lifting the quality of their days, giving them solace, and supporting those who love them, care for them and care about them.” Participating artists include Pamela Benham, Danuta Bennett, Wendy Brewer, Ben Brode, Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, Cheryl Doty, Pam Enticknap, Angie Ferraro, Peggy Ferris, Betsy Gallery, Rosemarie Gebhart, Kevin Gleason, Ruth Ellen Hoag, Jane Hurd, Francine Kirsch, Onno Ron Kok and Cynthia Martin. Others are Marilyn McRae, Patti Post, Kimberly Pratt, Cathy Quiel, Rob Robinson, Ann Sander, Francis Scorzelli, Kerrie Smith, Susan Tibbles, Susan Tortorici, Marlene Struss, Dorene White and Gerry Winant. As Cottage plans new hospital buildings, Central Coast artists are invited to submit concepts and samples of their work to be incorporated into architectural designs. Pieces include sculpture, mixed media, glass, mosaics, fabric Please see HEALING on B2

At top, “Check – Love” by Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, oil on canvas. Center, untitled mixed media on paper by Francis Scorzelli. Above, “Portals 26,” works on paper, by Kerrie Smith.

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Santa Barbara Studio Artists is a not-for-profit trade organization Continued from Page B1 of professionals who maintain working studios in Santa Barbara. Members are selected and photography. for the quality of their work and Thanks in part to its Healing exhibition history. Arts collection, the renovated “Most of our artists have and expanded Santa Barbara gravitated to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been from all over the United States named one of the most beautiful and abroad as in the country. well as from Each floor of many different its new buildings schools because has a common “Art, Bocce and Bites” takes place they find it theme for the from 2 to 5 p.m. April 30 at a private a congenial art: residence in Hope Ranch. Tickets are and inspiring • First floor: $100. For more information, visit environment Santa Barbara www.santabarbarastudioartists.com/ in which to architecture. conduct their • Second floor: silent-art-auction-fundraiser. business,” said Water, beaches Mr. Scorzelli, and seascapes. president. • Third floor: Flora, gardens “Our purpose is to increase the and landscapes. audience for individual artists and “Pieces are placed throughout to promote awareness of Santa the hospital, including in patient Barbara as an art destination. By rooms,” said Ms. Ridenour. “The doing so, we aim to have a positive hospital’s Landmark Collection influence on the incomes and highlights 45 pieces as focal reputations of the many artists points, which are located in the who have chosen to live here.” lobby, the gardens, on terraces, in elevator landings, waiting rooms email: mmcmahon@newspress.com and corridor niches.”

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The first fully mature heads of fresh garlic are being pulled from the local fields, sold before they have had time to fully cure for long-time storage. Very aromatic, sticky and loaded with flavor, garlic is ideal for homemade salad dressings, bruschetta, adding to stir-fries, marinades, soups and stews. I also enjoy garlic roasted whole by cutting off the very top portion, drizzling with olive oil, and seasoning with salt before wrapping in foil and baking in the oven. After about 40 minutes at 400 degrees, the garlic squeezes out like a paste making for a tasty bread spread. This week I prepared a garlicky chicken tortilla soup for the Fix of the Week elsewhere on this page. What gives garlic its distinct flavor and aroma is a sulfurbased molecule called allicin, which is most noticeable when the garlic clove is crushed, chopped or pressed. Garlic can currently be found at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local producers. The Saturday Santa Barbara market has the largest selection. Price averages $1.50 per head

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At top, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital devotes its floors to various themes for art work. Above, “Sisters on the Bluff, Devereux,” by Rob Robinson, oil on canvas.

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be treated similarly to spinach in most cases. With a very stunning variegated purple, red, white and green coloration across the leaves, the younger the leaves, the more tender and mild the flavor. Fully developed leaves take on a more bitter presence. Excellent when enjoyed raw in salads, amaranth can also be sautéed or added to soups and stews. It’s an excellent source of carotene, vitamin C, iron and calcium. It also provides some protein. Amaranth is grown and harvested by Her Family Farm, and it can be found at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market weekly. Price averages $2.50 per bunch.

Pink grapefruit There are about a dozen types of grapefruit available at at our weekly farmers’ markets throughout the week but these pink beauties are my favorite. With a golden skin at maturity, the pink juicy flesh offers wonderful notes of sweet, tangy and bitter, yielding one of the most dynamic flavors. This grapefruit is ideal for juicing, or cutting in half and spooning out the individual sections. An excellent source of vitamin C, it’s also a good source of vitamin A, fiber, magnesium and potassium. These pink-fleshed grapefruits additionally provide the antioxidant lycopene, present in many pink and red pigmented foods. It’s available from several local growers at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. Price averages about $1.50 each. 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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lack radishes, sunchokes and an assorted basket of cocktail citrus that included the likes of mandarinquats, limequats and small Mexican limes were some of my top farmers’ market finds this week. Of these finds, it is the black radishes that are probably the most stunning when it comes to physical appearance. They possess a truly black skin, which wraps around the cream-colored flesh. The flavor of this radish variety is nowhere near subtle when eaten raw, with notes of spicy, bitter, earthiness throughout. This pungent root veggie tends to have a sharper flavor than most other radish varieties you will encounter, in particular the small red variety that often ends up in mixed green salads or sliced thin and enjoyed with Mexican style cuisine. Personally, I enjoy the pungent flavor of black radishes, and often shred them and toss in my salads and slaws. While the skin makes for quite a stunning presentation, peeling them does help to reduce some of the bitterness. For cooked preparations, I typically enjoy them roasted or sautéed along with other seasonal roots vegetables and brassicas. I find they pair quite well with apples and nuts, fresh herbs, and a finishing of olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. This week I prepared a roasted black radish dish infused with some of my mandarinquats and roasted sunchokes, incorporating

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2 black radish, rinsed and diced small. 3 medium sunchokes, peeled and diced into small pieces. 2 medium beets, peeled and diced into small pieces. 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for finishing. Salt and pepper. ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, very finely chopped. 2 green onions, finely diced. 3 mandarin quats, sliced very thin (make sure to discard any seeds, which can also use kumquats or limequats). ¼ cup raw pistachio kernels. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl, toss together black radish, sunchokes and beets with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, then place in the oven. Roast for about 20 minutes and check the tenderness. You will likely need to toss and roast for another 5-10 minutes or until just soft. Remove from heat and let sit to room temperature. Then toss mixture with mandarinquats, cilantro, green onion and raw pistachio kernels. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little additional olive oil. I also like to finish with a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. Yield: Serves 3

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California bill would require greater online protections for minors By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing online privacy and safety for children cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature on Tuesday. The bill, AB 2273, would create the California Age Appropriate Design Code Act, which would require businesses that create goods or services “likely to be accessed by children” to follow new standards. The guidelines would include “considering the best interests of children likely to access the service when designing, developing and providing that service.” The bill would require that companies providing a service “likely to be accessed by children” make the “highest level of privacy possible” the default for platforms accessed by children unless there is “reasonable certainty” that the user is an adult. According to a bill analysis, this could include “disabling profiling unless the business can demonstrate a compelling reason that a different default setting is in the best interests of children likely to access that service.” Under existing law, online platforms can treat all consumers as adults if they are 13 or older, but this bill defines “child” as a consumer under 18. Additional protections in the bill would prohibit businesses from collecting and retaining a child’s personal information that is “not necessary to provide a service” and bar companies from collecting any “precise geolocation information by default” unless the business can prove it is in the child’s “best interest.” Companies would also be prohibited from collecting geolocation information without alerting the customer that this information is being collected. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, authored the bill alongside Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham, R-San Luis Obispo, whose district includes northern Santa Barbara County. Ms. Wicks told lawmakers

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money for Direct Relief, which she said they chose because it’s a local organization with a great reputation. “I chose Direct Relief because I like that they actually ask what is needed rather than just sending generic medical supplies,” said Ms. Moulder. A few weeks before Direct Relief received the check, Jodi Turley, Samarkand’s activities director, reached out to Direct Relief to let them know about the fundraiser and ask if they could drop off a check at the end of the fundraiser. The nonprofit was happy to accept the money. Ms. Moulder and her friends Blanche Heikamp, Libby Perrin, Elizabeth Nevers, Maureen Kampin, Marylin Nielsen and LynAnn McGinn made about 150 pins together. The pins were set out on a table with a donation jar in the common area. “I thought

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Tuesday that, while the state and federal governments have existing privacy laws to protect children, there is no comprehensive law that currently exists to protect children under 18 from online products they are likely to access. As a result, Ms. Wicks said online platforms have been created with “adult design principles that do not factor in the unique needs of young minds, abilities and sensibilities.” “By not considering children under 18 in the design of online products and services that they’re likely to access, they face a number of adverse impacts due to their interactions with the online world including bullying, mental health challenges and addictive behavior,” Ms. Wicks said. “As amended, AB 2273 will address these issues by requiring websites and other online services that are likely to be accessed by children to offer privacy and safety protections by default, unless there is reasonable certainty that the consumer is an adult.” The protections in the bill are drawn from the Britain’s Age Appropriate Design Code, which sets the standard for digital services processing children’s data. Baroness Beeban Kidron, a crossbench peer in the British

House of Lords and chair of the 5Rights Foundation, helped to create and implement the British standard and spoke in support of AB 2273 on Tuesday. Baroness Kidron told lawmakers Tuesday that the British law resulted in the “biggest innovation” for child safety that the technology sector “has ever taken on.” She noted that under the United Kingdom’s law, YouTube turned off its autoplay function, and both TikTok and Instagram stopped the ability for unknown adults to direct message minors. Together with many others, these changes helped to “detoxify the online experience for young people,” the baroness said. “I am pro tech, but just as one cannot or should not be able to sell, rent or drive a car with no seatbelts, rearview mirror or headlines, it must not be possible to sell, rent or offer a child services and products that have not taken account of their privacy and safety,” Baroness Kidron said. “The California Age Appropriate Design Bill simply ensures that companies have to ask themselves the question: What would they do differently if they knew the end user was a child?” The bill would also establish

maybe we would raise a few hundred dollars or maybe $1,000,” said Ms. Moulder. This goal was well surpassed. Direct Relief has been in the Santa Barbara area since its founding in 1948. Direct Relief was founded by eastern European refugees, who began by sending care packages to their family and friends during the war, Mr. Mora and Tony Morain, the nonprofit’s vice president of communications, told the News-Press. “I really want to express that Direct Relief has been in Santa Barbara for over 70 years so when local groups choose direct relief to support, it really means a lot to us,” Mr. Mora said. “We have been committed to staying in Santa Barbara.” Ms. Moulder said her sunflower project “took on a life of its own. “It started from a simple idea,” she said. “The project took me over rather than me taking over the project.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

the California Children’s Data Protection Task Force within the California Privacy Protection Agency, which would weigh the best practices for implementing the policy and support businesses along the way. The bill was opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and TechNet, though both parties recognized that their organizations take the issue of a child’s privacy online seriously. Both opposition parties also acknowledged that the bill has been amended, but TechNet recommended the bill be further altered to specify the provisions to site features and services directed at children rather than just “likely to be accessed by children.” “Directed to children is an existing standard that our companies understand and comply with for years,” Lia Nitake, TechNet’s deputy executive director for California and the Southwest, told lawmakers. The California Chamber of Commerce also voiced concern that the bill “uniformly lumps all minors into the same age group without differentiation.” They asked that the bill’s authors consider whether 17 to draw the line “as a matter of public policy.” The chamber also requested that the bill be amended to require the task force to report back to the Legislature. The bill was advanced in a 9-0 vote by lawmakers on the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection on Tuesday. Chair of the committee, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, praised the authors for their work on the bill but said there is a “great deal of work left to be done.” Assemblymember Gabriel said the bill “currently lacks some of the provision” that he deemed necessary, asking that the authors continue to work with stakeholders as the bill moves forward. The bill will be heard next in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and has become a symbol of the world’s solidarity with the nation in face of the Russian invasion.

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At left, Blanch Heitkamp, Marilyn Nielsen and Jeri Moudler arrive at the Direct Relief building. The residents presented Direct Relief with more than $8,100 to help Ukraine. At right, Greg Mora, Direct Relief’s director of philanthropy, reacts positively to news of Samarkand’s fundraising success.