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Speakers at groundbreaking praise efforts for site, which is being named after philanthropist Michael Towbes By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

As she addressed a small audience outside the Central Library, Anne Towbes recalled something her husband, the late Santa Barbara philanthropist Michael Towbes, said. “The only thing better than a groundbreaking is a ribbon cutting!” Mrs. Towbes said. The crowd chuckled late Thursday morning as the sun shined on what would be developed fully into the Michael Towbes Library Plaza, the first facility to be named after the man well-known for supporting nonprofits and the arts. “What a perfect place and perfect way to honor my most amazing husband, Michael Towbes,” Mrs. Towbes noted. The groundbreaking ceremony included speeches by Mrs. Towbes and others, as well as a ceremonial shoveling of dirt by those involved in the partnership between the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation and the city of Santa Barbara. Officials attending included Mayor Randy Rowse, City Manager Rebecca Bjork and, speaking to the audience, Councilman Eric Friedman. During the ceremony, donors and others were thanked, and the speakers praised Mr. Towbes and his efforts for the community. Santa Barbara has contributed more than $1.6 million to the effort, the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation said. Plans call for the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to host book, career, college and volunteer fairs; new citizen celebrations; GED graduations; and activities for children such as puppet shows and science experiments, according to the foundation. A rendering of the plaza’s eventual appearance stood on a stand as the audience listened to Mrs. Towbes, who noted her husband would have loved the plaza. “Michael was a lifelong learner and a voracious reader,” said Mrs. Towbes, who is and honorary committee co-chair for the plaza effort. “Every shelf (at home) was piled high with books. You should

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During a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation board president Anne Howard thanks all who have made the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza possible.

have seen his desk!” She noted Mr. Towbes loved going to The Granada, which is visible from the library plaza. “I think he would truly have enjoyed the view.” Earlier during the ceremony, Janet Garufis talked about Mr. Towbes as she shared the stage with Jim Jackson. Ms. Garufis and Mr. Jackson are co-chairs of the library plaza campaign, and like other speakers, they praised campaign cabinet member Bob Bason, who smiled as he stood in the audience. Mr. Bason wanted something in the community named after Mr. Towbes. “Bob sent me an email and said, ‘I’m really irritated,’” Ms. Garufis recalled. Mr. Bason was bothered by the fact that nothing in Santa Barbara had been named after Mr. Please see LIBRARY on A4

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Dr. Jenna Tosh, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, discusses the fate of Roe v. Wade during a rally Tuesday evening in De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara.

From increased staffing to voter advocacy, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast has been preparing for the possibility abortion access could be challenged in the U.S. So when a draft opinion from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gutting Roe v. Wade was leaked earlier this week, rattling the nation, officials with the local Planned Parenthood organization were ready. “We have been preparing for an opinion as devastating as this because we could see it coming,” Dr. Jenna Tosh, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, told the News-Press. The draft opinion, first published by POLITICO, said

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced the interest rate increase Wednesday.

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Santa Barbara gets to work on housing goals By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

This rendering, which stood during Wednesday’s ceremony, shows the eventual appearance of the Michael Towbes Library Plaza.

Planned Parenthood prepares for Roe decision By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

(The Center Square) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it was raising interest rates by 0.5 percentage points, the largest hike since 2020. The increase, an attempt to bring skyrocketing inflation under control, comes after a 0.25 percentage point increase in March. The Fed’s benchmark interest rate now has a target rate range of 0.75% to 1.0%. Several more interest rate hikes, which drive up the costs of borrowing for everything from cars to homes, are expected this year. This latest hike comes as inflation soared to 40-year highs last month. The Consumer Price Index, a key indicator of inflation, increased an additional 1.2% in March, part of an 8.5% spike in the past 12 months. The producer price index rose 1.4% in March and 11.2% in the last 12 months. U.S. Gross Domestic Product, a key measure of the size of the economy, declined in the first

both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (a case that came nearly 20 years after Roe) should be overruled. It argued Roe v. Wade was “egregiously wrong from the start” with “exceptionally weak” reasoning and “damning” consequences. Draft opinions are often circulated around the court as justices engage in the deliberative process. The opinion was from February, meaning justices could have changed their vote or altered the text of a more final version to be handed down, typically expected in June. Should the Supreme Court strike down Roe v. Wade, 26 states would ban or greatly restrict abortion through trigger clauses already in place or indications they would enact restrictions, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice

research organization. In California, access to abortion is unlikely to change, but it could see an influx of women coming into the state for such services from places where abortion would be banned, such as nearby Arizona. The Guttmacher Institute estimated California could see a nearly 3,000% increase in women whose nearest abortion provider would be in California. Dr. Tosh said Planned Parenthood California Central Coast has hired more staff — including one full-time staff physician, multiple contract physicians, multiple registered nurses and advanced practice clinicians (such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives) — recently to Please see ROE V. WADE on A4

The Santa Barbara City Council and Planning Commission met for several hours last week to begin to tackle its Housing Element — a framework for management and growth of the city’s housing. Santa Barbara needs 8,001 new housing units for the 2022-2031 cycle, according to a presentation. Of those, 3,534 need to be affordable to low- and very low-income households. But in the previous cycle, Santa Barbara’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocated 4,100 new housing units. As of December 2021, only 1,592 were permitted — leaving 2,508 remaining units. Of those, only 120 units of very low-income households were permitted as well as 112 for low-income and four for moderate-income households. That left 842 remaining units that were earmarked for very low-income households, 589 for low-income households and 816 for moderate-income households, according to figures provided to the group on April 28. Countywide, the housing unit needs for the upcoming cycle total 24,856. During a three-hour meeting, city council members and commissioners contemplated goals for the

proposed Housing Element, which stipulates actions, policies and programs needed for housing growth and retention across all income levels, according to a staff report. The joint group was presented with eight proposed goals for the upcoming sixth cycle of the Housing Element: • Create New Housing: Create new healthy, safe and energy-efficient housing that meets community needs. • Prioritize Affordable Housing: Prioritize deedrestricted housing that is affordable to the city’s workforce and vulnerable communities over other types of development. • Provide Housing Assistance: Provide financial resources and supportive services for members of the community who need housing assistance. • Promote Housing Stability: Retain existing affordable housing and discourage tenant displacement. • Preserve Housing: Prevent blight or deterioration, promote occupancy and discourage conversion to other uses. • Inform the Community: Educate the community about housing issues, affordable housing opportunities and available resources and programs. Please see HOUSING on B4

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News-Press announces endorsements The Santa Barbara News-Press has announced its first round of endorsements for the June 7 primary. The News-Press is supporting: • Mike Stoker in the race for the 37th Assembly District. • Bill Brown for Santa Barbara County sheriff. • Christy Lozano for superintendent of Santa Barbara County schools. • Dr. Brad Allen for the 24th Congressional District.

Goleta City Council approves bevy of grant funds By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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The Goleta Valley Historical Society, which operates Rancho La Patera & Stow House, is budgeted to receive a $100,000 grant from the city of Goleta for fiscal year 2022-2023.

Ms. Dawson. Councilmember Kyle Richards noted the funding for Girsch Park’s operations was “very much needed.” “The park was instrumental for many people throughout the pandemic when they had nowhere else to go, and yet the park remained open and continued to attract visitors from far and wide, from throughout the city and even regionally,” Councilmember Richards said. “Anyone who’s been there knows what a great space that is and how useful it is for our community.” Additionally Tuesday, the Goleta City Council approved the committee’s recommendations for the Goleta City Grant Program for the fiscal year 2022-2023. Goleta typically authorizes $100,000 each year to be allocated among awardees of the grant program. However, the city earmarked an additional $150,000 in federal pandemic relief funds

for the program, bringing the total amount to be distributed for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to $250,000. Of the 72 applications received, the committee granted three Community Development Block Grant funding. It then approved 58 other applicants for the City Grant Program and divvied up the $250,000 among them. Ms. Dawson noted the committee decided two of the applicants would be better funded by opportunities through a different standing committee. Generally, grants are capped at $5,000 under this program, but the threshold was raised to $10,000, given the additional federal money available for this year. Among the dozens of organizations included in this program are: • Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara for education and outreach efforts for $3,550. • Dos Pueblos Little League Baseball for the program for

$3,550. • Food From the Heart for general operating support for $7,100. • Goleta Education Foundation for for a dual language program library initiative $3,550. • Isla Vista Elementary School PTA for a jog-a-thon for $700. • Santa Barbara Audubon Society, Inc. for a Winter Bird Count for Kids program for $1,430. • Santa Barbara Foundation for Goleta child care scholarships for $7,100. • Standing Together to End Sexual Assault for a counseling and education program for $5,700. • Women’s Economic Ventures for operating support of its Initiative for Equity in Entrepreneurship for $3,550. There are a few special city council meetings scheduled for this week, and the next regular meeting will be May 17.

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91 new COVID-19 cases reported By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Wednesday. One of the people who died was in the 18-29 years of age category, and the other person was between 30-49 years old, according to the Public Health Department. Both had underlying medical conditions and resided in Santa Maria. Santa Barbara is conducting quality assurance to align with the

California Department of Public Health and added 15 backlogged cases Wednesday. Of the positive cases, 23 were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Elsewhere, seven cases were in Santa Maria, and 12 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. One case was in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Fourteen cases were in Isla

Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported three cases. Seven cases were in Goleta. Thirteen cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Seven cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of four cases were pending. Eleven patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another two are recovering in intensive care units.

Santa Barbara County now has a total of 87,238 cases, of which 438 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 685. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.9% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68.6% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

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The Goleta City Council approved a spate of grant funding opportunities covering a range of organizations this week. During its regular city council meeting Tuesday, members unanimously approved the Grant Funding Review Committee’s recommendations for six organizations that fell under the “Government/Interagency” and “City Facilities/Recreation” umbrellas. Recommendations for groups under the “Economic Development/Marketing and Promotions and “Homelessness Initiatives” categories will come at a later date, Shanna Dawson, a management analyst, said. Goleta had budgeted $360,000 for the fiscal year 2022-2023, and the council approved the committee’s recommendations as followed: • Foundation for Girsch Park for $135,000. • Goleta Valley Historical Society for $100,000. • Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens for $60,000. • South Coast Railroad Museum for $40,000. • Goleta Lions Club for $15,000. • SBBIKE+COAST for $10,000. Money for the Girsch Park will go toward maintenance of the grounds, particularly law upkeep, according to Ms. Dawson. Fairview Gardens will use its allotment for an education program. The Goleta Valley Historical Society will use its funding for staffing needs, educational programs, festivals and largescale recreational activities and maintenance. The South Coast Railroad Museum will also utilize the money for education and staffing purposes. Additionally, the Goleta Lions Club will utilize its funding as it takes over the Goleta Holiday Parade, and SBBIKE+COAST will use the money for education and outreach programs to encourage students to walk, bike or roll safely to and from school, according to

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The Santa Barbara Premier water polo club has entered into an alliance with the Ventura-based Gold Coast club.

Santa Barbara Premier, Gold Coast water polo clubs sees advantages to alliance By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Premier and Gold Coast water polo clubs have formed a new strategic alliance. The alliance, which was announced last week, will mean collaboration in areas such as coaching and player/team development. And the alliance plans to look for opportunities to field joint teams with the intent of competing at the highest levels of the sport. Each club will continue to use its respective brand names in their local markets and when competing separately, but will compete on a combined basis for major tournaments and national competitions. After a successful trial period involving 10U, 12U Boys, 14U Girls and 14U Boys teams, the clubs will expand their efforts to other age groups. Santa Barbara Premier and Gold Coast, which is based in Ventura, are currently committed to sending joint teams to the Coastal Zone Junior Olympics Qualification Tournament and the Junior Olympics National Championship Tournament. “When the pools were shut down in Santa Barbara, people were really feeling COVID fatigue,” Stephen Loomis, club director of Santa Barbara Premier, told the News-Press in an email. “While starting a new year is usually a refreshing time, we felt like we were back to more of the same,” Loomis said. “Then Tom (Davis) and Gold Coast offered to include us in some of their practices, giving us a real lifeline. During these practices, I was able to interact with Tom and coach alongside him, and I was very impressed by the style and intensity with which he coached, and his players played.” Tom Davis, technical director of the Boys High School Club for Gold Coast, talked about the benefits of the alliance. “We think that there are benefits on multiple levels,” he said. “We did common training back in January when the pools were shut down in Santa Barbara. They came down and trained with us. “We have a good group of high level players, but also players at the developmental level. One of the benefits is that. We will each have access to each other’s

training staff. “It also allows us to have access to a deeper player pool, as well as access to more high level players,” Davis said. “This will allow higher level players to compete in higher level tournaments.” He added that the collaboration will allow developmental players to compete at their level. “There will be many, many benefits that I see long term for an alliance of this nature,” Loomis said. “Having our players train together is already showing to foster an intense, entertaining learning environment. Collaboration with Tom and his staff, together with our staff, puts more minds at the table when discussing how we can best teach our sport. “The increase in number of players allows for athletes who are newer, or still developing to be put on a team where they will be able to play more minutes in the games they play, against competition appropriate for their development level.” “One of the most challenging things is creating an understanding amongst parents about what it looks like to collaborate with another club,” Mr. Davis told the News-Press. “In any alliance or partnership there has to be compromise. They are things that are definitely going to be worked through. It’s shifting the paradigm, but the overall experience will be better for everyone involved.” Loomis said there will be challenges with the addition of players or efforts to combine the teams in certain events. “As long as expectations are set and met appropriately, and things are well communicated, I believe we’ll be able to navigate our way through effectively.” Both Davis and Loomis talked about the vision they have for the alliance and the long-term goals they hope to achieve. “Team by team, we expect to see better results in the tournaments we enter,” Davis said. “Far beyond that, we expect to see faster player development as we host common training sessions. “The learning timeframe will be compressed, having more high level players at each practice,” Davis said. “Additionally, the growth will happen quicker because developmental players will now have a team that is more at their level, giving them more water time. We will be able to

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The UCSB men’s tennis team earned three Big West firstteam selections as well as two second team selections, the conference announced Wednesday. Sophomores Phillip Jordan and Pablo Masjuan were named to the first team for their singles performances. Jordan was also selected to the first team for doubles along with his partner Kai Brady. Senior Victor Krustev was selected to the second-team, as was the doubles

duo of Gianluca Brunkow and Masjuan. Jordan went 26-10 on the season, including 13-6 on court one in dual matches and finished his season at No. 103 in the ITA rankings. Masjuan was 15-7 overall and went 12-3 in dual matches. As a doubles pair, Jordan and Brady had a stellar 21-3 record including 15-2 on court one in dual matches and finished the season at No. 88 nationally. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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develop players at a faster rate than if each team was doing things on its own.” “If you look at the main reason we did this, both clubs are focused on the development of water polo as a sport and attracting players that we wouldn’t be able to attract if we were individual clubs,” said Mr. Davis. Loomis shares Davis’ enthusiasm. “We hope to compete at the highest level while maintaining a strong focus on athlete development,” Loomis said. “We’d love to see the bar raised for water polo in our part of California and ultimately growth in the sport! There is a lot of work to be done and we can’t wait to get started!” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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UCSB women’s tennis team receives major awards By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

As the UC Santa Barbara women’s tennis team prepares to head to the NCAA Tournament Friday, The Big West announced its major awards Wednesday. Shakhnoza Khatamova won Player of the Year, Amelia Honer was named Freshman of the Year, and Simon Thibodeau took Coach of the Year as the Gauchos swept the conference’s major awards for the second year in a row. Khatamova and Thibodeau both earned their respective honors for the second consecutive

year. Honer followed in the footsteps of teammate Camille Kiss, 2021’s Freshman of the Year winner. Khatamova went 20-12 overall, 16-5 in duals, and 5-1 in conference play. She is the highest ranked singles player from the Big West in the ITA rankings, sitting at No. 76 in the latest edition. The Uzbekistan native not only made the All-Big West First Team as a singles player, but also as a doubles pair alongside her partner Elizaveta Volodko. Khatamova qualified as a singles player in the upcoming NCAA Women’s Tennis

Championship. Honer went 23-10 overall, 16-5 in duals, and 7-0 in conference play. Honer was selected to the first team as a doubles pair alongside her partner Kira Reuter. As a singles player, she was placed on the second team and won her final nine matches heading into the NCAA tournament In his 10th year at the helm, Thibodeau led the Gauchos to a 17-6 overall record in the regular season and a perfect 9-0 record in conference play. UCSB only gave up a single point at The Big West Championship, defeating UC

Irvine 4-0 in the quarterfinals, Cal State Fullerton 4-0 in the semifinals and Cal Poly 4-1 to win the title. The Gauchos are ranked 24th as a team in the latest ITA rankings. Santa Barbara’s Kiss and Elizaveta Volodko also earned honors, both being named to the second team for singles. UCSB takes on Kansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 10 a.m. Friday at the Stanford Regional. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB softball team bested on the road By BRITT CALVILLO UCSB SPORTS WRITER

FRESNO – The UCSB softball team dropped its game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Tuesday evening 10-2. The Bulldogs run-ruled the Gauchos, ending the game in five innings. UCSB now moves to a 14-34 overall record. Lexy Mills recorded another multi-hit game, her fourth of the season, going 2-for-2 at the plate and collecting her 13th RBI. Tyler Goldstein extended her hit-streak to nine-straight, setting a new career high. Sam Denehy and Rayna

Cohen each picked up a hit, with Denehy also registering a run - making it her ninth of the season. The Bulldogs jumped out to a lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring four runs off of one hit. Lexy Mills was left stranded in the second after knocking a hit to first base. Meanwhile, Fresno added another run in the second and the third, improving the Bulldogs’ lead to 4-0. The top of the fourth was led off by pinch hitter Sam Denehy who singled through the left side and quickly stole second base. Rayna Cohen came up to bat

next and singled to center field just before Lauren Lewis came in relief as a pinch runner. Mills hit an RBI single through the right side to bring Denehy home and put the Gauchos on the board. The Bulldogs responded with another two runs to make the score 8-1, leaving them in need of two more to end the game early. Tyler Goldstein was first at bat for the Gauchos in the top of the fifth and she led her team off with a single up the middle. Freshman Daryn Siegel pinch ran for Goldstein and advanced to third on a wild pitch from Fresno while fellow freshman

Alexa Sams walked. Lucy Mogan came up next and grounded out to the pitcher, but was able to collect an RBI as Siegel made it home. This would be the last scoring effort for the Gauchos. Fresno State would find one more run in the bottom of the fifth, effectively run-ruling Santa Barbara 10-2. The Gauchos will play in their final away series this weekend against UC Riverside. The first pitch is at 1 p.m. Saturday. You can watch it live on ESPN+. Britt Calvillo writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

California lawmakers eye small business credits to offset anticipated payroll tax hike By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — California lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would allow tax credits for small businesses across the state as employers brace for an increase in unemployment insurance tax rates. California owes nearly $20 billion to the federal government after it borrowed the money for the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which went insolvent in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic as unemployment claims flooded in. The Assembly Committee on Insurance advanced a bill last month that would use a portion of the state’s surplus to partially pay down the federal Unemployment Insurance loan. Lawmakers on the same committee rejected a separate measure to use the state’s surplus to pay down almost all of the debt owed. As a result of the debt, California employers will see

payroll tax increases related to unemployment insurance. To offset some of the cost of these increases, Assembly Bill 1864, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gipson, D-Carson, would allow for a tax credit of $434 per qualified employee to a small business employer with fewer than 49 employees on average during the taxable year. “This tax credit is simply a way to help out small businesses and provide an incentive to hire locally in the least complicated manner,” Gipson’s office told The Center Square in an email. “We set the dollar amount at $434 because of a UI calculation, but this was more a reference point for that amount and isn’t intended to stay connected with UI increases.” The legislation includes specific requirements for a worker to be considered a “qualified employee.” The bill defines a “qualified employee” as a worker who is full time, lives within a five-mile radius of their work and has worked for the employer for

at least six months but less than 18 months when the credit is claimed. The legislation would take effect in January 2023 and has a sunset date of Dec. 1, 2028. The bill comes after many small businesses across California were hit hard by the pandemic and are still working to recover. By September 2020, 40,000 small businesses had closed in California — half of which had closed permanently, according to a New York Times review of Yelp data. Supporters of Assemblymember Gipson’s bill told the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Monday that the bill would incentivize small businesses to hire locally and ease the burden on employers. “Fiscal incentives like AB 1864 will provide a competitive advantage to small business owners and combat job scarcity in local communities,” Small Business Majority Policy Director Bianca Blomquist told lawmakers Monday. “The local hire tax credit

is a common sense approach to assist small business owners and employees facing local economic hurdles to employment.” Some lawmakers on the committee questioned whether this bill would have any real impact on the number of people employed locally at small businesses and whether $434 is enough to “move the needle” on hiring. “According to the analysis, this type of credit at a state level is not usually successful,” Assemblymember Bill Quirk said Monday. The bill analysis states that “among states where employers could qualify for credits immediately after enactment of the credit legislation there was a slight employment increase of 0.12%.” “This ([bill) is so specialized, it could even be less,” Mr. Quirk said. The bill was heard for testimony only on Monday and will be taken up for a vote at a later date. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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Supporters of Roe v. Wade held signs such as this one Tuesday in De la Guerra Plaza.

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prepare for a potential influx of patients seeking services. It has added an abortion patient navigator to the team who can address specific barriers patients might have, such as travel or childcare needs, as well. Additional partnerships to support patients are still in the works, Dr. Tosh said, and the Central Coast organization is hiring a variety of positions. “We’ve already increased our health center footprint and hired more staff including doctors and nurses to prepare for an influx of patients,” said Dr. Tosh. “But this is unprecedented, and the need is big. There is no question that additional support will be needed.” Dr. Tosh said abortion bans will primarily impact people with lower incomes and minorities, arguing wealthier individuals will be able to travel out of state for services more easily. “We know that a lot of people are waking up to the reality that rights they have considered safe are now in jeopardy, and they want to be able to help,” Dr. Tosh said. “Our message to folks who want to get involved is this: We

need you. You can volunteer, you can donate — to Planned Parenthood or an abortion fund — and we need you to register to vote, and vote in every election you can, for every office.” “This fight isn’t over — it’s just the beginning,” Dr. Tosh said. Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have said they would push for a constitutional amendment to further protect abortion access in the Golden State. “California will not stand idly by as women across America are stripped of their rights and the progress so many have fought for gets erased,” Gov. Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said. “We will fight. California is proposing an amendment to enshrine the right to choose in our state constitution so that there is no doubt as to the right to abortion in this state. “We know we can’t trust the Supreme Court to protect reproductive rights, so California will build a firewall around this right in our state constitution. Women will remain protected here.” email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

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83 50

82 42

71 38

61 35

68 53

72 55

75 51

72 47

66 44

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Pismo Beach 64/48

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Guadalupe 62/46

Santa Maria 66/46

Vandenberg 61/50

New Cuyama 89/49 Ventucopa 86/47

Los Alamos 77/44

Buellton 76/44

Solvang 80/45

Gaviota 69/52

SANTA BARBARA 68/53 Goleta 72/52

Carpinteria 69/53 Ventura 67/52

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At left, Anne Towbes tells the audience about her husband, Michael Towbes, and how he would have loved the library plaza. At right, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse, third from left, and Library Director Jessica Cadiente, fourth from left, officially break ground with the shovels during the Michael Towbes Library Plaza groundbreaking ceremony.

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Continued from Page A1 Towbes. Ms. Garufis told Mr. Bason, “I’ve got the perfect thing, Bob!” She told him about the effort to revitalize the library plaza. At the ceremony, Ms. Garufis thanked Mr. Bason “for leading us down this path” and expressed gratitude to the Towbes family and the generous response from donors. “The outpouring of response has been extraordinary,” Ms. Garufis said. Mr. Jackson noted that the library plaza campaign proved to be an opportunity to tell donors how the Santa Barbara Public Library goes beyond simply providing books. “The plaza was an excuse for us to tell the story of a great 21st-century library that’s right in front of us, providing the types of services to

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the community that no other institution does.” Speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony included Barbara Hauter Woodward of the honorary committee; Lauren Trujillo, the foundation director (who Mrs. Towbes said was “her hero”); and Jessica Cadiente, the library director, who was praised by other speakers for all that she’s done for the library. During her opening remarks, Anne Howard, the foundation board president, thanked the enthusiastic campaign volunteers, colleagues at City Hall, Mr. Jackson and Ms. Garufis “and the source of all wisdom, guru Bob Bason.” “I am grateful for the community of people who have come together to make this possible. People from all over have come together to build the library plaza,” Ms. Howard said. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Campaign co-chairs Jim Jackson and Janet Garufis thank those who helped with efforts to revitalize the plaza.

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Wind west-northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 17 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind west-northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 17 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind west-southwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 17 seconds. Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 87,232 acre-ft. Elevation 708.94 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 27.9 acre-ft. Inflow 36.9 acre-ft. State inflow 12.5 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -54 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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T H U R S DAY, M AY 5 , 2 0 2 2

Roller coaster ride

Novice author chronicles ups and downs of ‘COVID 2020, A Year Like No Other’ By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Dawn O’Bar’s professional career spans more than 25 years as a nonprofit leader in local and international organizations, an adjunct professor at a private college, a trainer of secondary and post-secondary educators at an academic publishing company, a travel agent, an instructor of weight management classes at Sansum Clinic and a trainer of health and fitness programs at the YMCA. The Santa Barbara resident also volunteers for several organizations including Nature Track, Rotary, Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara and Goleta Presbyterian Church. Despite this impressive list of achievements, the mother of two and grandmother of two still had one thing on her bucket list. “I always wanted to write a book, but I felt I had nothing important to say,” Ms. O’Bar told the News-Press during a phone interview from the home she shares with her husband Kevin O’Bar. That was before the death of her father, Paul Michaels, in October 2020 in Clearwater, Fla., motivated her to write “COVID 2020, A Year Like No Other: A roller coaster ride of losses, challenges and opportunities.” “As I watched and waited for him to go — it took 10 agonizing days — I contemplated what I still wanted to do with my one precious life. . . . It was not long after I returned home, I got quiet and listened to the small voice inside me saying, ‘You can write a book.’ … Then, it was like a light bulb illuminated my way. I could write about what I was experiencing during the most unusual time in my life and the lives of others,” writes Ms. O’Bar in the introduction to her selfpublished 139-page softcover book that sells for $14.95. “Proceeds are going to support two organizations I strongly support — Get Focused, Stay Focused National Resource Center and Rotary EClub of One World,” said Ms. O’Bar, who was born in Mission City, Ind., and came to UCSB in 1976 to earn her bachelor’s in law and society. Part One of her book is the chronicle of her personal experiences during 2020, and she has added questions and space for readers to process their own thoughts and experiences. Part

Two is a series of interviews and contributions from local business people and others from all over the world. “When I began reflecting on 2020 and re-reading the journals I kept, I realized that it was a year of losses and challenges, but there were also opportunities,” said Ms. O’Bar. Among the losses, of course, was the death of her father, not from COVID, loss of a job because she couldn’t travel, loss of yoga classes at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club, loss of her church community and loss of family reunions. The biggest challenges were staying healthy and not being able to see her daughter, Kelly, who lives in Nashville, and son, Scott, who lives in Peru, and elderly relatives, who live in Florida. There were also day-to-day challenges like getting groceries and wearing masks. “But my attitude about wearing masks changed when I realized I didn’t need to wear lipstick anymore. If I had a cold sore, no one would see it. I couldn’t eat with a mask on my face. If there was food in my teeth — no worries — no one could tell,” said Ms. O’Bar with a chuckle. On the other hand, she found the opportunities that opened up were “amazing.” “I can now watch my own recorded yoga classes and have become a better teacher knowing how I want to project. I have spent more time reaching out to neighbors, making new friends and finding community. My golf game is a little better. Proficiency with technology has been an acquired skill. Editing the family home movies and sharing them on my YouTube Channel with everyone was a highlight,” she said. Reflecting on what she learned during the “roller coaster year” in 2020, Ms. O’Bar writes: “On a personal level, I have gotten to know myself in ways I never expected. I have had moments of irritation, frustration and sadness. However, I am flexible, adaptable and resilient. Those qualities served me well in 2020. … I learned how to do my own taxes and saved my mother $350 by preparing hers. … I met and interviewed complete strangers for the book. … “And I have written my first book.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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“On a personal level, I have gotten to know myself in ways I never expected,” author Dawn O’Bar said about lessons learned during the pandemic’s first year.

“COVID 2020 — A Year Like No Other: A roller coaster ride of losses, challenges and opportunities,” by Dawn O’Bar is available for $14.95 at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. in Loreto Plaza, Santa Barbara; amazon.com and dawnobar.com.

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Start and end of adventures for ‘Star Trek’

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Today one “Star Trek” adventure, involving saving the future of Earth and the rest of the galaxy, ends. At the same time, a new adventure, one set during the years before Capt. Kirk and company, begins. “Star Trek: Picard” will conclude its second season today with a race to see if ancestor/astronaut Renee Picard (Penelope Mitchell) completes her Europa mission in 2024. Apparently if she does that, she will restore the utopian future that Adm. Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) and his motley crew are fighting to bring back. They came all the way from the 25th century to restore the timeline. (Last week, as one sign of hope, fans learned about the creation of a new, kinder Borg Queen.) Premiering today is “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” which chronicles the adventures of the USS Enterprise, commanded by Capt. Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). Aboard, of course, are Number One (Rebecca Romijn), the first officer, and Mr. Spock, the science officer (Ethan Peck). “Strange New Worlds” promises to deliver something fans have wanted for a long time: a return to the episodic storytelling common in the original “Star Trek” series and the first spinoff, “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” In other words, the stories will have a beginning, middle and end, and there’ll be a resolution at the end of the hour. Back in the 1990s, the emergence of long, season-long story arcs on shows like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and the long trip to return to Earth on “Star Trek: Voyager” were seen as novel approaches in “Star Trek.” Today, one-hour stories, which means a certain economy in writing and a strong sense of pacing, are being seen as the new novelty — one fans have said they wanted. Fans are counting on “Strange New Worlds” to deliver one-hour stories and bring back some of the flavor of the original series. Both “Star Trek: Picard” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” stream on Paramount+. By the way, Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez has continued to be filmed as Chateau Picard, and its exterior at night has been a common sight on “Picard.” And the third season of “Star Trek: Picard” reportedly has been filmed, so count on more “Picard” next year. As Jean-Luc would say, “Make it so!” email: dmason@newspress.com

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Anson Mount, left, and Ethan Peck reprise their “Star Trek: Discovery” roles of Capt. Christopher Pike and Mr. Spock for “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” which premieres today on Paramount+.

The first yellow peaches of the season have arrived. While small, they still have a nice peachy flavor throughout. Clingstone peaches are categorized by this name because the central pit, or stone, is tightly attached to the flesh within. Peaches are excellent in both raw and cooked preparations. This week I prepared a clingstone peach, feta cheese, and cucumber salad, the Fix of the Week, below. They are also a good source of vitamins C, E, and K, as well as dietary fiber. You can find fresh yellow clingstone peaches at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real and Tuesday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Expect peaches to be readily available at all weekly Santa Barbara farmers’ markets by the end of next week. Price is $3.99 per pound with price drops as the season progresses.

From left are Santiago Cabrera as Rios, Michelle Hurd as Raffi, Sol Rodriguez as Dr. Teresa Ramirez, and Sir Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard. In today’s second season finale of “Star Trek: Picard,” they will try to restore a utopian future.

I often make fresh pesto at home, blending together fresh garlic, basil, raw pistachios or walnuts (pine nuts are

traditionally used), Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and olive oil. This week I decided to give myself a break and let Mt. Olive Organic Farm of Paso Robles do the work, so I purchased its delicious house-made organic basil pesto. This pesto is a nice addition to a homemade pizza. The ingredients in the product include certified organic basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, apple cider vinegar, apples, black pepper, and salt for a very unique interpretation of this classic spread. They additionally offer a version that incorporates walnuts. Certified organic is available. Price is $9 per 6-ounce jar.

Costata romanesco squash Recognized by the alternating dark and light green stripes across their ridged outer surface, this Italian heirloom squash variety is one of my favorite among the summer squashes to emerge all year. With a firm texture, nutty flavor, with an underlying sweetness, they are ideal for cutting into thick spears and grilling, or to sauté in a hot pan. Add to pasta sauces or pasta dishes, or slice thin and enjoy in a raw squash salad. You can also use this squash for homemade pickles, or fried “zucchini” sticks. This squash is available at the Saturday Santa Barbara (Her Family Farm) and Sunday Camino Real (Moua Family Farm) farmers’ markets. You can expect to soon find it at most weekly markets from many local growers. Price averages $4 per pound for the first harvest, with price drops as the season progresses.

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e’re two weeks into the launch of the summer stone fruit season, and I’m absolutely loving it. And yes, I’m well aware it’s not officially summer, but there’s nothing like these fruits that get me looking toward the season to come. The first round of freshly harvested cherries, yellow peaches, and yellow nectaries were readily available from growers out of the Bakersfield and Hanford areas. This week, additional growers will have their fresh stone fruit on display from other counties in the Central Valley, including Fresno and Tulare. While I’m hearing the crops this year for our cherry growers are lighter than last year, all indications are the overall quality of fruit is nothing less than exceptional. This week I was focused on the small clingstone yellow peaches available at our Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday markets. Peaches are probably my overall favorite summer fruit to arrive, with the large flavorful late summer varieties the absolute best. Still quite tasty, the first harvest of the year is a little less flavorful and more tangy but still does the trick when delivering that true peach essence. Unlike the late summer varieties that are

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freestone, where the central pit pops out with ease, the pits in these clingstone peaches are securely attached so I usually just cut around the pit to remove the flesh, or simply enjoy them out of hand. I often incorporate my peaches into a fruit salad with pitted cherries and mixed seasonal berries, or use to make a quick homemade preserve. I also enjoy peaches tossed with bitter mixed greens or spinach, or diced and mixed into my morning yogurt or an evening dessert bowl of ice cream. This week I took advantage of the fresh sweet Italian basil and added sliced peaches, feta cheese, red onion and diced cucumber. All drizzled with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad pairs incredibly well with grilled meats, in particular slow-cooked baby back pork ribs with a light spread of barbecue sauce. You can also toss in some sliced olives for a little bit of rich saltiness if desired. 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. CLINGSTONE PEACH, FETA, AND CUCUMBER SALAD 4 yellow peaches, ripe bit firm. 2 medium Persian cucumbers, diced. 6-8 large basil leaves, rolled and sliced into ribbons. ½ small red onion, thinly sliced. 3-4 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes. Olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Freshly cracked pepper. Cut large chunks of your peaches off of the central pit, then cut into bite sized pieces. Toss in a mixing bowl with cucumber, red onion, basil and feta cheese. Drizzle with a little olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Then season with freshly cracked pepper. You can add a little salt if needed, but the feta cheese will add some saltiness to the dish. Yield: Serves 4 sides.

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insight. LIBRA — Although your mind may have been a bit clouded over the past few days, today the fog should clear and you’ll feel more focused. Money matters might need some attention, Libra, and you’re in just the right space to dig in and take care of them. Once practical matters are settled, however, this is a great day for spiritual studies or meditation. SCORPIO — Stimulation that you could receive today from group activities might open doors to a wealth of rich experiences, Scorpio. Your innate organizing talents may be called upon. Discussions with others lead to a new understanding of social, spiritual, or political philosophies and expand your intellectual horizons. SAGITTARIUS — Uncertainty about professional matters can lead to an increased determination to get ahead, Sagittarius, despite confusion as to how to do it exactly. It might be wise to do some research, organize all your information, and use that to formulate a plan of action. The resulting advancement may be slow moving, but it’s sure and steady. CAPRICORN — The opportunity to travel, perhaps with friends or a group you belong to, could come your way today, Capricorn. Discussions with others could lead to the confirmation of practical arrangements. You might also seek to advance your education, as your intellect is especially active now. Whatever new experiences come your way could lead to new paths, interests, and opportunities. AQUARIUS — An increased focus, clarity of mind, and sense of concentration could lead to success in career matters and increased income, Aquarius. Intuition can provide practical guidance to help you advance. A male friend might give you some good advice with regard to savings plans, investments, or a more efficient use of resources. PISCES — Invitations to attend social events, perhaps business related, could bring surprising results, Pisces. You might meet more than one person who shares some of your interests, and these people could become friends. Expect some interesting practical and philosophical discussions. An opportunity to travel abroad or to a distant state might open up for you.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES — While you may not have been feeling quite your usual self over the past day or two, Aries, today you’re likely to be feeling mentally and physically stronger and more focused. You could discuss new ideas for future projects, either personal or business, and formulate plans of action. Your financial future could be on your mind. TAURUS — A date with a significant other could bring up discussions about plans for the future, Taurus. Talk could run the gamut of all your concerns, from the practical to the artistic to business to philosophical matters. The overall impact of this might be that it brings the two of you closer together. You might decide to partner on some kind of creative project. GEMINI — A number of visitors could come to your home today, Gemini, and a number of fascinating subjects could come up in the course of your conversation. Some interesting ideas might come directly or indirectly from these discussions. You might want to put them to use formulating plans of action to make your future more fulfilling. CANCER — Some short trips in your neighborhood and contact with neighbors or visitors to your community could bring some interesting information your way, Cancer. It gets you thinking about ways to improve your socioeconomic status and probably your professional standing. Spiritual and philosophical discussions could also take place. LEO — A talent for interior decoration that you may or may not have been aware of could inspire you to do some work on your home. You’ll probably consider a lot of different options and make long lists of possibilities, Leo. Discussions with friends and family members can bring new ideas to mind. You might want to take a chance and try something a little different. Go to it and have fun. VIRGO — Spiritual and intellectual matters may be very much on your mind, Virgo. A lot of ideas could have come your way, although until now they may not have been very focused. Today, however, your mind should be clear enough to write down your thoughts and read the works of others in order to gain more

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Poll: Majority of Hispanics want border closed By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — A key demographic is calling for stronger border enforcement as illegal immigration continues to rise, according to a new poll. Convention of States Action and the Trafalgar group released polling showing that the majority of Hispanics support closing the southern border. The poll found 65.1% of Hispanics want the border closed, 27.2% of Hispanics say the border should not be closed, and 7.2% are unsure. “The fact that a majority of American voters, including nearly two-thirds of Hispanic voters, want to take the drastic step of temporarily closing our southern border shows that Americans see

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000828 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KENSON COMMERCIAL, 270 E. HWY 246, STE. 210, BUELLTON, CA 93427, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: KOURTNEY WRIGHT: 1537 PORTESUELLO AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03302022 by E40, Deputy. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: KENSON REALTY PARTNERS. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 30, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000939 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: POPPY BAKES, 945 WARD DRIVE, SPC 155, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BARBARA E OSUNA: 945 WARD DRIVE, SPC 155, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/08/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 29, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) APR 14, 21, 28; MAY 5 / 2022--58205

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PETITION OF: AMY PURCHASE REID FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00641

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: AMY PURCHASE REID filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: AMY PURCHASE REID to Proposed name: AMY ARIAH HAYLEY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: JUNE 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 4 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 03/04/2022 Name: THOMAS P. ANDERLE, Judge of the Superior Court.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: BERENICE DUARTE TORRES & JOSE ALBERTO CALIXTRO CARACHURE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ADILENE CALIXTRO DUARTE to Proposed name: ADILENE DUARTE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 3, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 4 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 04/20/2022 Name: DONNA D. GECK Judge of the Superior Court.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000894 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KINECI, 222 WEST MISSION STREET, B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: POLITIS & ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY., PC: 133 E. DE LA GUERRA T. #373, SANTA BARBARA, CA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/05/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 07, 2013. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) APR 14, 21, 28; MAY 5 / 2022--58204

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on, May 10, 2022, a 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building located at 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, California, to consider the adoption of an ordinance to approve the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce policy on the use of military equipment, pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. The posted agenda is available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options. If alternative means of public participation are available, such information will be on page two of the posted agenda. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. APR 28; MAY 5 / 2022 -- 58224

the impending disaster we face if the border crisis goes unchecked,” said Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States Action. According to the poll, “65.2% of Hispanics say that with the ongoing immigration crisis — including a surge in illegal border crossings, human trafficking, and drug smuggling — the Biden administration should close the southern border until a solution is reached.“ Hispanics have been a key voting bloc for Democrats, and their support will heavily influence the November midterm elections, where other polling suggests Democrats could take heavy losses. The poll comes as illegal immigration has sharply increased since President Joe Biden took office. In the month

of March alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported encountering more than 220,000 illegal immigrants crossing the border. The poll found that 55.8% of all surveyed Americans want the border closed. President Biden is fighting several legal battles over recent policy changes his administration made, including axing the Remain in Mexico policy and Title 42 as well as reigning in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which make it easier for migrants to enter the country and stay once they arrive. CBP has confirmed that removing Title 42 would lead to a surge of illegal immigration, which is already soaring. Title 42 is a health authority put in place under former President

Donald Trump allowing illegal immigrants to be quickly expelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we may likely see an increase in encounters after the CDC’s Title 42 Public Health Order is terminated on May 23, CBP continues to execute this Administration’s comprehensive strategy to safely, orderly, and humanely manage our borders,” CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said. “CBP is surging personnel and resources to the border, increasing processing capacity, securing more ground and air transportation, and increasing medical supplies, food, water, and other resources to ensure a humane environment for those being processed.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Attorney general: Intuit to pay $141 million over deceptive ‘free’ TurboTax e-filing claims By BRETT DAVIS THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Intuit, the company behind the TurboTax software package for preparation of income tax returns, will pay $141 million to customers across the U.S. who were deceived by the company’s misleading promises of free tax-filing services, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday. “Intuit cheated millions of lowincome Americans out of free tax filing services they were entitled to,” Ms. James said in a statement regarding the multi-state deal that also includes Washington, D.C. “For years, Intuit misled the most vulnerable among us to

make a profit. Today, every state in the nation is holding Intuit accountable for scamming millions of taxpayers, and we’re putting millions of dollars back into the pockets of impacted Americans. “This agreement should serve as a reminder to companies large and small that engaging in these deceptive marketing ploys is illegal,” she said. “New Yorkers can count on my office to protect their wallets from white-collar scammers.” Per the terms of the settlement, signed by the attorneys general of all 50 states, Mountain View, Calif.based Intuit, Inc. will suspend TurboTax’s well-known “free, free, free” ad campaign and pay restitution to nearly 4.4 million

taxpayers. The various state investigations of Intuit were prompted by a 2019 ProPublica report that accused the company of steering eligible clients away from the federal government’s tax filing products by making them difficult to find in online searches, and instead directing people toward the company’s own commercial products. In a statement, Intuit downplayed the deal and said it “expects minimal impact to its business from implementing the remaining changes going forward.” “Intuit is pleased to have reached a resolution with the state attorneys general that will ensure

the company can return our focus to providing vital services to American taxpayers today and in the future,” said Kerry McLean, Intuit’s executive vice president and general counsel, in the statement. “Intuit is clear and fair with its customers, including with the nearly 100 million Americans who filed their taxes free of charge with our products over the last 8 years – more than all other tax prep software companies combined. In coming to a resolution on this matter, we admitted no wrongdoing and are pleased to be able to continue our strong partnership with governments to best serve the needs of taxpayers across the country.”

Vance rides Trump endorsement to Ohio GOP Senate nomination

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(The Center Square) — In what was called the first big test of former President Donald Trump’s political influence, J.D. Vance rode his late endorsement to a U.S. Senate primary win in Ohio on Tuesday. Mr. Vance, author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” received the former president’s endorsement in late April and was the projected winner by The Associated Press over a large field that included businessman Mike Gibbons, state Sen. Matt Dolan, former state Treasurer Josh Mandel and former head of the state GOP Jane Timken. All election results are unofficial until certified. The expensive and contentious race was highlighted when Mr. Gibbons and Mr. Mandel nearly came to blows on stage in a debate. “This campaign, I really think, is a referendum on what kind of Republican Party we want and what kind of country we want,” Mr. Vance said. Mr. Vance will face Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan, who the AP declared the Democratic primary winner 30 minutes after

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Endorsed by former President Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, left, won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.

polls closed, in November to fill the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman. Rep. Ryan is a 10-term congressman. Metrics suggest

he is an underdog, given that Tuesday’s primary attracted twice as many Republican voters, and Mr. Trump has twice won the state by an 8-point margin.

Sen. Portman, who announced in January he would not run again, had endorsed Ms. Timken. Ms. Timken said Tuesday night Mr. Vance has her support. “I am passionate about the future of this state and country, which is why Republicans must retake the Senate and the House in November to right the ship and put a check on Joe Biden’s disastrous policies,” Ms. Timken said in a statement. “I congratulate J.D. Vance and fully support him in November.” Also on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine was projected by AP to easily defeat three challengers in the Republican gubernatorial primary and will face Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley in November. Whaley was declared the winner by AP over former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley in the Democratic primary. More people voted early in this primary than the most comparable Ohio primary in 2018 with 301,837 absentee ballots requested and 263,542 early votes cast statewide, according to LaRose. There were no statewide issues on the ballot, and declared independents can’t vote in Ohio Democratic or Republican primaries.

Border patrol seizes over 100 pounds of cocaine in California By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted more than 100 pounds of cocaine during a search of a trailer in Imperial County last week, an amount they estimate has a street value of more than $1 million. Officers discovered the cocaine

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• Coordinate with Regional Partners: Coordinate with surrounding communities to address regional housing issues, homelessness and the jobs and housing balance. Although the group discussed a variety of potential changes and additions to the goals — and ideas for future planning — no concrete action was taken during the April 28 meeting. It was continued to May 17 for

in a concealed compartment of a commercial truck that was driven by a 22-year-old Mexican citizen that entered the U.S. through cargo primary lanes, according to a news release from CBP. The truck was referred for further inspection, and CBP officers found “abnormalities” in the bottom of the trailer using an imaging system at the Calexico commercial facility. A K-9 alerted

to the narcotics, and officers found that a special compartment had been built into the floor of the trailer. Officers found 38 packages with more than 105 pounds of cocaine in the compartment. Officials estimate the cocaine has a street value of $1.4 million. “Smugglers are constantly utilizing innovative methods to conceal narcotics,” Anne

Maricich, CBP deputy director of Field Operations in San Diego, said in a statement. “Our K-9 team serves as a vital asset in keeping harmful drugs off our streets.” The driver was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for processing, and the truck, trailer and narcotics were seized. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

future deliberations. “I’m really excited about this Housing Element process,” said Gabriel Escobedo, chair of the Planning Commission. “I think this has the potential to be really effective for our community.” Some ideas floated by the joint panel included establishing a land value capture approach, reclaiming existing housing, implementing measurable outcomes of the Housing Element at various intervals and adding stricter zoning requirements for hotel development to increase

opportunities for housing instead. “I can’t say strongly enough how supportive I am for including an additional goal for funding streams and funding sources,” Councilmember Meagan Harmon said. “To the extent that we are thinking about this process and how we can get a better report card eight years from now, it’s just clear as day to me that we cannot get a better report card unless we have funding. Without that, we’re really out to sea.” Devon Wardlow, a member

of the Planning Commission, suggested the group consider new ways of addressing housing goals, noting failures in previous years. “If we’re just giving lofty goals again, I want to make sure we have real ways to get them done,” Commissioner Wardlow said. The city council will readdress the topic on May 17 and can modify goals or delineate goals versus programs and policies. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com