Santa Barbara News-Press: April 27, 2023

GSAC Tournament

Westmont women’s tennis advances after victory in opening round - A3

Sea of purple

Annual beer festival on tap for May 6 at River View Park - B1

nEWS-PRESS EXCLUSiVE

Owners of dining parklets appeal order for removal

City official says State Street businesses refuse to take them down

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The owners of eight Santa Barbara dining parklets are fighting back against the city’s order to remove them for failing to comply with ADA accessibility requirements.

City staffers who issued removal notices for the noncompliant outdoor business facilities gave them until Monday to take them down, but they refused to do so, according to Meghan Salas, the city’s parking programs supervisor.

“All businesses which were issued a removal notice for their outdoor business facility had to

either remove them by the end of the day (Monday) or submit an appeal to the city council,” she told the News-Press.

“It is my understanding that many, if not all, plan to appeal. Businesses that appeal do not need to remove the facility during the appeal process. A tentative appeal hearing has been scheduled for the May 23 city council meeting.”

Two of the businesses are on the 400 block of State Street, she said. The remainder are spread throughout the city.

The Santa Barbara City Council could give the parklet owners more time to comply with ADA

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Decreases reported in violent crimes, property crimes

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The room was brightly filled with smiling faces and an array of purple for the sixth annual Inspire Luncheon that was held on Wednesday for the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter.

The event took place at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, where the keynote speaker was movie and TV star Jane Seymour.

This year’s theme was “Your Brain Matters,” referring to the brain’s importance in regards to women’s health. (Purple, by the way, is a color commonly used by the Alzheimer’s Association.)

According to Gerd Jordano, the Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative founding member, the luncheon is put on to raise funds and awareness for global research as well as provide free care services to support local families.

Wednesday’s event had appearances from many important faces in the association, such as Anne Towbes, the other Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative founding member, and Katina Zaninovich, the Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative chair and a California Central Coast Chapter board member.

These two women alongside Ms. Jordano were honored at the event for their hard work in the Alzheimer’s Association. They have exemplified a clear dedication to the cause, inspiring many to join.

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If you would like to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter, visit www.alz.org/cacentralcoast.

During her keynote address, Ms. Seymour — a well-known actress, author and previous Montecito resident — shared her personal connection with the disease. She explained that many of her family members have experienced Alzheimers. Two of her uncles died from the disease.

Ms. Seymour has had multiple opportunities in her career that have intersected with the disease, adding more desire to help the cause. She starred as a character who had Alzheimer’s in the movie “Ruby’s Choice,” which screened last year at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Additionally, she was the executive producer of “I’ll Be Me” — a 2014 documentary about Glen Campbell, who was diagnosed in 2011 with Alzheimer’s and performed during his final tour in 2011 and 2012. Mr. Campbell died in 2017, but Ms. Seymour’s connection to the film has stayed strong.

Another speaker was Dr. Claire Sexton, the Alzheimer’s Association senior director of scientific programs and outreach.

She gave an educational talk on lifestyle changes that may reduce the risk of dementia. She additionally shared new treatments and medications that have gone through the process of research.

Many people, from all over California, attended the luncheon, where the highlights

included fellowship, camaraderie and education. The event ended with the chapter’s request to help members in the community who may be experiencing Alzheimer’s or have family members with the disease.

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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released the 2022 crime statistics for the communities it serves, showing significant decreases in violent crimes and property crimes.

Each year the Sheriff’s Office compiles statistics about crimes occurring within the communities it serves and submits this information to the state of California.

Reports are broken down into two major categories: Part 1 crimes, which are the most serious in nature, and Part 2 crimes, which includes a number of lesser criminal offenses and some juvenile status offenses.

Part 1 crimes are further broken down into two subcategories: violent crimes and property crimes. Part 1 violent crimes are offenses that involve force or a threat of force and include criminal homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Part 1 property crimes are theft-related offenses that do not involve threats or force against the victim, including burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft.

After experiencing three years of increasing crime rates, the communities served by the Sheriff’s Office experienced a 12% decrease in overall Part 1 violent crime, which is 6% lower than the preceding 10-year average.

The most significant decreases in violent crime, as compared to last year, occurred in homicide (33% decrease), rape (16% decrease) and robbery (18% decrease).

Part 1 property crimes also decreased significantly from the previous year by 13%, which is also a 7% decrease against the 10-year average. Statistically, relevant decreases in Part 1 property crime, when compared to the previous year, were seen in burglary (23% decrease), theft (11% decrease), and motor vehicle theft (25% decrease).

Moving to Part 2 crimes, there was a 10% decrease overall

when compared to the previous year (2021), with almost all categories declining or remaining statistically similar. The largest reductions were seen in the areas of weapons (11% decrease), drugs (14% decrease) and liquor laws (55% decrease).

“The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to see these overall decreases in the number of reported crimes throughout our county,” Sheriff Bill Brown said in a statement.

“This is a trend that we welcome and believe is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our law enforcement and custody professionals, as well as our partnerships with the people we serve and protect.

“There is still work to be done to ensure that Santa Barbara County remains a safe place to live and work, but we are encouraged by the progress that has been made. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to work diligently to maintain this positive trend.”

The Sheriff’s Office provides policing services for Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta and Solvang.

Here are the Part 1 crime rates for 2022, broken down by unincorporated area or contract city, and compared to the previous year:

• Unincorporated areas: 8% decrease in overall crime; 8% increase in violent crime (19 additional crimes); 10% decrease in property crime.

• Buellton: 35% decrease in overall crime; 40% decrease in violent crime (4 less crimes); 35% decrease in property crime.

• Carpinteria: 20% decrease in overall crime; 41% increase in violent crime (9 additional crimes); 26% decrease in property crime.

• Solvang: 11% decrease in overall crime; 33% increase in violent crime (3 additional crimes); 16% decrease in property crime.

• Goleta: 16% decrease in overall crime; 43% decrease in violent crime (37 less crimes); 12% increase in property crime.

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Jane Seymour gives keynote address at colorful Alzheimer’s Association luncheon

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Jane Seymour (“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”) speaks to the audience Wednesday at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort during a luncheon organized by the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter.

Above, emcee Andrew Firestone encourages audience members to bid to make donations. Below, Lindsey Leonard, the executive director of Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter, addresses people attending the luncheon.

Dr. Claire Sexton, senior director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association, gives a research presentation to the audience.

CEO: Santa Barbara Zoo is doing well

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

You could hear the birds chirping and animals rumbling around at the Santa Barbara Zoo as community members arrived Wednesday morning to hear Rich Block, the zoo’s president and CEO, share some good news during the State of Zoo breakfast.

Mr. Block reported on progress with financial and conservation efforts to zoo members during the annual presentation.

A major update has been the zoo’s signing of the memorandum with Cal State Channel Islands, which will open a new conservation center on the Camarillo school’s campus for the zoo to use.

One of the newest members of the Santa Barbara Zoo is a male red panda, who was given to the zoo by Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School in New York. The panda is not currently in his habitat and living behind the scenes of the zoo while his habitat is renovated.

The zoo hopes to continue to be a source of refuge for many native and imported animals from around the world. With the addition of the new center at Cal State Channel Islands, this is making the dream more possible.

Financially, Mr. Block reported that the zoo was working in a positive direction after a couple years of recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual

ShelterBox USA to provide aid in response to cyclone

By KIRA LOGAN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

ShelterBox USA, an international disaster relief program based in Santa Barbara, announced it will respond to recent Tropical Cyclone Freddy.

This cyclone has swept through parts of Eastern Africa, devastating communities and leaving tens of thousands people flooded, homeless or dead.

More than 650,000 people have been displaced from their homes thus far. Experts say that Cyclone Freddy may become one of the most powerful on record.

It traveled across the southern Indian Ocean for five weeks through February and March, reaching Madagascar, and subsequently moving to Mozambique and Malawi. In Malawi, more than 700 people have died, and hundreds of people remain missing.

“Tropical Cyclone Freddy is a historic storm that deserves the world’s attention,” said Kerri Murray, president of ShelterBox USA. “ShelterBox is working around the clock to respond and provide life-saving aid to families who lose everything in an instant.”

Floods and mudslides remain extremely present throughout neighborhoods, washing away homes, farms and livestock.

Malawi’s president described the cyclone as the most devastating scene Malawi has ever experienced.

ShelterBox has announced a plan to help. The nonprofit said it will provide aid as flooding begins to subside. The kits that will be handed out will most likely include things to build temporary structures and timber for framing.

It will also include kitchen sets, blankets, mosquito nets, solar lights, sleeping mats and water filters. The aid organization is also considering adding cash in its aid package.

ShelterBox is also helping people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, those displaced by the monsoon in Pakistan, and the devastating drought in East Africa. They’re also supporting people displaced by conflict in Ukraine, Yemen, Syria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Mozambique.

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2022 report was shared, showing around a 5% profit margin. The zoo hopes to see an increase in profits to aid the conservation and constant expansion of the zoo.

Additionally, Mr. Block reiterated the announcement of the new board members of the Board of Directors: Yvette Birch Giller, Angela Sanchez, Bradley G. Vernon and Karen Wintringham.

If you would like to visit the zoo or learn more about the zoo’s various projects, visit sbzoo.org. email: abahnsen@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

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Loma Alta Drive to reopen

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara’s Street Operations Division will reopen Loma Alta Drive between Coronel Street and West Canon Perdido Street to vehicular traffic on May 5. The road will remain open for an estimated six

Fog leads SpaceX to cancel launch

With just 16 seconds before the launch, SpaceX canceled Wednesday morning’s flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base because of fog.

SpaceX announced it would try

Rich Block, the Santa Barbara Zoo president and CEO, shares updates, including financial numbers, at the State of Zoo breakfast Wednesday.

Loma Alta Drive may be closed periodically in the future in preparation for storm-related events. To learn more, visit www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ StreetsOperationsDivision.

- Neil Hartstein

again at Vandenberg at 6:40 this morning — long after this edition of the News-Press was printed. This story will be updated by 8 a.m. today at newspress.com. If the launch happens as scheduled, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will rise from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 4 East. Afterward, the rocket’s first

stage will land on a droneship, Of Course I Still Love You, in the Pacific Ocean. This mission is carrying 46 Starlink satellites, which are part of efforts to improve internet access around the world.

— Dave Mason

Peabody Charter School to unveil 640-square-foot

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By CALEB BEEGHLY NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Peabody Charter School in Santa Barbara will unveil a 640square-foot mural Friday on the campus.

It was created by local artist and Peabody alum Eden Andrulaitis, who was inspired by her experience at the school.

The mural will be unveiled at 9:15 a.m. during the weekly flag-raising ceremony. It will be attended by the school’s students and staff, families, friends, and, of course, Ms. Andrulaitis.

“Eden’s mural is a beautiful and significant addition to the Peabody campus, serving as a constant source of inspiration for students and a symbol of the

school’s commitment to artistic expression and creativity,” said Peabody Principal Demian Barnett.

Ms. Andrulaitis’ goal was to create a mural for Peabody students to enjoy, relate to and be inspired by. The mural took her one year to complete and features references to the school’s events and experiences.

“I hope the mural encourages

students to become more interested and involved in the arts,” Ms. Andrulaitis said. “I wish for it to inspire creativity and motivate students to learn.

But most of all, I hope that any student — past, present and future — can look at the mural and see a little part of their own Peabody experience.”

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The newest animal at the zoo is a male red panda who will soon be in his habitat for the public to enjoy.

KELLY SWEDA PHOTOGRAPHY Artist Eden Andrulaitis stands in front of part of the 640-square-foot mural she recently completed at Peabody Charter School. The mural will be unveiled during a ceremony Friday at the Santa Barbara school.

Peabody alum Eden Andrulaitis’ goal was to create a mural for Peabody students to enjoy, relate to and be inspired by. The mural took her one year to complete.

Sports

Westmont women’s tennis advances in GSAC Tournament

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

For the first time all season, Westmont women’s tennis (318) finally had the lineup they envisioned back in January.

After a flurry of injuries, illness, and other obscure obstacles, the finally full-strength Warriors put it all together to defeat Arizona Christian 4-1 in the Opening Round of the GSAC Tournament.

“Confidence wise, it made a big difference having everybody ready to go,” said Westmont head coach Cade Pierson. “It’s our first conference match of the year where everyone in our truelineup was healthy. Knowing that definitely gave us a bit of a spark, and it was nice to see them perform and come away with a good feeling today.”

In doubles, Francesca Aguirre and Sophia Ostovany led the way, winning their match by a score of 6-3. Then, with the doublespoint clincher, Arden Samuels and Liska Knight came out victorious on two by a score of 7-6 (4).

“Doubles set the tone and had a little bit of everything,” noted Pierson. “Our one’s had a really solid win against a team they lost to earlier in the year. That doubles team that they beat is debatably the top of the conference. Our two’s and three’s had some highs and lows, but our two’s really stepped it up to close it out.

“I was really proud of our ability to finish in doubles.”

In singles, the only match Arizona Christian would take came on one, where Deondra Bacchus bested Aguirre 6-1, 60. On the latter half of courts, however, Westmont put the match away for good.

On five, Justie Spizter defeated Emma Troyer 6-1, 6-0, and on six, Liska Knight bested Jasmine Thompson by the same score. With the official match clincher, Sabina Salva defeated Kendral Farrell 6-4, 6-0, giving the Warriors a trip to the conference semis.

“Four, five, and six closed it out,” smiled Pierson. “I think that shows, when we’re at full strength, the depth that our lineup truly has. It was nice to see them perform in the way that we had hoped leading up to this day.

“Sabina stood out, especially, after having a tough start in that first set. She was down 3-0 in the first set, but turned it around and controlled it from there. Then on five and six, Justie and Liska just took care of business.

“It was a great match for us, and we’re looking forward to tomorrow.”

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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Westmont golf continues to compete in Surprise

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont men’s and women’s golf was back at it on Tuesday for day two of the Golden State Athletic Conference Championships. Westmont’s women moved up the leaderboard on day two, while Westmont’s men found themselves in a tight race in the middle of the pack.

For the men, Westmont currently finds themselves tied for fifth place with Vanguard, after the men shot a combined 12 over par on Tuesday. Westmont’s tworound score is +27, which is the same as Vanguard’s going into day three.

OUAZ (-7), The Master’s (2), Arizona Christian (+8), and Menlo (+11) remain in front of the Warriors.

Individually, Peyton Hendricks had another stellar day for the Warriors, this time shooting a 71 to move his overall score to two under par. With a combined score of -2, Hendricks currently sits in a tie for fifth place. Colby Watkins of OUAZ currently leads with a score of -8.

Behind Hendricks, Andy Knight is Westmont’s next-best scorer, as he sits in a tie for 14th place after scoring three over par on Tuesday. Knight’s tworound total currently has him five over par.

Westmont’s third golfer, Brock Yurkovich, sits in a tie for 27th after shooting three over on Tuesday, and Cooper Allen, Westmont’s fourth, shot a 79.

“On the men’s side, Peyton Hendricks led the way again,” said Westmont head coach Josh Ault. “He shot one under, and it’s great to see him top-five going into the final day of the tournament.

“As a team, the guys may be a bit disappointed, because they wanted something special out of this. In my opinion, however, I think we’ve done a great job of competing. We shot a 300 today, and breaking 300 is a team goal, so we are right there.

“We aren’t playing poorly. We are playing good golf, and in a very competitive field.”

On the women’s side, the

Warriors will enter day three in fourth place, which is a spot higher than the club was on Monday. On Tuesday, Westmont shot collectively 30 over, which put them one stroke ahead of Hope International for fourth.

Currently in front of Westmont is OUAZ (+32), Vanguard (+41), and Menlo (+43). Westmont’s combined two-round score is +59.

Individually for the women, Meredith McDougal finds herself in a ninth-place tie, after shooting seven over on Tuesday.

McDougal’s two-round score has her at 10 over par, with the current leader being three over going into day three (Vanguard’s Brooklyn Motske).Next on the leaderboard for Westmont is Charlie Bloom, who is tied for 14th place after also shooting a 79.

Rounding out Westmont’s score was Elizabeth Oloteo, who shot an 80, and Sydnee Magpoc, who also shot eight over. Mallory Hopper, Westmont’s fifth, shot 13 over the day.

“On the women’s side, Meredith is playing really well to be in the top-10,” reflected Ault. “We had a lot of consistency on the women’s side, which was really good. You see 79, 79, 80, 80 and you like to see your team playing at a consistent level.

“We’ve talked about consistency all year. They said they felt like today was average, and to me, that’s a positive thing. That shows me growth in how we are coming to expect more of ourselves as a very young team. We are playing the type of golf that I hope our young team would be playing this time of year, and I’m proud of them.”

Ault continued, “We’re looking forward to playing tomorrow. We still have a lot to play for, and we’d like to see if we can have a couple teams with top-four finishes.”

The GSAC Championships conclude on Wednesday at Briarwood Country Club, where the Warriors will hope to gather conference honors.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

UCSB men’s basketball secures Creighton transfer Shtolzberg

By KRISTEN KELLER UCSB SPORTS

The UCSB men’s basketball team will welcome an athlete from the transfer portal that will join the team this fall. Head Coach Joe Pasternack inked transfer Ben Shtolzberg as he returns to California after playing his freshman season at Creighton University.

“We are really excited about Ben,” Coach Pasternack said. “He is a perfect fit as a UC Santa Barbara student-athlete. His competitiveness and team-first mentality is

going to make him a tremendous addition to our team and culture.”

The combo guard played one season with Creighton, appearing in 17 games throughout the season. He put up a career-high 13 points in just 14 minutes of play against Holy Cross to kick off his career while making appearances in key BIG EAST games. Shtolzberg was highly-recruited after a great career at Notre Dame High School, choosing Creighton over Power Five programs like Northwestern, Rutgers and Virginia Tech. The Northridge, California native averaged 17.4 points per game

during his senior campaign while adding 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He will join this Gaucho team that is coming off their second March Madness appearance in three seasons. The Gauchos ended the 2022-23 season with an overall record of 27-8 with a Big West record of 15-5.

Kristen Keller is the associate athletic director for communications and digital strategy at UCSB.

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To be fair, that’s a ways up

UCSB’s Jordan claims men’s tennis season’s final Player of the Week award

By ERIC BOOSE UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The Big West announced their final Men’s Tennis Player of the Week award for 2023 on Tuesday, with UCSB’s Phillip Jordan taking home the honor for the third time this season. The junior from Spartanburg, South Carolina earned the award after crucial victories in both doubles and singles to help the Gauchos sweep Cal Poly, 4-0, for their 20th win of the season on Sunday.

In doubles, Jordan and partner Kai Brady found themselves playing the deciding match on court one after the Mustangs and Gauchos traded wins on courts two and three. Jordan and Brady, who are No. 80 in the newest national doubles rankings, secured a 6-4 win to give Santa Barbara a 1-0 advantage. Back on court one for singles, Jordan defeated the nation’s No. 104 player in

straight sets, clinching the match for the Gauchos and completing the shutout. This is Jordan’s third Big West Player of the Week award this season, and the seventh of his career. The only three-time winner this year, he has now led the conference in Player of the Week selections in each of the last two seasons, having been the only four-time winner during the 2022 campaign. Jordan and the Gauchos will be on the hunt for a bigger prize this weekend in San Diego, where they will compete as the No. 1 seed in The Big West Championship. UCSB’s first match is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, against the winner of No. 4 seed Hawai’i versus No. 5 seed Cal Poly.

Eric Boose is assistant director of athletic communications at UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Fearless people on Wednesday afternoon tackle carnival rides — even those that leave them upside down far above the ground — at the Santa Barbara Fair and Expo. (You can see their feet at the very top.) The fair, which opened Wednesday,

Some parklets remain noncompliant with ADA requirements

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However, “if the removal notices are upheld by city council, and the businesses choose not to comply, the city will remove the facilities and bill the businesses for any associated costs,” Ms. Salas said. “We are hopeful that businesses will comply with the removal notices.”

There are five more parklets that remain noncompliant with the ADA requirements, but they are not as far along in the inspection process, and will be receiving administrative citations and fines.

“We are working on the Notices of Administrative Citation for these businesses,” Ms. Salas said. “The citations will include a 14day compliance deadline.

“As we are still in the process of preparing the citation notices, I do not yet have a date for that deadline. The citation notices should go out in early May.”

One of these businesses is on State Street and did not submit an application for an Outdoor Business Facility License, now

required for businesses with parklets on the Downtown Promenade, Ms. Salas said.

“Facilities without a license must be removed by the end of May.”

The city’s deadline for full ADA compliance was Dec. 1.

Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. For more information, see earlwarren.com/fair-and-expo. accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, in which case the parklets would remain in operation as long as they meet the new deadline.

Parklets located on the Downtown Promenade, including those on the 400 and 1300 blocks of State Street, also must meet stormwater runoff and design requirements.

The deadline for meeting the stormwater runoff requirements also was Dec. 1. The deadline for adhering to the new design requirements was Feb. 1.

The last time the city inspected to check on stormwater runoff requirements, they found two parklets remained noncompliant.

The last time they checked on design requirements, they found eight parklets remained noncompliant for “more significant” issues. “We expect to see minor issues resolved as businesses submit applications for license agreements (required by May 1),” Ms. Salas said.

The major design changes to State Street facilities include painting the parklets to match the approved color palette (dark grays, browns, and black); removal of lighting from trees and over sidewalks; removal of visible advertising, signs, logos, etc.; and removal of turf grass.

“We will be performing final inspections on these facilities at the same time as the Outdoor Business Facility License inspections, which are currently scheduled for the first two weeks of May,” she said.

“As it currently stands, we will conduct an onsite inspection of each facility to confirm compliance with all requirements and verify that the facility matches the specs as submitted with the application.

“License agreements will be signed with all facilities with approved applications,” she said. “Any outdoor business facility on the State Street Promenade which is not in full compliance with all requirements (design, stormwater, ADA, fire lane) will not receive a license and will be required to remove the outdoor business facility.”

Currently there are 92 parklets throughout the city. Staff say they have received 34 applications for licenses from businesses on lower State Street with existing parklets, and three from businesses who want to install new parklets. They expect to receive 10 more applications from businesses with existing parklets that had not yet submitted them by Tuesday. email: nhartsteinnewspress@gmail.com

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TODAY

The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo will take place through April 30 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. For more information, go to earlwarren. com/fair-and-expo.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Storytelling: Native People Through the Lens of Edward S. Curtis” is on display through April 30 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. For more information, visit sbnature.org. By appointment on weekdays: “Holly Hungett: Natural Interpretations” is on view through May 20 at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s gallery, 229 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and weekdays by appointment. For more information, call the foundation at 805-965-6307 or go to www. afsb.org.

Noon to 5 p.m. “Clarence

Buellton Brew Fest

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

For the last decade, the Buellton Brew Fest has been bringing local craft breweries, wineries and distilleries together for delicious tastings and fun in the Santa Barbara County wine country.

This year’s event is happening from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 6 at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive in Buellton.

There, visitors will find more than 50 vendors serving beer, wine, spirits, seltzer, kombucha and cider, alongside live

entertainment, food trucks and lawn games.

Local breweries and wineries in attendance include Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Co. with its famous 805 beer, Solvang Brewing Co., Brick Barn Wine Estate, Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery and Vineyards and more.

Live entertainment will be performed by Santa Ynez Valley’s local disc jockey, DJ Peetey; a Santa Barbara’s funk band, The New Vibe; and an alternative rock tribute band, The Last Decade. Tickets for general admission are $55 and include tastings from any of the 50-plus breweries,

Annual beer festival is on tap for May 6 at River View Park

wineries, spirits and ciders on site. VIP tickets are $65 and give guests access to the festival an hour early for tastings from specialized beers that will not be available during the general admission session. A portion of all proceeds will go towards college scholarships for local graduating high school seniors.

Buellton Brew Fest encourages guests to drink responsibly and has the Brew Bus available as designated driver. Visitors and residents staying in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Lompoc can be picked up at designated locations, which can be found online.

Tickets, which must be prepurchased, are available at eventsbyenfuego.ticketsauce. com/e/buellton-brew-fest-2023.

Buellton is part of the craft beer movement with two awardwinning breweries getting their start in the community: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Dorwood Distillery (also known as Brothers Spirits) offers yet another tasty option.

The town of 5,000 has more to offer than annual events like the Brew Fest, Buellton Wine and Chili Festival, and fall and winter festivals.

It is also home to the

Mendenhall Museum, a personal collection of unique gas station/ automobile memorabilia and other antiques. The museum has one of the largest petroliana collections on the West Coast, including gasoline pumps, globes and porcelain gas, oil and road signs.

There are also race cars, racing memorabilia, license plates, gas and oil items and other miscellaneous antiques. This collection was started more than 50 years ago by the late Jack Mendenhall and is carried on today by his son and daughter-in-

Mattei: Portrait of a Community” is on view now through May at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 136 E. De la Guerra St. Admission is free. Hours are currently from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, visit www. sbhistorical.org.

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The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo will take place through April 30 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. For more information, go to earlwarren. com/fair-and-expo.

APRIL 29

The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo will take place through April 30 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. For more information, go to earlwarren. com/fair-and-expo.

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum will host its outdoor fundraiser called “The Marketplace” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave., downtown Carpinteria.

APRIL 30

The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo will take place through April 30 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. For more information, go to earlwarren. com/fair-and-expo.

3:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents a unique conversation between renowned poet and art critic John Yau and artist Joan Tanner.

The event will take place at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Tickets are free for SBMA members and students and cost $5, otherwise. They are available at tickets.sbma.net.

MAY 3

7:30 p.m. Movie stars Laura Dern and Diane Ladd will be speaking May 3 during a UCSB Arts and Lectures program to discuss their new book “Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life and Love.” The event will take place at UCSB Campbell Hall, where the actresses will talk with KLITE’s Catherine Remak. For more information, go to artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

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— Dave Mason

A large crowd gets into the spirit at the Buellton Brew Fest.

PHOTOS COURTESY DISCOVER BUELLTON

The Buellton Brew Fest will take place May 6.

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law, Mark and Vickie Mendenhall. Tours are available.

Buellton’s Santa Ynez

Horseback Rides is the newest attraction that takes riders through quiet, unspoiled and rustic areas. Riders depart from stables along the Santa Rita Hills canyon, cross the river, then head toward a bustling beaver dam while enjoying wildlife flourishing in its natural surroundings. Rides are available to book online. Coming soon to Buellton is Highland Adventures. Visitors can get a bird’s eye view of Santa Ynez Valley, soaring through the skies on nearly a mile of cables. This three-hipline course crosses beautiful hillsides and along vast ridge lines, providing breathtaking views of the area. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI

Buellton Brew Fest is happening from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 6 at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive in Buellton. For more information, visit www.buelltonbrewfest.com.

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Mara Des Bois strawberries

This special variety of strawberry emerges in late April each year and is available into the summer months.

Grown organically by Harry’s Berries of Oxnard, Mara Des Bois strawberries are most closely tied to wild strawberries with regards to texture and flavor. Dynamically sweet and incredibly aromatic, they offer a truly unique culinary experience. These berries were developed through a French breeding program. I find they are best when enjoyed as they come, straight out of the basket, used to top vanilla ice cream, or in a mixed green salad. This year I prepared a Mara Des Bois Spring Mix Salad as the Fix of the Week, below.

You can find these delicious strawberries at the weekly

Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara, and Friday Montecito farmers’ markets. Price averages $9 per basket.

Shallots

Sam Edelman

Spring mix

This is one of my favorite weekly farmers market pickups from Shepherd Farms. This bagged lettuce contains the perfect mixture of baby lettuces, baby spinach and arugula for a wonderful combination of textures and flavors.

I particularly enjoy the peppery notes delivered from the arugula mixed throughout. Add spring mix to a sandwich or wrap, as the base of a salad, over a hamburger or really for any of your general lettuce needs.

The Shepherd Farms spring mix can be found at all weekly Santa Barbara Certified farmers’ markets when available. Price averages $3.50 per bag.

I have been picking up shallots — which are related to onions, garlic and leeks — on a regular basis to infuse flavor into my salad dressings, salads and roasted meats. Shallots deliver a mild onion flavor with notes or garlic throughout. I like to toss them in a little balsamic vinegar before adding to a salad to mellow out the flavor.

They are also excellent when peeled, tossed in olive oil, and roasted whole, as well as grilled. Add to the pan with a whole roasted chicken along with carrots and potatoes, or sauté and use to top a burger.

You can currently find shallots at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local growers.

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

Italk quite a bit about the sheer diversity of products available at the farmers markets.

I’m not just talking vaguely about apples, tomatoes, tangerines and potatoes, but the vast selection of offerings within each of these categories.

During their seasons, it is quite common to encounter dozens of different varieties of apples, tomatoes, tangerines and potatoes. The same goes for lettuces, beans, radishes, and pluots, as well as a long list of other crops. The overall assortment of items one will find at the farmers’ markets throughout the year allows for a much more extensive culinary experience than what one finds at the standard grocery store. A true opportunity to experience the season’s very best offerings. This diversity of products also holds true with regards to strawberries, with dozens of varieties emerging at the farmers markets. They vary in size, shape, texture and flavor, and the spring season is the true season for this delicious fruit. One unique variety, grown by Harries Berries of Oxnard, is called Mara des Bois strawberries. They’re organically grown, and

Harry’s Berries is the only farm that I am aware of that harvests this specific fruit annually, available from late April through summer months.

Mara des Bois strawberries are much more delicate than other varieties you will encounter. Relatively small, with a rounded physique, what sets Mara des Bois apart is the overall flavor and aroma. Developed by a French breeding program, these berries are most reminiscent of that of a wild strawberry with an intensely sweet compact flavor and a melting quality.

Even though they are picked the day of the market, Mara Des Bois strawberries tend to have a much shorter shelf life than almost any other variety you will encounter, so they should be consumed as close to purchase as possible.

Mara Des Bois strawberries are so flavorful that they can be incorporated in an array of dishes. From sweet to savory, they pair very well in desert preparations, most notably when the strawberries are enjoyed in

the uncooked state, as well as in an array of salads. This week I prepared a Mara Des Bois spring mix salad, topped with crumbled feta cheese, red onion and Persian cucumbers. The strawberries make for a nice tomato alternative in this salad, adding a unique flavor profile.

MARA DES BOIS SPRING MIX SALAD

1 basket Mara Des Bois strawberries. 8 ounces spring salad mix (or any mixed lettuces you prefer). ½ shallot, sliced very thin and tossed in a little balsamic vinegar. ½ cup crumbled feta cheese. 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced thin. Vinaigrette. Remove the stems of the strawberries, and slice in half, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add spring mix, red onion, feta cheese and cucumbers. Toss with your favorite vinaigrette and plate into separate bowls. Then top with Mara Des Bois strawberries.

Yield: Serves 2 large salads.

Baseball historian to discuss book at Chaucer’s

defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series. But Mr. Valenzuela’s story goes beyond baseball.

After the Dodgers’ move to Los Angeles from Brooklyn in the late 1950s, relations were strained between the organization and the Latin world. MexicanAmericans had been evicted from their homes in Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles — some forcibly — for well below market value so the city of Los Angeles could sell

the land to team owner Walter O’Malley for a new stadium. For a generation of working-class Mexican Americans, the Dodgers became a source of great anguish over the next two decades. However, that bitterness toward the Dodgers vanished during the 1981 season when Mr. Valenzuela

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attracted the fan base the Dodgers had tried in vain to reach for years. According to Mr. Sherman, Mr. Valenzuela did more to change that tense political environment than anyone in the history of baseball.

— Dave Mason

Baseball historian Erik Sherman discusses the impact of pitcher Fernando Valezuela.

FARMERS MARKET

SAM EDELMAN PHOTO

PHOTO COURTESY DISCOVER BUELLTON

The festival

beers from many vendors.

SUDOKU

Thought for Today

“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” — Virginia Satir

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com

Thursday, April 27, 2023

ARIES — Today everyone will notice how attractive, articulate, and charming you are, Aries. This is an excellent time to invite friends over or go out with them. Romance should go particularly well. In the course of your conversations, you might become aware of some fascinating and useful information that sparks you on to new interests and possibly new opportunities.

TAURUS — Whether or not you’re artistic, Taurus, inspiration for music, painting, writing, or other creative projects could come to you thick and fast today. Write down your ideas. There could be so many you may not be able to remember them all. You will definitely want to draw upon them later.

GEMINI — A group activity could involve a number of people, including some close friends, who share your intellectual, philosophical, or spiritual interests, Gemini. A romantic partner could choose to attend this occasion with you. The conversation is likely to be so stimulating that your mind could spin.

CANCER — Today you might be in the public eye along with some close friends and perhaps a love partner. You may be giving a speech, leading a discussion group, or be the center of attention at a party. You’re likely to hold those around you spellbound, as your oratorical capabilities are very high.

LEO — A new and exciting person, possibly someone from a distant state or foreign country, could come into your life today. You could spend hours talking. The conversation could make you aware of new fields of interest that you find fascinating. Whether or not you pursue this attraction depends on your situation, but at the very least you will enjoy yourself!

VIRGO — Some unusual dreams could have unexpected side effects, Virgo. They could spark new ideas for creative projects or possible innovative concepts to advance your career or social life. They might clue you in to what’s in the hearts and minds of those closest to you. Your dreams might say a lot

about you. LIBRA — Social contact with new and exciting people, Libra, perhaps at a neighborhood gathering, could bring intriguing information your way. You could learn about new fields that interest you. There’s a possibility of a new potential romantic partner with whom you talk for hours.

SCORPIO — Work might take up a lot of your time today, Scorpio, perhaps job related, perhaps chores around the house. Friends or family may join you, and their conversation could help relieve some of the tedium. Getting the tasks done could free up the rest of the day for socializing, perhaps getting together in the evening with a love partner.

SAGITTARIUS — Much of your day is likely to be spent in the company of family, close friends, and a current or potential love partner, Sagittarius. Business partners could be involved. This should be a very pleasant, stimulating day for you. People you care about and enjoy will surround you.

CAPRICORN — Today you might decide to host a social event in your home, perhaps for friends and colleagues with whom you share intellectual, philosophical, or spiritual interests. Dreams, astrology, or metaphysics could come up. This should be a congenial gathering. You’re apt to bond closely with these people.

AQUARIUS — A large gathering, perhaps a festival of some kind, could take place in your neighborhood today, Aquarius. You could choose to attend with some close friends and your romantic interest. This event could shake everyone up a bit. It could present information that’s exciting but also a bit unsettling.

PISCES — Discussions with friends or colleagues about possible future business enterprises could find you taking notes, Pisces. Your natural meticulousness should serve you well. It will be important to have accurate records to discuss later. Any new project begun now is likely to succeed, especially if writing, speaking, or another form of entertainment is involved.

DAILY BRIDGE

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Cy the Cynic says that at today’s prices at the pump, a journey of 1000 miles costs too much for gas. A journey of 13 tricks may not even leave home if you play hastily to the first trick.

Today’s North-South bid questionably; South might have tried 3NT over two clubs. Against four spades, West led the king of hearts, and South took the ace, ruffed a heart in dummy and came back to the jack of clubs and ace of diamonds to ruff two more hearts.

DOWN ONE

South had won the first six tricks, but when he led a high club next, East ruffed, led a diamond to West, ruffed another club and took his ace of trumps. Down one.

South has 10 winners — three trumps, five clubs and two red aces — without ruffing any hearts in dummy. He succeeds if he can maintain trump control so he can take his winners.

South must let West’s king of hearts win. If West leads another heart, South ruffs in dummy and loses to the ace of trumps. He can win any return, draw trumps and take his 11 tricks.

DAILY QUESTION

The dealer, at your left, opens one heart.

CODEWORD PUZZLE

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions page in Saturday’s Life section.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

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

PUZZLE

Your partner doubles, you respond (“advance”) 1NT and your partner bids two spades. What do you say?

ANSWER: Your partner has a good hand; with a fair hand and a spade suit, he would have overcalled one spade. Partner expects you to bid again. Since you had a sound hand for your 1NT, bid three diamonds to show strength in that suit. Partner should take it from there.