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New mural near Paseo Nuevo President Biden introduces plan for families

“Nurture our Mother” completed just in time to wrap up Earth Day

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

In his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, President Joe Biden called for the country to turn “crisis into opportunity,” and outlined his new $1.8 trillion plan for families, children and students. The president summarized his first 100 days in office, touching on vaccination efforts and his American Rescue Plan, and called for the need for economic growth to compete with China. “We all know life can knock us down, but in America, we never, ever stay down,” he said. “Americans always get up. Today, that’s what we’re doing. America is rising anew, choosing hope over fear, truth over lies and light over darkness.” The commander-in-chief listed key legislation he has put forward since coming into office and called on Congress to act on it, from the American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan to raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour to lowering prescription drug costs and deductibles for working families. The American Families Plan includes $1 trillion for education and child care over 10 years and $800 billion in tax credits aimed at middle- and lowincome families. In addition, the plan includes $200 billion for free, universal preschool and $109 billion for free community college regardless of income for two years. The plan would be funded by raising the top marginal tax rate for the wealthiest Americans to 39.6% from its current 37%, according to national media reports. “It’s time for corporate America and the wealthiest, the 1%, to just begin to pay their fair share,” President Biden said. He also mentioned the

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A mural of colorful Earth Day-inspired images debuted Saturday near the Museum of Contemporary Art at the Arts Terrace parking deck. The mural, “Nurture our Mother,” was created by Santa Barbarabased artist Claudia Borfiga and Goleta-based artist Adriana Arriaga.

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A massive, multi-colored mural debuted just in time to wrap up Earth Day. Depicting images of Earth and Mother Nature at the Arts Terrace parking deck near the Museum of Contemporary Art, the mural was made possible thanks to a collaboration between two local artists. Santa Barbara-based artist Claudia Borfiga and Goletabased artist Adriana Arriaga collaborated to create a piece titled “Nurture our Mother,” which features a collection of images in multicolored blocks, including an Arroyo Toad, California Poppies, a mushroom and a massive portrait of a woman breastfeeding her baby. The piece, which debuted Saturday, was created for an Earth Day Mural project spearheaded by the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Community Environmental Council, Paseo Nuevo, The Arts Fund and Santa Barbara BCycle. The organizers asked local artists to develop a mural concept that would express the importance of climate leadership and recognizing the impacts of climate change. Out of 27 submissions, Ms. Borfiga and Ms. Arriaga’s concept was chosen as the winning design. With the massive canvas provided through the mural project, both artists desired to communicate the importance of nurturing the Earth and passing down good practices to the next generation. “We’re on borrowed land, and the Earth itself, we don’t own it, yet that’s kind of the way we go

about living on it a lot of the time,” Ms. Borfiga told the News-Press on Wednesday. “And thinking about the fact that we’re just one part of an ecosystem, and there are all these other parts of an ecosystem and all of them need to exist for us to thrive, so we have a duty to protect them.” Each piece of the mural symbolizes an aspect of the artist’s theme of nourishing and protecting the Earth. While tying in elements native to the Central Coast, such as the Arroyo Toad, the California Poppies and the Monarch Butterflies, the artists also drew inspiration from indigenous culture, exemplified through the painting of an ear of corn and a hummingbird. The mural also features human elements, such as the depiction of hands handing over soil, representing the importance of sharing knowledge with the next generation about safe environmental practices. The largest element of the piece, the portrait of the mother breastfeeding her baby, represents Mother Earth and stands as a testament to the lifegiving power women have to nourish another human being, Ms. Arriaga explained. “I think the way she’s portrayed is a way to kind of say thank you to a lot of people in my life who have inspired me to take care of the land and shared knowledge with me on how and why we should protect the land,” Ms. Arriaga told the News-Press. “And I thought it was really important for her to have no brown skin because for me, I know in my other work, a lot of people will reach out and Please see MURAL on A4

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At top, a striking portrait of a mother breastfeeding her child is the largest element of the mural and stands as a testament to the lifegiving power women hold and also represents Mother Nature, artist Adriana Arriaga explained. Above, the Arroyo Toad is a local species found on the Central Coast that the artists decided to include in their Earth Day-inspired mural.

The city of Santa Barbara collected $1,262,304 in transient occupancy taxes for March 2021, 119% above March collections last year — the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to March 2019, the revenues collected in March 2021 were lower by 12%. “The local travel industry is beginning to see increases in demand for rooms relative to recent months that is likely to continue throughout the spring into the summer months as the State has lifted travel advisories and as access to vaccinations has become more available,” Jennifer Tomaszewski, finance and treasury manager for the city, said in a news release. “However, TOT revenues have still not recovered to typical pre-

pandemic levels, as there is still public concern with potential new strains of the virus, efficacy of the vaccines and the impacts to the economy.” The city has collected $9.6 million through the first nine months of the city’s fiscal year, which runs through June 30. The city’s adopted TOT budget is $17.2 million. TOT is projected to end the fiscal year at approximately $14.5 million, which is 16% below budget. Transient Occupancy Tax, also known as bed tax, is charged to guests at shortterm rentals such as hotels and motels. In fiscal year 2019-20, the city collected $15.1 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes, nearly $5 million less than the anticipated budgeted amount. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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need to continue defending America’s interests to other countries, such as standing up to unfair trade practices and human rights abuses, and encouraged Congress to pass his immigration legislation. Furthermore, he called on Congress to enact policing reform, gun control legislation, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and more. “It’s never been a good bet to bet against America, and it still isn’t,” President Biden said. “... After 100 days of rescue and renewal, America’s ready for a takeoff, in my view.” Following the president’s address, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, held a virtual press conference to share his reaction to the president’s address. He referred to the address as “a very positive, robust speech with a very robust vision.” “I appreciated that he was nonpartisan,” Rep. Carbajal said. “He talked about working together, both Republicans and Democrats, working toward the betterment of our country and the betterment of all the residents of our country. “Not once did he divide us, not once did he do anything to put anyone down. He appealed to the best of us Americans how we can and should work together in a bipartisan fashion to do what’s best for our country.” The congressman praised both the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan, saying that the families plan is a “once in a generation opportunity to address many of the inequalities and disparities that have come to grow in our country.” “We’re doing everything possible to continue to address climate change, bring about

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Additional arrests made in double homicide

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LOMPOC — A man was taken into custody following a standoff that lasted more than an hour Wednesday in Lompoc, police said. Around 12:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a domestic violence disturbance in the 200 block of North K Street. Upon arrival, it was reported that the man was possibly armed with multiple knives, according to Lompoc police. The suspect, whose name was withheld, barricaded himself inside the residence. After several announcements, the man refused to exit and the department deployed its SWAT team. After more than an hour, the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident, authorities said. No additional information was released.

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SBPD to crack down on distracted drivers

Fire Department crews were joined on scene by personnel from the Vandenberg Fire Department. Crews knocked down both fires and remained on scene for a time conducting mop up, said Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, fire spokesman. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fires is under investigation.

SANTA BARBARA — Today and Friday, the Santa Barbara Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers who violate the state’s hands-free cell phone law. According to the 2020 statewide public opinion survey, more than 75% of surveyed drivers listed “Distracted Driving because of TEXTING” as their biggest safety concern. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or other electronic device while behind the wheel. Drivers under 18 are not allowed to use a phone for any reason, including hands-free. Those who need to make a call or send a text are advised to pull over and park at a safe location. Drivers should silence their phones or put their phones out of reach. Funding for distracted driving enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Crews douse roadside fires VANDENBERG — A pair of roadside fires burned a total of one acre Wednesday off State Route 135 and Graciosa Road between Orcutt and Vandenberg Air Force Base, authorities said. The fires were reported just before noon. Santa Barbara County

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An astronaut on board one of the most famous space missions in history — the Apollo 11 mission that landed on the moon — died of cancer Wednesday at age 90. Astronaut Michael Collins never stepped foot on the moon himself, but piloted the command module roughly 60 miles above the lunar surface as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to put boots down on the moon. Mr. Collins’ death was announced by his family on Twitter in a statement that said, “We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, after a valiant battle with cancer. He spent his final days peacefully, with his family by his side. “Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way. We will miss him terribly. Yet we also know how lucky Mike felt to have lived the life he did. We will honor his wish for us to celebrate, not mourn, that life. Please join us in fondly and joyfully remembering his sharp wit, his quiet sense of purpose and his wise perspective, gained both from looking back at Earth from the vantage of space and gazing across calm waters from the deck of his fishing boat.” Mr. Collins logged 266 hours in space in total, selected in 1963 for the third group of NASA astronauts. He was born in Italy, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a fighter pilot and experimental test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in California before his space career. After retiring from the Air Force and leaving NASA, Mr. Collins became assistant secretary of state for public affairs, served as the director of the National Air and Space Museum, became vice president of LTV Aerospace and Defense Co., started his own company, wrote and lectured about space and wrote several books. “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for exploration in astronaut Michael Collins,” Steve Jurczyk, the acting NASA administrator, said in a statement. “As pilot of the Apollo 11 command module — some called him ‘the loneliest man in history’ — while his colleagues walked on the moon for the first time, he helped our nation achieve a defining milestone. He also distinguished himself in the

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Gemini Program and as an Air Force pilot.” The administrator went on to state, “Michael remained a tireless promoter of space. ‘Exploration is not a choice, really, it’s an imperative,’ he said. Intensely thoughtful about his experience in orbit, he added, ‘What would be worth recording is what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.’ “His own signature accomplishments, his writings about his experiences, and his leadership of the National Air and Space Museum helped gain wide exposure for the work of all the men and women who have helped our nation push itself to greatness in aviation and space. There is no doubt he inspired a new generation of scientists, engineers,

test pilots and astronauts.” Buzz Aldrin tweeted a photo of the three crewmates laughing, and said, “Dear Mike: Wherever you have been or will be, you will always have the fire to carry us deftly to new heights and to the future. We will miss you. May you rest in peace.” Mr. Collins’ bestselling memoir was “Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journey” (1974). In it, he reflected on the loneliness he felt during his solitary time in orbit around the moon. “I am alone now, truly alone, and absolutely isolated from any known life,” the astronaut wrote. “I am it. If a count were taken, the score would be three billion plus two over on the other side of the moon, and one plus God knows what on this side.”

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Continued from Page A1 say how much it meant to them to see themselves (represented) in my pieces, especially in large scale portraits. And so I really just wanted to celebrate brown skin.” For both artists, finishing the Earth Day-inspired project was the first mural either artist had ever completed. The pair met in a local group known as the Friends of Public Art Santa Barbara, a collection of local artists who aim to preserve and increase the amount of public art in the region. When the Museum of Contemporary Art put out an Artist Call for the Earth Day Mural project, the duo began brainstorming ideas and combining their skills to create the winning design. Both artists come from unique creative backgrounds, and neither creator specializes in painting. Ms. Borfiga uses screen printing to create colorful nature-inspired pieces, while Ms. Arriaga is a contemporary Chicana artist who uses graphic design mediums to create portraits and images of human forms. Neither artist specializes in painting in their creative backgrounds, but were able to combine their talents to create a compelling and eye-catching piece that will remain on display until next year’s Earth Day Mural contest. “Claudia and I, even though we have different backgrounds

The artist included local nature elements, like the Monarch Butterfly and kelp forest, in their design of the mural.

artistically, we were able to find a balance that complements each other’s styles, and we really love working with color,” Ms. Arriaga said. “I think that was something that Claudia and I have a lot in common, we just love just playing with bright bold colors.” Thanks to the help of friends and fellow artists, Ms. Borfiga and Ms. Arriaga was able to finish the mural in just one week, a lightning speed turnaround time for such a large piece of art. When the mural officially debuted on Saturday afternoon, both artists shared a celebratory embrace, which they posted in a video on their Instagram profiles. “Of all the projects I’ve done, there is normally some unfinished

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At left, various elements of the mural are inspired by nature found on the Central Coast and elements of indigenous culture. At right, in addition to nature elements, the mural also features human figures, such as the two hands holding soil. This element of the piece represents the importance of passing good environmental practices and knowledge on to the next generation.

business, like (the piece) never looks quite as good as it did in my head … or there’s always something that I’m like okay, I have to build on this and the next project,” Ms. Borfiga said. “Whereas with the mural, it looks exactly like our submission. I’m just so proud of seeing up big on the wall.” In the future, both artists are hoping to contribute to more murals in the Santa Barbara area. Ms. Arriaga already has plans in

motion to create another series of murals in the upcoming months. As a vocal supporter of the preservation of the murals in Ortega Park, Ms. Arriaga is hopeful the amount of public art in the city will grow in the coming years. “I think one of the things that I want to keep doing is just show and represent the community of Santa Barbara and tell stories with the murals,” Ms. Arriaga said. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

Pre-teen fashion designer donates to environmental nonprofits Reese Large, a student at La Colina Junior High, made her first donations to eco-friendly nonprofits after selling shirts and hoodies she designed. She started her clothing company Real Life in late December, pledging a portion of sales from each design to nonprofits. She hoped to combine her loves of fashion and the earth. “I think that creating Real Life, and this first donation, is a step in the right direction,” Reese said in a news release. “It is because of the support from my amazing customers that Real Life was able to make such a generous donation to these worthy nonprofit organizations. A little faith and love can go a long way.” Her “Surf’s Up” and “Let’s

Scuba” designs raised $500 for Project Aware, an organization that works with scuba divers to protect the ocean. The “Lake Life” sales garnered $150 for the American Eagle Foundation, which protects bald eagles. She chose the organization because of the eagles she saw while at her family’s lake house. Reese looks forward to new partnerships and recently started selling her apparel in the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum store. She will launch a new design inspired by the museum soon. For more information about Real Life, go to wearreallife.com or @wearreallife on Instagram. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Santa Barbara County residents can receive the one-dose COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Johnson & Johnson without an appointment from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, located at 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara. Another walk-in vaccine clinic is open 10:30 a.m. to noon today at the Carter-Duncan Corporation, located at 5427 Hollister Ave. in

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continue it as part of our core curriculum,” Superintendent Rigby said in a news release. “We are so grateful for CCP and look forward to having in-person lessons next year.” Resident artists held workshops at 25 school sites this school year, reaching 11,668 students. In 2019, artists reached 33,500 students at 74 school sites — almost triple the exposure. Multicultural companies performed 208 times through CCP this year, reaching 18,920 children at 39 schools. Last school year, they had 400 performances for 44,400 students at 86 schools.

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— Annelise Hanshaw

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The festival will be virtual again this year, held May 29-31. As always, chalk artists will wow attendees with their vivid artwork. Photos of the chalk squares will be posted on the festival website, Facebook and Instagram pages. There are opportunities for businesses, families and individuals to sponsor a streetpainting square. Participants can call (805) 9644710 ext. 4412 for more information and to register. To be included in all advertising, sponsors must sign up before May 7.

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total, seven active); the Santa Ynez Valley, one case (1,021 total, five active); the North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe, one case (1,287 total, one active). The geographic location of one daily case is pending. A total of 14 COVID-19 patients are recovering in hospitals, and three of those are in critical condition.

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“For a true education, you need art, music, theater, and dance experiences from the highest levels of artists. It’s as important as math and language arts,” Ms. Rigby said. “With the resident artists provided by the Children’s Creative Project, our elementary students enjoy a robust, consistent arts experience.” Schools received their annual $200 credit to offset performance fees, but the annual Santa Barbara Bowl performance was canceled. The pandemic has also hurt CCP’s funding, but the organization has hopes for the I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival.

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Santa Barbara detected five new cases, increasing its total to 6,416 cases. Officials deem 33 cases still infectious in Santa Barbara. The South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria counted four cases. It has a cumulative 1,384 cases, and 20 cases are still infectious. The following areas also reported daily cases: Goleta, two cases (1,799 total, 13 active); Lompoc, two cases (3,687 total, 13 active); Orcutt, two cases (1,817

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Children’s Creative Project aims for more performances Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Children’s Creative Project has struggled under the pandemic’s strains. While it still provides arts education, COVID-19 has brought new challenges. SBCEO Superintendent Diana Rigby contacted CCP’s executive director Kathy Koury at the start of the pandemic to schedule Zoom lessons. CCP hopes next school year will bring in-person performances. “Arts education is a major component in the cognitive and emotional development of our students. It was critical to

years. Farm owners interested in a loan should contact the Farm Service Agency for assistance. (Nurseries are eligible through the Small Business Administration.) The loans are offered by law when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture declares an agricultural disaster. The Ventura drought was designated Monday. The deadline to apply is Dec. 27. For further information or to apply, go to disasterloanassistance. sba.gov. Applicants may call the administration’s customer service line at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba. gov. Hearing-impaired individuals may call 800- 8778339. Completed applications are mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

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Santa Barbara County confirms 29 COVID-19 cases Goleta. It will be administering the Moderna vaccine. Officials at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed 29 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. There have been a cumulative 34,128 cases in the county, and 162 cases are still infectious. The number of active cases is up 6% from its two-week average. Santa Maria reported the most COVID-19 cases Wednesday, with 11 cases. It has a total of 11,488 cases of which 36 cases are active.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans up to $2 million to small non-farm businesses in Santa Barbara County. The loans are intended to assist business owners with reduced revenues as a result of Ventura County’s drought that began April 20. “(The Administration) eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Tanya N. Garfield, director of the Small Business Administration’s disaster field operations center-west, said in a statement. Eligibility is determined by the financial impact the drought has had on the business but does not include property damage. Loans for small businesses have an interest rate of 3% whereas it drops to 2% for private nonprofits. The maximum loan term is 30

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Santa Barbara’s new poet laureate Emma Trelles shares her journey to the Central Coast

Costata Romanesco squash Don’t let the “Romanesco” part of the name get you mixed up with the Romanesco broccoli that thrives during the winter. This, rather, is a summer squash variety recognized by its alternating light and dark green-striped skin and ribbed structure. Quite tasty when enjoyed both raw and cooked, it is excellent when sautéed, grilled, steamed, roasted and fried. This week I prepared a Costata Romanesco pasta salad, the Fix of the Week, which is on the next page. Currently available from several local farmers at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real and Tuesday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Price averages $3 per pound.

Iceberg lettuce With all of the fancy lettuce varieties out there, there’s still something quite enjoyable about the crunchy, slightly sweet simplicity of iceberg lettuce. It’s ideal for a wedge salad topped with blue cheese dressing and crumbled bacon, or a salad-bar style tossed salad with your favorite fixings. It’s additionally nice as a lettuce wrap for burgers or lunch meats for those looking to cut back on the bread intake. Iceberg lettuce is a good source of potassium, iron, calcium, fiber and vitamins A, C, and K, and it’s grown by Mendoza Farms of Lompoc. You can currently find this lettuce at all weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ markets. Price averages $2 each.

Mulberries Mulberries are not botanically classified as a berry, but instead as an aggregate of many tiny fruit clusters arranged around a central stem. They grow on large trees rather than a bush or vine as many would expect. Recognized by their elongated physique, mulberries are very sweet when ripe, absent of much of the acidic tangy properties encountered in other berries. The mulberry season typically lasts no more than a couple of months, so enjoy them while you can. Certified organic mulberries are available from several local farmers at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara and Tuesday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Price averages $5 per basket. 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

Emma Trelles won the Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize in 2010, after which her poetry book “Tropicalia” was published by the University of Notre Dame press.

By MADISON HIRNEISEN

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t was under the crystal blue skies of southern Florida that Emma Trelles first developed a love for words and language. While attending Everglades Elementary in Miami, the young student developed a fascination for poetry and writing. Encouraged by her language arts teachers throughout her elementary years, Ms. Trelles learned about haiku and free verse, which laid a foundation for her future as a wordsmith. The encouragement she received in school to read and write was further fueled at home by her mother, who allowed Ms. Trelles to explore the world of writing that was available at her fingertips. “My mom really is the one that cultivated this great love of books and language in me, and I think in my brother as well because she took us to the library every week and instilled in me this love of words,” Ms. Trelles told the News-Press. “She let me read whatever I wanted, no matter how strange it might have seemed to her, and I think that was really the beginning of me falling in love with literature and poems.” This foundational love of poems and writing established as a child would follow Ms. Trelles through her life and career, igniting a path that would eventually lead her to the rich community of poets in Santa Barbara. In mid-April, Ms. Trelles stepped into her role as Santa Barbara’s new poet laureate. She began her two-year term April 13. “I (am) so excited and deeply honored that I was selected to do something that is so at the heart of my life — writing poems, reading poems, sharing them, creating communities through poetry,” Ms. Trelles said. “I’m really looking forward to manifesting all of them in my role as poet laureate over the next two years.” Before moving to Santa Barbara about seven years ago, Ms. Trelles was deeply involved in the vibrant arts community that existed in southern Florida. After graduating from Florida International University with a master’s in fine arts and creative writing, Ms. Trelles started working as a journalist at various newspapers in southern Florida. During this time, she gained experience as a visual art

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Emma Trelles began her new role as the city’s Poet Laureate in mid-April. She will serve her term for the next two years, during which she hopes to amplify the voices of Latinx writers on the Central Coast.

critic for the Sun Sentinel, while continuing Shortly after her move, Ms. Trelles began to write poetry in her spare time. working at Santa Barbara City College as Inspired by the visual art she was a tutor. She eventually joined the English reviewing every day, Ms. Trelles amassed Department, where she remains on staff an impressive collection of poems that she today. decided to submit to the Andrés Montoya While working at the college, Ms. Trelles Poetry Prize in 2010, an annual contest actively sought opportunities to engage with run by the Institute for Latino Studies the community of poets in Santa Barbara. at the University of Notre Dame. The As she looked for places to get involved, contest invites individuals from the Latinx poets Paul Fericano and Susan Blomstad community to submit poetry to the contest, asked her to take over the Mission Poetry and the winner has their poetry published Series, which they had founded in 2009. The by the university press. series operated out of the Santa Barbara Ms. Trelles won the award in 2010 and Mission and showcased the work of local saw her poetry book poets through events and “Tropicalia” published publications. shortly thereafter. Ms. Trelles accepted When she won this the offer and has To read poems by Poet Laureate prize, Ms. Trelles said she chaired the Mission Emma Trelles, visit emmatrelles.com. had no inkling that she Poetry Series since would ever leave Florida’s 2014. Within the past sunny shores to move to seven years, Ms. Trelles California. But looking back now, she sees an and her husband began a partnership interesting parallel. with the Santa Barbara Public Library to Andrés Montoya was an influential Latino host multicultural poets from around the poet from Fresno, and looking back, Ms. world through various events and poetry Trelles realizes the award gave her a tie to readings. the West Coast before she even stepped foot “I’m really grateful to be able to connect in Santa Barbara. with poets from everywhere and present “Poetry was drawing me in some way and them alongside our hometown poets,” Ms. connecting me to California and the West Trelles said. Coast before I even realized it,” Ms. Trelles Ms. Trelles’ roots in the Santa Barbara said. poetry community have grown deep since When Ms. Trelles and her husband, Mike her move to the region in 2014, and members Zolezzi, made the move to Santa Barbara in of the city’s Arts Advisory Committee took 2014, it was the first time either of them had notice. ever left their Floridian community. Seeking When it came time to elect a new poet change and a fresh start, Ms. Trelles and laureate to represent the city in January her husband began a new life on the Central of this year, former poet laureate David Coast, and they became enthralled with the Starkey approached Ms. Trelles and asked vibrant arts, writing and music community if he could nominate her for the position. that existed in Santa Barbara. Flattered by the proposition, Ms. Trelles said

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she allowed him to submit the nomination accompanied by a few samples of her work. After a few weeks went by, Ms. Trelles received an exciting phone call from Sarah York Rubin, the executive director of the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture. That’s when Ms. Trelles learned she was named the poet laureate, a role that allows her to amplify voices and foster creativity among the growing community of local poets. The city of Santa Barbara chooses a new poet laureate every two years. Poet laureates must live or work in Santa Barbara, have poems published in books or online platforms, be an active member in the local arts community and be distinguished by special honors, awards and other recognition. According to Ms. Rubin, Ms. Trelles fulfilled all of these requirements and came highly recommended by members of the local poetry community. “Emma has such wonderful energy as a poet and as a teacher,” Ms. Rubin told the News-Press. “I’m really looking forward to seeing her expand on all of that energy and to bring her expertise as a global citizen and an educator and share that with the greater Santa Barbara community in greater ways.” As poet laureate, Ms. Trelles plans to spearhead various projects to increase involvement in the local arts community. For her first project, Ms. Trelles plans to host a chapbook contest for Latinx writers in Santa Barbara in partnership with Gun Powder Press. A chapbook is part of a centuries-old tradition of distributing poetry and community news in a small book. For Ms. Trelles’ contest, she wants to encourage local Latinx community members to submit microcollections of poems, and the winning collection will be published and distributed as a chapbook by Gun Powder Press. Through this project, Ms. Trelles hopes this will increase visibility for emerging Latinx writers in the community. “Latinx writers are historically underrepresented in publishing, so I just love the idea of a community press publishing a community writer featured at a community reading center,” Ms. Trelles said. “Just keep it all local and sort of in the family. The chapbook (contest) would be open to people writing in English, Spanish or both. We definitely want to create a bilingual component to it as a way of building bridges.” Ms. Trelles is also continuing to write her own poems in her spare time. Often inspired by nature and the events occurring around the world, Ms. Trelles said the unprecedented events of the past year have inspired her to reflect on both the pain and beauty she is seeing and experiencing. “I think that the events of the last year have been kind of devastating in multiple ways for everyone,” Ms. Trelles said. “I’ve been really fortunate that I’m healthy and my husband and family and friends have been largely healthy throughout all this, but a lot of people have suffered and a lot of people have lost loved ones, their jobs .. I feel like my role as a poet is also one of a documentarian. I think it’s important for me as an artist to record how I’m processing those losses and what kind of beauty I am looking at to sustain me through these difficult times. I have to say that the natural beauty of Santa Barbara has really been something I’ve held on to as a source of comfort. “I feel like my creative work this last year combines sorrow and lament with beauty and resilience.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Eureka!, a burger restaurant, is celebrating Derby Day and Mother’s Day with mint juleps and food such as a spicy chicken sandwich.

SANTA BARBARA — Eureka!, a burger restaurant at 601 Paseo Nuevo, is serving up specials for Derby Day and Mother’s Day. On Saturday, the Santa Barbara restaurant is off to the races with $7 Buffalo Trace mint juleps, a derby staple composed of bourbon, mint and sugar.

As is tradition among derby enthusiasts, mint juleps are served all day long, so Eureka! will offer the cocktail starting at 11 a.m. when its doors open. Bartenders are ready to help customers celebrate moms with a special cocktail aptly named “Mommy’s On a Break.” Tequila, blood orange, yuzu, Grand Poppy

Amaro, rosemary and lemon are shaken up to make mothers (and anyone else over 21) smile May 5-11. The specials extend beyond booze with a Mother’s Day prix fixe menu May 7-10. For $30, customers can enjoy a choice of starter between the crispy glazed brussels sprouts,

truffle cheese fries or mac and cheese balls; followed by a Fresno fig burger, spicy chicken sandwich, cowboy burger, veggie beet burger or a cobb salad as an entree. It also includes the Mommy’s On a Break cocktail. — Annelise Hanshaw

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here were more than a dozen varieties of freshly harvested summer squash on hand this past weekend, the majority of which was out in full display at Her Family Farm’s stand at our Saturday Santa Barbera farmers’ market. There was everything from baby green and yellow zucchini — no more than a few inches in length with the blossoms still intact — to the more established full-sized specimens on hand. Also in the mix was my favorite spring and summer variety called Costata Romanesco, or more simply labeled as “Romanesco.” This Italian heirloom summer squash possesses a significant amount of bright orange blossoms on the plant as it begins to produce, most of which inevitably transform into this flavorful squash. Delivering pleasing nutty notes throughout, with an additional sweetness that surpasses that of most of its summer squash counterparts, it can easily be enjoyed in both raw and cooked preparations. It is also nice when quickpickled, as you would cucumbers. With a firmer texture, it is absolutely ideal for grilling. This week I prepared a very simple grilled Costata Romanesco pasta salad. It incorporates Beylik Family Farm’s San Marzano tomatoes, Italian basil and Drake Family Farm’s Herbes de Provence chèvre. When tossed with my grilled squash, the flavors of spring and summer converge in perfect harmony.

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May marks Mental Health Awareness Month SANTA BARBARA — With May 1 marking the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, CenCal Health is urging the community to acknowledge signs of mental distress and seek help if needed. According to a Pew Research study from February, 21% of U.S. adults are experiencing high levels of physiological stress. The study found that 32% of adults ages 18 to 29 expressed physiological stress, such as anxiety and depression, which are common and treatable. “Without a doubt, the ongoing shutdowns, job losses, and fear of COVID-19 virus infection have affected people’s emotions and mental health,” Dr. Karen Hord, CenCal Health deputy chief medical officer, said in a statement. “As we enter our second year of the pandemic, it is important that our CenCal Health members and community members of all ages have access to appropriate mental health resources and services.” CenCal Health offers a range of mental health services to its plan

members in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. These services include mental health assessments, individual or group therapy, and alcohol and substance use services. “The difference between enduring mental health difficulties alone and getting support can be night and day for patients in need,” CenCal Health Chief Medical Officer Farid Hassanpour said in a statement. “While COVID-19 may have changed how doctors serve their patients, it does not change the quality standards of care. Telemedicine appointments, for example, allow our members to receive mental health care in the safety and convenience of their homes.” In Santa Barbara County, Behavioral Wellness acts as the hub for psychological assistance. For more information, visit countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness or call 888-868-1649. — Madison Hirneisen

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ARIES — A scandal concerning a celebrity you admire could be in the news today, Aries. This might throw you for a loop. You might even suffer some disillusionment. Withhold judgment for the time being. Much of what you hear may be traced to gossip or misinformation. Shocking though it may be, you will want to hear the celebrity’s side of it. Only then can you form an objective opinion. TAURUS — Some rather shocking news could come to you from a friend who lives far away, Taurus. This probably won’t affect you directly, as it most likely concerns the world economy, politics, or big business, but you still might worry about its longterm effects on society. You could discuss it with friends. You need to remain objective and see how the news develops. It might be less serious than it seems. GEMINI — A dip in the stock market might cause you to worry about your own financial future, Gemini. You may have some investments that could be temporarily negatively affected. Bear in mind that such events don’t necessarily reflect future trends. Take steps to create some kind of safety net if you wish, but don’t assume the worst. The market could go back up tomorrow! CANCER — Today you might find that some of your more ambitious plans finally seem to be paying off, Cancer. You should be happy about this, but you might panic a bit, fearing that everything could crash at the last minute. Don’t assume the worst and don’t waste your energy worrying. Keep striving! You’ve gotten this far. With a little effort, all should go well. LEO — If you’ve been doing some creative or job-related writing, today you might be tired, blocked, and unable to muster the energy to turn on the computer. Leo, you need to ask yourself how important it is to get it done today. It’s far better to wait another day and do it well than grind out something that isn’t up to your standards. That could be counterproductive. VIRGO — A project of some kind you’ve been working on could be going well, Virgo, but today you might experience a sudden rush of inspiration that makes it a lot better than you originally envisioned. This could involve effort that seems intimidating at first, but the results should be worth it.November Summon all16, your energy Monday, 2015 and determination and get to it.

You will be very glad you did! LIBRA — A family member could be experiencing business difficulties, Libra. Your sensitivity could cause you to feel their anxieties, too. You might want to make it clear to this person that you’re there for him or her, but you also need to be objective about the situation. Protect yourself psychically, perhaps by surrounding yourself with white light. It won’t help your relative if you’re stressed. SCORPIO — A friend or relative could be ill, out of work, or otherwise beset by problems. You may want to do whatever you can to help out. This could be frustrating, but you will feel better for having done what you can. This person needs to face and deal with his or her responsibilities. They’re out of your control to fix, Scorpio. SAGITTARIUS — An unexpected expense, perhaps requiring repairs to the house or car, might take a chunk out of your bank account, Sagittarius. This may be disheartening. You’ve worked hard for your money and now you might have to put some of your plans on hold. Still, you need to be philosophical about it. Take care of it and move on. You built up your bank account once and you can do it again. CAPRICORN — Career changes may be on the horizon, Capricorn. Although positive in the long run, the events leading up to the change may seem catastrophic. Your employer could go out of business or move too far away for you to commute. The secret here is not to panic. Accept the situation and move on. In the end, you will probably be glad that this happened. Success and good fortune are coming. AQUARIUS — Premonitions today might be rather disturbing, Aquarius, and you might actually feel some fear because of them. Don’t panic! Your intuitive abilities aren’t quite as sharp as usual. What you feel could be distorted or untrue. This doesn’t mean you’ve lost it, either. Try to be objective about everything you pick up psychically. You will be glad you did. PISCES — Changes within a group you’re affiliated with might profoundly affect you today, Pisces. Perhaps the group is veering in a new direction that doesn’t particularly interest you. You might need to reevaluate your involvement. This could make you rather sad since you’ve grown fond of the people and won’t want to lose them as friends. You need to think. Only you can decide what to do.

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President Joe Biden outlined his new $1.8 trillion plan for families, children and students in his first address to a joint session of Congress Thursday night.

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Cookbook author to speak at two events Valerie Rice of Montecito will be speaking and signing her book, “Lush Life: Food & Drinks from the Garden” in person from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Field + Fort, 2580 Lillie Ave. in Summerland; and at a virtual event from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, sponsored by Chaucer’s Books. For more information, visit eat-

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LOMPOC — The Lompoc Unified School District will stay in its hybrid learning plan through the end of the school year, district officials announced Tuesday in a news release. The district chose the hybrid plan under former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance that desks should be spaced six feet apart. Soon after local districts brought students

to campus, that framework changed to allow three-feet distancing with masks. Santa Barbara Unified quickly pivoted to five-day weeks for elementary students and four-day weeks on secondary campuses after the announcement. But Lompoc Unified has decided not to change plans at this point in the school year.

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