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County public health officer calls new subvariant ‘sneakier’ By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

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As images of bare shelves void of baby formula permeate newspapers and social media, health officials in Santa Barbara have a message for spooked parents: Don’t panic. A nationwide formula shortage — exasperated by recalls and supply chain issues — has left families scrambling to find needed products. Countless desperate pleas pepper Facebook Marketplace and new mom groups: “URGENT NEED.” “PLEASE HELP.” California fares better than nearly every other state when it comes to out-of-stock rates for formula — albeit, the shortage is still felt. California is at 32% out-ofstock, according to the most recent information compiled by Datasembly, a real-time product pricing and data provider, and shared with the News-Press. Eight states and Washington, D.C., have out-of-stock rates higher than 50%. Tennessee, Delaware, Texas, Montana, Nevada and West Virginia top the list. Only three states (Indiana, New Mexico and Colorado) have rates lower than California. In comparison, the national out-of-stock average for the first seven months of 2021 fluctuated between 2-8%. As of May 8, the national average jumped to 43%. “This issue has been compounded by supply chain challenges, product recalls and historic inflation,” Datasembly CEO Ben Reich said. “The category started to see stocking challenges beginning in July 2021, and the situation has continued to worsen into 2022.” While local health officials said the shortages have not yet

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People shopping for infant formula at a CVS Pharmacy store in Santa Barbara were limited to a maximum of three units per customer, according to a posted sign.

reached an exigency, shortages are still felt in the Santa Barbara area — particularly when it comes to specialty formulas, such as EleCare or Enfamil Nutramigen, which are designed for newborns with certain health or dietary needs. “At this time, it doesn’t seem like we’ve reached a crisis level,” Susan Liles, the WIC/Nutrition Services director for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, told the NewsPress. “We’re monitoring and listening to the questions and complaints we’re getting … and whenever possible, by calling the stores ahead of time, we’re able to figure out where stores have their shipments and can direct the public to those stores.” Officials said parents should ensure they have an adequate supply of needed or prescribed formulas but avoid stockpiling. “Similar to shortages of hygiene products at the beginning of the pandemic, there is no reason for consumers to hoard,” Dr. Daniel Brennan, a pediatrician at Sansum Clinic, told the NewsPress. “It is a priority to make

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sure we have sufficient nutrition for babies, and I trust that more will be available very soon.” “For most of our patients who take formula, there are substitute (or) alternative brands that will provide excellent nutrition,” Dr.

Brennan continued. “For those on a specialty formula, I would recommend reaching out to your doctor (or the specialist who prescribed the specialty formula). Please see FORMULA on A4

After two years of being virtual, event will be in person at Santa Barbara Mission By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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“The new subvariant of omicron is known as BA.2.12.1. Over 50% of California cases are the omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1. The new version of the virus Please see UPTICK on A3

Progress continues on Santa Barbara High’s new VADA facility

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival is back

Artist Delphine Anaya works on her chalk painting at the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival

After a downward trend in March in COVID-19 cases countywide, there was hope that the pandemic was transitioning into an endemic. However, in recent weeks, the number of cases has slowly started to rise again in both Santa Barbara County and across the nation. Two primary reasons are changes in immunity and behavior, according to Dr. Henning Ansorg of the Santa Barbara County Public Health. He explained that part of the problem is a sneaky subvariant of COVID-19. “The virus itself is mutating at a very rapid pace,” the public health officer told the News-Press Wednesday. “The omicron variant started around Christmas time in California, and by March the numbers went down really rapidly. “The new subvariant took over omicron,” he continued.

More than 100 street paintings will come to life when the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival returns this month as an in-person experience. The longtime, popular festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 28-30 in front of the Santa Barbara Mission, where paintings will be created live with chalk pastels. The festival was virtual in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s in-person experience will mark the festival’s 36th anniversary. This is the first festival of its kind in North America, presenting the performance art of street painting. This event is produced by and raises funds for the Children’s Creative

Project, a nonprofit arts education program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office. New local vendors at the festival include United States of Espresso, Dave’s Dogs, and Rascal’s Vegan Pop-Up. Not to be forgotten are old favorites such as lemon-rosemary roasted chicken, pizza, gelato and more produced by the Children’s Creative Project board with volunteers from National Charity League and Boys Charity League. All proceeds from sales benefit the Children’s Creative Project. This year’s festival will celebrate local champion of the arts, Kai Tepper, who is in her first year as the executive director for Children’s Please see FESTIVAL on A3

By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A new building for Santa Barbara High School’s Visual Arts & Design Academy is in the works. As it’s imagined, the facility will include administrative office space as well as a conference room and two studio classrooms. One design lab will be utilized for all digital design and photography — and be equipped to handle equipment like 3D scanners, industrial sewing machines, vinyl plotters and more — and the other will be a more traditional analog art studio, Daniel Barnett, the VADA program director, told the News-Press Wednesday. The studios can be used separately or as one giant classroom, Mr. Barnett said. Santa Barbara High’s VADA program is a four-year, careertechnical educational program. The “school within a school” serves about 220 students (roughly 10% of the total student population) and has 20 classes. The new building — which Mr. Barnett equated to a stadium for student-athletes — will be tucked away in what was described as an “underutilized and underdeveloped” corner by East Canon Perdido Street on Santa Barbara High’s campus near most of VADA’s classes. It was designed in conjunction

with partner companies (such as Adobe, Deckers and Patagonia), which provided feedback on what kind of facility is needed to properly train students. “We’ve done so many great things in the space that we have, and it’s funky and quaint and creative and cool, but we’re going to be able to do and realize so much more of the potential of the program and the students in the new space,” Mr. Barnett said. “What the new building says to our creative students about how important and valuable and marketable and viable their work and their future is, that’s really important.” “It’s a beacon and declaration of how we’re prioritizing student preparation and their work,” Mr. Barnett, who has been VADA’S program director since 2007, added. An update on the project and fundraising was presented to the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday. The board approved a memorandum of understanding for the new building in 2019. In all, about $6 million has been raised for the new building through various means, including grants and private donations, Andy Beall, president of the nonprofit Friends of VADA group, said. Friends of VADA has raised more than $2.5 million as of Tuesday, Mr. Beall said, through Please see VADA on A4

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NEWS-PRESS ENDORSEMENTS The Santa Barbara NewsPress 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.

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Newsom to release his revised budget on Friday His January plan called for $2 billion for investments in behavioral health housing and encampment cleanup grants. “The most effective strategies to address homelessness follow a housing-first approach that connects people with permanent housing first and then follows with services as needed,” the California Budget & Policy Center said. Attention is also on whether the revised budget will include health care for part-time instructors at community colleges. His original plan included a $200 million fund to help cover health care costs, and a spokesperson for the California Federation of Teachers told EdSource that funding is expected to remain in the revised budget. Additionally, the California Budget & Policy Center is looking to see whether Gov. Newsom’s updated proposal will include funding to improve the state’s paid family leave or disability insurance programs or immediately fund Medi-Cal for undocumented adult immigrants who have been excluded from the program.

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On Friday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom will release his revised 2022-2023 state budget. His proposal will focus on “building on the state’s ongoing work to confront California’s greatest existential threats, bolster our economic growth and make historic investments in California’s future,” his office said. The revised budget proposal will be shared at approximately 10 a.m. and live-streamed on the governor’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages. It can be watched on TV stations on the TVu Grid as “CA_Governor_Pack” and on the LiveU Matrix under “California Governor.” Gov. Newsom, who is up for re-election this year, originally presented his $286.4 billion budget in January. The spending plan included billions earmarked for transportation projects, including $4.2 billion for the construction of an electrified high-speed rail in the Central Valley. California has a projected surplus of $45.7 billion, including nearly $21 billion for discretionary purposes. The governor’s original budget proposal included $119 billion for K-12 education and about $309

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million for the state’s preschool program, designated to bolster services for dual-language learners and students with disabilities. It earmarked $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention and an additional $1.2 billion for other forest health and fire prevention investments over the next two years. Ahead of the unveiled revised budget plan, the California Budget & Policy Center said it was looking for how Gov. Newsom will continue to address aid for people experiencing homelessness.

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Today’s forum for the candidates for Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools has been canceled by its host, the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara. The league said the reason was because candidate Christy Lozano would not agree to sign the release form. According to the League’s policies, the forum cannot be held unless both candidates agree to the terms of the release form. In a news release, the league said Ms. Lozano was told, “Our policies and procedures for our Candidate Forum, such as not providing the questions to be asked of each candidate in advance, and not allowing candidates to use excerpts of the recording of the Forum rather than using it in its entirety, are in accordance with national and state League of Women Voters policies and procedures. Please be assured that all candidates who participate in our Forums are required to abide by the same policies and procedures.” Dr. Susan Salcido, the incumbent, signed the form, according to the league. The News-Press reached out to Ms. Lozano for comment but didn’t hear back from her before press time. — Katherine Zehnder

Pro-choice rally set for Saturday

SANTA BARBARA — Planned Parenthood Central Coast and Women’s March Santa Barbara are partnering to host the “Bans Off Our Bodies Rally and March” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in De La Guerra Plaza. To register for the event, go to www. mobilize.us/ppaf/event/458637. — Katherine Zehnder

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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was on the scene of a 4-acre fire Wednesday in the 1200 block of Quail Ridge Road in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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re-election as superintendent against Christy Lozano. Dr. Salcido will discuss the status of education in the county and the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s work to support student achievement and success. The Santa Maria Valley Chamber will also provide an update on its programs and partnerships in education and workforce development.

The event will take place at the Radisson, 3455 Skyway Drive, in Santa Maria. Check in and breakfast begins at 8 a.m., and the program will begin at 8:30 a.m.. Registration is required.To register, go to santamaria.com/ events/details/2022-state-ofeducation-s43549?calendarMon th=2022-05-0. — Katherine Zehnder

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UCSB defeats Saint Mary’s in baseball By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 9 UCSB baseball team (34-11) grinded out a 4-2 win over visiting Saint Mary’s (25-24) Tuesday night, scoring four unanswered runs to sweep the Gaels in the season series. Solid outings from Gaucho pitchers JD Callahan and Alex Schrier were the story of the quiet midweek matchup in Santa Barbara. JD Callahan (2-3) saw his best start of recent memory returning to the hill as the Gauchos’ Tuesday thrower and tossing 5.2 innings of work. He scattered two runs on six hits and struck out five. In Callahan’s relief came Alex Schrier, who was equally, if not even more, impressive than his teammate. He tossed 3.1 innings of hitless, shutout ball with six strikeouts. He picked up his first career save and faced the minimum, allowing a walk but getting an out on Gael that was caught stealing. Jason Willow was the sole Gaucho to see multiple hits going 2-for-3 with a run and a walk. Christian Kirtley extended his on-base streak to 33 straight games with a single and Bryce Willits reached 31 straight games with a walk. In a game that didn’t see a single base-hit RBI by the Gauchos, the home team had to manufacture runs time and time again scoring three on basesloaded walks and a fourth on an RBI fielder’s choice. Saint Mary’s managed to break through with a run in the first and a run in the fourth to take a

2-0 lead, but Callahan held strong in limiting the damage in those innings by stranding a pair of Gaels baserunners each time. Down 2-0, the Gauchos made the most of the fifth inning posting a three-spot to take the lead. Willow and Kyle Johnson led off with walks, and Blake Klassen moved everyone up 90 feet with an infield single. Then it was Willits and the pinch-hitting Broc Mortensen drawing back-to-back walks to tie the game. Oakley was next putting UCSB ahead with what would be the game-winning run, an RBI fielder’s choice that sent Klassen home. Insurance came in the bottom of the seventh as Zander Darby, who earned his first career start at shortstop. He drew a bases-load walk to make it a 4-2 ball game. Schrier entered in the top of the sixth with two outs but quickly got to take a seat as catcher Mason Eng caught a runner stealing to end the inning. When the righty emerged again in the seventh, he was nails, retiring the Gaels in order, then striking out the side in the eighth, and striking out two more in the ninth to earn the 10-out save. The non-conference homestand continues this weekend as the Gauchos host Dixie State in a threegame series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday . Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

114 COVID-19 cases reported By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 114 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. The county is conducting quality assurance to align with the California Department of Public Health. As a result, 15 backlogged cases were added Wednesday. Of the 114 new cases, the highest number, 32, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Elsewhere, eight cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had five

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is sneakier, and it can bypass previous immunity. “Now we are seeing a new shift is happening toward the new subvariant, which is more capable of bypassing the immune system and reinfecting people,” Dr. Ansortg said. “Immunity is not lasting as long as we were hoping at the beginning,” Dr. Ansorg said. “The virus at the beginning of 2020 is a very different virus than the one we have now. The vaccine was developed for the original virus. The vaccine is very good at reducing hospitalization. Omicron and its variants do not make people as sick. “Hospitalization is much lower than previous variants,” said Dr. Ansorg. “Even though we are seeing an uptick, especially in the Bay Area and Southern California, we don’t see a significant uptick in hospitalization.”

cases. Five cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. The Santa Ynez Valley reported eight cases. Sixteen cases were in Goleta. Twelve cases were in Isla Vista. Eight 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 13 cases are pending. Fourteen patients are recovering in county hospitals.

Another three are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 87.807 cases, of which 595 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 687. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 73.1% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68.8% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

Behavioral changes is another contributing factor in the recent uptick, Dr. Ansorg said. “Mask mandates went away in the spring, and people are gathering indoors. Outbreaks are happening mainly in indoor settings.” Dr. Ansorg addressed steps that the general public can take to help bring down the number of COVID cases. “We still have a lot of the virus going around in our communities. We still strongly recommend wearing masks in public indoor settings,” he said. “If you are at an indoor event with poor ventilation, you should wear a mask. Wear high quality masks that protect the person wearing the mask. It is also very important especially for those over 65 to be fully vaccinated and boosted.” Dr. Ansorg emphasized the importance of assessing individual risk, if you catch the virus. He explained that includes considering factors such as age, health, lifestyle and any

medication you might take. “Some people have a weakened immune system due to medications suppressing their immune system. Those at the highest risk should be most cautious and they usually are,” said Dr. Ansorg. “If someone catches the virus or is reinfected, we have a new medicine commonly known as Paxlovid, an antiviral medicine that represses the virus,” said Dr. Ansorg. “If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, get tested. If you test positive your primary care physician can prescribe the medication for you.” The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department also has two locations where people can get tested and receive medication on-site if they test positive. One location is Direct Relief at 6100 Wallace Becknell Road, Goleta. The other location is at Fairpark at 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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The I Madonnari Street Painting Festival has been a longtime, popular event in front of the Santa Barbara Mission.

critical student opportunities that create vibrant and lasting impacts into their future.” Music performances include several local favorites such as Mezcal Martini, Jackson Gilles and several exceptional youth performers such as SB Piano Boys and local high school jazz bands. An expanded area for children to create street paintings will be located at the west side of the Mission.

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Continued from Page A1 Creative Project. The festival will also honor founder and former executive director Kathy Koury for her 44 years of service. “As someone who benefited directly from Children’s Creative Project’s programs while growing up in Santa Barbara, I know firsthand the value that they can bring to our students,” Ms. Tepper told the News-Press Wednesday in an email. “The arts have the ability to transform lives and can be used as a tool for positive social change,” she said. “As a program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, we are eager to evolve in ways that provide equitable access to the arts for every student TK-12 throughout Santa Barbara County. We are grateful for our community of artists, sponsors and partners who help make our programs possible.” “After a two-year hiatus of I Madonnari at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, we hope the community will help us celebrate the return of this exciting festival to heal and come together in support of the arts,” Ms. Tepper said. “Our organization believes the arts are critical to the success of every student. The community’s support of our annual festival helps us build pathways for

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A nationwide shortage of infant formula is being felt across the nation and in Santa Barbara, where there was this selection at a

We may be able to suggest shortterm alternatives, help to track down samples or reach out to our local formula reps for assistance.” Ms. Liles also suggested calling around to various stores. A product may be out of stock at one retailer but on the shelves at another. One thing parents should avoid, officials said, is diluting or making homemade formula, which could be harmful to infants. “Infant formula is carefully designed and formulated for the nutrition of babies,” said Dr. Brennan. “Making your own or diluting formula can create a significant risk to the health of your baby.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which heavily regulates specialty formulas, echoed the warning, noting infants have been hospitalized for hypocalcemia (low calcium) as a result of homemade formulas. The FDA said it is working with manufacturers — including Abbott Nutrition, which recalled powder formulas such as Alimentum, EleCare and Similac in February — to address the shortage. “We recognize that many consumers have been unable to access infant formula and critical medical foods they are accustomed to using and are frustrated by their inability to do so,” FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf said in a statement. “We are doing everything in our power to

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ensure there is adequate product available where and when they need it.” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki earlier this week said the FDA was “working around the clock to address any possible shortage.” About 91% of infants in California were breastfed at some point in their lives, according to 2018 data (the latest available) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 40% of infants in California were breastfed and given formula before they were six months old, that same data showed. About 22% were breastfed and given formula within two days of life, according to the CDC. Abbott issued the voluntary recall of its product in February after reports of bacterial

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by about 125% over the past three years, according to a project description. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com.

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State regulators unveil plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 (The Center Square) — California air regulators have unveiled a new plan to put the state on a path to achieving “carbon neutrality” by 2045 or sooner, outlining strategies to slash fossil fuel use in the coming years. The draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan, released by the California Air Resources Board on Tuesday, seeks to decrease the state’s reliance on fossil fuels by transitioning away from gas-powered vehicles to zero-emission transportation and phasing out the use of fossil gas to heat homes and buildings. It includes four potential scenarios to achieve “carbon neutrality” — two that would achieve this goal by 2035 and two that would achieve the goal by 2045. Within the plan, regulators recommend cutting petroleum use by 91% by 2045. They also say phasing out fossil gas in commercial and

residential buildings is part of achieving carbon neutrality, recommending that new residential buildings have only electric appliances by 2026 and new commercial buildings have these appliances by 2029. Regulators called the plan “the most comprehensive and far-reaching Scoping Plan developed to date.” This 2022 draft plan represents the third update to the state’s first Scoping Plan released in 2008 and focuses on achieving carbon neutrality while maintaining progress on a state law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. The plan is not final and is amid a 45-day public comment period. Clean-air regulators are set to review the plan in June, but consideration of a final draft will not happen until fall. “When final, (the plan) will serve as the actionable plan for a more sustainable California for our children and a model for other industrialized

economies around the world as they consider how to make their transition to a clean energy economy that provides health benefits and economic opportunity,” CARB Executive Officer Richard Corey said in a statement. The plan faced some pushback from the Western States Petroleum Association, who said CARB should “step back” and “develop a new plan” that considers comments from concerned business owners and residents. WSPA said that the plan “would impose more bans, mandates and expensive regulations that are designed to affect, as the report says, ‘every aspect of how we work, play and travel.’ “ “Californians deserve better, as there is nothing more important than getting climate policy right,” WSPA President and CEO Catherine ReheisBoyd said in a statement. “The consequences of failing are far too costly to our families, economy, and the environment.” Other groups voiced concerns

Tuesday about the impact the plan could have on small businesses, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is important to remember that many, if not most, Main Street employers are still grappling with the devastating impacts of COVID-related shutdowns, soaring inflation, supply chain disruption and retail theft across our communities,” John Kabateck, California state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, said in a statement. “We hope and trust that CARB members and the Newsom administration leaders will seek to include small businesses, our number one job creators, throughout the development and ultimate implementation of this scoping plan.” The draft 2022 Scoping Plan is expected to be finalized by year-end. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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students’ artwork, as well. Demolition of two existing portables will be completed to make room for the new building. The Division of the State Architect — which provides

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Wind from the northwest at 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 3-6 feet with a southwest swell 4-7 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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986-8540 to find out if a product is included in the recall. Parents should contact their local WIC agency and/or pediatrician for more information on what products can be purchased or given to a child. Ms. Liles said the county health department has been aiding families who use WIC to find a store with products in stock or to switch benefits to cover what is available in stores. She suggested parents speak with pediatricians who have prescribed difficultto-obtain formulas in case an alternative, safe option is available. And Lori Goodman, executive director of the Isla Vista Youth Project, said her organization is accepting donations of formulas and can quickly and safely distribute them to families in need. The Isla Vista Youth Project operates a certified and free diaper bank and food distribution services as well. California WIC suggested parents check social media groups for ideas on how to find formulas. But parents should be aware: There could be scammers pretending to sell hardto-find formulas who will steal data or money. Santa Barbara County’s WIC program can be reached at 877275-8805 or by texting SBWIC to 85511 for assistance. More data on baby formula shortages can be found here: datasembly.com/news/out-of-stockrate-in-april-2022-copy.

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Continued from Page A1 private donations and foundation grants. The project is expected to cost about $4.8 million, albeit that estimate will be more concrete once a contractor is selected. The goal is to award a bid in July. Funds are still needed for the second phase of the project, which includes other nearby facilities. “I really appreciate the creativity in the different funding sources — the Office of Public School Construction, the grant, the fundraising — that really shows the collaboration and the effort and the desire to make it happen,” board member Virginia Alvarez said. Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado expressed her appreciation for the project, adding: “The gratitude extends not just about money but the belief in our students, school system and the great care that we take for our kids and their future.” The new 3,350 square-foot building will heavily feature

infections related to the powdered formula made at its Sturgis, Mich. plant. Two babies reportedly died. The FDA has faced bipartisan criticism for its handling of the complaints. Abbott is the supplier for many state WIC programs, which serve more than 1.2 million babies across the U.S., according to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. Rep. DeLauro said she was concerned about practices at the Michigan Abbott facility as well as the speed of the FDA’s reaction. “Why did the FDA not spring into action? Why did it take four months to pull this formula off store shelves? How many infants were fed contaminated formula during this time, by parents who trusted that the formula they were buying was safe? How many additional illnesses and deaths were there due to the FDA’s slow response,” Rep. DeLauro said. And the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, recently sent a letter to Dr. Susan T. Mayne, director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, to inquire about its practice for regulatory approval and if it could relax import restrictions on European baby formulas such as Holle, HiPP and Lebenswert. Abbott products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of containers starting with the first to digits 22 through 37; contain K8, SH or Z2; and an expiration date of April 1 or later. Parents can visit similacrecall. com and type in the code at the bottom of a package or call 800-

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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. 86,548 acre-ft. Storage Elevation 708.53 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 31.3 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 22.8 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -107 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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‘A Sailor’s Story’

Postcard collector to relate tales of Great White Fleet at Maritime Museum By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

n celebration of the 114th anniversary of the Great White Fleet’s visit to Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will present “Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story,” an in-person lecture by Leslie Compton, at 7 p.m. Monday. There will also be a prelecture reception for members only from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. This presentation, about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet as told through historic postcards, will be held at the museum, 113 Harbor Way, and registration is required. Admission is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle members, $10 for all other members and $20 for members of the public. This event is sponsored by Marie L. Morrisroe. Hoping to enforce treaties and protect overseas holdings, the nation and Congress set out to build American naval power. Beginning in the 1880s with just 90 small and mostly obsolete ships, the navy quickly grew to include new steel fighting vessels and two fleets — the Atlantic and Pacific. By order of President Theodore Roosevelt,16 battleships of the Atlantic Fleet and their various escort vessels sailed around the world between Dec. 16, 1907, and Feb. 22, 1909, visiting numerous countries and arriving in Santa Barbara 114 years ago on April 25, 1908. The hulls of these battleships were painted a stark white, which later earned them the nickname, the Great White Fleet. According to Ms. Compton, the real reason for the cruise was Teddy Roosevelt’s personality. “He wanted America to be the most powerful nation in the world. All countries felt the battleship exhibited power. England and the U.S. were battling as to who had the most powerful navy, the largest fleet of ships. No other nation had attempted a world cruise because of the dependency on fuel. “As in all things, Roosevelt wanted to be the first to attempt a cruise even though Congress disapproved and in the beginning would not allocate the money to do so. Keeping the ships in their original white denoted a peaceful cruise even though each ship was equipped with ‘battleship’ gray paint and armed with ammunition if needed.”

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The upcoming Santa Barbara Maritime Museum lecture, “Dearest Minnie’s: A Sailor Story,” tells that story through more than 200 picture postcards and letters sent from a sailor on the USS Virginia to his sweetheart. They eventually lead to his proposal of marriage.

FYI “Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story,” an in-person lecture by Leslie Compton, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way. A pre-lecture reception for members only will be from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. To register for the event, visit ww.sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event. For more information, call 805-9628404 or visit www.sbmm.org.

Leslie Compton began writing “Dearest Minnie” 20 years ago.

“Dearest Minnie” chronicles not only the cruise itself, but the social and political elements in each port visited by the ships. The story is told through more than 200 picture postcards and letters sent from a sailor on the USS Virginia to his sweetheart, eventually leading to his proposal of marriage. In Ms. Compton’s presentation,

the audience will learn about the history and development of picture postcards, the political climate at the time, the animals aboard the ships and some of the unexpected mishaps, while focusing on their visit to Southern California. “To begin the cruise, all the ships carried mascots, some goats, some cats and dogs,” Ms.

Compton told the News-Press. “At the first coaling station at the beginning of the cruise, new recruits, while on leave, brought back to their ships, parrots and monkeys. In Seattle, each ship was presented with a bear cub of about 9 pounds that had to march in the parade. In Australia, kangaroos and wombats and a kookaburra were

given to the USS Georgia. Of course, very few made it through the entire cruise.” In her presentation, the author will also discuss some of the mishaps that occurred during the cruise but took many years to become public knowledge. “Roosevelt made sure that if any of the navy personnel mentioned anything negative

about the cruise they would be court martialed. There were a few countries that didn’t welcome the Atlantic Fleet. Australia spent lots and lots of money, thinking America was coming to immigrate to their country to fill the quota of people dictated by England,” said Ms. Compton. “In Melbourne, one of the ships plowed into the British steamer ‘Laura.’ Many people ended up in the hospital having been trampled or fallen off buildings while watching the parades. A grandstand collapsed, a bridge broke from the weight of the crowds and an out-of-control trolley killed two Please see POSTCARDS on B2

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have a general rule of thumb when it comes to seasonal produce. If you see something that looks good, make sure to grab it while you can, as it’s quite likely it may be gone in the blink of an eye. This doesn’t necessarily apply to seasonal items like carrots, beets and broccoli that reach peak flavor during the cooler months of the year, but are still readily available JanuaryDecember and quite delicious when harvested fresh. This really is more applicable to those truly seasonal specialty items such as fresh mulberries, squash blossoms and most notably, the wave of summer stone fruit varieties that can be purchased from our farmers markets from the end of April into October. Fresh cherries are one of the best examples of a truly seasonal farmers’ market find. The brooks cherries, for example, emerged a couple of weeks ago from California Central Valley farmers and will be around for about two more weeks, then gone until next year. The yellow with pink blushed rainier cherries are up next, and again, this seasonal window is quite narrow. Overall, cherry crops are light this year, but the overall quality of the fruit is top shelf. My family has been absolutely devouring the sweet, crisp, brooks cherries this week and will make sure to enjoy them as much as we can. A great way to enjoy this limited stone fruit for prolonged periods is to pit and freeze them, turn into a flavorful preserve, or pit and dehydrate the fruit. For myself, I’m primarily focused on enjoying the fruit fresh as it comes, enjoying pitted cherries in yogurt or over ice cream, in green and fruit salads, or a host of deserts.

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sailors, all in Melbourne.” Ms. Compton began writing “Dearest Minnie” 20 years ago after discovering a large section of her postcard collection originated from a sailor on the USS Virginia while he was sailing with Teddy Roosevelt’s Atlantic Fleet around the world. She spent years researching, visiting libraries and museums and meeting like minds to create a strong narrativedriven historical fiction, bringing to light a typical sailor’s life during this historical event. Most of Ms. Compton’s adult

life was spent as a professional musician, teaching elementary school, childbirth education and nonfiction writing. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2001, where she enjoys writing, teaching and attending classes in Ashland and Medford through Southern Oregon University. She recently completed her third book, “The Forgotten Artist,” the inspiring life story of trailblazing female artist Evylena Nunn Miller, and is currently working on a new book, “Windows of Deception.” More information about Leslie and her books is available at www.lesliecompton.com. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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Mostly, however, I enjoy eating fresh cherries straight out of the basket as they come. This week, for breakfast, I prepared some banana pancakes topped with a homemade cherry sauce. This is one that my kids were quite excited to eat. BANANA PANCAKES WITH HOMEMADE CHERRY SAUCE 1 ½cup flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any oil you prefer) 1 ripe banana, coarsely mashed 1¼ cup milk 1 large egg Pinch of salt Butter to grease pan to cook

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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, the News-Press radio station. His Fix of the Week and Picks of the Week columns appear Thursdays in the News-Press.

a chicken pesto mixture and the other with a ground beef and rice mixture. Baked at 400 degrees for about 35-40 minutes, the outer shell becomes quite tender. Available from Her Family Farm at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market, along with its wide array of other freshly harvested summer squashes. Price averages $3 per pound.

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Combine flour and baking powder. Mix in oil, banana, milk, egg and salt. Mix together until well incorporated. Grease a flat pan with melted butter at medium heat. Add pancake mixture to the pan at desired size and flip when small bubbles are evident. Cook for a final couple of minutes. Serve hot with cherry sauce.

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Brooks cherries Recognized by their large size and red shiny skin, this variety is one of the best to emerge all year, yielding a firm snappy texture with a dynamic sweet and tangy flavor. This week I prepared banana pancakes topped with a delicious cherry sauce for the Fix of the Week (elsewhere on this page). Brooks cherries will be available for about two more weeks from several California farmers at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers markets. Cherries are an excellent source of the antioxidant anthocyanin, as well as vitamins A, C and K, potassium, iron, copper, magnesium, calcium and fiber. Price averages $7 per pint basket or 3 baskets for $20.

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Floridor squash

Almost perfectly round with a small stem attached, this variety of summer squash has a vibrant yellow hue across the skin and a cream-colored flesh. With subtly sweet notes, it is excellent and cut into rounds and grilled, or to top, hollow out the central portion and stuff. I have stuffed my floridor squash twice this past week, once with

Organic green beans I picked up some beautiful freshly harvested green beans from John Givens Goleta based farm this week. These young beans had a deep green color and wonderful flavor. I incorporated some into a chicken pot pie recipe this week, and others sautéed at high heat in olive oil, finished with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. I used the beans to make a fresh green bean casserole, enjoyed them in a bleached bean salad with bacon and walnuts, or steamed and salted them for a simple side. They’re available in limited supply at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ market. They’re certified organic, and the price averages $6-$8 per pound. Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos

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come to fruition. It will stir your enthusiasm for moving on to the next project! What are you waiting for? SCORPIO: Contact with friends who live or work far away could bring a string of new opportunities your way. You might also be thinking of taking a trip, perhaps to another country or by boat. An opportunity to attend a seminar of some kind could present itself, possibly through friends. A lot is happening, Scorpio, but try to stay focused. What happens today could be too important to let your mind become muddled. SAGITTARIUS: New investment possibilities could present themselves to you today, Sagittarius. This could involve an investment of time, money, or other resources. You might also consider an exciting new start of some sort. Don’t let yourself get so excited that you move ahead before you consider all the pros and cons. You might want to consult a friend or your partner. This would make an excellent excuse to schedule a romantic evening! CAPRICORN: An opportunity to travel with a partner or colleague could come your way, perhaps for business. Any travel planned or begun today is likely to go well and bring you whatever results you hope for. Whatever it is you’re planning, Capricorn, it should excite your enthusiasm and optimism for your future success. Business and personal relations with others should be warm, cordial, and stimulating. Make the most of it! AQUARIUS: News of a possible raise could come your way today, Aquarius, possibly through some enterprise that you’ve been working on. You’re feeling especially energetic, and therefore you could well be tempted to take on more than you usually would. This is fine, but remember to pace yourself. If you’re going to continue on your current path, you’ll need to save some energy for tomorrow and beyond! PISCES: A group might invite you to participate in a creative project of some kind today, Pisces. Whatever you do is likely to be stimulating and exciting. You’ll want to channel a lot of energy and enthusiasm into it. You could find yourself thinking in terms of a partnership, making plans to explore the possibility further.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES: You might be planning to host a social event in your home tonight or perhaps in a few days. It could have you doing a lot of cleaning, rearranging and beautifying around the house. A friend might drop by to lend a hand. TAURUS: Today you might want to spend time visiting friends in your neighborhood, Taurus. Small purchases might be necessary, perhaps new clothes, perhaps objects that improve or add beauty to your home. You might have to squeeze a few errands in between visits. GEMINI: A chance to earn a small amount of money, perhaps by doing a little extra work at home, could come your way today, Gemini. You could hear about it through a friend or colleague. A visitor might come to your home, perhaps to help with something that needs to be done. CANCER: Expect a lot of intellectual stimulation to come your way today, Cancer. Important news could come on the phone, necessitating action on your part in order to bring about a desired end. You might need to spend time in the car, contacting others in the neighborhood. The excitement of the moment could have you feeling especially optimistic, but take care to pace yourself. LEO: Your creative talents should be operating at an alltime high today, Leo. You might be offered an opportunity to earn some money putting them to use. Your excitement and enthusiasm are likely to ensure that you’ll do the best you possibly can and earn a lot of approval from those around you. Your intuition is also operating at a high level, boosting your imagination and relations with others. Enjoy your day! VIRGO: Getting out and working with groups could seem especially appealing today, particularly groups involving athletics or other physical activities. This is an excellent day to go out for team sports or attend a yoga, aerobics or tai chi class. You could also want to make a short trip out of town with some friends. A bit of adventure is definitely in the wind for you, Virgo. LIBRA: An exciting new project or opportunity could be presented to you today, Libra. It could involve a new love or at least a new friend. Something you’ve been working on for a long time could finally

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(The Center Square) — Florida’s war of words with President Joe Biden continues after its former governor and now junior senator, Republican Sen. Rick Scott, called on the president to resign. President Biden blamed Republicans for record-high inflation Tuesday, also claiming they want to raise taxes, taking aim at Sen. Scott. “They don’t want to solve inflation by lowering your costs,” Mr. Biden said. “They want to solve it by raising your taxes and lowering your income. I happen to think it’s a good thing when American families have a little more money in their pockets at the end of the month, but Republicans in Congress don’t seem to think so.” Since President Biden took office, inflation has hit 40-year highs, gas prices reached alltime highs, and housing costs are up by 40% in some residential markets throughout the country. Under the Trump administration, Republicans passed tax reform legislation that cut federal taxes for most Americans, and the yearover-year inflation rate in 2020 was 1.36%. The average cost of gasoline in 40 states on May 11, 2020, was $2 a gallon or less. On Wednesday, the average was $4.40 a gallon, the highest recorded by the American Automobile Association. California has consistently been above the national average. On Wednesday, AAA reported it was $5.85 a gallon in the state. In Santa Barbara County, the average was $5.87. Elsewhere, the average price per gallon of gas was $5.91 in Ventura County, $5.89 in Los Angeles County and $6.06 in San

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Luis Obispo County. In April, the consumer price index accelerated at 8.3%, remaining near a 40-year high. “The most effective thing Joe Biden can do to solve the inflation crisis he created is resign,” Sen. Scott said. “He’s the problem. Getting him out of office is a quick and easy solution.” In a statement released by Sen. Scott’s office, he also spoke to President Biden’s state of mind. “Let’s be honest here,” he added. “Joe Biden is unwell. He’s unfit for office. He’s incoherent, incapacitated and confused. ... He’s incapable of leading, and he’s incapable of carrying out his duties. Period. “Everyone knows it. No one is willing to say it. But we have to, for the sake of the country. Joe Biden can’t do the job.” During his Tuesday remarks, President Biden criticized Scott specifically, mistakenly referring to him as the senator from Wisconsin. The White House put out a statement claiming President Biden’s plan for inflation “would contrast with the approach with

Congressional Republicans’ ultraMAGA plan to raise taxes on 75 million American families and threaten to sunset programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid,” referring to President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” policies and Sen. Scott’s “11-point Plan to Rescue America.” Sen. Scott said these claims were just the latest “in a series of speeches and statements from the White House attacking” him “with lies.” He points to a Washington Post fact-checker that rated the White House claims with “‘Three Pinocchios’ (barely missing Four),” with four being the most blatant. President Biden also claimed that Sen. Scott’s plan would cause American families to pay $1,500 more in taxes. “Bidenflation,” as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls it, effectively taxes every American, Sen. Scott and others argue, because Americans are spending more for the same products or aren’t purchasing the same products because they are too expensive.

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(The Center Square) — More than 17 veterans die per day from suicide in the United States. Mission Roll Call wants President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the prevention of veteran suicides its top priority. Mission Roll Call Executive Director Cole Lyle said change within the Veterans Health Administration, which is the largest integrated healthcare network in the United States, has been slow. That’s partly due to its size. The Veterans Health Administration has 1,255 health care facilities that serve 9 million enrolled veterans annually. “It’s an enormous challenge to successfully implement changes or policies nationwide,” Mr. Lyle told The Center Square. “Most local directors have veteran medical centers or integrated service networks have enormous flexibility to direct programs and budgets in a way that is within the secretary’s priorities, which is why we’ve advocated to make it their No. 1 priority so that it would send a clear message to the local folks to be laser-focused on this issue of preventing veteran suicide.” Mr. Lyle, a Marine who served in Afghanistan, later served as an adviser to senior leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs and on veteran policy in the U.S. Senate before heading up Mission Roll Call, a veteran advocacy group. Mission Roll Call, based in Georgia, aims to be “a movement that gives every veteran a voice on the issues that are most important to them,” according to its website.

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AMENDED PETITION OF: BERENICE DUARTE TORRES & JOSE ALBERTO CALIXTRO CARACHURE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00384 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. APR 28; MAY 5, 12, 19 / 2022--58235

PETITION OF: AMY PURCHASE REID FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00641 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. APR 28; MAY 5, 12, 19 / 2022--58234

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Project Description: The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department proposes to construct a multi-use bike/pedestrian path along the south side of Modoc Road west of the Via Senda intersection. This project would complement the recently completed City of Santa Barbara’s Las Positas-Modoc Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Project. Project Location: The subject project is located approximately 0.25 miles south of the U.S. Highway 101/State Route 154 interchange, Santa Barbara County, Second Supervisorial District. Public Comment: The Public Works Department is soliciting comments on the adequacy and completeness of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). You may comment by submitting written or oral comments to the Project Environmental Planner identified below prior to the close of the public comment period at 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2022. Project Details: The proposed project involves expanding the existing Class 2 bike lane to a Class 1 multi-use bike/pedestrian path along the south side of Modoc Road. The proposed bike path alignment extends approximately 3,930 feet from near the western Encore Drive intersection to near the Via Senda intersection. The western end of the proposed bike path would tie into an existing bike path about 50 feet south of the Modoc Road/Encore Drive intersection. The eastern terminus of the proposed bike path would be about 30 feet west of Via Senda along the southern shoulder of Modoc Road. Most of bike path would be located south of the Modoc Road shoulder, with a meandering alignment along an existing trail to avoid mature trees. A portion of the bike path would be located outside the public right-of-way on the Modoc Preserve, which is managed as open space under a conservation easement by The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara County would obtain an easement for portions of the bike path outside the Modoc Road right-of-way. Environmental Review Findings: The Public Works Department has prepared a draft MND pursuant to Section 15070 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County of Santa Barbara Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. Preparation of an MND reflects the County’s opinion that any significant adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project would be reduced to a less than significant level with the adoption of mitigation measures; therefore, the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Significant but mitigable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following areas: biological resources, cultural resources, fire protection, noise and water resources. Document Availability: The draft MND and all documents referenced in the MND may be reviewed at the Public Works Department offices located at 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The draft MND is also available for review at the Santa Barbara Library (40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara) and the Goleta Branch Library (500 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta). The draft MND and related notices and document can also be downloaded from the Public Works Department’s website, at https://www.countyofsb.org/2724/Planned-Projects. How to Comment: Comments should be provided to the Project Environmental Project Team Leader, Morgan Jones, at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, mmjones@countyofsb.org or (805) 568-3059 prior to the close of the public comment period at 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2022. Please limit comments to environmental issues such as traffic, biology, noise, etc.

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More U.S. veterans die by suicide each year than nonveterans per capita. The suicide rate for veterans in 2019 was 52.3% higher than non-veterans, according to the 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention annual report issued in September. In 2019, the most recent year for which data was available, 6,261 veterans died by suicide, 399 fewer than in 2018, according to the report. “The suicide rate has been very high for decades and VA’s numbers, according to their internal data, is 17 veterans per day, which equates to 6,205 a year,” Mr. Lyle said. “A long time ago, active-duty and veteran suicides eclipsed actual combat causalities in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.” The average number of veteran suicides per day in 2019 was 17.2. That’s a 4.5% increase from 16.4 in 2001. During the same 18year period, the average number of suicides per day among U.S. adults rose 55%, from 81 in 2001 to 125.6 in 2019, according to a Veterans Affairs report. Among the average 17.2 veteran suicides per day in 2019, an estimated 10.4 per day were veterans who had not had an encounter with the Veterans Health Administration in 2018 or 2019. “So this has been an issue for many, many years. Congress has tried to attack by funding heavily traditional approaches to treatment, which the VA views as primarily a mental health problem,” Mr. Lyle said.

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“Unfortunately, that has not objectively worked to this point and I think it is because suicide is not inherently a mental health problem. At the moment of decision, it could be any number of things or a conglomeration of things that lead a veteran down that path.” The funding available to the Department of Veterans Affairs has increased steadily since fiscal year 2018, when it had $229.9 billion in total budget resources. The department’s total budget resources for 2022 were $339.3 billion, according to federal spending figures. “The VA has robustly funded traditional treatments for mental health, i.e. pharmacological or psychological approaches to this, but 50% of the veterans in the United States don’t use or aren’t engaged with the Department of Veterans Affairs,” Mr. Lyle said. “And in their most recent budget, they only included $497 million into suicide prevention outreach efforts. That is one-tenth of one percent of their largest budget request in history, this year, which is $301 billion.” President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act in 2020. That act included funding for community organizations outside of the VA that have more interactions with veterans. Mr. Lyle said that two years later, money from the program still hasn’t been released and won’t be until later this year. Funding for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was included in the Hannon Act, is expected to be released this September or October, Mr. Lyle said.

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