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Salcido, Brown, Holland ahead Incumbents outpace opponents in Tuesday’s primary

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Tuesday proved to be a good day for incumbents. Santa Barbara County officials seeking re-election got more votes than their primary opponents in what the elections office called “semi-official” results. Ahead in the races were Susan Salcido, the Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools; Sheriff Bill Brown and Santa Barbara County Clerk-

Recorder-Assessor Joe Holland. All of the county’s 216 precincts reported results, but votes are still being counted. The election won’t be certified until July 7. One thing’s for certain: Turnout was low. Of the county’s 235,212 registered voters, 49,288 people cast votes. That’s just under 21%, and that’s despite every registered voter receiving a ballot in the mail. That said, most of those voting Tuesday did so via mailin ballots, which they put in

the mail (no stamp needed) or dropped into a designated, secure box. Only 4,464 of the 49,288 voters cast their ballots at a polling place. In the county superintendent race, Dr. Salcido received 28,877 votes or 64.06% of the ballots. Challenger Christy Lozano, a Santa Barbara Unified School District teacher on voluntary leave from Dos Pueblos High School, had 16,093 votes or 35.7% of the votes. “While ballots continue to be processed, I am filled with

gratitude for the countywide votes of confidence and am more committed than ever to serving the students, families, educators and schools of Santa Barbara County,” Dr. Salcido told the News-Press in a statement. The News-Press reached out to Ms. Lozano, who declined to comment until more votes are counted. In another race, Sheriff Brown is ahead with 25,913 votes or 56.79% of the votes in his bid Please see ELECTION on A2

Chick-fil-A plan OK’d

Susan Salcido

Carbajal vs. Allen, Hart vs. Stoker

Santa Barbara City Council votes against naming restaurant in a public nuisance ordinance

Stage is set for general election

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Chick-fil-A won approval this week for a proposed agreement to relieve traffic congestion. The Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-1 to approve the traffic circulation agreement, which provides enforceable traffic control measures and site improvements for the Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3707 State St. The council also voted 7-0 to rescind its plans for an ordinance for the declaration of a nuisance, resulting from extensive queuing at the drive-through lanes at Chick-fil-A. The council voted in accordance with the recommendation by the staff report. In recent years, the queuing from Chick-fil-A’s drive-through onto State Street reportedly created serious traffic congestion, as well as hazardous conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and those with disabilities. At the meeting on Tuesday, staff and Chick-fil-A presented reports demonstrating that temporary measures implemented by the restaurant have significantly improved those conditions. The staff report was given by Daniel S. Hentschke, the assistant city attorney. “The most important thing is that the interim measures appear to be working,” said Mr. Hentschke. The traffic monitoring since March 1 shows that the number of cars in lines was significantly lower than city staff observed in 2021. In March there were several minutes of queuing on several different days. In April there was more queuing than in March with a daily average of 24 minutes ranging from 3 minutes to 72 minutes. Chick-fi-A admitted to city staff that staffing challenges contributed to some of the higher queuing times in April, but queuing was still significantly less than observed in 2021. For May, the daily average range was from 18-30 minutes, with the average duration of a queue being about 30-40 seconds. The condition observed is within the range that is expected for business traffic around town, reported Mr. Hentschke. The traffic circulation agreement was worked out by Chick-fil-A and the project team,

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The drive-through line at Chick-fil-A has contributed to traffic congestion on State Street, but observers say the problem has become less severe.

which consisted of Assistant City Attorney Daniel S. Hentschke, City Planner Renee Brooke and Derrick Bailey, principal transportation engineer. The agreement was made available for public review. The agreement includes implementation of the council’s directive to work with Chick-fil-A to come up with an equitable solution, and the plan facilitates the implementation of site improvements to improve traffic circulation. The measures in the agreement are contractually enforceable, Mr. Hentschke said. The agreement has three primary purposes: stop the nuisance proceedings, establish enforceable operational requirements and terminate the nuisance proceedings on successful implementation of the site plan. “It does commit both sides to work in good faith to achieve the approval and implementation of the site plan, including construction of the site improvements,” said Mr. Hentschke.

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Chick-fil-A and property owners have signed the agreement, subject to Santa Barbara City Council approval. Additionally the city retains full enforcement authority should a nuisance exist despite site modifications and operational requirements. The council also heard public comments on this issue. “My family has the privilege of calling this beautiful city home. I drive by Chick-fil-A multiple times a day, and so I consider myself a qualified observer,” one man told the council. “I also frequent many of the local businesses surrounding the Chick-fil-A.” He said his family buys groceries at Whole Foods and that his children go to local dentists. “We also visit the Chick-fil-A,” he said. “My daughter, who is diagnosed with Celiac disease, can eat her favorite meal of grilled nuggets, fruit cup and an apple juice without any worries. So as I have observed Chickfil-A, and what I have seen over the past months is a significant improvement in traffic flow and customers being able to get in and

out of the parking lot. “I happened to visit on one of these busy occasions, and one of the new traffic controllers at the front kindly waved me on and I drove by. I’ve noticed multiples of those traffic control people at the entrance and exit directing customers to only turn right and not to turn left. “Whatever Chick-fil-a has been doing in that neighborhood and community I love is working, and so I urge the council to allow Chick-fil-A to continue to operate as is,” he said. “And this will give them the time for their proposed improvements and the restaurant to solve this problem once and for all.” Another man noted he and his wife have lived in Santa Barbara for more than 55 years. He said he liked the food at Chick-fil-A and said “it’s only gotten better” since Mr. Collins took over the operation. “It’s an interesting problem for the city that’s trying to get more business in the city to have an Please see CHICK-FIL-A on A6

The primary is over. Now comes the next chapter in the political drama called Election 2022. In the Nov. 8 general election, it will be U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, against Republican candidate Brad Allen of Summerland. And Gregg Hart, a Democrat and member of the Santa Barbara County Board Supervisors, will run against Republican candidate Mike

Dr. Brad Allen

Stoker, a former Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, in the race for the newly created 37th Assembly District. On Tuesday, Mr. Hart led with 27,872 votes or 59.22% of the votes. Mr. Stoker received 17,507 votes or 34.20% of the ballots. On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, seeking his fourth term, received 298,380 votes or 61.91% of the votes. Dr. Allen, a semiretired pediatric heart surgeon, received 13,590 votes or 28.64% of Please see UPDATES on A2

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Rosewood Miramar Beach owner Rick Caruso advances in Los Angeles mayor’s race By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Within hours of polls closing Tuesday, several highly anticipated races in California’s primary appeared largely decided. In the race for California governor, early results show Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom with 56.3% of the vote and Republican challenger state Sen. Brian Dahle with 16.8% of the vote. Challenger Michael Shellenberger, who ran as an

independent, only garnered 3.7% of the vote. Mr. Dahle will be Gov. Newsom’s challenger on the November ballot. Appointed Attorney General Rob Bonta will also advance to the general election, with early results showing he received 54.5% of the vote. What’s still up in the air is who will be Mr. Bonta’s challenger on the November ballot. Early results show two Republicans, Eric Early and Nathan Hochman, are in a close

race to challenge Mr. Bonta in the general election. Unofficial election results show that Mr. Hochman has 18.5% of the vote, while Mr. Early has 16.8%. Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who ran as an independent, had just 7.5% of the vote. Early results from another highly-anticipated race Tuesday — the race for Los Angeles Mayor — showed businessman Rick Caruso, owner of the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort in Montecito, and U.S.

the ballots. Rep. Carbajal expressed his gratitude in a statement sent to the News-Press. “To those who supported me in today’s election, I’m grateful for your vote as I continue fighting for our Central Coast in Washington,” the congressman said. “To those who didn’t, I hope to earn your vote this fall,” Rep. Carbajal said. “Because I see the challenges that all our families and mine are facing — from rising costs of living and ongoing supply chain disruptions to everpresent threats like climate change and gun crime – and am committed to tackling and delivering solutions for those issues and more in Congress. “This is my promise to the entire Central Coast: I will continue working to pass common-sense legislation that cuts costs for your families, makes our communities safer, invests in the industries and jobs of the future, addresses climate change, and protects the rights of all Americans,” Rep. Carbajal said. Dr. Allen thanked his

Rep. Karen Bass advancing to the November ballot. Mr. Caruso has 42.14% of votes and Bass has 36.95% of votes, according to early results. The election saw lower-thannormal turnout for a primary, with totals around just 20% turnout as of Tuesday evening. Results are likely to shift slightly over the coming days and weeks as elections officials tally mailed-in ballots postmarked June 7. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

supporters and those who endorsed him in a statement to the News-Press “and most importantly, I want to thank my wife for allowing me to run.” Dr. Allen is married to TV actress Jaclyn Smith, who starred as Kelly Garrett on ABC’s “Charlie’s Angels.” Dr. Allen also acknowledged independent candidates Michele Weslander Quaid and Jeff Frankenfield, “who ran very hard campaigns. I commend them for their willingness to try to help this country. “And now the real work begins, because if we’re going to make things better in the district, we need to defeat Salud Carbajal this November,” Dr. Allen said. “I believe it comes down to this. If you’re happy with the current situation and where the country is going, then vote for Salud as he has endorsed all the policies that led us to where we are today,” Dr. Allen said. “But if you’ve finally ‘had enough’ and believe we need a different approach, then vote for me, as I will bring reallife experience and the problemsolving approach I learned as a doctor to Washington, not political talking points.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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At left, construction work is continuing on De la Vina Street at Ortega Street. At right, work continues on De la Vina Street in the area around Micheltorena Street.

Work continues on De la Vina Street pedestrian access ramps, curb extensions and lighting and then the city will be repaving,” Derrick Bailey, the city of Santa Barbara’s principal transportation engineer, told the News-Press Wednesday.

“The work will be completed in the next two to three weeks,” Mr. Bailey said. “A few weeks after that work concludes, pavement markings, crosswalk markings and new bike lanes will be added.”

Road work is also taking place elsewhere on De la Vina Street in the area around Micheltorena Street. — Katherine Zehnder

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for re-election. His opponent, Lt. Juan Camarena, had 19,599 votes or 42.96% of the votes. And Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Holland was far ahead in his bid for re-election, with 35,989

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votes or 80.97% of the votes, according to the semi-official results. Challenger Elrawd MacLearn had 8,356 votes or 18.8% of the votes. Running unopposed Tuesday in local races were Laura Capps for the 2nd District seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER SANTA MARIA — A 29-yearold individual died in a collision that happened in the area of Black Road in Santa Maria. At approximately 5:17 a.m.

Wednesday, the San Luis Obispo Communication Center for the California Highway Patrol received a call about a vehicle that rolled over in a farm field, with an occupant possibly ejected. CHP and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the call and responded to State

Route 1 approximately 1½ miles north of Black Road. Sheriff’s deputies determined on scene that one party was deceased, according to a CHP news release. CHP determined the collision had occurred several hours earlier when the 2005 Honda Civic traveling southbound drove

off the roadway, rolled over multiple times and ejected the driver. The collision may not have been reported earlier due to the location and limited visibility in the hours of darkness, according to CHP. — Katherine Zehnder

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Carbajal touts $8 million in local benefits from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal this week visited Santa Maria Airport and acknowledged the more than $8 million in funding secured from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Central Coast projects. The infrastructure act was signed into law in November. The first investments from the law are part of the $9.7 billion already announced for the state’s transportation, climate, energy,and environmental projects. “These funds are just the beginning of what is to come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Central Coast,” said Rep.

Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, who visited the Santa Maria Airport on Monday. “From improvements to Santa Maria’s commercial and tourism capacities through its airport to upgrades and reliance projects from Paso Robles to Ventura, the investments that our landmark legislation will deliver over the next half decade will create jobs and grow our local economies for years to come,” Rep. Carbajal said in a news release. “These projects come in addition to funds from our infrastructure law that will expand internet connectivity, fix dilapidated roads and bridges, reduce carbon emissions, and improve our public transit and clean water infrastructure up and down our coast.”

Santa Maria Airport is receiving $1.015 million through the Federal Aviation Administration to repair and upgrade taxi lanes at the airport, encouraging continued access to aviators and economic development for Santa Maria. Funding for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law projects funded through the FAA on the Central Coast include: • $3,723,976 for the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. • $1,015,735 for the Santa Maria Airport. • $159,000 for the Santa Ynez Airport. • $159,000 for the Lompoc Airport. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is also utilizing

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Westmont student named West Region Track Athlete of the Year By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

After successfully defending his national title in the men’s 800-meter run, Westmont’s Zola Sokhela has also defended a regional award honor. For the second consecutive year, Sokhela has been named the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s NAIA Outdoor Track and Field West Region Track Athlete of the Year. In 2021, Sokhela was not only named the West Region’s Track Athlete of the Year by the USTFCCCA, but also the overall NAIA Track Athlete of the Outdoor season. “It was harder for Zola this year, said Westmont Head Coach Russell

Smelley. “We talked about the ‘sophomore jinx’ and that it’s harder because people know who you are and they’re coming for you.” This year, during outdoor season, Sokhela broke multiple Westmont records, some of his own, and others that had stood for decades. In 2021, Sokhela broke a 49year old program record in the 1500-meter run with a time of 3:44.62, knocking off Rick Tussing’s top time (3:45.54) from 1972. This year, on April 15, Sokhela dislodged his own record with a time of 3:42.31. Going into this season, Tussing still held the Warriors’ all-time best mark in the 800 meter run, but Sokhela came back for more on April 14 of this season. Sokhela posted an 800-meter run time of

1:48.00, breaking Tussing’s record of 1:49.34 which was set in June of 1972. “It was significant for Zola to break that 50-year old record,” said Smelley. “I had to let my good friend (Tussing) know that that record he was very proud of was broken. It was cool; Rick has been supportive.” At Outdoor Nationals in May, Sokhela faced the tall task of defending both his national championships in the 1500 and the 800. During the 1500, Sokhela made the mistake of waiting too long to make his kick, and was passed on the final lap of the race, still earning All-American honors with a third-place finish. A frustrated Sokhela held pride for the All-American finish while

still unsatisfied. Then, in the final race of his sophomore campaign, Sokhela made his move. With a time of 1:51.04, Sokhela defended his national title in the 800 meter run. “Zola came back from a difficult injury that happened just weeks prior to Outdoor Nationals,” said Smelley. “In the 1500 he ran well in his lap; he just could have pushed it earlier. The comeback was great. He reset, made it happen, and showed his character and depth. It was magnificent.” Sokhela’s magnificent Westmont career will resume during the 20222023 school year. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Pierson promoted to head women’s tennis coach By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

After serving as associate head coach for the Westmont Women’s Tennis team this season, Cade Pierson has been promoted to be the team’s head coach ahead of the 2022-2023 school year. Pierson, a 2021 graduate of Westmont College, takes over for Ellie Johnson, who Pierson played under for five years. “When I consider Ellie’s tenure as Westmont,” began Westmont Executive Director of Athletics Dave Odell, “I think not only of her team’s successes on the court, but more so her leadership in the area of culture, faith and character development. “One of those great successes was the transformational role that the tennis program and the greater Westmont community had on Cade Pierson. Cade embraced everything about the culture that Ellie led and became a person that we are excited to have lead the program in the future.” Pierson, a two-time NAIA AllAmerican and four time All-GSAC star for the Warriors, helped guide the club through a successful 2022 campaign less than a year after receiving her Westmont diploma. This season, the Warriors finished tied for the third-best record in the GSAC at 6-2 and returned to the GSAC tournament for the ninth consecutive season. In her first year on the staff, Pierson was honored as GSAC

Coach of the Year. “It’s been really rewarding to grow with the program,” said Pierson, “and now it’s really exciting to fully assume this new role. From getting to go through this program as a player, to having last year as a transition, and now moving into this role, I feel really fortunate regarding the opportunity I’ve been given. “I believe I’ve been welltrained and am prepared for this opportunity thanks to the mentors I’ve had up to this point.” Among those mentors for Pierson was Johnson herself, who earned GSAC Coach of the Year honors in 2021 as well as 2019. “Ellie has been a key mentor for me since I played for her my freshman year,” reflected Pierson. “Obviously Ellie was a great mentor for tennis, but it really went beyond that. In terms of faith, life and everything in general, she’s always been someone I’ve looked up to. “Ellie is someone who is always going to be a mentor to me. I know I have big shoes to fill, but I think she’s trained me well to fill them.” Pierson’s Warriors will return to action with the ITA NAIA Regionals this fall, before returning to regular season and GSAC play in early 2023. “I see us building our program toward being a consistent topof-the-conference team,” said Pierson. “There is a lot of opportunity for us to build strength and consistency in our program and I’m excited that we have such

Westmont wins ninth consecutive GSAC All-Sports Award By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

ALISO VIEJO — For a ninthconsecutive year, the Westmont Warriors have collectively earned the Golden State Athletic Conference All-Sports Award. The award, given out annually, recognizes the institution in the GSAC that produces the best regular season results during the year. “We cherish this award for several reasons,” said Westmont Executive Director of Athletics Dave Odell. “This year, we were reminded how difficult it is to be consistently competitive in the GSAC. Forfeits due to COVID-19 and injuries are just a few of the hurdles that our teams had to absorb while staying competitive. “Winning this award is exemplary of our collective pursuit of excellence across all

of our programs, both men and women. It is only accomplished as a team effort, which includes the broader Westmont community, faculty, staff, alums and financial supporters.” Westmont’s success in 20212022 started in the fall, when Westmont’s Women’s Soccer won both the regular season and conference championship. Also in the fall, Westmont Volleyball finished as the regular season runner-up. In the winter, the Westmont women’s basketball team continued its historic run with another regular season championship, and in the spring, The Westmont baseball team earned a share of its first GSAC regular season title in six years. “I am so proud of our studentathletes for this outstanding Please see AWARD on A6

a young team to build off of. I feel strongly connected to the team we have right now and I am so excited to experience this transition with them.”

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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(The Center Square) — Gas prices rose yet again Wednesday, setting another record high and adding to a string of consecutive record-high days. According to the American Automobile Association, the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gas is at $4.96, a four-cent jump from the day before and nearly a $2 jump from the same time last year, when the average price was $3.06 per gallon. GasBuddy put the national average at $4.97 a gallon. “Rough morning as the national average sets a new record for the 10th straight day at $4.97/gal,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy wrote on Twitter Wednesday morning. “Americans (are) now spending over $700 million more per day on gasoline versus a year ago.” Gas prices have soared even in the past week. The national average price a week ago came in at $4.67 per gallon, and a month ago the average price was $4.32 per gallon. On Wednesday, California led the nation with an average price of $6.39 a gallon, according to AAA. In Santa Barbara County on Wednesday, the average price was $6.31 a gallon, but regular gas was as high as $7.10 a gallon at The Village service station on East Valley Road in Montecito. Elsewhere, the average price per gallon was $6.38 in Ventura County, $6.41 in Los Angeles County and $6.56 in San Luis Obispo County. All 50 states are at least about $4.50 per gallon with many much higher. Several states have surpassed $5 per gallon and a handful of states, including Rhode Island, Vermont, Maryland, Delaware, and

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Gas was over $7 a gallon Wednesday at The Village service station on East Valley Road in Montecito.

Wisconsin, are on the verge of hitting that same $5 threshold. Diesel gasoline also broke yet another record Wednesday as well with a national average price of $5.72. Gas prices have been a political pain point for President Joe Biden, who has seen prices roughly double since he took office. President Biden has pointed to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global oil markets. Critics point to Biden’s restrictions on oil drilling and pipeline development as well as a spike in federal spending and

the money supply, which has helped fuel the highest inflation in decades. “Joe Biden’s economy is historic alright,” U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., wrote on Twitter, referring to the Biden administration’s claims of a “historic” post-COVID economic recovery. “Historic inflation, historic gas prices, historic supply chain crises. Thanks, Joe.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau. News-Press Managing Editor Dave contributed to this report.

Lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to ensure rights to abortion, contraceptions By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Leading California lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment Wednesday that will explicitly put the right to an abortion and contraceptives in the state’s Constitution. The bill, Senate Constitutional Amendment 10, comes weeks after a leaked draft majority opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court suggests justices are poised to overturn Roe v. Wade — the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed constitutional protections for abortions. If the court moves to overturn the ruling, more than twodozen states could be poised to ban abortion, according to the Guttmacher Institute. In response to the leaked draft and what it could mean for abortion access nationwide, California lawmakers vowed last month to introduce an amendment to explicitly enshrine the right to an abortion in the state’s constitution. “Too many times, history has shown us that human rights must be enshrined in the Constitution so that no one can infringe upon them. This is one such historic moment, and it must be met with a historic response,” Senate Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, said in a statement Wednesday. In California, constitutional amendments require a two-third majority in both chambers of the state Legislature and must

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go before voters for approval. The proposal is running on a tight timeline to qualify for the November ballot, as the measure must pass both houses in the legislature by June 30 in order to be eligible. The constitutional amendment comes on top of a legislative package of bills that aim to expand reproductive rights for people in the state and others who may come from out of state to seek an abortion in California. One bill in the package would provide grants to organizations that assist low-income pregnant individuals with accessing abortion in California, while another would protect pregnant individuals from the

enforcement of out-of-state civil actions related to abortion within California. California lawmakers, as well as Gov. Gavin Newsom, have said they are prepared to become a safe haven for abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned, saying they will welcome pregnant individuals from out of state to receive services in California. If the Supreme Court does overturn Roe v. Wade, the state could see a nearly 3,000% increase in the number of women whose nearest abortion provider is in California if a total ban on abortion is enacted, according to the Guttmacher Institute. SCA 10 is jointly-authored by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood, who said in a statement that denying women the “ability to make their own healthcare decisions is to deny that we are all equal.” “By ensuring that Californians have the right to choose enshrined in our constitution, we will make certain that everyone can determine their own future as they see fit, regardless of the political whims of a radicalized Supreme Court,” Speaker Rendon said. The bill also has the support of several lawmakers, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and the National Abortion Rights Action League California. Lawmakers said the legislation is expected to be heard in policy committees starting next week. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

House to vote on gun control package By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The U.S. House of Representatives was expected to vote Wednesday on the “Protect Our Kids Act” — eight gun control bills packaged into one piece of legislation in response to the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas. Passing the bill would send the gun control legislation to

the U..S. Senate, which is in its own discussions over similar measures. The legislation would, among other things, ban certain highcapacity magazines and require an individual be 21 to purchase a semiautomatic rifle. Currently, someone must be 18 years old to make that purchase. It would also institute new regulations around gun storage and create multiple new criminal penalties.

The House Judiciary Committee advanced the bill out last week with 19 committee members opposed, likely foretelling the partisan battle over the gun control legislation. According to the office of U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., who chairs that committee, the bill would statutorily ban “the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks for civilian use” Please see PACKAGE on A6

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Demand for mortgages drops to lowest point in 22 years amid higher rates By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The number of Americans seeking new mortgages has plummeted as interest rates have risen this year, according to new data. The Mortgage Bankers Associate released the data Wednesday showing that the purchase and refinance applications dropped the market index to its lowest point in 22 years. Mortgage applications decreased 6.5% in the past week. In March, mortgage rates surpassed 4% for the first time since 2019. Now, they are even higher after a period of lower rates in recent years. “The 30-year fixed rate increased to 5.4% after three consecutive declines. While rates were still lower than they were four weeks ago, they remain high enough to still suppress refinance activity,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s associate

vice president of economic and industry forecasting. “Only government refinances saw a slight increase last week.” Higher mortgage rates are a response to inflation, which is rising at the fastest rate in decades. Mr. Kan said those rising mortgage rates have made it harder for Americans to buy a home. “The purchase market has suffered from persistently low housing inventory and the jump in mortgage rates over the past months,” Mr. Kan said. “These worsening affordability challenges have been particularly hard on prospective first-time buyers.” The MBA survey covers “over 75% of all U.S. retail residential mortgage applications,” according to the group. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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17 states file legal brief in support of Florida law banning sanctuary cities By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Seventeen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a Florida law banning sanctuary cities. The brief was filed by the attorneys general of Alabama and Georgia, Steve Marshall and Christopher Carr. Joining them were the attorneys general of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and West Virginia. The Florida case is currently on appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division. In 2019, the Florida legislature passed a bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis requiring state and local government officials and employees to comply with federal immigration enforcement. Gov. DeSantis said he was proud to sign the bill “to uphold the rule of law and ensure that our communities are safe.” He thanked state legislators “and the Angel Parents for their commitment to seeing this bill across the finish line. Their leadership has made Florida safer.”

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT

Made Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3351 and 3352

Shortly thereafter, the city of South Miami sued, and later several other groups, claiming the law discriminated against foreign nationals living in Florida illegally. U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom granted the city’s request for an injunction, halting the law from going into effect. Florida then appealed. The attorneys general argue Judge Bloom legislated from the bench and exceeded her constitutional authority. “The amici States must constantly defend against legal challenges to state statutes brought by those who oppose the results of the legislative process,” they argue in the brief. “These litigants invite federal courts to substitute their own judgment for that of the legislature. Too often, courts accept the invitation to usurp the legislative role by ascribing invidious intent to legislative enactments based on sheer policy disagreement, dressed up as supposed discrimination. “The Constitution forbids that, and for good reason. … Federal courts are poorly positioned to weigh the many interests at stake. Their decisions are rendered without public debate. And because they are not elected, they cannot be held accountable by the people.” They argue Judge Bloom “fell

“The district court found a hidden racist motive only by ignoring key provisions of the statute, failing to afford the Legislature a presumption of good faith and placing great weight on the thinnest of evidence.” There are currently more than 300 so-called sanctuary cities in the U.S. whose officials won’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, the Federation for American Immigration Reform estimates. “Many sanctuary policies restrict law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration officials, including prohibiting their compliance with immigration detainers,” it states. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement estimates, more than 2.1 million illegal immigrants are living in the U.S., with more than 1.9 million of them having deportation orders from a judge. In a recent letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz estimates that it would take 14.5 years to deport “just the aliens DHS has released under the Biden administration,” into the interior of the U.S., including Florida. This is in addition to the 1.9 million with deportation orders who haven’t been deported.

061-231-001

4296 ENCORE DR SANTA BARBARA CA

MCFARLAND ROBERT A TRUSTEE

31,730.96

085-073-002

337 NORTH SEVENTH ST LOMPOC CA

GILLESPIE, RICHARD E AMICK, KASEY E

3,122.93

087-021-001

1132 NORTH A ST LOMPOC CA

DE LIRA, ESTHER M LIVING TRUST 3/3/14

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538 MILKY WAY LOMPOC CA

SMITH, GREGORY W

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3446 VIA CORTEZ LOMPOC CA

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HALSELL, JOSEPH/CANDACE HALSELL, JAMES/KELLI

36,690.34

I, Harry E. Hagen, Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector, State of California, certify as follows: That at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2022, by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that has any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the ﬁscal year 2021-2022, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes levied prior to the ﬁscal year 2021-2022 shall be declared tax-defaulted.

prey to exactly this temptation.” “A legislative judgment that the country’s existing laws should be enforced is not an extreme or suspect position,” they argue. “Yet the district court held the law facially invalid, because it was supposedly enacted with discriminatory intent, even though the law specifically prohibits racial discrimination. The Court did not point to any discrimination apparent in the text of the law (there is none).” Attorney General Marshall said, “An unelected federal judge apparently disagrees with Florida’s political judgment about whether immigration laws should be enforced, but that should not be relevant,” adding that he hopes the court undoes Judge Bloom’s “troubling ruling and puts an end to this practice of legislation by judicial fiat.” In Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s brief filed with the 11th Circuit, she argued Judge Bloom “committed numerous errors to arrive at the remarkable conclusion that the Florida Legislature had secret racist motivations in enacting SB 168.” “The law promotes public safety in facilitating federal immigration enforcement against criminal aliens, while expressly prohibiting racial discrimination in its implementation,” the brief states.

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1274 NAVAJO PL SANTA MARIA CA

KRAFT, SUSAN A

23,620.88

That unless the tax defaulted property is completely redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law or an installment plan is initiated and maintained; the property will become tax-defaulted and may be sold subsequently at a tax sale to satisfy the tax lien.

109-210-006

3364 HUMMINGBIRD LN SANTA MARIA CA

KOERNER JOSEPH M/BEVERLY R REV LIV TR

25,933.66

That a detailed list of all properties remaining tax-defaulted as of July 1, 2022, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, shall be published on or before September 8, 2025.

118-002-054

2439 NORTH TEELYNN AVE SANTA MARIA CA

RODRIGUEZ, NICHOLAS

2,142.90

That information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan for redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by Harry E. Hagen, Santa Barbara County Treasurer-Tax Collector, at the ofﬁce locations listed below:

121-061-016

1108 NORTH MILLER ST SANTA MARIA CA

LATIMER STEPHEN

14,476.84

123-031-015

615 WEST CHURCH ST SANTA MARIA CA

BOJORQUEZ, SANTOS BOJORQUEZ, GEORGINA

9,163.90

123-066-007

816 WEST BARRETT ST SANTA MARIA CA

OJEDA PABLO/JULIA

7,534.01

123-135-013

506 SOUTH LINCOLN ST SANTA MARIA CA

HALL, T STANLEY L/EST

3,255.62

Santa Barbara:

County Administration Building 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 109 Telephone: (805) 568-2920

Santa Maria:

Betteravia Government Center 511 E. Lakeside Parkway Telephone: (805) 346-8330

Website:

www.sbtaxes.org

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. HARRY E. HAGEN, CPA, CPFA, CPFO, CFIP, CGIP, ACPFIM SANTA BARBARA COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA Executed at City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, California, on May 27, 2022.

PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2017 FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 – 2016

Published in the Santa Barbara News-Press on June 2, 9, & 16, 2022.

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NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Revenue & Taxation Code Section 3361 and 3362 Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following conditions will, by operation of law, subject real property to the tax collector’s power to sell. 1) All property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for ﬁve or more years. 2) All nonresidential commercial property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years. 3) Any property the tax collector has received a request to bring the property to the next scheduled tax sale from a person or entity that has a nuisance abatement lien recorded against the property and for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years.

PROPERTY ADDRESS

AMOUNT TO REDEEM

ASSESSEE NAME

087-263-017

420 NORTH A ST LOMPOC CA

LOPEZ, JUAN LOPEZ, ALEJANDRA

1,678.04

089-370-002

1320 VIOLA WAY LOMPOC CA

LYONS, WALLACE R LYONS, JOYCE A

5,350.50

928 PATTERSON RD SANTA MARIA CA

SALAS, LUIS ANGEL SALAS, FERNANDO FIGUEROA

3,021.10

503 EAST MONROE ST SANTA MARIA CA

GAXIOLA, VIVIANA GARCIA, GERARDO

737.14

103-321-019 128-010-044

4) Any property that has been identified and requested for purchase by a city, county, city and county, or nonprofit organization to serve the public benefit by providing housing or services directly related to low-income persons and for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for three or more years. Note: The power to sell schedule for nonresidential commercial property is three or more years of tax default status, unless the county adopts, by ordinance or resolution, the five-year tax default schedule. The parcels listed herein meet one or more of the conditions listed above and thus, will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell on July 1, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The tax collector’s power to sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or made subject to an installment plan of redemption initiated as provided by law prior to close of business on the last business day in June. The right to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at a tax sale. The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell, but it terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the tax collector. All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will be furnished, upon request, by Harry E. Hagen, County Treasurer-Tax Collector, at the office locations listed below: Santa Barbara:

County Administration Building 105 E. Anapamu Street, Room 109 Telephone: (805) 568-2920

Santa Maria:

Betteravia Government Center 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 104 Telephone: (805) 346-8330

Website:

www.sbtaxes.org

PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2016 FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 – 2016

ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 091-320-014

ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER

PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

085-291-007

PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2017 FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 – 2017

ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER

PROPERTY ADDRESS

316 NORTH N ST LOMPOC CA 93436

AMOUNT TO REDEEM

ASSESSEE NAME SELL, STEVEN

12,428.81

PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULTED ON JULY 1, 2015 FOR THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 - 2015

The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 2022, is shown opposite the parcel number and next to the name of the assessee.

The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s ofﬁce.

PROPERTY ADDRESS

AMOUNT TO REDEEM

ASSESSEE NAME

321 EAST LOCUST AVE LOMPOC CA

LINDE, HASSO LINDE, IRMGARD

13,673.83

125-271-006

726 EAST SIERRA MADRE AVE SANTA MARIA CA

FELDPOUCH ORVAL D/MARGUERITE

4,214.20

153-010-021

UNIMPROVED PROPERTY UNINCORPORATED AREA

PARADISE COMMUNITY FARM, INC

23,433.48

AMOUNT TO REDEEM

ASSESSEE NAME

001-241-005

1329 CAMINO TRILLADO CARPINTERIA CA

MARTINEZ, MICHELLE MAI TYE

7,463.16

007-380-020

1813 FERNALD POINT LN SANTA BARBARA CA

FERNALD POINT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

495,611.10

025-123-002

8 EAST JUNIPERO ST SANTA BARBARA CA

NICHOLS, DEBRA L

22,842.22

031-261-011

620 CHIQUITA RD SANTA BARBARA CA

LOPEZ, ANGELICA

66,946.82

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and “establish requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises” and “create criminal penalties for violation of the requirements.” What the bill could include in its final form is subject to change. The bill is not expected to get the 60 votes needed to pass the Senate, but it is not impossible. Some Democrats have called for ending the filibuster to pass the legislation, but that position does not have full support. “The filibuster is the only thing that prevents us from total insanity,” said Sen. Joe Manchin, R-W.V., who has been a swing vote on multiple controversial pieces of legislation. “Total insanity.” In response to mass shootings, Republicans have called for an emphasis on mental health issues, saying they have largely gone unaddressed and been eclipsed by the debate over gun control. The House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the recent gun violence Wednesday, which included testimony from some present at the shootings who relayed the pain of their experiences. At the hearing, ranking member on the committee. Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., acknowledged the recent violence and also pointed to the rise in violent crime in 2020 in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd and

the ensuing riots. He argued this and other violence only accentuates Americans’ right to self-defense. “As elected representatives in Congress, it’s our obligation to work to ensure that these violent crimes and tragedies never happen again,” he said at the hearing. “Americans of all backgrounds should be empowered to defend themselves against rising violence. The increased violence we have witnessed since the summer of 2020 is unacceptable. Murders and aggravated assaults are all up. This is a trend we must work to reverse. “I strongly believe that there is an important place for lawabiding gun owners to serve in protecting themselves, their families and their communities from violence,” he added. He also pushed for supporting law enforcement to address the rise in violent crime around the country. “I also believe we must continue to empower our law enforcement professionals to serve and protect our communities honorably,” Comer added. “As I said before, defund-the-police and soft-on-crime prosecution policies have been a failure across the board. Efforts to divert violent criminals out of the criminal justice system have failed, leading to the victimization of the very communities those policies were promised to help.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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UC Police Department officers, top, carry the torch while jogging on Storke Road in Goleta during the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on Wednesday. Elsewhere in Goleta, California Highway Patrol officers, above, run on Calle Real in front of the CHP office. They were among the members of more than nine law enforcement agencies who participated in the run, which started at Refugio State Beach. From there, the run went south through Santa Barbara. It ended at the Santa Barbara County border with Ventura County at Rincon Beach. The money raised from the Torch Run will help fund the sports training and competition for Santa Barbara County Special Olympics athletes.

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operation that’s too successful for the street,” he said. “So I think what you have is a situation where the staff and Mr. Collins and his team have joined together to solve the problem. My wife and I live within a mile of the place, and we probably go by it anywhere from two to a half dozen times a day. And we’ve seen the improvement with what they have done, and with having people out there at the right time to direct traffic, the problem has basically gone away. I would certainly urge you all to approve

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what your staff and Mr. Collins have worked out.” However, not all public comments were in support. Mr. James Kahan gave public comment in opposition Tuesday evening and also expressed his opposition in a letter he sent to the News-Press. Mr. Kahan was formerly the assistant city attorney in Santa Barbara. “I oppose the granting of a special exemption to the Chick-fil-A that would excuse it from complying with the City law, which prohibited new drive-through facilities and expansion of existing drivethrough facilities,” he said. “The city enacted that law in 1979. In postseason play the Warriors fared well, winning three opening round tournaments, all of which the Warriors earned the right to play at home. In the fall, Westmont women’s soccer players celebrated on Thorrington Field with a 5-0 win over Marymount in the Opening Round Championship. Then, in March, the women’s basketball team posted the most memorable Westmont win of the

All businesses in the city have complied with that law for more than 43 years, and there is no fair justification to exempt one business from compliance. “However, the project by the Chick-fil-A proposes the addition of one or two lanes, a second ordering sign board, larger sign boards, additional lighting, expanding the apron for the driveway, grading and numerous other changes that are clearly an expansion. It is both curious and unfortunate that the granting of the special exemption to allow the expansion is buried in the lengthy staff reports. ‘Exemption’ is never mentioned. “I strongly disagree with the year with a 50-47 win over USAO to advance to the final site in Sioux City, Iowa. In May, on Westmont’s own Russ Carr Field, the Warrior baseball team defeated Antelope Valley 12-0, clinching the club’s first trip to the NAIA World Series in program history. Individually, a week after the baseball Opening Round, Westmont Track star Zola Sokhela

bald, unsupported conclusion that the proposal before the City Council is not an expansion,” Mr. Kahan wrote in his letter to the News-Press. City Councilman Eric Friedman said that things were moving in the right direction with issues around public safety, environmental review, and Architectural Board of Review concerns all having been addressed. “I appreciate the collaboration we have and that it’s getting us to a better place to address the long-standing issues,” said Mr. Friedman in a news release. email: kzehnder@newpsress.com defended his national title in the men’s 800 meter run at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. Overall, 47 Westmont athletes earned All-GSAC honors during the 2021-2022 school year. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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Wind south 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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Wind south 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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1.7’ 1.1’ 0.9’ 1.3’ 0.1’ 1.6’

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Wind from the west-southwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west swell 1-3 feet at 8-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 97/61/s 79/61/pc 69/53/pc 78/57/pc 73/55/pc 93/55/s 67/54/pc 71/60/pc

MARINE FORECAST

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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 84,091 acre-ft. Elevation 707.14 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 33.4 acre-ft. Inflow 28.9 acre-ft. State inflow 33.1 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -70 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Courthouse tours are back

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The Santa Barbara County Courthouse will resume tours on Monday.

Docents reopen guided explorations of historic structure By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

he Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Council is resuming in-person courthouse tours beginning Monday. Docent-led tours of this iconic

‘In My Life’

National and State Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Barbara have long been a popular go-to event for visitors and locals alike. Free one-hour tours will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday with no reservation required. Tours begin in the Mural Room on the

second floor, where a trained docent guides visitors through the building and gardens highlighting the history of the landmark with a focus on the artisans, architects and community leaders who brought it into being. In addition to the regular tours, special group tours and guided group visits to the Bisno Schall

Teen Mural Project revolves around theme at Carpinteria Arts Center

Clock Gallery are also available by reservation. For more information about special tours, email tours@ sbcourthouse.org, and for the Clock Gallery, email clock@ sbcourthouse.org. Founded in 1974, the Docent Council is dedicated to supporting the public appreciation and cultural heritage of this historic

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

he Teen Mural Project theme for 2022 at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is “In My Life: What Is Important to Me Today.” The project is free to all teens 11 to 19 years of age. Registration is required at www.carpinteriaartscenter. org. Participants can pick up all materials from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. in Carpinteria. Finished artwork drop off day is July 15. The mural will be on display in the Koch Courtyard at the center throughout the summer and fall of 2022. The project is facilitated by established local artists and led by a seasoned volunteer team including John Wullbrandt, Janey Cohen, Kristina Calkins and Anna Bradley, along with Ella Bradley, high school team leader, and Lann

building, which has been called, “The grandest Spanish Colonial Revival structure ever built.” Visitors are subject to security screening at entrances. For more information, visit sbcourthouse.org. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI For more information about the Teen Mural Project at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, call 805-684-7789 or visit www. carpinteriaartscenter.org.

Ledbetter, Carpinteria Arts Center systems, gallery support and graphic designer. “Every summer for many years now it has been my pleasure, along with other volunteers and generous sponsors, to help facilitate the Carpinteria Teen Mural Project,” said Mr. Wullbrandt. “The enthusiasm, creativity and artistry produced by the youth of our community continues to amaze and inspire me. These young artists seize the opportunity to express themselves in the most imaginative ways. They make me proud to call myself a fellow artist from Carpinteria, California. I can’t wait to see what they will share with us this year given the

theme ‘In My Life.’ “ Participants will receive a 2-foot-square wood panel, fully prepared for painting; 10 brushes; 10 containers of acrylic paint and instructions. Funding for the materials is being supplied by sponsors Marybeth Carty, Carpinteria Beautiful, and the Carpinteria Woman’s Club. “The Teen Mural Project is my favorite installation at the Arts Center every year! The teen artists don’t hold back in their creative expression, and the art that they have made over the years has always been bold, vibrant and exciting to look at,” said Ms. Cohen, artist and art instructor at the Arts Center who has been part of the Teen Mural team for the past seven years. “It draws people walking by the center into the courtyard, and they stand and contemplate the art and the messages in the mural. I am inspired by these young artists.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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Two sisters — Celeste Mayoral and Sierra Mayoral — hold their paintings. Each participant in the Teen Mural Project at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center gets a 2-foot-square wood panel, fully prepared for painting; 10 brushes; 10 containers of acrylic paint and instructions.

At left, Adelina Meier is shown with her painting. At right, Sebastian Torres holds his painting.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022

Towbes Foundation donates $7,500 for Camino Scholars program By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

People’s Self-Help Housing has received a gift of $7,500 from the Towbes Foundation. This funding will benefit PSHH’s education program, Camino Scholars. This support will benefit and expand the behavioral health initiatives offered in Camino Scholars, which is aimed at addressing the mental health challenges among students throughout the Central Coast.

The project will focus on equipping students from lowincome and underserved households in Santa Barbara County with healthy strategies for social reintegration and coping with pandemic stress and burnout. Funds will provide professional development for onsite staff in the areas of mental health and traumainformed care in education. It will provide resources to augment existing curriculum with counseling strategies, mindfulness frameworks, restorative justice and creative therapy modalities,

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Public Library is sponsoring sessions of “Tech Help Saturdays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and June 25. Participants meet one-on-one with library staff for a 25-minute session to learn more about accessing library resources on a personal smart device. Sessions are available by appointment only by

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calling the library at 805-925-0994, ext. 8562. The library is located at 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Participants can learn how to access and download ebooks and audiobooks using apps available free with a library card. They are encouraged to bring their own devices to learn how to enjoy library resources at home. Library users can receive

guidance on technology topics like installing apps, creating email accounts and best practices to ensure online privacy. The program will not include assistance with hardware repairs, virus removal, financial transactions or applications that require users to input sensitive information. Follow the library on social media for updates on programming,

spring garlic and topped with cherry tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar — as the Fix of the Week, elsewhere on this page. The dried kernels can be easily ground at home in a small handheld coffee grinder, a bullet-style grinder, or food processor. As the corn cooks, it becomes thick and creamy, with textured bits throughout. Price is $10 per pound.

Barbara farmers’ market this past week with her super sweet and flavorful sungold cherry tomatoes, which are certified organic. A customer favorite, this variety is recognized by its bright orange hue and petite size. It’s ideal for salads, pasta dishes or to just snack on right out of the basket. These tomatoes are very juicy with notes of fruitiness throughout. And sungold cherry tomatoes are best when enjoyed right after harvest. Enjoy them roasted, grilled or stewed, or add them to a ceviche. They pair very well with avocado, hummus, mussel preparations and an array of meats and cheeses. Sungold cherry tomatoes are available from the Munak Ranch at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market weekly, as well as from other local producers at most other weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Price ranges from $4-$6 per basket depending on the seller and the quantity purchased.

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such as music education and outdoor education. “We thank the Towbes Foundation and its commitment to serving local students,” said Joanna Dominguez, director of education. “With this visionary gift, our Camino Scholars program will continue to provide students of all ages with the tools and resources to not only reach higher education, but to thrive in it.” Camino Scholars serves more than 400 students per year at its 11 onsite learning centers. As evidenced by standardized

Sungold cherry tomatoes Pearl Munak of Munak Ranch was back at our Saturday Santa

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resources, and services. On Facebook, go to Santa Maria Public Library and on Instagram: @ santamaria_publiclibrary. For more information, contact the library’s Information Desk, 805925-0994, ext. 8562; or Jose Gaytan, 805-925-0994, ext. 1670, or jgaytan@ cityofsantamaria.org. — Marilyn McMahon

from Burkdoll Farms can currently be found at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. They’re recognized by their greenish-red hued speckled skin, and inside is a sweet and tangy pink to red flesh, making for an exceptional eat-out-of-hand fruit. Add these pluots to a salad, smoothie, or use them to make a homemade preserve. Once fully ripe, they are incredibly juicy and flavorful, delivering notes of sweet watermelon. The kids will absolutely love this one! Price is $5 per tub, with discounts on multi-tub purchases.

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his week I came across some organic Nothstine Dent Corn from Roots Farm at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market. This was not your general fresh sweet corn wrapped in a green husk to be enjoyed off the cob, but rather, it was presented as a bucket full of individual dried yellow kernels. The sign positioned above the corn read: “polenta or grits,” and I learned that this is indeed one of the best varieties of corn for grinding down and using to prepare these two classic dishes. With an old hand crank on site, farmer Jacob Grant placed a large scoop of corn kernels inside and turned the handle in a repetitive circular motion until a coarse grained product was released. I brought some of the whole kernels home and found they could be easily ground down into my small coffee grinder or a bullet-style blender. While polenta and grits are quite similar with both preparations using ground up corn that is slowly and laboriously cooked until it thickens and softens, there are some differences. Polenta is an Italian-style dish that generally utilizes yellow corn, while grits has its roots in southern American cuisine most commonly using dried white corn (or hominy). When prepared, polenta tends to be more textured, and grits a creamier consistency. It takes some oversight in the

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kitchen when preparing polenta and grits. This week I prepared an absolutely delicious farmers’ market polenta, topped with tasty Munak Ranch sungold cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and drizzles of olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Starting with some flavorful spring garlic in the pan, it took a little over an hour for my polenta to reach the desired consistency. Whisking every 5 minutes or so is a key part of the process, as well as keeping a close eye on the moisture level in the pot. This is one dish you can cook on the stovetop while preparing the rest of your dinner, all coming together as a wonderful side to any protein or vegetable. I served my polenta alongside some grilled salmon, making for the perfect pairing when enjoyed together in a single bite. 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. POLENTA WITH SUNGOLD CHERRY TOMATOES AND FRESH PARSLEY 2 tablespoons butter, divided into 2 portions. 2 spring garlic, blue and green tops finely chopped (or substitute 3-4 garlic cloves coarsely chopped). 7 cups water. 1 ½ cups ground Nothstine Dent Corn.

½ cup grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese. 1 basket sungold cherry tomatoes, sliced in half. ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped. Olive oil. Aged balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste. In a medium pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté garlic at medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Add your water and bring to a boil. Once the water has boiled, add your ground corn and whisk, while reducing heat to a simmer. Continue to whisk for about 5 minutes to ensure there are not any clumps. Cover and cook, whisking again every 5 minutes. As the polenta begins to thicken, I found it best to mix polenta with a wooden spoon to lift any corn on the bottom of the pan. You can start tasting the polenta after about 45 minutes for readiness, but mine took just over an hour of total cooking time before ready. I also added about a half cup of additional water at about the 45 minute mark as the mixture continued to thicken. Once done, add the remaining butter and cheese, whisking until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper as desired to taste. Serve warm, topping each serving with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and drizzle the top with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Yield: Makes about 4 servings.

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swings of yours. LIBRA —Those arrogant types really need to watch out around you, Libra. Even if they don’t mean you any harm, you head straight to the attack in order to make them understand that they don’t intimidate you. This constant state of war should calm down a little with the current celestial energy. SCORPIO — This is an important day for you, Scorpio, especially if you’re an artist. The work you have already begun is beginning to escape your grasp. It’s time to give it a name and its own identity in the world. Of course, it’s painful, but you knew it wouldn’t belong to you forever. This is your lot in life. You need to accept both the joy and the pain of creation. SAGITTARIUS — Are you an intellectual or a poet, a novelist or a playwright, Sagittarius? The celestial energy leaves you alone with your anxieties and questions. You are sure of only one thing - words are the friends you’ve decided to spend the rest of your life with. This is a kind of dream and challenge that corresponds with your Sagittarius identity. CAPRICORN — Have you been working yourself too hard and denying yourself many of the pleasures that you see others enjoying that you’d like to have? Is there a new pair of shoes calling to you from your favorite online store that you just can’t let yourself buy? Indulge yourself today. You won’t regret it. It’s important that you not confuse an object’s price with its value. AQUARIUS — Perhaps your family is far away and you miss them a lot, Aquarius. You need to realize that you can count on your friends. They’ll able to prove their love for you and show you that you’re as important as the air they breathe. They’ll also keep people from taking advantage of you on your journey toward the impossible. PISCES — That little child you once were and that you’re trying so desperately to forget is still causing you problems, Pisces. Why do you try so hard to deny that sweet and tender part of you that comes out even in your adult life? You’ll forget about your faults, imperfections, and complexes more easily if you just remember your childhood fondly, and maybe even smile about it.

HOROSCOPE ARIES — You’ll have all the inspiration you need to get to work on some of the problems that have been plaguing your group lately, Aries. You’ll use your pragmatism and tact to efficiently tackle those things that have been making life difficult for the people you love. TAURUS — Your family is encouraging you to reconsider some of your long-term plans, Taurus. In fact, some of your loved ones’ needs are changing. But the solutions you come up with may not be enough. Just don’t panic. You may need to rethink some of your strategies, especially concerning your relationships with the people closest to you. GEMINI — Without a doubt, your day will have important consequences for the future of your love life. The doubts you may have today, especially concerning your feelings, are likely to push you to think about things before you make any decisions. Should you go back on what you’ve done or march on with conviction? This is what is at stake right now. CANCER — You’re naturally involved in things and bursting with energy. You’re also trying to work on how you relate to other people. However, you tend to want to get too involved in their lives at home and work. You even tend to do their work for them sometimes. Try to avoid overworking yourself. Think about how you fit into the group around you. LEO — Today you may be wondering just how much you should get involved in a certain conflict between family members or in your career. There’s a lot of pressure on you to find an answer to this problem. But all you have to do is not take sides and everything should work out fine. You may finally realize that it’s probably best to just let things happen for once. VIRGO — You need to cut down on stress and stop getting upset over nothing, Virgo. Even if up until now you haven’t been able to figure out what is really bothering you, today you’ll understand some of the mysteries of your personality, and understand what it is exactly that causes those chronic mood

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By ALAN WOOTEN (The Center Square) — Kean vs. Malinowski will have Round 2. Republican Tom Kean Jr., the son of former New Jersey governor Tom Kean Sr., is headed to a November rematch with incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski. Both were winners in their respective primaries on Tuesday. Mr. Kean, the former state Senate minority leader, was called the winner less than three hours after polls closed while comfortably in front of a race against Philip Rizzo, Erik Peterson, John Isemann, Kevin Dorlon, John P. Flora and Sterling Schwab. Bidding for a third term, Rep. Malinowski scored more than 90% of the Democratic primary vote, turning back frequent candidate Roger Bacon. Rep. Malinowski defeated Mr. Kean two years ago by about 1 percentage point. The district has since been redrawn, with politicos calling it less friendly to the Democrat. Republicans nationwide are expected to make significant gains in midterm races for seats inside the Beltway. Rep. Malinowski was a State Department official during Barack Obama’s tenure as president. The congressman has

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faced ethics complaints, and he has admitted “a mistake” with regard to failure to disclose stock transactions. He said Tuesday night he wanted the race with Mr. Kean to be about the issues, but feared it would be “a lot of dumb attack ads.” Mr. Kean said he looks forward to “flipping this seat in November.” He pledged to be a leader with vision and experience. With votes still to be counted at midnight, 80% were in, and Mr. Kean held a lead over Rizzo of 45.9% to 23.7%. More than 6.4 million voters this year can pick all 12 of New Jersey’s members to the U.S. House of Representatives. Ten of those seats belong to Democrats. The U.S. Senate elections are in 2024 and 2026. The evening’s other mostwatched outcome was in District 8, where Rob Menendez, the son of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, ruled a three-candidate primary. The seat held by Democratic Rep. Albio Sires, who is retiring, was also coveted by David Ocampo Grajales and Ane RoseboroughEberhard on the Democratic ticket. The GOP primary went to Marcos Arroyo over write-in candidate Ana Rivera. Mr. Menendez had captured 84% of the vote, with 51% still to be counted and major publications calling the race.

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(The Center Square) — Dovetailing with the hot-button issues of gun violence and abortion in the news recently, several bills passed by the Washington state Legislature this year will go into effect today. Per House Bill 1630, the carrying of firearms in certain locations such as school board meetings, city council gatherings and election offices will be prohibited, with violations being a gross misdemeanor offense. HB 1630 builds on legislation passed by lawmakers in 2021 and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee banning the open carrying of

guns and other weapons at the state Capitol in Olympia and public protests statewide. Also going into effect today is House Bill 1941, which makes it so schools in Washington can’t conduct drills involving “live simulations or reenactments of active shooter scenarios that are not trauma-informed and age and developmentally appropriate.” That effectively rules out active shooter drills in schools that mimic real shootings, meaning schools will be limited to focusing on basic lockdown procedures. The gun-related laws going into effect in two days’ time do so in the aftermath of a pair of recent

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(The Center Square) — The Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon population has increased, according to scientists. Biologists observed more than 2,000 adult kokanee salmon returning from Lake Sammamish to spawn in creeks last fall. According to King County, that’s more than the total number of salmon they saw over the past five years combined. And King County Executive Dow Constantine wants credit. “Four years ago we committed to taking immediate action to help ensure the survival of these iconic fish by mobilizing our combined resources and applying the latest science and technology and today we are delivering on that shared vision,” Mr. Constantine said in a statement. “This inspiring work by our staff and partners is producing promising results for a native salmon species that is important to our region’s habitat and history.”

In 2018, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks was tasked with enacting recommendations from the Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group to address the possible extinction of the native freshwater kokanee salmon. King County recently made efforts to improve the population by flying nearly 12,000 kokanee salmon eggs from an Orcas Island hatchery back to Lake Sammamish. Transferring the juvenile salmon to the island hatchery and back was meant to protect them from potentially hazardous conditions in Lake Sammamish after experts found high temperatures, low oxygen levels, disease and non-native predators. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s Waterworks Grant Program recently awarded $71,500 to the city of Kirkland for their water restoration treatment to improve water quality for the local salmon. King County is also competing

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their products. In the other Washington, both sides are gearing up for battle. On Friday, the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Bob Ferguson and several other officials, challenging the state’s upcoming ban on large capacity magazines for handguns and rifles. Senate Bill 5078 prohibits the sale of gun magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, along with the manufacturing, distribution or import of such magazines in Washington. It is set to go into effect on July 1. Brett Davis covers the Washington state government for The Center Square.

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“We are excited that our science-based salmon recovery efforts are paying off with a strong kokanee return in 2021,” Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt said. “This kokanee partnership is central to the city’s identity, our thriving economy and our healthy environment, and it helps a culturally important native fish species come back from the brink of extinction” The kokanee salmon breeding season, or salmon run, occurring in November and December is the focus of conservation efforts by the county. The salmon run that historically occurred in late August and September on Issaquah Creek was driven to extinction between the 1970s and early 2000s. The run that historically occurred in October and November in the Sammamish River and Lake Washington streams was believed to be extinct as well, but recent investigations may have located a remnant of that population, according to the county.

PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001246 The following person(s) is doing business as: Montecito Pet Shop, 2020 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Pet Shop Boys LLC, 2020 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109; California This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Apr 01, 2022 /s/ Andrew Bolling, Member This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/11/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/22 CNS-3586349# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 19, 26; JUN 2, 9 / 2022 -- 58320

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001275 The following person(s) is doing business as: The Lofts, 511 W Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing Address: 20720 Ventura Blvd Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 511 West Cook Street LLC, 20720 Ventura Blvd Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; CA This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on August 1, 2018 /s/ Steve Heimler, Manager This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/13/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16/22 CNS-3588836# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 26; JUN 2, 9, 16 / 2022 -- 58367

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001386 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CUSTODIAL-PLUS SERVICES, 3377 CIMARRON DR, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: KEVIN L HANLEY: 3377 CIMARRON DR, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460. 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 05/26/2022 by E47, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 1996. 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) JUN 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022--58387

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2022-0001358 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rocket Town Honda, 1224 North H Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 10389 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 Rocket Auto Group, LLC, 10389 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Rocket Auto Group, LLC S/ Vladimir Rajcic, Manager, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/23/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23/22 CNS-3563625# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022 -- 58390 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2022-0001352 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Extra Space Storage (#7912), 6250 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 2795 E Cottonwood Pkwy. 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Extra Space Management, Inc., 2795 E Cottonwood Pkwy. 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/26/2022. Extra Space Management, Inc. S/ Gwyn Goodson McNeal, Vice President, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/23/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23/22 CNS-3581725# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022 -- 58389 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 00050669-025-RW4 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Adrian Isaac Juarez Huerta and Adriana Delgado, 5760 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same (4) The names and addresses of the Buyer(s) are Claudia Carachure, 510 N. Salsipuedes #206, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are Fixtures, Equipment and Assets of that certain business located at: 5760 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Fiestaland (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 06/27/2022 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fiedelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003, Escrow No. 00050669-025-RW4, Escrow Officer: Rhonda Wharton. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 06/24/2022. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: “NONE”. Dated: 05/24/2022 Transferee/Buyer: S/ Claudia Carcahure 6/9/22 CNS-3593434# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 9 / 2022 -- 58412

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001218 The following person(s) is doing business as: GAMISODES, 40 Oceano Avenue #10, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 County of SANTA BARBARA. KIDS MEDIA, INC., 40 Oceano Avenue #10, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 State of Incorporation: DELAWARE This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 05/04/2022 /s/ DAVID BRIMER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/09/2022 Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30/22 CNS-3589273# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2022 -- 58416

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001441 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MITCHELL MARINE, 625 E HALEY ST, UNIT E, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MATEUS M MITCHELL: 625 E HALEY ST, UNIT E, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 06/02/2022 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on Jun 02, 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) JUN 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2022--58408

PETITION OF: MOHSEN KARIMIAN EGHBAL FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV01775 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MOHSEN KARIMIAN EGHBAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MOHSEN KARIMIAN EGHBAL to Proposed name: MICHAEL KARIMIAN 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: July 13, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 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: 05/25/2022 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. JUN 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022--58388