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Chambers react to orange tier shift By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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The bowling alley and arcade at Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond in Goleta officially open at noon Friday to the general public.

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With Santa Barbara County moving into the orange tier of COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, local Chamber of Commerce officials are hopeful that the tier shift will further fuel the rolling economic recovery in the region. Now that the county is in the orange tier, small businesses and restaurants can open at expanded capacity, movie theaters can welcome more guests and family activities, like bowling, can finally reopen. When the county moved back into the red tier of restrictions back in March, businesses across the county started to see a comeback, and officials are hopeful the orange tier will further accelerate the region’s economic recovery. “With every reopening, we see an improved economic environment,” Kristen Miller, the president and CEO of the South Coast Chamber of Commerce, told the News-Press in an email. “We are excited with the progress made but we need to continue safely allowing all businesses, in all sectors, the opportunity to work, staff up and move forward.” Ms. Miller said some businesses are already taking advantage of the expanded capacity allowed in the orange tier, particularly event venues.

“This new tier allows for increased or unlimited capacity across many sectors and gives industries that have been on hold for over a year the opportunity to finally begin recovering,” Ms. Miller said. “We have already heard from hotel operators and individuals in the event industry that people are eagerly planning for weddings and other events so the impact of this tier change has been anticipated for some time. We are pleased that many more can get back to work.” In Solvang, officials are eyeing a steady uptick in economic recovery that started when the county moved into the red tier back in March. This recovery is being seen particularly in retail sectors, where sales are spiking back up to pre-pandemic levels. “We have (heard) a lot of businesses say last week their numbers are looking like 2019 numbers over (this year’s) spring break,” Tracy Beard, executive director of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, told the News-Press on Wednesday. Despite this uptick in the retail sector, Ms. Beard said the restaurant industry in the Santa Ynez Valley is still struggling. Chilly evening weather has deterred some customers from dining at restaurants with outdoor seating in the Please see CHAMBER on B4

Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond to reopen Friday

Goleta adopts homelessness plan By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

At left, as Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond in Goleta reopens its bowling alley, staff members will sanitize the bowling balls after each group’s use, and the general manager said they reorganized the bowling balls by size so the amount of surfaces touched is reduced. At right, There will be a 15-person maximum for the arcade at Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond in Goleta, which will officially reopen at noon on Friday.

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Only one more day to “spare” until Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond will reopen its bowling alley and arcade to the public. As Santa Barbara County entered the orange tier on Tuesday, bowling alleys were cleared to open with a maximum of 25% capacity, or a maximum of 50% capacity if all guests test negative for COVID-19 or show proof of full vaccination. Zodo’s will officially open its bowling alley and arcade at noon Friday. Limited capacity for Zodo’s means 12 lanes are open out of its 24 in total, and only four people are allowed to bowl per lane versus

the previous six. In addition, there is a 15-person maximum for the arcade. “We’re very fortunate we do get to open the doors,” Charity Rice, the general manager of Zodo’s, told the News-Press on Wednesday. She added that although other longtime businesses in Goleta have closed permanently such as the Beachside Bar-Cafe and Mercury Lounge, staff at Zodo’s, which has been around since the 1960s, is happy to be able to reopen again. There are many sanitation practices in place for the reopening, including disposable bowling shoes (similar to hospital slippers) for anyone who doesn’t want to use the bowling shoes available, according to Ms. Rice.

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had to close because we did do everything the right way,” Ms. Rice said. “Business was going good, it was nice and steady, nothing was out of control. It was hard to be open for five days and then have the Public Health Department (shut it down).” She confirmed that the department was understanding of the situation, and found the individual who gave Ms. Rice the incorrect information to ensure it wouldn’t happen to anyone else. However, she expressed concerns that the mix-up gave Zodo’s a “reputation that we’re being irresponsible.” “We’ve been very responsible in following all the guidelines,” she Please see ZODO’S on A3

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Staff members will sanitize the bowling balls after each group’s use, and the general manager said they reorganized the bowling balls by size so the amount of surfaces touched is reduced. This reopening follows a mix-up that led Zodo’s to reopen for five days at the beginning of April due to a miscommunication with the County Public Health Department. Ms. Rice said she was told by a county official that the bowling alley could reopen when she called the county’s call center at 2-1-1. However, the bowling alley was not yet permitted to open, so Ms. Rice was contacted by the health department and ordered to shut down indoor recreation again. “It was a bummer when we

The Goleta City Council adopted its first ever strategic homelessness plan Tuesday evening in an effort to get individuals experiencing homelessness out of the streets and into homes. The council was recommended to allocate $115,000 for homelessness initiatives in the city’s fiscal year 2021/2022 budget as a placeholder, but council members decided against doing so for lack of specificity. “We have to have a plan in front of us to show how we’re spending our money and make sure all the obligations for a city contract have been met, so I will not support setting aside any money just because we can use it,” Council member Roger Aceves said. “I know we can use it. I know we have a General Fund, but I want a reason to articulate where we’re spending the dollars.” In addition to needing a solid plan of spending, the council suggested adding an objective to increase access to affordable, quality child care and day care for at-risk families. Council members also expressed that they think $115,000 may not be adequate to address all the objectives listed. “My concern with it was that I wanted to see housing first, not services first,” Council member

Stuart Kasdin said. “I would like more money set aside, ideally. When I think of ‘what are some of the biggest concerns for the public,’ when I think about ‘what do people care about out there in our general public,’ you have pavement and homelessness. (Those) are among the two biggest things … Honestly, I think we’re going to need more (money). We want to house people. We want to show progress.” However, the council sang praises of the plan put together by city staff and agreed to wait until the city’s upcoming budget process to consider funding for homeless initiatives using the new plan for guidance. “Part of the value of having the strategic plan is that it will help us identify what our priorities are and where we should be focusing our funding,” Council member Kyle Richards said. “As a member of the Grant Review Funding (Standing) Committee for two years, I know one of the frustrations was we would often get proposals that deal with the homeless and homeless prevention from a number of good organizations in our community without having a real strategic vision or any goals or objectives for the city. “I think that with the approval of this plan, that will benefit us greatly as we move forward because then we’ve now identified what our goals are and

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER DUI checkpoint scheduled Friday GOLETA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, which is contracted to provide police services for the city of Goleta, will hold a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location within the city. The locations for the checkpoint are selected based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but “to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired,” said Raquel Zick, sheriff’s spokeswoman. During the checkpoint, authorities will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Senior Deputy Jeff Farmer said in a statement. “We are looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is dangerous and puts others on the road at risk.” Motorists are reminded that impaired driving is not just from alcohol, but can also include prescription medications or over-the-

counter drugs that interfere with driving. “While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal,” Ms. Zick said. “If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.” Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. — Mitchell White

Judge lowers bail for Ruben Flores SAN LUIS OBISPO — A San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge lowered the bail for 80-year-old Ruben Flores, who has been charged as an accessory in the murder of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart. Mr. Flores appeared in court Wednesday

via Zoom. Ruben Flores and his son, 44-yearold Paul Flores, pleaded not guilty at their arraignment Monday and Judge Craig van Rooyen ordered Paul Flores to be held in San Luis Obispo County Jail without bail. Judge van Rooyen said Wednesday that, under the law, Ruben Flores must be given a reasonably affordable amount of bail because he is not a flight risk or a risk to public safety. Judge van Rooyen lowered the bail amount to $50,000. Bail was initially set at $250,000. “I believe that, based on the declarations related to the defendant’s finances, that he’s able to afford that,” Judge van Rooyen said, according to reports. “If that changes, I can revisit what he’s able to afford if you have different or additional information.” Should he be released, Ruben Flores is required to follow all laws, remain in San Luis Obispo County, submit to electronic monitoring, and surrender his passport to the court, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Paul and Ruben Flores were arrested April 13 in San Pedro and Arroyo Grande, respectively, and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced the criminal charges the following day.

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Veteran vaccine drive comes to UCSB campus Santa Barbara County reports 26 COVID-19 cases By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

UCSB is opening its vaccination facilities for a veteran vaccine drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, operated by the Veterans

Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Veterans, their family members and their caregivers are eligible for the clinic. The Veterans Administration expects about 300 veterans Saturday.

“Since the start of the pandemic, the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System has been focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as possible,” Rob Merchant, the organization’s executive director for ambulatory

care, said in a news release. “We’re very grateful to have community partners like UC Santa Barbara because it allows us to better fulfill our mission of serving those who Please see UPDATE on B4

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SBF provides half a million in funding to local restaurants SANTA BARBARA — More than 70 restaurants in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley received relief grants thanks to $500,000 in funding provided by the Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation Restaurant Fund and the Santa Barbara Foundation. The designated funding is providing much-needed aid to local restaurants hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the grant program, eligible

restaurants could receive up to $10,000 in funding. The funding application opened Feb. 4 and closed Feb. 22. “The grant we received from the Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation Restaurant Fund has been invaluable in allowing us to reopen after a prolonged shutdown,” Kelly KastanosRogers, co-owner of Louie’s California Bistro in downtown Santa Barbara, said in a statement. “We were able to stock

our shelves with the seafood and produce to prepare for opening, and we were able to provide our employees with the first paycheck many of them have had in months. We will be forever grateful.” The Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation Restaurant Fund is a committee-advised fund with the Santa Barbara Foundation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has provided relief funding for small businesses and nonprofits struggling to stay

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afloat during the crisis. “The Santa Barbara Foundation is working hard to connect resources and ease the short and long-term effects of COVID-19,” Jessica Sanchez, director of donor relations at the Santa Barbara Foundation, said in a statement. “This committee-advised fund is creating immediate impact and we are grateful to support our community-at-large in this way.”

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Behavioral Wellness director stepping down years of service and wishes her well in her new endeavor,” Gregg Hart, 2nd District Supervisor, said in a statement. “Under her leadership, the department has made tremendous progress in client care, quality of staff and program growth.” The county will begin a national search for a new Behavioral Wellness director soon.

Staff will provide a brief presentation about the ordinance, answer questions about it and go over the process to become a permitted mobile washer in the city. The first workshop will be held

via Zoom from noon to 2 p.m. Wedbesday. To participate by phone, dial 669-900-9128 and use webinar ID: 884-8342-7247. The second workshop will be held via Zoom from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 29. To participate by phone,

dial 669-900-9128 and use webinar ID: 852-4963-3928. Those interested in speaking at either workshop can press *9 to raise his/her hand. — Grayce McCormick

organizations, and community members coming on stage this Earth Day are taking the courageous, hard-hitting action this moment demands,” Sigrid Wright, CEC’s CEO and executive director said in a statement. “We must commit — individually and as a community — to learning, to leading and to taking bold steps every day toward ending the climate crisis.” The theme is #CelebrateClimateLeadership, and each day is dedicated to an area of climate activism. Today’s message surrounds youth leadership, emceed by Florencia Ramirez — CEC’s 2018

Environmental Hero, author, climate activist and director of the Pesticide-Free Soil Project. Friday focuses on business leadership, featuring Eric Cardenas and David Fortson from LOACOM. Saturday is all about community efforts. April Price, CEC Renewable Energy Program senior manager, and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden leaders will emcee. “We are proud of the wide variety of community groups participating in this year’s event,” Kathi King, the festival’s director, said. “While we wish we were together in the park,

Free e-bike rides today “In addition to just being fun, there are so many benefits to riding a bicycle or e-bike, like the impact a ride can have towards a better, cleaner future for our planet and people,” said Morgan Ramaker, executive director of BCycle, LLC. “At BCycle, we’re so proud to be able to provide a commuting alternative and hope

to inspire life-long sustainable choices that can make a real difference and positively affect climate change.” To register, users need to purchase the pass in the BCycle app, which is available for Android and iOS. — Grayce McCormick

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Study session cancelled Today’s Santa Maria Planning Commission study session has been cancelled. The commission’s next scheduled public hearing will be held May 5. — Marilyn McMahon

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At left, Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond General Manager Charity Rice said she’s concerned with the new guideline that bowlers cannot have food or beverages in their lanes, but said the facility is lucky to have two outdoor patios and the indoor concourse available for customers. At right, as Santa Barbara County entered the orange tier on Tuesday, bowling alleys were cleared to open with a maximum of 25% capacity, or a maximum of 50% capacity if all guests test negative for COVID-19 or show proof of full vaccination.

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Continued from Page A1 said. “I’m glad to get my employees back to work and they’re really happy too.” The general manager is also concerned about some of the guidelines in place for the bowling alley’s reopening, such as the fact that she could allow more bowlers in if they’re vaccinated. “How are you supposed to know? What happens if you have one person that’s not (vaccinated)?” Ms. Rice said. “You can’t really control it.” In addition, food and beverages are only allowed in designated areas, which Ms. Rice said can be detrimental to the bowling experience. “The other thing that’s going to hurt us is that they do not allow you to drink and eat while you bowl. Bowling is just for bowling,” she said. “Luckily, we have two outdoor patios and our indoor concourse with plenty of room to do that, but it takes away the sport of bowling. “People bowl because they want to come have a beer … Even the

seniors like to have their coffee or soda.” Ms. Rice said the measure raises concerns about more movement as well, with people going back and forth from where they’re allowed to have food and beverages and the lanes. She said, “If anything, it’s going to make people move more around the center as opposed to being stationed around a lane.” The constantly changing guidelines — such as going from being able to bowl without a mask to now having to wear a mask the entire time — have been difficult to navigate, according to Ms. Rice. “The fact that bowling got hit so hard when it’s not a contact sport — you can socially distance yourself,” she said. “It was just really sad that you could go sit in a movie theater for two hours right next to people but you couldn’t be moving on a bowling lane. “That’s the main frustration, I think, the majority of people have had across the globe. You can do this, but you can’t do that?” Nevertheless, Zodo’s is ready to welcome back its bowlers, and even welcomed back its senior league early to brush the dust off

their skills Wednesday morning. Ms. Rice said she wanted to let the vaccinated seniors have first dibs, so she sent an email Tuesday to allow them to come and bowl without having to worry about other bodies indoors. As a result, she said around 20 of them showed up, many of whom are over 90 years old. She said that Zodo’s lost two league members over the pandemic, but neither died because of COVID-19. “Bowling is like another community. It’s like family. Seniors were so fearful for the whole year, not getting their exercise, not knowing if they could pick up the bowling ball again or if their friends were still going to be here,” Ms. Rice said. “I got to the point where I was reading the obituaries every week to see if we lost anybody, so to have them back where I can actually see them be healthy and happy again — it’s been a huge blessing.” The bowling alley is currently only accepting walk-ins, no reservations, and will be open daily from noon to 10 p.m. Visit zodos.com to learn more.

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Continued from Page A1 what the objectives are in meeting them.” The plan aims to provide direction and clarity around needs, service gaps and priorities to make effective and strategic funding decisions that serve both the existing homeless population and those at risk of becoming homeless. Four main goals drive the plan’s objectives: increasing access to critical services for the homeless; reducing impacts of homelessness on the community; preventing atrisk individuals from becoming homeless; and increasing the supply of transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency housing. Many short-term, mid-term and long-term objectives fall under these goals. In the next two years, regarding increasing access to critical services, the city wants to: develop public restrooms with showers open 24/7; add Safe Parking lots; establish a day center and a warming center in Goleta; support a weekly meal program; provide public hydration stations available 24/7; and establish a Coordinated Entry System location in Goleta, among others.

To reduce impacts on the community and prevent at-risk individuals from falling into homelessness in the next three to five years, the plan provides the following objectives: establish a storage facility for homeless residents; add trash cans available for use; plant native brambles to discourage encampments; work with Caltrans and Union Pacific Railway to reduce fire loads in the Highway 101/railroad corridor; support programs that inform low-income renters of their rights; support rapid re-housing programs; and support workforce training programs, among others. Finally, looking further down the road in five to 10 years, the city hopes to support regional efforts to develop homeless housing in the county; develop interim housing or provide units in Goleta; establish a new emergency shelter in Goleta or Isla Vista; develop a tiny home village or a designated camping area; and increase the supply of affordable housing, among others. “We are proud to be one of the few cities on the Central Coast with a strategic plan to address homelessness,” Mayor Paula Perotte said. “Unfortunately, the number of people experiencing homelessness has continued to

Santa Maria begins providing 100% groundwater supplies By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

As a result of the drought and reduced state water deliveries, the city of Santa Maria is now providing customers with 100% groundwater supplies. The city continues to meet all drinking water standards while on groundwater, but city customers may notice a difference in the water due to the increased hardness and mineral content. As California experiences a second consecutive dry year, the California Department of Water Resources recently set its state water allocation for the 2021 water year at 5%. Allocations represent the amount of state water that the department will deliver for the year and are set based on several factors, including water in storage, environmental requirements and rain and snowmelt runoff projections. At this time, the state department anticipates it will only be able to deliver 5% of state water supplies. In a typical month, Santa Maria uses state water to provide approximately 90% of the domestic water supply, with the balance consisting of local groundwater. The exclusive use of local

groundwater will continue through May, and the city anticipates again relying solely on the groundwater basin for November and December. This schedule differs from previous years in which the city typically imported state water throughout the year, except in November when the state water pipeline was being maintained. The Utilities Department is reminding residents and businesses of the importance of conserving water. The Department is currently participating in the “National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation” throughout the month of April and launching a “Go Green in the Spring” campaign. In addition, the ongoing conservation campaign will be reenergized in May during the nationally recognized “Water Conservation Month.” For more information about the city’s water conservation programs, visit www.cityofsantamaria.org/ waterconservation. For more information about the switch to groundwater, contact the Utilities Department at 805-925-0951 ext. 7270. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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A sign of the times is the bright future of 19 local athletes By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Taylor Wilson’s bubble burst the first time she was to sign a college national letter of intent. That bubble was actually her appendix. The beach volleyball star, who took ill shortly before she was to participate in the fall signing ceremony at San Marcos High, was determined to take part in Wednesday’s spring event with four of her classmates. Wilson, who was one of 19 athletes from Santa Barbara’s three Channel League schools to sign letters on Wednesday, has committed to play for Stanford next year. “I was in the hospital room when I signed my actual letter-ofintent last November, but I wanted to come here and be with my school and my community,” Wilson said. She estimates that her appendix ruptured about six hours before she went to the hospital. “It was a very scary situation,” she said. “I missed a few months. I think I went back in February after being in the hospital in November, so I did have a little bit of a break. “But that also made it that much better when I came back.” Wilson, whose indoor fall season at San Marcos was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will return to competition next week when the Royals open their beach season. “We have a pretty lined-up schedule so far,” she said. “I’m excited to be able to represent my high school one more time. “I’m back to normal. I’m playing a lot — all the tournaments in California are opening up again, so I’ve been able to play. It’s been a nice reboot back into volleyball.” Stanford, whose roster includes former San Marcos High star Ellie Gamberdella, is 17-8 so far this spring and ranked 10th in the nation. “After the year we’ve had with COVID and everything, and not being able to have a senior year, I’m so grateful and so lucky to be going to my next home outside of Santa Barbara,” Wilson said. “I can’t wait.”

Other San Marcos athletes to sign on Wednesday were Lily Bienstock (soccer, Tufts), Peter Frisell (water polo, Chapman), Allie Fryklund (softball, Arizona Christian), and Emma Grabenstetter (water polo, Villanova). Of the 19 signees from San Marcos, Santa Barbara, and Dos Pueblos, six were from the sport of water polo. Grabenstetter caught the wave at age 10. “One of my friends had said, ‘Hey, I’m doing this, what don’t you come to one practice?’” she recalled. “I’d been swimming all my life and I was playing soccer at the time, and so it had everything I liked: Being in the water, and being that competitive team sport, where you can stay aggressive and physical. “It kind of drew me in, and I’ve never looked back.” Grabenstetter, a Santa Barbara native, was also drawn to the idea of “experiencing” a different part of the country. Villanova is located in Philadelphia. “I loved that I would still be playing at a pretty competitive level, as I’ve always played, and going Division 1,” she said. “Academically, it’s a great school, so that was what kind of drew me to it. “I do love the city and being able to go to the East, so it checked all the boxes.” Dos Pueblos’ Kelly Meckelborg is headed in the other direction and will play water polo for Hawaii. Sammy Arshadi, star of the Chargers’ boys team, will play for Long Beach State. DP’s other signees were Andrea Bish (swimming, Pomona Pitzer), Anna Chase (lacrosse, Whitworth), Kenzie Hemman (lacrosse, Whitworth), Liv Naaman (lacrosse, Mount Holyoke), and Precious Nwosu (soccer, Kansas Wesleyan). Santa Barbara High water polo stars JuJu Martinez and Jordan Hayes elected to stay local and signed with UCSB. “I moved to Santa Barbara three years ago and I just loved the city,” said Martinez, who is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. “I like the weather and everything, and the water polo and the academics at UCSB are

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Participating in San Marcos High’s signing ceremony for college national letters of intent were, from left to right, Lily Bienstock, Allie Fryklund, Peter Frisell, Emma Grabenstetter, and Taylor Wilson.

just a great combination.” Hayes said his “dream” to play for UCSB came when he was playing club water polo for former Gaucho assistant coach Ryan McMillan. “I just fell in love with the school and wanting to play there,” he said. “UCSB has great water polo, both the men’s and women’s. They’re both very competitive in Division 1.” Also signing national letters of intent were SBHS classmates Jake Knecht (football, UC Davis), Oliver McGibben (baseball, ColoradoColorado Springs), Matthew Suh (volleyball, Princeton), and Luke Wechsler (baseball, Cal Lutheran). Mark Walsh, Santa Barbara High’s boys and girls water polo coach, said it was an

accomplishment for any athlete to get signed this spring. The NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility for its athletes because of COVID-19, leaving few openings on collegiate rosters. “Not many colleges were recruiting players because they had a backlog of players from the previous year,” Walsh said. “They have five classes sitting at their campus right now. “Most of the colleges just said, ‘Hey, we already have 30 players sitting here — it’s not fair to my players to bring in anyone else new.’ Even if they’re amazing players, there’s really no room for them to go … so I’m really glad they were able to find a place.”

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Guadalupe 58/49

Santa Maria 61/47

Vandenberg 57/50

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Los Alamos 66/46

Buellton 64/43

Solvang 65/41

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Those signing college national letters of intent at Santa Barbara High’s Peabody Stadium on Wednesday were, from left to right, Jake Knecht, JuJu Martinez, Luke Wexler, Jordan Hayes, Athena Saragoza, Oliver McGibben and Matthew Suh.

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Signing college national letters of intent at Dos Pueblos High on Wednesday were, from left to right, Precious Nwosu, Sammy Arshadi, Kelly Meckelborg, Andrea Bish, Dylan Richardson, Kenzie Hemman and Anna Chase. Not Pictured is Liv Naaman.

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Wind west 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 16-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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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 117,601 acre-ft. Elevation 724.16 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 27.7 acre-ft. Inflow 16.3 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -109 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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IN TOMORROW’S LIFE

Author Mike Bender releases ‘The End is Just the Beginning’

T H U R S DAY, A PR I L 2 2 , 2 0 21

Working together for Earth Day Local partnership provides free trees and reusable paper bag tool By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Fava beans Yet another sign the spring season has arrived comes with the first fava bean harvest of the season. Currently available at all weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers markets from several local producers, these young tender beans are loaded with flavor. They’re excellent over a salad, mixed into rice or pasta dishes, in soups or served as a simple side dish. This week I prepared a fava bean crostini as the Fix of the Week on the next page. A nutrient-rich food source, the younger small beans can be enjoyed pod and all while the mature bean pods are discarded. When cooked, the beans deliver a sweet and earthy flavor and a buttery texture. Certified organic is available. Price averages $4 per pound.

Organic oregano Over this past year, oregano has come to be one of my favorite herbs to use in moderation in an array of preparations. Delivering a nice earthy flavor, it’s ideal for adding to marinades or rubs for meats, incorporated into pasta sauces and salads, in salad dressings, and roasted vegetable dishes. Grown by a number of local organic farmers, including BD Dautch of Earthtrine Farm in Ojai, this culinary delight is currently available at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Oregano is a good source of iron, manganese, vitamin K, fiber and calcium. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids. Price averages $2 per bunch.

ust in time for today’s Earth Day celebration, two environmental stewardship inventors joined forces to offer Santa Barbara County residents free trees and a way to reuse paper bags. The new tree planting app, Sprout, and hello bag, a tool to reuse paper grocery bags, are partnering to offer free trees with every hello bag purchase. Through Sprout, the free trees live inside a virtual forest on the app and will be planted in real life in a country of the customer’s choice between Madagascar, Kenya or Honduras. The app automatically calculates the user’s personal carbon footprint and guides them to plant the correct number of trees to offset that footprint. For every hello bag purchased, Sprout will plant one tree in one of the three countries. It’s an effort to address the link between extreme poverty and deforestation and alleviate poverty through environmental stewardship. In addition, the hello bag’s frame, a plastic square with four prongs, allows users to open and stand the bag so they can collect kitchen scraps or other compost items in the paper bag. When it’s time to compost, consumers can dump the food scraps out and tear up the bag to go right in the pile as well. “My concept is if you choose paper bags in the grocery store, we have a nice design to help you keep those bags open and utilize them to make them more effective for multiple uses,” Chris Blaul, the inventor of hello bag, told the News-Press. “We want to eradicate single-use plastic bags. That’s really the end goal.” He said partnering with Sprout allows him to “complete the circle.” “We’re trying to make sure we align with an appropriate pairing like Sprout to really make sure we’re giving back,” Mr. Blaul said. “I think it speaks for itself — trees create oxygen, and we’re cutting trees to create paper bags. It sort of closes the loop.” Mr. Blaul’s wife, Delfina, told the News-Press that she’s excited to be a part of a purpose that tells people that paper is a better choice

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Residents Delfina and Chris Blaul invented the environmentally friendly hello bag, which enables consumers to reuse paper bags.

than plastic. “To us, every bag makes a difference,” she said. “All we need to do is just do our part.” Currently, 100 billion plastic bags pass through the hands of Americans every year, and according to The World Counts, a website that tracks the number of plastic bags produced worldwide, less than 1% of the more than 1 trillion plastic bags produced are recycled. “We really have a major problem going on and people need to sort of wake up and do their part, and this is a simple way for people to do their part without really changing their lifestyle much, yet feel warm and fuzzy inside,” Mr. Blaul said. “Giving them (bags) that extra life beyond the 12 minutes from the grocery store to home, hello bag is a great opportunity for everybody to utilize paper bags. Use it for camping, backpacking, tailgating, gardens — it’s very simple to use.” One hello bag frame costs $16.99,

but there are multiple packages and colors available for customers. Doron Bauer, founder of the Sprout app, said in a news release, “We are thrilled to be partnering with hello bag and to invite people who purchase their product to plant trees with Sprout. Sprout is an easy-to-use app that plants trees in real life and in a personalized digital forest on users’ devices. “The magic of Sprout is that we have access to very affordable trees around the world, and it gives you the confidence that you are helping Mother Nature in the fight against climate change.” email: gmccormick@newspress. com

FYI To learn more or purchase a hello bag frame, visit hello-bag.com. To learn more about the Sprout app, visit www.sprouttrees.com.

The hello bag’s frame, a plastic square with four prongs, allows users to open and stand the bag so they can collect kitchen scraps or other compost items in the paper bag. When it’s time to compost, consumers can dump the food scraps out and tear up the bag to go right in the pile as well. In addition, the bag’s inventors joined forces with a new tree planting app, Sprout, to offer free trees for all purchases. Trees are planted in a country of the consumer’s choice: Madagascar, Kenya or Honduras.

From waist to waste

From waist to waste Los Alamos resident provides eco-friendly diaper services By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

‘Blue Truck’ Sauvignon Blanc This is an excellent new farmers’ market find, brought to the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara and Tuesday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets from the Santa Barbara Pistachio Co. Their Santa Barbara County-grown grapes in the Cuyama Valley produced this high quality wine, excellent when served with seafood preparations, a charcuterie platter or lighter spring meals. It’s also a nice wine to simply enjoy chilled on a warm afternoon. This past week I paired this Sauvignon blanc with some Thai style steamed mussels. Priced at only $20 per bottle, this is a great buy. Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos

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At left, a baby wears a reusable diaper with a striped cover. Los Alamos-based Tinkle Belle Diaper Service helps parents access eco-friendly diapers and products. At right, one of Tinkle Belle’s two drivers loads the “diapermobile” during a weekly pickup.

essica Baggarly, owner of Tinkle Belle Diaper Service, doesn’t have the story one would expect out of a diaper business owner. She didn’t learn about cloth diapers from experience as a mother. Her friend told her about them, and the health benefits and eco-friendliness caught Ms. Baggarly’s attention. Initially, the idea of reusable diapers sounded disgusting to her, but she couldn’t forget the benefits. “I thought I should do this,” Ms. Baggarly told the News-Press. “People want this, but they don’t want to do the dirty work.” Tinkle Belle serves Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties by delivering clean diapers weekly and washing the dirty diapers. The business has a staff of seven and connections throughout the community. Ms. Baggarly sources high-quality products and manufactures her own diaper balm. When she started the business, she worked at a local theater, increasing its sustainability efforts. So although she pivoted from Please see DIAPERS on B2

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Continued from Page B1 theater to diapers, a focus on the environment was constant. She recently expanded Tinkle Belle to include an eco-friendly disposable diaper service. The business will gather the soiled diapers and take them to a facility in Los Angeles where diapers are converted into energy. Ms. Baggarly named the service “Waste to Energy.” “My mission is to cut down as many disposables as possible, but if that’s not realistic for families, let’s

To learn more about Tinkle Belle’s services, go to tinklebellediaperservice.com.

do as much as we can,” she said. Some of her clients use disposable diapers some days and cloth other days. “It starts with acceptance and support. I know there’s people who aren’t going to use cloth, but I want to help them do better than what they’re doing,” she said. Ms. Baggarly understands the

hen planted in the field, fava beans, a legume crop, have the ability to naturally nurture the fields with nutrients such as beneficial nitrogen. Fava beans are often planted as a cover crop after the fall plants are tilled under, and spring is when the first smaller beans begin to emerge from the plants’ flowers. Ranging from just a few inches in length when harvested at their earliest stage, the more mature pods average about 8 inches long, with large edible beans encased within. While the pods are typically inedible when found at their more common fully matured state, the early harvest of young beans can be consumed pod and all — something I have become quite fond of over the years. Delivering a subtle sweet and nutty flavor, they are quite tasty when enjoyed chopped in salads, or added to soups and stews. When harvested in their larger state, the pods should be unzipped and the beans removed. Each individual fava bean possesses a thin skin around the bean. Due to the slightly bitter flavor of the skin and tougher texture,

stigma surrounding cloth diapers and sees a long journey until cloth diapers are mainstream. She compares diapers to the arguments surrounding straws a few years ago. Many people don’t need straws at all, and it was tough switching from disposable straws. “Think of the hill we had to climb with straws, and that’s optional,” Ms. Baggarly said, noting that diapers are much more of an essential. But she’s glad to reduce waste on the Central Coast. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano Freshly cracked pepper Zest and juice from 1 lemon ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup crumbles feta cheese 1 dozen Toasted bread rounds SAM EDELMAN PHOTO

the skins are typically removed after a quick blanching followed by an ice soak. The fava beans themselves are excellent when simply tossed in olive, oil, fresh herbs, and seasoned with salt and pepper. The beans are also excellent in pasta dishes, or used to make protein rich dips and spreads. This week I prepared a simple fava bean crostini infused with garlic, fresh herbs and lemon. 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. FAVA BEAN CROSTINI 1 ½ pounds plump fava beans 3 cloves garlic, minced

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove fava beans from the pods. The pods can go in the compost. Place the fava beans in the boiling water for about 3-4 minutes, then strain and place directly in an ice bath. You can taste one of the beans before removing from the water, similar as you would with pasta, to ensure they are cooked through. Once the fava beans are chilled, remove the outer casing around the beans and discard. In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, oil, balsamic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest and juice. Mix well. Add fava beans, parsley and feta cheese. Toss until well incorporated. Serve a couple of tablespoons over each tasted bread round. Drizzle top with a little more olive oil and aged balsamic if desired. Yield: 1 dozen appetizers.

Harvard or Yale? Andres Ramirez-Enriquez headed to Ivy League

2021 Listening Sessions GOALS of the Master Plan on Aging Master Plan on Aging Governor Newsom has released a Master Plan on Aging. This will provide guidance as California addresses its growing population of elders and its inﬂuences on all aspects of life. Within the Master Plan on Aging is the opportunity to establish our local priorities and activities.

As the community and the Area Agency on Aging plan for the next decade, let’s review and consider the viewpoint from the State level. Are we working to create an agefriendly community? Let’s invite the community to review the Master Plan on Aging goals and how best they can address the local concerns and priorities. The Area Agency on Aging has scheduled ﬁve Listening Sessions, one for each of the ﬁve goals listed here. With an expert/community facilitator to introduce the Master Plan on Aging and facilitate discussion, we invite the community, seniors and interested persons, to engage in the development of local efforts. All interested persons are welcome to attend and participate. Persons needing accommodation must contact the Area Agency on Aging three days prior to the Listening Session.

GOAL 1

Housing for All Ages and Stages Monday, April 19th beginning at 10 a.m. Facilitator: Scott Smith, Executive Director Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo GOAL 2

Health Reinvented

Monday, May 3rd beginning at 2 p.m. Facilitator: Kathleen Sullivan, PhD, MSN, RN Vice President, Post Acute Care, Dignity Health, CA Central Coast Division GOAL 3

Inclusion & Equity, Not Isolation Tuesday, April 13th beginning at 10 a.m. Facilitator: Jerry Mihaic, I&R Specialist Independent Living Resource Center

GOAL 4

Caregiving that Works

Wednesday, April 28th beginning at 2 p.m. Facilitator: Rubayi Estes, Vice President, Programs, Santa Barbara Foundation GOAL 5

Affording Aging Join us in one or all planned Listening Sessions via Zoom or telephone conference call.

Wednesday, May 12th beginning at 10 a.m. Facilitator: Esmeralda Garcia, Social Worker Supervisor II, County Department of Social Services

Zoom ID is 884 694 8788 with passcode 12345. Access the meeting by toll-free telephone: Dial 1-833-548-0276

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What do Harvard, Yale, Brown and Cornell universities have in common? Meet Santa Maria High School senior Andres Ramirez-Enriquez. He has been accepted to all of the institutions and offered award packages that will cover 99.9% of the Ivy League experience. “I had no words. I immediately started jumping up and down and running across the backyard,’” said Andres, who was also accepted to several UCs and CSUs. “I didn’t know how to express such excitement. My mom was at my side, and she reassured me that I was seeing the fruits of my labor. Needless to say, I was extremely happy. “Being first generation has been a challenge, but my parents immigrated from Mexico for this exact goal. I hope that my journey

Heather McGhee will discuss “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” at 5 p.m. May 4 during a virtual UCSB talk. Ms. McGhee, an advocate and public policy expert, wrote “The Sum of Us,” which examines the cost of racism for everyone. She will discuss racism with Dr. Sharon Tettegah, a USCB professor and director of the Center for Black Studies Research. The program will be followed by a Q&A. Tickets for the program, which is part of UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Race to Justice series, will cost $10 for general admission. Tickets are for UCSB students, but registration is required. To purchase tickets or register, go to www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu or call UCSB at 805-893-3535. — Dave Mason

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community of Santa Maria and what it has offered me throughout my whole life,” Andres added. “From attending Alvin Elementary to Fesler Junior High to Santa Maria High School, all of these schools have shaped me into the person that I am today. I remember Mr. Matsuoka mentioning college for the first time in third grade, and Ms. Tadeo taking me to my first college tours. “I want to express my gratitude for the Santa Maria High School and Fesler Junior High AVID programs. Furthermore, I need to thank Mr. Orlick who has mentored me since freshman year and Mrs. Fruge, my counselor, who has helped me with everything. I have had the best teachers, and I want to thank all of my teachers for all the sacrifices they have made to help me get to this point.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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can inspire the next generations of my community. I have narrowed my choices down to Harvard and Yale. Both of these schools are amazing.’’ The Saint’s new major is undecided. “I am a student of broad interests, and I genuinely enjoy learning in every field of study,’’ Andres said. “I am very interested in the STEM field, but recently I have also discovered a passion for government, economics and finance. I think that law school would be a very enjoyable experience for me. For now, I will use the first two years at my institution to explore different fields to truly discover the major that I will pursue.” At SMHS, Andres remains involved in AVID, CSF, Youth Making Change, Society of Hispanic Engineers and AP Promoters. “I want to thank the entire

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ARIES — Reconnect with your self-worth today, Aries, and say out loud, “I am awesome!” You’re good at extending your heart to others and helping them with their issues. Now take some of that love and caring and focus it on you. Issues having to do with love and romance are of primary concern. You should take time to evaluate where you are at this stage and nourish this part of your being. TAURUS — Stay at home tonight and cook a delicious meal for you and someone you love, Taurus. You will gravitate toward beauty, both tangible and intangible. In fact, it might be a good day to go shopping, as long as you can control the urge to overspend. Don’t let your selfworth be equated with how many shiny toys you have. Splurge a bit, but try not to go overboard. GEMINI — Today may seem like one of those days in which everyone but you has a perfect life, Gemini. Realize that no one has a perfect life. Everyone is plagued by demons of some sort. And it isn’t wise to compare yourself to others anyway. The more you do, the more you simply set yourself up for failure. Find that sense of love and fulfillment within yourself. CANCER — Today may be serious, Cancer, with clouds looming over your parade. Although the clouds are dark and threatening, that doesn’t necessarily mean that rain will pour down. Things are about to climax in your life. Today’s message is that you should find the beauty and sensuality in yourself and others and renew your enthusiasm and sensuality in each new day. LEO — Today is a terrific day for you, Leo. You have the chance to start over on many levels, especially romantic ones. Whether or not you’re in a serious romantic relationship, you will find all your interactions with close friends and partners to be especially tender and meaningful. Strengthen your bond with the people around you and your inner core will be strengthened as a result. VIRGO — Things are starting to lighten up for you, Virgo, even though you may find your interactions quite heavy today. Don’t run away from the feeling. More than likely it’s a result of you or the other person consciously or unconsciously wanting get closer Monday, November 16,to2015 and more intimate. Your sensitivity

is heightened. Let yourself feel rather than think. It’s a day for listening rather than talking. LIBRA — Today is a terrific day to let your sensitive, caring nature shine through fully, Libra. Surprise someone with roses and a candlelit dinner. Take care of the amenities like music and wine. It’s also an excellent time to go shopping for yourself or others. Let romance lead the way. Your inner core will be fueled by your sensual relations with others. SCORPIO — Turn over a new leaf with your loved ones today, Scorpio. Infuse something new into the relationship. Add a new wave of tenderness and sensuality to the dynamic. If something annoys you about the relationship, don’t confront it abrasively and cause the other person’s defensive walls to go up. Be tactful and loving in your approach and you will get the same in return. SAGITTARIUS — You’re going to feel extra connected with the people around you today, Sagittarius. Go out and have a good time with loved ones. You will experience the oneness that comes when people acknowledge that we are all part of a whole. This will resonate loud and clear in your core today and you will be extra sensitive and emotional about anything said to you, positive or negative. CAPRICORN — There’s an Earthy weightiness to today. You could feel like your relationships are in a difficult situation, Capricorn. Don’t worry, because the clouds are going to lighten up tremendously after today. Put in your hard work now and do any last minute planning you feel is necessary before you’re off and running. The starting gate is about to open. AQUARIUS — Your love, generosity, and sense of beauty are heightened today, Aquarius. If there’s one thing you need to do, it’s go outside and watch the sunset. The romantic, creative, and beautiful side of all things, including you, will resonate strongly and create a lasting bond with your inner core. Your sense of self will be restored through tender moments and sensual experiences. PISCES — Let your guard down today, Pisces. Don’t feel like you need to perform for anyone. Accept the notion that you’re perfect the way you are. You don’t have to prove your self-worth to anyone. Let your heart expand and your mind rest. Make sure the pure glow within you is lighting the path. Don’t allow an artificial mask to block the reality of your true identity.

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JaQuori McLaughlin, who led UCSB to this year’s Big West Conference men’s basketball championship, has declared for the upcoming NBA Draft.

JaQuori McLaughlin, the senior guard who led UCSB to its first Big West Conference championship since 2010, put his name into the NBA Draft on Wednesday. “Through long and deep conversations with my family, I have decided to declare for the 2021 NBA Draft, signing with an agent,” he said through his Twitter account. He will be represented by Ben Pensack. Although the NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver allows McLaughlin to return to UCSB for another year, his stellar season with the Gauchos has elevated him into a “borderline second-round candidate,” according to NBA Scouting Live. “JaQuori McLaughlin is a smart, skilled playmaker that can shoot and pass the basketball,” the scouting service wrote. It also described him as a “solid shooter, especially from deep. Crafty scorer off the dribble. Solid playmaker. Fairly adept at collecting steals. Above average athlete.” The NBA Draft will be held on July 29.

McLaughlin received Associated Press All-America honorable mention last month and also made the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major All-America Team. The Big West voted him as its Player of the Year as well as the Tournament MVP. He ranked among the league leaders in scoring (16.0 points per game), assists (5.2) and steals (1.5). He was one of the conference’s best shooters overall (48.8%), from the three-point line (40.8%), and from the free-throw line (83.2%). The 6-foot-4 team captain led the Gauchos to a win-loss record of 22-5. “I would like to thank Gaucho nation and the entire Santa Barbara community for welcoming me with open arms and supporting me all three years I was here,” McLaughlin wrote. “The experiences I have had here as a Gaucho will be with me my entire life and they’ve prepared me for the next chapter in my life.” BASEBALL Gaucho pair make Watch List UCSB’s Michael McGreevy and Rodney Boone have been named to the College Baseball Foundation’s 2021 Pitcher of the Year Award Watch List, the organization announced this

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week. The list is comprised of the top pitchers in Division I college baseball. The Gauchos are just one of six teams to have two players listed. No other Big West pitcher made the list. Boone, who was also named to the Golden Spikes Watch List as the nation’s top player, ranks second in the country with seven wins. He has an earned run average of 2.10 with 60 strikeouts in 51 innings. He ranks 11th in the nation with 4.56 hits allowed per nine innings. McGreevy leads the Big West with 63 strikeouts and is second to Boone in wins with five. His 2.70 ERA ranks fifth in the conference. He’s also 12th in the country with just 0.95 walks allowed per nine innings. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL UCSB hires assistant coach Adlee Van Winden, a former Cal Poly star and graduate assistant at the University of San Diego, has been hired as an assistant coach at UCSB, coach Nicole Lantagne Welch said on Wednesday. She called it “a unique opportunity” for her players to learn from a former Big West star who “sees, knows and discusses the game at a very advanced level.

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which 10 are active. The Santa Ynez Valley detected one case. It has a cumulative 1,013 cases and seven active cases. Lompoc reported one case. It has a total of 3,638 cases and nine cases still infectious. Orcutt found one case as well. Its new total is 1,809 cases of which nine are active. The geographic locations of three daily cases are pending. Santa Barbara County hospitals are treating 14 patients with COVID-19, and three patients are in critical care. Only one COVID-19 patient is using a ventilator.

Santa Barbara High erupted for all of its runs in the final two innings to rally to its 10-2, extrainning baseball victory at Santa Ynez on Wednesday. The Pirates’ Jackson Cloud and the Dons’ Juan Perez battled in a pitcher’s duel through the first six innings, with each allowing just three hits. Mikey Gills gave the Pirates te lead with a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth. Sam Russell tied the score in the seventh with a two-RBI double of his own. The Dons added eight runs in the eighth on scoring hits by Oliver McGibben, Jack Holland, Ty Montgomery, Wyatt Hastings, Dane Dawson and Jordan Harris. D. PUEBLOS 5, CABRILLO 1 Jordan Rico and Kellan Montgomery each pitched three scoreless innings. Montgomery and Ethan Rodriguez got two hits apiece. PREP SOFTBALL SANTA YNEZ 17, SBHS 0 Boogie Grossini and Riley Vannasap pitched a combined no-hitter with seven strikeouts. BOYS VOLLEYBALL SAN MARCOS 3, CABRILLO 0 The Royals’ long-delayed opener was one to remember with a 25-5, 25-14, 25-14 sweep at the Thunderhut. Junior Aiden

Pazier led the team with nine kills in two sets while Josh Willbanks added seven. Sophomore Hansen Streeter and junior Colin Earls shared the setter’s duties, getting 15 assists apiece. BISH. DIEGO 3, FILLMORE 1 Rylan Bohnett had six kills to lead the Cardinals (6-1,, 1-0 TVL). GIRLS LACROSSE DOS PUEBLOS 13, SANTA BARBARA 0 Caitlyn Duncan, Anna Chase, and Taylor Orefice scored three goals apiece in the Chargers’ victory at Scott O’Leary Stadium. Avery Ball assisted three of the goals for DP (5-1, 1-0 league). BOYS TENNIS SCORES San Marcos 13, Santa Ynez 5 Dos Pueblos 18, Cabrillo 0 GIRLS TENNIS SCORES Dos Pueblos 14, Cabrillo 4 San Marcos 12, Santa Ynez 6 Carpineria 13, Hueneme 5 BOYS GOLF SCORES San Marcos 381, Santa Ynez 427 (Leo Metzger, SM, 66) Dos Pueblos 408, Cabrill 506 (Michael Gentry, DP, 72) Santa Barbara 423, Lompoc 604 (Hudson Hatton, SB, 75) GIRLS GOLF SCORES Dos Pueblos 256, Cabrillo no score (Chelsi Ramirez, DP, 43) San Marcos 267, Santa Ynez 274 (Jayla Provance, SM, 38)

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS Santa Barbara Unified School District Request for Bids #P2122-02 Food Service Supply Products Notice is hereby given by the Santa Barbara Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education, hereinafter referred to as the “District”, will receive sealed bids up to but not later than 3:00pm PT, May 14, 2021 for: RFB #P2122-02 Food Service Supply Products. Sealed bid responses will be received at the District’s Food Service office to the attention of Laszlo Horvath, Purchasing and Inventory Control Technician located at Santa Barbara Unified School District, Food Service Department, 724 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 with the corresponding bid response CLEARLY LABELED on the outside of the bid response and will be opened at or after the time and date set for the bid opening.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0001054 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Marcial Courier Service, 802 West Mariposa Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458 County of SANTA BARBARA Oscar Marcial, 802 West Mariposa Way, Santa Maria, CA 93458 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/ Oscar Marcial, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/13/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/21 CNS-3462571# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS APR 22, 29; MAY 6, 13 / 2021 -- 57067

T-Mobile intends to modify wireless telecommunications equipment located at 1016 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA 93109 (34° 24’ 16.93” N, 119° 42’ 23.40” W). Impact7G, Inc. is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the proposed facility should contact Impact7g, Inc., Attention Ms. Madeline Sarcone at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325 or call 515-473-6256. Please reference T-Mobile site number SV80488A. APR 22 / 2021 -- 57071 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0000822 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Venture Visuals, 4725 AVALON AVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 9450 SW GEMINI DR, PMB 45334, BEAVORTON, OR 45334 VENTURE MEDIA GROUP, INC., 4725 AVALON AVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2009. VENTURE MEDIA GROUP, INC. S/ THOMAS KRANZLE, PRESIDENT, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/22/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 CNS-3448999# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

PETITION OF: Deborah Ann Caughell FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV01367 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Deborah Ann Caughell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Deborah Ann Caughell to Proposed name: Kira Ann Slade THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 28, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 4 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 04/10/2021 Name: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. APR 22, 29; MAY 6, 13 / 2021 -- 57072

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS Santa Barbara Unified School District Request for Bids #P2122-01 Food Service Grocery Products Notice is hereby given by the Santa Barbara Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education, hereinafter referred to as the “District”, will receive sealed bids up to but not later than 3:00pm PT, May 14, 2021 for: RFB #P2122-01 Food Service Grocery Products Sealed bid responses will be received at the District’s Food Service office to the attention of Laszlo Horvath, Purchasing and Inventory Control Technician located at Santa Barbara Unified School District, Food Service Department, 724 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 with the corresponding bid response CLEARLY LABELED on the outside of the bid response and will be opened at or after the time and date set for the bid opening. Documents are available from the Food Service Department or by contacting Laszlo Horvath at lhorvath@sbunified.org or at 805-963-4338, x6365 All bids shall be submitted on the forms provided in the bid document and must conform to all bid instructions and any addenda issued.

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