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Procession will go up Santa Barbara Street; festival will take place at park

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A sales tax increase, which would affect products bought at stores such as this one in Goleta, will be considered by voters in November.

Goleta voters to consider 1% sales tax increase City council votes 4-1 to put measure on November ballot

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A phoenix wows the crowd at the Summer Solstice Parade in 2019 on State Street in Santa Barbara. The first in-person Summer Solstice Parade since then will take place Saturday, this time on Santa Barbara Street.

A proposal to increase the Goleta sales tax by 1% — or 1 cent on every dollar — will be on the Nov. 8 ballot.

The Goleta City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to put the measure before voters.

If passed in November, the measure would provide approximately $10.6 million, which the city of Goleta says would be used to complete important unfunded projects, make repairs to aging streets and infrastructure, and fund the community’s priority programs. The city of Goleta moved ahead with the measure after seeing the

results of research and a poll of residents.

If approved, the tax increase would take effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Councilman Roger Aceves voted against putting the 1% increase to the Sales and Transaction Use Tax on the general election ballot.

He explained why during Tuesday’s meeting.

“I’m not supporting the motion for a number of reasons, and I will spell them out real quickly,” Councilman Aceves said. “I can’t support the tax because we are in an inflationary period, and we will go into a recession.

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Republican lawmakers seek to suspend gas tax GOP says suspension would provide some relief amid high prices

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Federal excise tax (18 cents).

Low Carbon Fuel Standard (22 cents).

Cap-and-trade tax (25 cents).

(The Center Square) — Gas Average state and local tax (12 prices have soared across the U.S. over the past several months, cents), State underground storage tax and California lawmakers are at (2 cents). odds over the state’s highest-inThe average price for a gallon the-nation prices at the pump. of regular gas in California California Senate Republicans averaged $6.371 issued a gallon as statement on the MORE ON GAS PRICES per of Wednesday, matter, urging according to Democrats to President Joe Biden seeks the American suspend the federal and state holidays Automobile state’s gas tax from gas taxes. A2.

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At left, dancers perform in the 2019 Summer Solstice Parade. At right, a young equestrian greets the crowd.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

For the first time since 2019, the Summer Solstice celebration returns in-person to Santa Barbara this weekend with a parade and festival.

Known for its creative entries, the colorful parade will begin at noon Saturday at the corner of Ortega and Santa Barbara streets and go up Santa Barbara Street to the festival’s site, Alameda Park.

The celebration in the park, located at 1400 Santa Barbara St., is taking place from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m.

Saturday.

After the parade, the floats will be on display on Sola Street until 4 p.m.

In 2020 and 2021, the Solstice celebration was a virtual experience because of COVID-19,

and organizers are glad to make the 48th annual event an in-person celebration.

“It’s really wonderful to bring the community back together,” Robin Elander, the interim program director for Solstice, told the News-Press. “The creativity in the workshop where the community comes together to build the parade is really interesting and exciting so it’s really good,” The workshop gives the public the opportunity to work side by side with Solstice arts mentors.

This year, the Junior Artist Program with honorariums for selected participants was spearheaded by former Executive Director Claudia Bratton.

“The parade is pretty special this year,” Ms. Elander said. “There is so much extra creativity that has been pent up for two years that is coming out of the woodwork. We are excited

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to bring people together. There are local artists mentoring junior artists with exhibits coming out of the mentorship, including a crab with movable limbs and an elephant ensemble.

“This is one of the area’s largest parades and festivals, which originated from a birthday celebration for its organizer, Micheal Gonzales,” Ms. Elander said. “The floats are all handmade pieces. Many are made from recycled or upcycled materials, and some are even available for purchase after the parade.”

At Alameda Park, the free festival will feature live music, food, vendors, and a beer and wine garden, where people can meet up with their friends to kick off the summer.

The festival is open to all ages, but you must be 21 or older to go into the beer and wine garden.

Ms. Elander said Summer Solstice organizers are still looking for volunteers. “The festival is powered by community volunteers who assist with a range of activities including: pushers and pullers (people who direct floats). We also have a grand finale float that requires about 30 volunteers.

Paid and volunteer positions are available.

“There is also a Pass the Hat float, for donations to bring back the festival even stronger next year.

In the past it has been a three-day celebration,” she said.

To volunteer, go to www. solsticeparade.com/volunteer or email Lena Childress at volunteer@solsticparade.com.

For a lineup of performances and other information, see www. solsticeparade.com. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

consumers with some relief at the pump.

The state’s gas tax is currently 51.1 cents per gallon but is set to increase 5.6% to 53.9 cents per gallon on July 1. However, the total tax burden on a gallon of gas in California is $1.30.

It’s broken down by the gallon in a California Energy Commission report by taxing body: State excise tax (51 cents).

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In Santa Barbara County on Wednesday, the average price was $6.34 a gallon.

Republicans note that some Democrats support pausing the scheduled increase despite opposing the idea when Republicans proposed it earlier in the year.

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Fed chair says recession is possible

By RICHIE MALOUF THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. could enter into a recession when questioned Wednesday during a Senate Banking Committee hearing.

Confronted about 40-year-high inflation and the Fed raising interest rates in response, Mr. Powell said he couldn’t know for sure but said a recession, defined as a significant decline in economic activity over time, is possible.

“Do you agree with the perspective that if interest rates go too high, too fast, that could drive us into a recession,” U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Montana asked.

“It’s certainly a possibility. It’s not our intended outcome at all, but it’s certainly a possibility,” Mr. Powell responded.

Various senators proceeded to ask Mr. Powell what the Fed’s plan was to address the issues caused by inflation.

Mr. Powell said the Fed would continue raising interest rates to equalize supply and demand.

“We anticipate that ongoing rate increases will be appropriate,” he said.

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., asked Mr. Powell specifically how raising interest rates would help ease the effects of inflation if doing so would not decrease gas or food prices.

Mr. Powell responded by saying that the rising interest rates would attempt to reduce demand so supply could catch up.

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., reminded Mr. Powell that he and other Republican senators had warned for over a year about the strong possibility of inflation.

“Previously, you also acknowledged that the Fed got it wrong in thinking that inflation would be transitory. Yet myself and other members of this banking committee here have been warning about inflation for over a year,” Sen. Shelby said.

Sen. Shelby then asked what to expect from the Fed to fix the

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issue of inflation, and Mr. Powell responded by saying that the Fed hopes to restore price stability.

“Price stability is really the bedrock of the economy in this sense, in the sense that you really cannot have a sustained period of maximum employment, our other co-equal goal — you can’t have that without price stability. And

so we must, must, restore price stability, and we will,” Powell said.

When U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., asked if President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion fiscal package had any effect on inflation rates, Mr. Powell said he didn’t want to judge.

“It’s really not our job to, you know, pass judgment,” Mr. Powell said.

Later, Mr. Powell said inflation is not simply a U.S. concern but rather a global one.

“Inflation is very much a global phenomenon. If you look at comparable large advanced economies like ours, you’ll see inflation rates that are quite similar to ours,” Mr. Powell added.

China’s zero COVID-19 policy has contributed to the world’s high inflation rates, and the economy hasn’t realized the full effects, he added.

“We really, we don’t think we’ve seen the full effect of the lockdowns that we’ve had, but so, we’ll expect to be seeing some negative effects on bottlenecks,” Mr. Powell said.

U.S. Senate votes to advance gun control bill

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Senate voted late Tuesday to advance a gun control bill with 14 Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, joining Democrats to approve the measure.

The vote was reached after weeks of negotiating a bipartisan bill in response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in which a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers.

“Today, we finalized bipartisan, common-sense legislation to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe and reduce the threat of violence across our country,” the leaders of the negotiations — Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. — said in a joint statement.

“Our legislation will save lives and will not infringe on any law-abiding American’s Second Amendment rights. We look forward to earning broad,

bipartisan support and passing our commonsense legislation into law.”

They also said that their bill “follows their previously released bipartisan proposal supported by Senate leaders from both parties and a bipartisan group of 20 Senators,” and released the full text of the bill.

The vote was 64-34, and the Senate moved to send the bill to the House for concurrence.

The bill is expected to be fast tracked in order for the Senate to vote on it before they recess for July Fourth.

Republicans who voted for the bill were Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sens. Roy Blunt, Richard Burr, Shelley Moore Capito, Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, John Cornyn, Joni Ernst, Lindsey Graham, Lisa Murkowski, Rob Portman, Mitt Romney, Thom Tillis, Todd Young, the Senate Press Gallery reported.

All Democrats voted for the bill. Two Republican senators didn’t vote: Pat Toomey and Kevin Cramer.

The proposal would require an enhanced background check for gun buyers under age 21 and

implement “a short pause to conduct the check. Young buyers can get the gun only after the enhanced check is completed,” Sen. Murphy explained when first announcing the agreement.

The “enhanced review process” would add a three-day review period during which buyers under age 21 would have any juvenile and mental health records reviewed prior to being able to purchase a firearm. The law doesn’t ban 18-year-olds from purchasing a firearm. The enhanced review period would expire after 10 years, according to the bill language.

The bill also provides clarification on who needs to register as a licensed gun dealer, to ensure “all truly commercial sellers are doing background checks,” Sen. Murphy also explained.

The joint announcement doesn’t mention “red flag laws.” Instead, it says the senators’ plan supports state crisis intervention orders. It “provides resources to states and tribes to create and administer laws that help ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands

of individuals whom a court has determined to be a significant danger to themselves or others, consistent with state and federal due process and constitutional protections.”

But it closes the so-called “‘boyfriend loophole,’ so that no domestic abuser — a spouse or a serious dating partner — can buy a gun if they are convicted of abuse against their partner.”

This provision includes banning a misdemeanor domestic violence offender with a “current or recent former dating relationship with the victim” from purchasing or owning a firearm. A court would define a “dating relationship” and the ban would be removed after five years if the offender doesn’t commit any offenses.

The bill also proposes $750 million for mental health and school safety and a national buildout of community mental health clinics.

It doesn’t include a ban on semiautomatic rifles or limit the number of bullets magazines can hold, proposals Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have called for.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara City Council has declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert.

This is in response to Gov. Newsom’s recently issued executive orders declaring a statewide drought emergency and request for California residents to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15%. More than 95% of California is experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions.

“With the conservation practices already adopted by residents and businesses, and the city’s investment in a diversified water supply, including the activation of the city’s desalination plant, Santa Barbara’s water supply outlook is good, even if extremely dry conditions persist,” according to a news release from the city of Santa Barbara.

“While Santa Barbara has experienced below-average rainfall, the city’s water demands can be met for at least the next two years, even if there is no rainfall during that time,” the city said in its news release.

“However, in recognition of the severity of drought conditions statewide and in response to Gov. (Gavin) Newsom’s executive orders calling on all urban

Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y. Notably, the senators agreed to provide funding for states to implement red flag laws under another name, calling them “crisis intervention” orders, which allow judges to intervene to “ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of individuals whom a court has determined to be a significant danger to themselves or others.”

The House passed a round of its own gun control measures earlier this month, including red flag provisions in the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. How many of those House provisions will make it into the final legislation agreed upon by both chambers remains to be seen.

Critics have made the argument laid out in the poll, saying that activists or rogue individuals could inappropriately report others for a variety of personal or political reasons, having their

guns confiscated and leaving the gun owner to navigate a difficult, bureaucratic process to have their firearms returned.

“I oppose the Senate gun control bill released today because I oppose all efforts to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of my constituents with ‘red flag’ gun confiscation,” U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., wrote on Twitter. “The leftists pushing gun confiscation policies have created a crime wave with their ‘woke’ soft-on-crime and open southern border policies. If they cared about public safety, they would secure the border, and these leftist DAs would prosecute criminals instead of releasing them.”

The poll surveyed more than 1,000 likely 2022 voters June 16 to June 19.

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Biden seeks federal and state gas tax holidays

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

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trillion this year alone, we’ll still be able to fix our highways and bring down prices of gas.”

President Biden’s deficit reduction comes because of a dropoff from COVID-era spending bills passed when he took office,

only going up,” she said. “This temporary reduction will be even more laughable in the coming months, as new Heritage research shows that Biden’s energy policies would increase gasoline prices by more than $2 a gallon every year between 2024 and 2040.”

President Biden on Wednesday also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes, which are on average 30 cents per gallon. Some states have already suspended their taxes.

Mr. Biden also urged oil companies to reduce profits to help ease the prices as well.

But the president’s critics have consistently pointed to his energy policies, particularly his work to hold back drilling and pipeline development.

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(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden called on states and Congress Wednesday to implement a temporary federal gas tax holiday as the national average price per gallon hovers around $5 per gallon and California’s average remains above $6.

Critics say the administration needs to ease regulations on oil and gas drilling in the U.S. President Biden called on lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to suspend the federal gas tax, currently 18.4 cents per gallon, for 90 days “through the busy summer season.”

“It’s important because we use it for the Highway Trust Fund to keep our highways going, but what I’m proposing is suspending the federal gas tax without affecting the Highway Trust Fund, and here’s how we do that,” President Biden said. “With revenues up this year and deficits down over $1.6

which helped fuel the current inflation crisis, with the cost of just about everything increasing by 40-year highs.

Katie Tubb, research fellow for energy and environmental issues at The Heritage Foundation, said suspending the federal gas tax isn’t a real solution.

“Americans need relief from historic gas prices, but President Biden’s latest gimmick won’t provide it,” Ms. Tubb said. “Gas is almost $3 more expensive per gallon today than when Joe Biden took office, and his latest ‘solution’ is a temporary measure to lower prices 18 cents. While taxes fundamentally increase the cost of all goods, Americans who are struggling intuitively see this move for the unserious response that it is.”

Ms. Tubb said the Biden administration’s policies on the oil and gas industry are only going to continue driving prices upward.

“The federal gas tax accounts for less than 4% of prices at the pump, and those prices are

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(The Center Square) — The majority of Republican and independent voters think “red flag” gun laws that allow judges to confiscate individuals’ firearms can be abused for political reasons, according to a new poll.

Convention of States Action, along with the Trafalgar Group, released polling data Wednesday that shows that 72.2% of Republicans and 52.3% of independents “believe that ‘red flag’ gun control laws that are designed to temporarily take guns away from individuals have the potential to be abused by local authorities and government officials to disarm their political opponents and/or citizens who disagree with them.”

Only 16.4% of Democrats agreed.

Overall, 46.7% of all surveyed said

there was potential for abuse while 30.8% said there was no potential for abuse of the laws.

“Americans want real, workable solutions to the mass shootings we are seeing in this nation, but it’s obvious that they don’t see the proposed ‘red flag’ laws as the answer,” said Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States Action. “More and more Americans are coming to the conclusion that the government abuses any power it’s given, and they are responding accordingly.”

The poll is timely since the U.S. Senate voted late Tuesday to advance a round of gun control measures that included support from 14 Republicans.

The bill included mental health and safety funding, but most attention has gone to gun control restrictions that Democrats have re-upped their support for since the tragic shootings in Uvalde,

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water providers to enact a level two water shortage response, Santa Barbara is taking the next step to encourage conservation.”

Under the Stage Two measures, community members will be asked to prevent wasteful water use by: • Using a shut-off nozzle when using a hose or outdoor water faucet, including for vehicle or boat washing, • Refraining from hosing down hard surfaces such as sidewalks and patios with potable water, unless for preventative maintenance or health and safety, • Irrigating with an automatic or manually-controlled, inground irrigation system only between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.

• Following the statewide ban on using potable water to irrigate non-functional turf grass, which is solely ornamental and not regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events, at commercial, industrial and institutional sites.

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UCSB women’s volleyball team announces schedule

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB women’s volleyball team announced its 2022 schedule Wednesday afternoon.

The fall slate features four non-conference tournaments, including the team’s own UCSB Thunderdome Classic, and 10 Big West Conference matches to be played in the Thunderdome.

The Gauchos take the floor for the first time in late August as they head down to Los Angeles to face Loyola Marymount in an exhibition match on Aug. 20..

The regular season begins on the road with three-straight weekend tournaments. First is the

joint-hosted Northern Colorado/ Colorado State Tournament , set for Aug. 26-27, in which the Gauchos will face the two hosts and North Carolina to open the season.

The following weekend, UCSB returns to California to compete in the Pepperdine Asics Classic, which takes place Sept. 2-3.There the Gauchos will play a trio of tough teams in the host Waves, Baylor and San Diego State.

Pepperdine and Baylor were both NCAA Tournament participants last season with the Bears advancing to the Sweet 16.

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Finally, the Gauchos return home to host the UCSB Thunderdome Classic from Sept.

16-17, which will be the team’s home opener and the conclusion of the non-conference season.

Participating teams will be revealed at a later date.

Big West Conference play begins Sept. 23 with the Gauchos heading south to face UC San Diego and UC Irvine on back-to-back nights.

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From there, the Gauchos will split time, going on the road every other weekend to play a pair of

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Big West teams and get a chance to host each of them as well. The remainder of the home matches include UC Riverside (Oct. 14), UC Davis (Oct. 15), UC Irvine (Oct. 27), UC San Diego (Oct 30), Cal State Fullerton (Nov. 11), Long Beach State (Nov. 12), CSUN (Nov. 22), and Hawai’i (Nov. 25).

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According to Tennis Recruiting Network, Dellabarca is a blue-chip recruit who ranked 12th in the nation in her class during the 2021 season and is currently ranked as the No. 1 player in New Mexico.

The Gauchos are the only Big West program to make the list and are one of just three West Coast programs joining Pepperdine (No. 2) and Fresno State (No. 14).

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State attorneys general ask Department of Justice to investigate violence against pro-life groups

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its priorities absolutely backward,” Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said in an announcement.

“They did not hesitate to investigate parents who spoke out at school board meetings but are now dragging their feet to address the violent crimes committed against pro-life organizations,” Mr. Carr added. “Public safety should not be a partisan issue, and it is past time for the U.S. attorney general to take strong, uniform and decisive action to hold accountable those who are responsible for these attacks.”

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent the letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. In addition to Georgia and Ohio, attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia co-signed the letter.

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(The Center Square) — The attorneys general of 19 states want the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate what they say is growing violence targeting pro-life groups nationwide.

Last month, Politico published a leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion, apparently revealing the nation’s highest court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, which established abortion as a constitutional right, and Casey v.

Planned Parenthood. The leaked opinion, purportedly penned by Justice Samuel Alito, comes in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a challenge to Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban.

Since then, groups have protested nationwide, including outside the homes of Supreme Court justices.

Additionally, authorities arrested a California man who they say

planned to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and abortion advocates have firebombed or vandalized at least two dozen pregnancy centers nationwide.

“Inaction is intolerable in our nation of laws, and it violates your oath of office,” the attorneys general wrote. “Yet, in recent weeks, you have continued to allow illegal actions seemingly because they advance (in the minds of some) the pro-abortion cause.”

The letter added: “Intentional or not, budding domestic terrorists have apparently received the message: The Department of Justice is going easy on those who use violence in furtherance of favored viewpoints.”

According to officials, the attacks began about a month ago, and the FBI said it planned to investigate last week.

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(The Center Square) — Attorneys general from 26 states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court decision upholding a California law banning the raising or importing pork, veal or eggs if the animals are confined.

The Supreme Court announced on March 28 that it would hear the pork industry’s challenge to California’s Proposition 12, a law restricting confinement practices in animal agriculture. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on Oct. 11.

Prop. 12 was approved by 63% of California voters in 2018. The law established minimum space requirements based on square feet for calves raised for veal, breeding pigs and egg-laying hens. It banned the sale of products from those animals if they were “confined in a cruel manner,” defined as in areas below minimum square-feet requirements.

The case, National Pork Producers Council v. Karen Ross, the secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, focuses on the regulation of animal products outside of California by prohibiting the in-state sale of products traceable to the animal being

confined in a “cruel manner.” The Pork Producers and others argue the law violates the Interstate Commerce Clause and general constitutional restrictions against “extraterritorial regulation.”

The brief filed by the attorneys general states California consumes 13% of the nation’s pork and imports 99.87% of pork consumed. The attorneys general argue the “entire impact of Proposition 12 will be visited on out-of-state producers that, though they have no vote in California, must remodel their farms (or reduce their herds) to comply with the law.”

“Under no circumstances should the state of California be allowed to dictate to Missouri farmers and ranchers how they can raise and confine breeding pigs, egglaying hens, and veal calves,” Missouri Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt said in a statement. “Further, California is attempting to impose their will on Missouri farmers and ranchers by threatening to deny entry into the California market if those farmers and ranchers don’t comply with their pointless regulations.

Missouri’s farmers and ranchers have been tending to their land and livestock for generations. They don’t need Californian politicians telling them how to do their jobs.”

Of the 19 briefs filed with the

Supreme Court on the case last week, all urged the court to reverse the lower court’s decision, with the exception of two neutral parties providing economic information.

A brief filed to persuade the Supreme Court not to hear the case was filed last year by The Humane Society of the United States, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Equality, The Humane League, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion in World Farming USA and Animal Outlook. They stated the Pork Producers’ argument uses a “dormant Commerce Clause” to stop in-state sales of certain pork products from “animals confined in cruel and unsanitary conditions that threaten the health of California consumers. … Because that prohibition applies only to sales inside California, moreover, producers outside California are free to confine animals however they choose for products sold outside the state.”

States represented by the attorneys general are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

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(The Center Square) — Attorneys general representing 14 states have sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that criticizes its proposed plan to regulate downwind emissions, arguing it will be a “death knell for certain industries” unable to adjust to the new guidelines.

In the 17-page letter, the AGs call the Biden administration’s plan “capricious” and note the EPA is

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In the proposed rule the EPA published in April, the agency said the “earliest possible compliance date” for those industries would be 2026. The attorneys general say the restrictions come when the air quality in the U.S. far exceeds that of other countries.

“This will severely impact the manufacturing industry’s ability to compete and will drive away valuable American manufacturing jobs to countries whose air pollution track records fall far short of the United States,” the letter states.

If the new EPA standards are approved, officials in Kentucky estimate that 18 gigawatts of coalfired power generation and four gigawatts of gas and oil power generation would need to be shut down by 2030 to comply with those standards.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said in a statement the policy would cause utility bills to go up and may lead to more blackouts.

“These federal policies are being pushed at a time when Kentuckians are already experiencing recordhigh inflation and gas prices above five dollars per gallon,” Mr. Cameron said. “Once again, the president is elevating the green priorities of a few at the expense of many, with potentially devastating consequences for American families, businesses and our nation’s power grid.”

Besides Cameron, the letter was signed by attorney generals representing Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.

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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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001546 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: RR RAIN GUTTERS, 835 OLIVE ST APT#B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: ROLANDO E RAMOS: 835 OLIVE ST APT#B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 06/13/2022

by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. 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)

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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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001369 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CASTRO’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING, 266 APPLE GROVE LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: CASTRO’S CLEANING CO, INC: 266 APPLE GROVE LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105.

This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/24/2022

by E47, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: May 24, 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)

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Any objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed Fee Resolution may be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors before the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., June 28, 2022.

The address of the Clerk of the Board is: 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101.

Objections or protests may also be filed at, or before, the meeting on June 28, 2022.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter, in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, on proposed tipping fees charged at County solid waste facilities and parcel fees for the management of municipal solid waste in the unincorporated area.

Copies of the proposed rates will be posted at the County of Santa Barbara website under the Clerk of the Board for the June 28, 2022 Board Hearing after June 23, 2022. Hard copies of the rates are available at the offices of the Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division located at 130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, California. Questions can be directed during business hours to (805) 882-3600.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of June 28, 2022, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.

Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

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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. FBN2022-0001510 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MINDFUL HORSE USA, 1104 EDISON STREET, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 23901 CALABASAS RD STE 1010, CALABASAS, CA 91302 LANDON EQUESTRIAN, LLC, 5475 HAPPY CANYON ROAD, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460 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 04/15/2022.

LANDON EQUESTRIAN, LLC S/ CRAIG LANDON, PRESIDENT, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/09/2022.

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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.

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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

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON REPORT TO COLLECT SUMMERLAND SANITARY DISTRICT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON COUNTY TAX ROLL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 3:00 p.m. on the 14th day of July 2022, at 2435 Wallace Avenue, Summerland, California 93067, a hearing at the District’s office will be held on a written report on file in the office of the District, located at the above-referenced address, which report contains a description of each parcel of real property within Summerland Sanitary District to which sewer service is being rendered or for which an application for service has been made to the District on or before June 15, 2022. The report also sets forth the charge to be made for sewer services to each of said parcels for the fiscal year 2022-23.

The purpose of the hearing on the report is to enable the Governing Board of the Summerland Sanitary District to hear and consider all objections or protests to the election by the District to collect the sewer service charges as shown in the report on the County Tax Roll in the same manner and at the same time as general taxes.

The report is available for examination during normal business hours on June 15, 2022, and will remain available for examination during regular business hours at the office of the District located at 2435 Wallace Avenue, Summerland, California 93067. You can also call for an appointment at phone number 805-969-4344, or by email at info@summerlandsd.org.

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California recovers $1.1 billion in unemployment insurance funds

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — The California Employment Development Department announced Tuesday that it has recovered $1.1 billion in unemployment insurance funds.

The state found the funds on inactivated benefit cards.

Although the state found the money, most of it will return to the federal government. That’s because the fraudulent claims are primarily from the emergency federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.

California hired McGregor Scott as EDD fraud special counsel in July. In this position, Mr. Scott “aids the state’s work with law enforcement to combat fraud — including supporting state, federal and local investigations and prosecutions,” according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.

“We will continue working with law enforcement to put fraudsters behind bars and recover every

stolen dollar that we can,” Mr. Scott said in the news release.

Gov. Newsom’s office says the billion-dollar recovery furthers the state’s efforts to investigate and prosecute criminals who defrauded federal emergency unemployment benefit programs.

Over the past 15 months, the state has had at least 1,525 investigations, 467 arrests, 162 convictions and $3,474,448 seized from these fraudsters.

The recovered amount pales in comparison to a January 2021 estimation from state Auditor Elaine Howle that fraudsters took at least $10.4 billion in taxpayer dollars.

EDD manages one of the largest public benefits systems in America. In the past decade, more than 20 million people filed over 60 million unemployment, disability insurance and paid family leave claims using it. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the department was mailing nearly 600,000 documents a day, according to the governor’s office.

Election 2022: Trump switched to her, and Britt routs Brooks in Alabama GOP Senate primary race

By BRENT ADDLEMAN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Alabama is destined to have one new U.S. senator next year.

Republican challenger Katie Britt defeated incumbent Mo Brooks in Tuesday’s special runoff election to advance to November’s general election. Ms. Britt collected 252,877 votes, good enough for 63.01% of the vote. Mr. Brooks, a Republican, earned 148,420 votes, or 36.99%.

Ms. Britt was backed by former President Donald Trump, who rescinded his support of Mr. Brooks just before May’s primary.

Ms. Britt is the former head of the Business Council of Alabama.

She had previously served as an aide to former Republican Sen. Richard Shelby, before he retired.

She will face Democratic candidate Will Boyd in November’s general election.

In the governor’s Democratic special runoff election, Yolanda Rochelle Flowers advances to November’s general election by beating out Malika Sanders

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Fortier. Ms. Flowers collected 32,416 votes, or 63.39%, to Ms. Fortier’s 26,363 votes, or 44.85%.

Ms. Flowers will face Republican Gov. Kay Ivey in November’s race.

Palin leads congressional race in Alaska

By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE ASSOCIATE EDITOR

(The Center Square) — The unofficial results from a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, show four candidates in the lead, but only three will appear on the Aug. 16 ballot.

Al Gross, who came in third in the special election with 12.6% of the vote, withdrew from the race, according to the Alaska Division of Elections.

Unofficial results released Tuesday show former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in the lead with 27% of the votes, with fellow Republican Nick Begich coming in second with 19.1%. Democrat Mary Peltola came in fourth with 10% of the vote.

State law prohibits elections officials from placing the fifthplace candidate on the ballot, elections officials said in a letter to Mr. Begich released to the media.

State Rep. Tara Sweeney came in fourth with 5.9% of the vote.

“Because this withdrawal occurred less than 64 days before the election, Alaska law does not permit the fifth place candidate to advance,” said Gail Fenumiai, director of the division of the elections. “Any party that disagrees with these decisions should file suit immediately.”

The election was the state’s

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first under the new rank choice voting system. Four candidates, regardless of party, were scheduled to advance to an Aug. 16 special election ballot before Mr. Gross dropped out. The winner would serve out the remainder of Rep. Young’s term. Rep. Young died in March after serving as Alaska’s sole U.S. House of Representatives member for 49 years.

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Organic rocky sweet melon

These melons are smaller than your average cantaloupe, and instead of the more common orange flesh, they present a lime green hue, once sliced.

Delivering a flavor somewhere between a cantaloupe and a honeydew melon, Rocky Sweet melons are mildly sweet, very juicy,and incredibly refreshing.

This week I prepared a chilled Rocky Sweet Melon and cucumber soup for the Fix of the Week on page A8.

Grown, harvested and sold

by Munak Ranch of Paso Robles, they can be found at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market weekly.

Certified organic, they sell for a price averaging $5 each.

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Seaworthy — and beachworthy — art will grace Sea Glass Pop-Ups on July 3 and Aug. 13 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

Summer Sea Glass Pop-Ups Maritime Museum hosting events in July and August

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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At top, artists put their hearts into works such as these. Above, some of the art explores the ocean.

he Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, in cooperation with the Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival, is hosting Sea Glass Pop-Ups on July 3 and Aug. 13 on the museum’s patio overlooking the harbor.

These events are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival, which usually occurs each year in September, has been canceled for 2022, although an event is planned for Nov. 19 at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.

But sea glass aficionados and collectors needn’t wait so long.

They can now find many of the artists at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, before then.

“Summer Sea Glass Pop-Up events will feature a variety of handmade, ocean-themed art and authentic sea glass jewelry created by dozens of talented artists,” said Karen Clark, festival art director.

Sea glass and beach glass are naturally weathered pieces of glass, which often have the appearance of tumbled stones.

“Sea glass” is physically and chemically weathered glass found on beaches along bodies of saltwater. These weathering processes produce natural frosted glass, according to Wikipedia.

“The only one of its kind in Southern California, the Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival is deeply rooted in the Santa Barbara community, with local artists, the venue and its commitment to going green,” said Ms. Clark.

Each year, the festival designates a nonprofit recipient to receive part of the proceeds.

“This year, the Maritime Museum will receive some of the proceeds to help it continue offering its educational programs Please see SEAGLASS on A8

Lemon cucumber Almost perfectly round and reaching the size of a baseball at full maturity, lemon cucumbers have attractive alternating bands of cream and pale yellow across the skin. Inside, the flesh is creamcolored and has a central seed pocket.

They deliver a nice subtly sweet flavor with a balance of soft yet firm textured flesh.

When the cucumbers reach full maturity, most people tend to peel away the relatively thick skin before enjoying them.

You can find lemon cucumbers at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets as the season progresses from several local farmers. Price averages $3 per pound.

Black mission figs The first round of fresh figs is hitting local farmers markets, with Avila and Sons Farm leading the pack with about six different varieties on hand at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, and Wednesday Solvang farmers’ markets.

My overall favorite, year in and year out, are these dark purple skin and red fleshed black mission figs, yielding an incredibly sweet and dynamic flavor. Eat them as they come, add them to a salad, or grill them.

I also really like them stuffed with chèvre, Fat Uncle Farm blistered almond and chopped basil, finished with a little olive oil and aged balsamic.

Available from several local producers, they sell for a price averaging $7 per basket.

At top, the pop-ups will feature a variety of sea glass and beach glass art. The glass consists of naturally weathered pieces, which often have the appearance of tumbled stones. Above, Marcia McNally of Silk Road Designs shows her sea glass jewelry.

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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at no cost to students who attend Title I schools and afterschool programs for low-income populations,” added Ms. Clark.

“Since our large two day indoor festival has been canceled a few years due to COVID, we are happy to offer a series of intimate pop ups in

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the fresh ocean air on the patios at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum,” she said.

“We will resume our festival in 2023 where we have artists and attendees from all over the country, but we love these pop ups, which are free to the public and feature artists from all over California.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI Sea Glass Pop-Ups will take place July 3 and Aug. 13 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara.

For more information, visit santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com or instagram.com/santabarbaraseaglassfestival.

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Barbara Holzman

Holzman now on natural history board

Barbara Holzman has joined the board of trustees at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Dr. Holzman is professor emerita at San Francisco State University’s Department of Geography and Environment, where she was a professor for 25 years. She holds doctorate and master’s degrees from UC Berkeley and UCLA, respectively, and a bachelor’s from UC Berkeley.

In addition to teaching in her department, she co-founded the Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program at San Francisco State and served as its program director for several years. The focus of Dr. Holzman’s past research and writing has been biogeography and natural resource management.

Dr. Holzman retired in 2016, which was the year she moved

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And Dr. Holzman is a docent at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and a volunteer at its Butterfly Pavilion.

“I am happy to be joining the board to support the museum’s mission in creating nature experiences that are accessible to all, as well as supporting the next generation of scientists and environmentally conscious citizens,” Dr. Holzman said. “The museum is part of the heritage of Santa Barbara, and I feel our job is to help show the importance of local nature in our everyday lives and our survival as a species.”

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Lighter, more refreshing eats have also been commonplace, with mixed greens and fresh fruits finding their way into a majority of my meals.

This week I picked up a few different kinds of cucumbers that included Persian, lemon and pickling varieties, as well as an assortment of fresh melons.

Comprising anywhere from 92%96% water by weight, these are some of the most rehydrating foods you can find this time of year.

When melons are available at our local farmers markets, I tend to enjoy them quite often, and this week I scored some orange-fleshed cantaloupe, a nice seedless red-fleshed watermelon, as well as one of my overall annual favorites from the Munak Ranch of Paso Robles: the green-fleshed Rocky Sweet Melon.

These smaller melons are recognized by their webbed pale yellow cantaloupe-like skin when ripe. Once sliced, they present a lime green center that fades toward a pale green. The flesh is soft and juicy like a cantaloupe, with notes of sweet honeydew melon throughout.

Rocky Sweet melons also have a very noticeable fragrant aroma that intensifies the riper the melon becomes.

Rocky Sweet melons are ideal to eat as they come, scooped out of the skin with a spoon, or cubed and tossed in a fruit salad. They can also be skewered with prosciutto, basil leaves and

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mozzarella cheese to serve as a nice appetizer, or added to a smoothie or your morning yogurt.

This week, I prepared a refreshing Rocky Sweet melon and cucumber soup, blending in a little yogurt for a nice smooth consistency. This is a wonderful healthy dish to serve any time of the day.

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.

ROCKY SWEET MELON AND CUCUMBER SOUP 1 medium Persian cucumber, ends discarded and cut into small cubes.

1 small Rocky Sweet Melon, seeds and skin discarded, cubed. ½ cup yogurt (I used a 2%). If vegan use cashew yogurt).

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (or fresh basil leaves). ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped.

Juice from 1 lemon or lime.

1 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated or diced small.

Pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper, adjust to taste.

Optional; ½ jalapeño pepper with seeds discarded for a little heat.

Optional; 1 teaspoon honey for added sweetness.

Place all ingredients in a blender, and blend until very smooth. Refrigerate before serving, then mix well just before placing in bowls. You can top with a little olive oil or aged balsamic vinegar, and/or garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

Yield: Serves 4.

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DAILY BRIDGE

LIBRA — This is a terrific day for you, Libra, and you’ll find that there is a great deal of power at your disposal. This is a day of new beginnings. You have the opportunity now to start over and create a solid emotional base from which to work. Rid yourself of negative feelings and self-doubt.

SCORPIO — The fire is raging today, so be careful, Scorpio. Try not to be too impulsive in your actions.

Your natural tendency may be to lash out against others without really thinking about the consequences. If you find yourself getting hot under the collar, you might need to take a step back from the situation and settle down.

SAGITTARIUS — Go for the gold, Sagittarius. Today marks the beginning of the rest of your life. Treat it with respect. You may be on a crusade and your combative instincts could be working overtime. There’s a lot of fuel in your engine, so don’t worry about running out. The only thing you really need to be concerned about is possibly stepping on other people’s toes.

CAPRICORN — You may feel as if someone is poking you today, Capricorn, urging you to get up and get moving. Don’t be surprised if someone seems to be picking on you for no reason.

Other people’s lack of sympathy and sensitivity could be acute on a day like this. Try not to take it personally.

AQUARIUS — This is a great day for you to get up on stage and make your presence known, Aquarius. Let people know that you’re the leader of the pack.

There is a great need for you to take the helm now, and you shouldn’t back away from this responsibility. The warrior instinct inside you is probably strong, so don’t hesitate for a second. Be brave and courageous in all situations.

PISCES — This is a good day to add spark to your life, Pisces. If things have seemed boring and stagnating lately, you may need to infuse a bit of excitement into the situation.

Add flair and dynamism to the mix. Take matters into your own hands and actively pursue your goals. You have a strong inner sense of where you need to go.

HOROSCOPE ARIES — You’ll notice that your emotions are coming to a monthly climax today, Aries.

Don’t be alarmed but do be cautious about lashing out at people for no reason. You may feel on edge. Unintended slights from others could push you over that edge in a fury of emotion.

TAURUS — Extremes is the name of the game now, especially for you, Taurus.

Today the emphasis is on action.

You’re the one to call to get the job done. You won’t wait another second to simply go for it. Your emotions are flowing, and you have an endless well of internal strength and resources. Use this power to your advantage.

GEMINI — Be adventurous and strike out into new territory, Gemini. Be a pioneer. Work to make some new discoveries in the world. Today isn’t a day to worry about consequences. It’s a day to get things started. There is a great deal of fiery energy in the cosmos helping you in your quest for the new and fresh.

CANCER — Certain situations may be difficult to deal with today as they take an emotional spin, Cancer. You’re getting anxious. Things are getting started without the careful planning and consideration you feel is necessary. Try not to worry so much. Your own doubt is likely to hinder any project.

Have faith that things will work out.

LEO — You should find that the general mood of the day is favorable to your personality style, Leo. Take this opportunity to present more of your thoughts and ideas to the world. Let your voice be heard. Use it with strength and vigor. You have partners and friends who are eager to hear what’s on your mind.

VIRGO — The fog has lifted and you’re ready to take off, Virgo. The dreaminess you may have experienced lately has been nice, but now it’s time to get moving again. Use all that you have learned from that recent internal processing and put it to use in the practical world. Try not to get caught up in the crossfire of conversations that don’t really pertain to you.

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interest rate by three-fourths of a percent, the highest in 30 years, and they said that they will continue to raise the rates this year at a rapid pace to slow the economy and to combat inflation,” Mr. Aceves said. “This Fed increase affects credit card rates, auto loans and mortgage rates. which are at their highest level since the 2008 recession.

“Gas tax will increase by three cents a gallon on July 1,” Mr. Aceves continued. “The ballot language lists everything we are required to provide with some exceptions, and we are saying we cannot budget to provide these services.

“As we proceed through these inflationary times, perhaps leading us into a recession, our constituents are going to have to find ways to reduce expenditures and provide for their family,” he said. “We must do the same. We must tighten our belts. It is for these reasons, among many, that I am not supporting placing this measure on the ballot.

“But should it go on the ballot, I would ask the council to

RAISES

Continued from Page A3 said in a statement. “Fires are growing increasingly dangerous and frequent, yet federal firefighter salaries have lagged.

Uncompetitive salaries have cost us talented individuals and undermined staffing levels.

“I applaud the administration for heeding our calls to increase compensation and support for federal firefighters who save lives and protect our communities,” said Sen. Padilla.

GAS TAX

Continued from Page A2 refining of U.S. oil, which slowed during the pandemic, and blamed gas stations for not lowering prices fast enough even as oil prices have dropped recently.

“I fully understand that a gas tax holiday alone is not going to fix the problem, but it will provide families some immediate relief, just a little bit of breathing room as we continue working to bring

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The Goleta City Council Tuesday voted 4-1 to put the 1% Sales and Transaction Use Tax measure on the Nov. 8 ballot. Voting against it was Councilman Roger Aceves, seated in the front.

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with a member of the public engagement commission in Old Town over this weekend,” Councilman Kyriaco said during the council meeting.”Twenty said yes (for the tax increase). Six said no, and four said maybe.” He said the people he talked to included Spanish-speaking residents.

“I agree with the Old Town community that I spoke with, the business community that I spoke with and the environmental community that we should put this on the ballot as not just a choice but a recommendation that they (the voters) will make the decision on,” Mr. Kyriaco said.

Councilman Aceves said he found a different result from his conversations with constituents.

“I polled, at this point, about 50 people, and I am continuing to do it every day. And of the 50, not one — not one — is supporting the tax measure,” he said.

Councilman Kyriaco responded, “And that’s why we let the professionals do it, (polling).”

Staff analysis, meanwhile, has led city council members to believe that inflation will have dropped dramatically by the time the tax increase takes effect in 2024.

allow me to provide a rebuttal argument against this tax,” Mr. Aceves said.

Councilman James Kyriaco, who’s running for re-election this year, explained why he supported putting the tax increase on the ballot.

“In the final analysis, I agree with the business community that I have spoken with, the environmental community that I have spoken with, the 16 businesses, owners, customers, managers, and staff, over 30 people that I spoke with along

Besides the pay increases, the administration announced a new Wildland Fire Management occupational series created by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management as well as a new initiative to support the mental health of federal firefighters.

Sen. Padilla called on the administration last year to examine current staffing structures and more recently wrote to the administration highlighting the staffing shortages, urging increased pay and the swift creation of a new occupational series to support and

aid in the recruitment of federal firefighters.

During the coming months, the administration will implement a new set of temporary pay increases that will put retroactive pay (from Oct. 1, 2021) into wildland firefighters’ pockets and increase their biweekly pay by the lesser of $20,000 or 50% of their annual base salary through September 2023, according to Sen. Padilla’s office.

Federal agencies will begin processing these payments in the coming weeks, with additional payments to occur throughout July

and August.

“Because the pay increase under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is temporary, the Biden-Harris Administration supports a new firefighter pay structure that is both sufficiently competitive and equitable to address longstanding nationwide recruitment and retention challenges and consider the longer work shifts, pressures and risks associated with these jobs,” the White House said in a statement.

down prices for the long haul,” President Biden said.

Mr. Biden also took fire earlier this year for calling the higher gas prices part of a “transition,” accelerating fears that this is the new normal and part of the president’s green agenda.

This isn’t the president’s first attempt to use federal action to lower gas prices. In March, President Biden announced the release of 180 million barrels of oil over six months from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a tactic he used earlier in his administration

as well.

Mr. Biden’s critics called both that decision and the gas tax moves “gimmicks.”

“Just like when he started depleting our strategic petroleum reserve, a gas tax delay won’t work to lower prices and it will leave America more vulnerable,” U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., said. “It’s time to face reality, stop offering gimmicks, and stop blaming Putin. This is President Biden’s price hike since day one of his administration.

President Biden needs to flip the

switch on American energy and support bills like the American Energy Independence from Russia Act. “We need to take action to unleash American energy by boosting natural gas production, restarting oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, and protecting future energy and mineral development from attacks by the Biden administration,” she added.

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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Gas prices exceed $6 a gallon Wednesday at the 76 station on Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta.

TAX

Continued from Page A1 “Democrats are feeling the heat. Californians are rightfully mad that the Democrat supermajority has done nothing but talk about alleviating the pain at the pump for 100 days,” Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clara, said in the news release.

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood, has pledged action on the issue, but Republicans are skeptical of his proposed course.

“Californians need more than Band-aid relief from high gas prices,” Speaker Rendon tweeted on Monday. “We need long-term solutions. Today, I

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

FRIDAY

Nice with sunshine

On June 18, 2022, Bill Shields, beloved teacher, coach, husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at the age of 92 years old.

Bill was born July 21, 1930 in Newport, New York. In 1935, his family journeyed west looking for a better life.

They settled in Pasadena, California.

Bill did not have a lot of success as a Pasadena High School basketball player, so he decided he wanted to try amateur boxing. He was trained by the legendary blind boxing coach, Canto Robledo, in Robeledo’s backyard gym in Pasadena. During Bill’s boxing tenure, he competed in both lightweight and welterweight division tournaments.

Bill won weight division championships in 4 tournaments.

He was a finalist in every boxing tournament he entered!

Bill was also awarded the Golden Gloves of Pasadena.

During the Korean War, he was drafted into the Army in 1951. He served in General Ridgway’s Honor Guard, stationed in Tokyo, Japan. While there, he continued his boxing career as a member of the Army’s boxing team.

When Bill returned from Japan, he used his GI Bill, graduated from UCSB in 1957 and earned a Master’s Degree from USC in 1962. (Bill was a lifelong Trojan fan.

Fight On!). He was hired by the Goleta School District in 1957, where he taught 6th grade at Cathedral Oaks, drove the school bus and developed a boys and girls after school athletic program. He went on to teach at Foothill, Kellogg, Hollister and La Patera Elementary Schools. He organized the Valley Elementary League, where boys and girls teams, coached by fellow teachers and parents, competed against one another on Saturday mornings in Goleta. Bill’s school won championships in flag football, basketball, softball, volleyball and track. After 19 years, when the Valley League was no longer needed, Bill organized and coached noon leagues at Hollister and La Patera schools. What was unique was that these teams were all co-ed. He was truly a visionary coach by promoting girls to participate in competitive sports 15 years before the implementation of Title IX. His young athletes remember his love of sports and his caring attitude toward athletes and students of every ability level. Sportsmanship, fair play and citizenship were emphasized in his classrooms and on the field and court.

Bill always said one of the highlights of his life was marrying his fellow teacher at Foothill Elementary School, Diana Grassfield. They enjoyed a marriage of laughs and good times for 40 years before her untimely death in 2006.

Bill was recognized for his coaching and teaching by being inducted into the Santa Barbara Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. He was also proud of the 3 PTA Honorary Awards presented to him by three different schools.

His lifelong enjoyment of participating in competitive sports led him to play on various championship city and Goleta Boys Club basketball and softball teams. He played tennis into his late eighties.

As Bill always said “All in all, it was a pretty good run.”

Bill is survived by his son, Greg Shields of San Diego, Jennifer Frederic (Peter) of Paso Robles, his cherished granddaughters, Vanessa Shields, Jayne Bruno-Ramsay, Carolyn Bruno, Ann Bruno and his bonus grandsons, Jon Frederic and Michael Frederic.

A special thank you to Esmeralda Bravo, Bill’s amazing caregiver of the last 3 years.

Even when his memories were robbed by Alzheimer’s disease, he knew she was his friend and a “good gal.” Esmeralda, you will always be an honorary Shields.

From Greg and Jenny: Our father was a visionary when it came to flag football. He truly believed that children should not be playing tackle football until they were more mature physically and mentally. He adhered to the belief that children should learn the fundamentals of football, to fall in love and respect the sport. He didn’t support children being burdened with the apprehension of the “next big hit.” In lieu of a memorial service, we have established the Bill Shields Scholarship Fund with Santa Barbara Friday Night Lights Youth Flag Football. His legacy will live on for generations on and off the field. If possible, please make a donation to his scholarship so that the children of Santa Barbara can continue his dedication and passion for the game. Thank you. santabarbarafnl.com. https://gofund.me/f4da3826.

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Maricopa 98/75

Guadalupe 71/53

Santa Maria 74/53

Vandenberg 70/53

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announced the formation of a Select Committee on Gasoline Supply and Pricing. We’ll be asking why gas prices are so high and looking into solutions to ease the burden.”

California’s Senate Republicans argue that this approach has been tried before — and that it didn’t produce any results.

“Running for cover, Assembly Democrats are now calling for an investigation as to why gas prices are so high,” they wrote in their news release. “Been there, done that. Gov. (Gavin) Newsom made the same move in 2019, and nothing has changed, except for the price of gas.”

News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this story.

New Cuyama 97/62 Ventucopa 92/63

Los Alamos 91/52

Lompoc 69/51 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022

Buellton 90/51

Solvang 94/54

Gaviota 77/57

SANTA BARBARA 71/58 Goleta 79/59

Carpinteria 74/60 Ventura 71/60

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

71/55 71/55 96 in 1976 47 in 1991

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest.

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0.00” 0.00” (0.08”) 10.53” (17.13”)

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STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

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Fri. Hi/Lo/W 99/61/s 76/59/pc 71/51/s 70/54/pc 74/53/s 94/54/s 69/53/pc 69/61/pc

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 18 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 18 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time June 23 June 24 June 25

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8:18 a.m.

7:28 p.m.

9:18 a.m.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 100/74/s 102/74/s 76/41/s 94/58/s 76/63/pc 88/57/s 86/59/s 63/53/pc 103/72/s 86/65/s 75/49/s 100/64/s 72/52/pc 90/51/s 74/55/s 88/63/s 71/60/pc 110/81/s 88/64/s 98/54/s 98/57/s 77/63/pc 74/54/s 89/59/s 77/53/s 77/64/pc 79/44/s

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 11-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 97/62/s 79/59/s 73/51/pc 71/53/pc 74/53/pc 96/53/s 70/53/pc 71/60/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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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 83,062 acre-ft.

Elevation 706.55 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 39.0 acre-ft.

Inflow 41.5 acre-ft.

State inflow 36.3 acre-ft.

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