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County responds to water authority’s suit By GRAYCE MCCORMICK

Santa Barbara County’s 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart told the News-Press that “unfortunately,” the phrase “still rings true today.” The county leader referenced the so-called Twain quote in light of the lawsuit the county now faces from eight county water districts. They are alleging that Supervisor Hart and his

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“Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” This ages-old adage — which many attribute to Mark Twain, even though it’s never been proven to be said by the author — is typically used to describe how the Western world views water.

board are unlawfully inserting themselves into the decisionmaking process of how to manage state water supplies. The lawsuit was announced Monday. The suit — filed on behalf of the Central Coast Water Authority, which is made up of the cities of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Buellton and Guadalupe,

along with the water districts including Montecito, Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Ynez (which contracts a portion of its State Water Project supply to Solvang) — argues that because the county does not deliver state water or pay any portion of it, it cannot interfere with purchases or sales under the State Water Contract. However, according to

Supervisor Hart, the county holds the contract for the CCWA, and “the County of Santa Barbara holds the State Water Contract with the state of California.” “The state of California recognizes the important role the county holds in representing the regional interests of all county residents that the cumulative selfinterest of the individual water

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districts in the county does not represent,” Supervisor Hart told the News-Press. The reason behind the lawsuit, according to CCWA, was because when the water agency asked the board to buy and sell water for what the market would bear (state Amendment 21), the county Please see SUIT on B4

City denies appeal of De la Vina Street development Council says its hands are tied By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Dr. DeWayne Nash of Santa Barbara was diagnosed with early mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer’s. He was among the participants in a trial for the new drug aduhelm.

New drug stirs FDA controversy By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

For the first time in 20 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind drug for Alzheimer’s that treats the disease and slows its progression. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, which is a disease that attacks brain cells. Dementia is a more general term, and some people who have cognitive loss from dementia do not have Alzheimer’s. First named aducanumab and now called aduhelm, the drug is not a cure for Alzheimer’s. But it is the first new drug that could be

effective at slowing the progression “The FDA did the right thing of the disease that robs people of by approving it for use in early their brain function. Alzheimer’s since it shows that it That’s the good news. may decrease cognitive decline in The bad news is that it has these patients by 22%,” Dr. Nash generated controversy over told the News-Press. “I’ve read all whether it should have been the negative reviews. I have elected approved by the FDA. The flare-up to turn them off. The decision is has prompted three made. members of an FDA “Now let’s see To see streaming video advisory board to how well it works,” GO TO resign in protest. said. “The drug newspress.com he The board aduhelm gives us members said the in the Alzheimer’s approval sets a poor precedent for world one thing — some hope.” giving other drugs the greenlight. The retired family physician They also point to the drug’s high was diagnosed with early mild cost and its potential impact on cognitive impairment, a precursor healthcare costs. to Alzheimer’s, in December 2010. Dr. DeWayne Nash of Santa He was in the aduhelm study Barbara is keenly aware of the conducted by Biogen for about controversy, and there is no 25 weeks, receiving 18 months ambiguity as to where he stands on of placebo and seven months of the issue. aduhelm at UCLA.

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“It was supposed to be continued a year ago, but it was delayed by the pandemic. I restarted the infusions this summer,” he said. Agreeing with Dr. Nash about the efficacy of the drug is Kathryn Croskrey, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, SanDiego/ Imperial Chapter. “Aduhelm may not be a perfect drug, but it’s the first step, and just like other diseases, the first step leads to other steps that will focus on newer and better therapies,” she told the News-Press. One of the issues in the controversy is side effects, which may include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and vision changes. “All drugs have side effects,” said Ms. Croskrey. “In the FDA label, the most common side

The Santa Barbara City Council has denied an appeal that would have revoked approval for a proposed fourstory development on De la Vina Street. The denial means the project can move forward, and council members said their hands are tied for procedural reasons. In the city’s quasi-judicial process, council members heard the appeal by resident Donna Mrotek, who objected to the Architectural Board of Review’s final approval of a 21-unit, fourstory, mixed-use development at 825 De la Vina St. The concerns listed by the appellant (and approximately 40 neighbors standing behind her in a protest on Monday) included neighborhood compatibility, inadequate setback distances, potential construction noise/vibration impacts and inconsistency with design guidelines. However, these concerns were not ultimately what made the decision for the council, despite whether the council members agreed with the concerns. Instead, the council was tasked with determining whether the ABR’s final approval — the decision being appealed — matched the ABR’s previous project design approval, during which size, bulk and scale were OK’d. Ms. Mrotek and her neighbors were concerned about those details. Council members said they could not make the finding that the two approvals did not match up. After hearing out the appellant and her neighbors who spoke up in public comment, council members said that the appeal came a little over two months too late, after the ABR had already issued project design approval. If the City Council would have tried to go outside its purview and challenge the project’s design approval, the city would likely face litigation and the subsequent financial risks, according to the city attorney’s office. In her presentation, Ms. Mrotek cited several instances in which she argued the city misinformed the public about how to participate in meetings and voice their opposition before the project design was approved. She noted the public was not notified about the project as a whole until after the ABR’s meeting on Jan. 29, when the

project was granted project design approval. That decision solidified all of the details with which Ms. Mrotek and her neighbors had concerns. The appellant pointed out that the minutes from that meeting did not indicate anywhere that there would be a 10-day appeal period after the ABR granted the project design approval. “I was unable to appeal at any of the appropriate times because of lack of notification I should have gotten about the meetings,” Ms. Mrotek said. Besides her general concerns with the property, Ms. Mrotek voiced concerns that story poles (preliminary poles to show the structure’s height) would have made a difference in notifying the public. She said the criteria was met to use story poles in this situation, but the ABR waived that requirement. Furthermore, the appellant took issue with the fact that ABR members referred to two singlestory homes near the property — one of which is her own — as “just sheds.” She also noted a mistake in Tuesday’s meeting notice, which said that the City Council meeting would take place “Thursday, June 22, 2021.” June 22 was Tuesday. “The fact remains: We did not receive notifications of meetings; notifications that we did get were wrong; and the lack of story poles held back information to the public,” Ms. Mrotek said. “As one who is in close proximity and shares a property line, I have the right to stay informed, and I followed the directions I was asked to make that happen. “For this reason, I feel the approval of 825 De la Vina is not valid, as we were denied our right to speak,” she continued. “Therefore, approval should be revoked, new meetings set so we as citizens can attend and actually voice our needs for size, bulk and scale compatibility in the neighborhood, and keeping skyline and mountain views and ensuring our rights for privacy.” Numerous speakers during public comments agreed with Ms. Mrotek. They cited their own instances of lack of notifications or difficulties accessing information on city documents and its website, www. santabarbaraca.gov. As the City Council deliberated its next moves, members all agreed that the fault was on behalf of the city’s procedures as they currently

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At left, Santa Barbara City Firefighters use a tool to rescue a dog from a hot car. At right, the dog was released to Animal Control officials to house the pet.

City Fire rescues dog from hot car SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara city firefighters rescued a dog that was left in a car Wednesday. The windows were slightly open, but Santa Barbara Police and Fire still considered the situation unsafe for the dog. Firefighters opened the car

with a special tool and called Animal Control to house the pet. State law prohibits leaving an animal in an unattended vehicle under conditions that endanger the health of the animal, such as heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation, lack of food or water or other circumstances that could lead to suffering, disability or death. Enclosed vehicles can quickly exceed the outdoor temperature

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Resident identified as decedent in collision LOMPOC — The Coroner’s Bureau identified Lompoc resident Miguel Angel Salas,

26, as the decedent from the motorcycle-vehicle collision Tuesday in the Lompoc Valley area. Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the incident Tuesday with an engine company, an ambulance and an air ambulance. But the patient was declared deceased at the scene. — Annelise Hanshaw

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A virtual performance featuring Michael McDonald, Alan Parsons and other famous local rock musicians will take place July 8 to help raise funds for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse. The encore performance, “CADA Cares: An Evening of Music at Home,” will help fill the gap between the county’s increasing public needs for law enforcement and the tightening of the county budget, according to a news release. The event emphasizes supplementing equipment and training for the county’s primary law enforcement personnel to assist them in safeguarding the community. There will be performances by former Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan vocalist Michael McDonald, Mr. Parsons and English singer-songwriters Peter and Natalie Noone, Justin Fox and musician David Pack. Mr. Noone is known as the lead vocalist of the 1960s rock band Herman’s Hermits. The Benevolent Posse encourages all residents to watch and consider hosting viewing parties with friends. There will also be an online auction for attendees, with the following items to bid on: a surf day at the private Hollister

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Ansorg not worried about delta variant Public health officer points to county’s high vaccination rate By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Though the U.S. is eyeing an uptick in new infections associated with the COVID-19 delta variant, local officials say this specific strain is not of particular concern in Santa Barbara County due to the region’s high vaccination rate. The delta variant, which was first identified in India, has now been reported in 85 countries and accounts for 20% of new cases in the U.S., according to data from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The variant has been labeled a “variant of concern” by the CDC due to the virus strain’s increased transmissibility. The strain was also dubbed the “great threat” to the nation’s attempt to stamp out COVID-19 by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during a White House briefing Tuesday. Yet, in Santa Barbara County, where 57.4% of the eligible 12-and-older population is fully vaccinated, local health officials say a large portion of the population has adequate protection from the delta strain. According to the CDC, the vaccines widely distributed in the U.S. offer adequate protection against the new variant, and it’s those who remain unvaccinated who face the greatest threat. According to Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county’s public health officer, the delta variant can spread twice as fast as the original COVID-19 variant, but those who are fully vaccinated are not at risk of contracting the virus. “(The delta variant) is in no way concerning (in Santa Barbara County) at this point,” Dr. Ansorg told the News-Press. “However, I always stress that every unvaccinated person is at higher risk. (If an) unvaccinated person encounters this variant, it is easier to get infected.”

Dr. Ansorg added that nationally, the delta variant is becoming more prevalent in states where the vaccination rates remain low, particularly in the southeast region of the U.S. And while the delta variant has been detected in Santa Barbara County, it was shown in only two of the April 25 tests collected for variant surveillance. Now, with the county’s low positivity rate and a small number of test results to use for surveillance, Dr. Ansorg said a better measure is to look at Los Angeles County, where instances of the delta variant are increasing rapidly. According to Dr. Ansorg, test samples have shown a 40% increase week over week with cases associated with the delta variant in Los Angeles County. He presumes that Santa Barbara County is not far behind this rate. With the delta variant expected to become more dominant in the coming weeks, Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, an infectious disease specialist at Cottage Health, told the News-Press that she remains concerned about the unvaccinated people in the county. She said it is not a question of “if” the delta variant hits Santa Barbara County, but rather a question of when. “I think that as a community, we are quite well protected,” Dr. Fitzgibbons said. “I do worry that there are groups of people that are unvaccinated and are still vulnerable when ... the delta variant really hits our community and becomes our dominant version of COVID.” “I think what we’ve learned from the rest of the world is that the delta variant has advantages that are going to put it ahead of all other variants,” she said. “So in the coming weeks, it’s going to be very likely that more cases are going to be due to the delta COVID-19 variant.” White House officials, meanwhile, say it is likely that the U.S. will miss President Joe Biden’s goal of partially vaccinating 70% of the adult population by the Fourth of July. The Biden administration targeted July 4 as a benchmark vaccination goal, but officials say it will likely take a few additional

weeks to reach the number. With California relaxing its distancing and masking guidelines in many places, Dr. Ansorg said there still remains a chance for potential outbreak among unvaccinated individuals in various areas of the county. He’s advising unvaccinated individuals to avoid crowds, especially indoors, as the delta variant becomes more prevalent. “Santa Barbara County is quite diverse, so you could end up in an area where the vaccination rate is really low,” Dr. Ansorg said. “Let’s say Fourth of July festivities and things like that — if they go on outdoors it’s safer, but if there’s a lot of parties going on indoors, there is a possibility for an outbreak. If that (outbreak) were to be from the delta virus, it would have the potential to infect double the amount of people the previous virus was able to infect.” He added, “There’s a potential

in outbreaks for Santa Barbara County, but it would have to be where a significant percentage of the people who are exposed are unvaccinated.” As local officials are eyeing the potential spread of the new variant, case rates remain low in the county. On Wednesday, the Public Health Department reported three new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. One case was reported in Lompoc, one was reported in Santa Maria and one was reported in the South Coast areas of Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. This brings the county’s active case total to 32 infections. On Wednesday, nine people were hospitalized for COVID-19, five of which were recovering in the ICU. email: mhirneisen@newspress. com

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An increasing number of Santa Barbara Unified School District’s students without economic disadvantages are meeting the requirements to apply for University of California schools each year. But eligibility rates among low-income students are not growing, with around 40% of graduating seniors meeting eligibility each year. Comparatively, just over 65% of non-socioeconomically disadvantaged students meet the requirements. This gap was discussed by the Santa Barbara Unified School District during its last school board meeting of the 2020-2021 school year Tuesday night. Currently the district’s graduation requirements don’t align with the University of California system and California State University’s standard, also known as A-G eligibility. There are three main differences. First, students must graduate with the equivalent of Math III or higher to enroll in UC/CSU schools, but Santa Barbara Unified requires Math II or higher. (The state’s requirement is only Math I or higher.) UC/CSU also expect students to have taken two years of language courses other than English. Santa Barbara Unified doesn’t require these language courses. Lastly, Santa Barbara Unified students can graduate with a Dgrade or higher, but UC and CSU schools expect C-s and higher. The district is considering altering its requirements to align with the colleges’ standards. In 2018, only 28.3% of the district’s graduates met the colleges’ benchmarks. That number boosted up to 52.9% in 2019. The state’s average sits at about 50%, and Santa Barbara

Unified is measuring above that mark. But some student populations are not seeing such rates of success. “The rising tide doesn’t necessarily float all boats,” Shawn Carey, assistant superintendent of secondary education, said. “We feel proud of our overall increasing rates of A-G eligibility, but it doesn’t float all boats equally. And that is the most important story for us.” The district anticipates that 84% of its Asian graduates and 73% of white graduates have met A-G requirements this year. (The grades are not yet finalized.) By contrast, 41% of black students and 43% of Hispanic/ Latino students are eligible. While not discussed much by the board, just 6.4% of disabled students met the requirements. The lowest rate is in emergent multilingual learners (or students learning who are learning English) with just under 3% eligible. This rate could be low because students who begin as EML are frequently reclassified into the general student body before their senior year. “That means there’s something about the system that is not working for those students who are not achieving A-G eligibility at the same rate as all students and of some of their peer groups and sometimes, in some cases, at half the rate of their peers,” Ms. Carey said. The Future Leaders of America, a youth leadership nonprofit geared toward Latino/a youth, brought the disparity to the district’s attention in March. FLA representatives called in during public comment. “Many students find out too late that they can’t apply to UC because they don’t have the courses that they need in order to qualify the requirements. It would be great to see these resources available to everyone,” Abi Marin, FLA student, said. Board members also joined the discussion.

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Dr. Fitzgibbons of Cottage Health, a system that includes Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, told the News-Press that she remains concerned about the unvaccinated people in the county.

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At left, Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer, said Santa Barbara County has good protection from the delta variant due to the high vaccination rate. However, those who are unvaccinated remain at risk of contracting the delta variant. At right, Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, an infectious disease specialist at Cottage Health, said it is not a question of “if” but rather a question of when the delta variant will become more prevalent in Santa Barbara County.

“I know that in this slide, that percentages were represented. But when I look at those percentages, I don’t look at percentages; I look at numbers,” board member Virginia Alvarez said. “How many total, how many of the students, how many of our EML students graduated without meaning the A-G standards? We have to do something now,” she said. She also called for a deeper look at the numbers, which was echoed by Wendy Sims-Moten, board clerk. The presentation was for discussion, so the board could not take any action on the item. Other agenda items included the approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan and the budget for the next school year. Both items were unanimously approved, though the budget projections include dipping into the district’s reserves. The district will learn more about its funding as property taxes become finalized at the end of the month and state legislators approve budget trailer bills. The board also approved entering into a contract with FPA Multifamily LLC for the sale of the Tatum Property, a 30-acre tract of land the district is unable to develop into a school site. Meg Jetté, assistant superintendent of business services, assured board members that the district received an appraisal to determine the $17 million sales price. The district must receive approval from the state Board of Education to forgo the competitive bidding process. FPA plans to build a 331-unit apartment complex with 56 units of affordable housing. It has agreed to give district employees priority when leasing, though the details of that agreement are yet to be decided. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for July 20. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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projected to be memory $56,000 a year, difficulties or raising serious other changes in For more information about concerns about thinking skills, its affordability. Alzheimer’s, contact the Alzheimer’s don’t ignore Association California Central Coast “The cost them,” Ms. Chapter at 805-892-4259 or visit www. will be around Croskrey said. alz.org. $4,000 plus “See a doctor a month, soon to determine which is the the cause. cost of treatment for things like Professional evaluation may detect connective tissue diseases like a treatable condition. rheumatoid arthritis or lupus or “And even if symptoms suggest ulcerative colitis or cancer,” said dementia, early diagnosis allows Dr. Nash. “You can only imagine a person to get a maximum the rush there will be for folks to benefit from available treatments gain access to this drug. There and provides an opportunity to may not be enough neurologists, volunteer for clinical trials or infusion centers or MRI scanners studies,” she said. “It also provides to keep up with the demand.” time to plan for the future.” For aduhelm to be effective, Dr. Nash considers himself lucky Alzheimer’s must be detected in its that he fit the criteria for early early stages, and that’s one of the detection. major challenges, according to Ms. “Lucky for me, I have had seven Croskrey. infusions of this drug and am “Signs of dementia can vary being reevaluated for inclusion in greatly,” she said. “Examples a study for at least two years to get include problems with short-term aduhelm in monthly infusions,” he memory, keeping track of purses or said, adding, “It is important for wallets, paying bills, planning and folks to keep this drug in its proper preparing meals, remembering perspective. It is not a cure. It is appointments and traveling out of not for all Alzheimer’s patients. It the neighborhood. is not for folks whose Alzheimer’s “Many conditions are has progressed too far. It has to progressive, which means that the be given early in the disease to be signs of dementia start out slowly effective.” and gradually get worse. If you or He added for emphasis, “The someone you know is experiencing FDA did the right thing. It gave

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Continued from Page A1 effects include amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), headaches and falls. Your health care provider will do MRI scans before and during the treatment to monitor for ARIA, which is a common side effect that does not usually cause any symptoms but can be serious. It is typically a temporary swelling in areas of the brain that usually resolves over time.” Dr. Nash said that the allergic reaction and brain swelling and the microbleeds were risks and side effects that were explained to him before the clinical trial. “I signed several documents without the blink of an eye. I never thought twice about it,” he said. “If you think about it, these amyloid plaques have been in the brain for years. Now the body will be removing them from the brain, and the body and the brain are not going to like that happening. I think of it like a wound with a scab on it. “You peel the scab off, and the wound bleeds some, then it heals. So it seems that’s what may happen when the amyloid plaques are removed.” The price of the drug is

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Continued from Page A1 exist. Council members said the procedures were followed correctly and that they could not hold the developer accountable for flaws in the city’s procedures. They said while they heard the complaints of the citizens, their hands were tied. Councilman Mike Jordan pointed out that the first mailing detailing the project was sent out back in April 2020 — nine months before the project design approval. “To me, the key issue here is when is a material moment for this project and what did we do at that time?” he said. “It’s apparent to me that we did a mailing almost a year before that, but we didn’t do a mailing right before the key approval time where somebody could sit up and take notice, and if they didn’t like it, they would see they had 10 days only and not miss

that.” Both Councilman Jordan and Councilman Eric Friedman said during the meeting that they are committed to working in their respective committees on the issue of sending notices. Councilwoman Kristen Sneddon said she feels “so strongly that the public is not fully informed unless there are story poles” to detail the real height and visual impact of the building. She cited that renderings can scale the size from what direction it’s being looked at, and buildings can look taller or smaller or other buildings can be faded out or trees can be removed. Councilwoman Sneddon also spoke to the importance of making the minutes accurate and clear, saying, “A lot of people don’t have time to sit there and watch hours of meetings and pinpoint exactly the moment when something is announced.” She said clarity is especially important if minutes aren’t published until weeks later.

The councilwoman added that the fact that the ABR’s final approval even has the option to be appealed is a “flaw in the process,” since nothing can really be changed about the project itself at that point. Mayor Cathy Murillo concluded the discussion by noting that some of the neighbors were involved in the meetings back in spring 2020, so it’s “not as if people weren’t engaged. “This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, and it’s regulated

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“The FDA did the right thing,” Dr. DeWayne Nash said about approval of the drug aduhelm. “It gave us hope. Hope we will take every time.”

us hope. Hope we will take every time. “Aduhelm is the inflection point for Alzheimer’s treatment. It will be known as the one that started the Alzheimer’s treatment movement that is on the way in the future.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com by our municipal code and ordinances. And we followed these technical procedures that regulate our land use decisions,” the mayor said. “The ABR is made up of people who do very careful review — I hear more complaints that they’re tough on development, so if they decided that there was no story pole needed, I have to respect that. But I am supportive of the improvements to the process.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Blue jacaranda are flowering all around Santa Barbara, including this location in the 900 block of Castillo Street. As you can see, the bees are very happy about this.

Cynthia Gumucio, neighbor of a proposed development on De la Vina Street, was one of around 40 protesters on site Monday as Santa Barbara City Council members toured the property. The City Council decided Tuesday to deny the neighbors’ appeal and continue the project forward.

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THORNTON, Sally Kay May 25, 1939 – May 25, 2021

Sally Kay Thornton died peacefully in her sleep May 25th on her 82nd birthday in Jacksonville, FL. Born in 1939 in Appleton, Missouri, she was raised in RaytownMO. She is predeceased by her parents, Allen & Kathryn Jackson and brother, Richard Jackson and ex-husband, David Lee Thornton (Santa Barbara, CA). Living relatives include her sister, Sharon Ensminger of Kansas City, MO; her 4 children: Kris Kelly (St. Augustine, FL), Sharlyn Vande Beek (Studio City, CA), David Thornton (Nashville, TN), Jodie Belz (Studio City, CA) and six grandchildren: Kyle, Micah, Jack, Allie, Brenden & Rachel. In 1959, She met and married, David Thornton. She supported him through dental school and later in his practice. In ’67-’69 they were stationed at Anderson Air Force base in Guam. In 1970 they moved to Goleta, CA where Sally worked as his receptionist & bookkeeper in his dental practice for many years. For 10 years she faithfully served as choir director at El Camino Orthodox Presbyterian Church and made many life-long friends. She went on to attend and sing in First Pres. S.B. and El Montecito Pres. choirs, along with the Santa Barbara Choral Society. For a few years she was the Activities Director at Samarkand Retirement Community. ,Q DW DJH VKH EHFDPH D ÁLJKW DWWHQGDQW IRU $PHULFDQ $LUOLQHV 6KH UHWLUHG from American Airlines in 2008 and enjoyed her life in Granbury, TX. In 2018 she relocated to Westminster Woods on Julington Creek in Jacksonville, FL. A memorial service will be held at Geneva Presbyterian Church on Sat. June 26th at 3pm and she will be interred at the Santa Barbara Cemetery at a later date.

WILLIAMS, Carolyn Carolyn Sue (Thompson) Williams passed to her rest on Sunday evening, May 9, in her beloved city of Santa Barbara, where she and husband, Dr. Carl Williams (deceased) lived for over 56 years. Carolyn passed following a brief decline in health. Carolyn was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the summer of 1928. She grew up and lived there until she OHIW IRU 3DFLÀF 8QLRQ &ROOHJH RQ WKH ZHVW FRDVW :KLOH LQ college, she met the handsome, quiet pre-med student, Carl Hennessey Williams, whom she married soon after graduation. Carolyn loved beauty in all its forms. She loved spending time in nature, she collected antiques and had an extensive collection of antique cut glass. She and Carl traveled extensively and especially enjoyed cruises. Both Carolyn and Carl were very active and supportive of their church. They looked forward every summer to attending the many Music Academy of the West concerts and loved attending performances at the Lobero Theatre. Members of the La Cumbre County Club for over 48 years, Carolyn and Carl made friends easily. As one of their acquaintances said, “They had more friends than anyone I’ve ever known.” Carolyn will be deeply missed by her many friends and will be remembered for her positive attitude and sunny out-look. Donations can be made in Carolyn’s honor to the Music Academy of the West and to the Santa Barbara Seventh-day Adventist Church.

KYMANI MEIJER-COLE June 9 1994 - June 23, 2016

My sweet precious son My adventurous traveler You gave me so many great memories of our many adventures traveling the world together Most important you me a beautiful love that will never die and my love for you will never diminish I think of you and miss you every day. You are forever in my heart All my love, All my Life, Mom

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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 110,084 acre-ft. Elevation 720.65 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 51.6 acre-ft. Inflow 26.9 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Locals’ Collective Pop-up boutique open through Sept. 11 on State Street

By MARILYN MCMAHON

NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

he Locals’ Collective is popping up for a summer shopping experience through Sept. 11 at 931 State St. Featured are products from more than 20 local businesses and artists. They include Anna Janelle Jewelry, (In)LARKIN, La Calle Studios, Cliq Chair, Menchaca Chocolates, RoHo, Santa Barbara Hives, Lineage Botanica, SB CBD, The Zen Roller, Notecards by Rita Barton Art, The Chaga Company, Goodos for Doggos and featured artists Rod Lathim, Haber Fine Art, Masha Keating, Marilyn McRae and more.

Lemon cucumbers Unlike most of its elongated counterparts, lemon cucumbers are almost perfectly round. They’re further recognized by their alternating yellow and white stripes across their surface. Lemon cucumbers contain vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, calcium, fiber and antioxidants. They’re the perfectly refreshing snack to enjoy during the summer. Serve these cucumbers with your favorite hummus or in a sandwich or salad. This week I prepared a Greek style lemon cucumber salad, the Fix of the Week on B2. This variety can currently be found at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers markets from several local producers. Certified organic are available. Price averages $3.50 per pound.

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Cantaloupe Cliq Chair is showing its products at the Locals’ Collective, located at 931 State St.

(In)LARKIN is among the businesses featured at the Locals’ Collective.

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Last week it was the watermelon. This week the sweet orange-fleshed cantaloupe is at the top of my list. It brims with beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber. You can enjoy this fruit with any meal of the day. Serve it in a fruit salad or smoothie for breakfast, toss in a spinach salad for lunch, or enjoy it chilled with some vanilla ice cream for dessert. The cantaloupe is named after the Italian village of Cantalupo, where it was cultivated upon the fruit’s seeds being brought there from Armenia. You can expect to find the fruit available at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers markets through the fall and summer. Certified organic is available. Price averages $5 each.

Idyllwild goat cheese This Old World, Portuguesestyle cheese is semi-firm, delivering a pleasing smooth texture and delicious salty notes throughout. Aged over 60 days and vacuum wrapped, the Drake Family Farm-produced goat milk is pasteurized and combined with cultures, vegetable rennet and salt. This cheese is excellent when sliced and placed on a charcuterie platter, and it’s perfect for grating over fresh pasta or a summer salad. The cheese additionally pairs quite well with the summer stone fruit readily available. Price averages about $9 per 4 ounce wedge. It’s only available at the Saturday Santa Barbara certified farmers’ market.

Artist Rod Lathim’s works grace the Locals’ Collective.

The Locals’ Collective is operating through Sept. 11 at 931 State St.

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give back to the community. “The Locals’ Collective is an experiential retail concept that will take your breath away, providing some joy after a challenging year. Our mission is to connect with consumers through all their senses with a curated assortment, to inspire our customers with a unique experience and empower our local sellers with exposure and

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Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Private shopping appointments are available upon reservation. Over the summer, the Locals’ Collective is partnering with several local charities to help

sales,” said Mary Beth Larkin, founder of (IN)LARKIN. “Shopping small and locally is so important, especially this year. Our goal is to create a place where consumers can buy unique, handmade and intentional goods that support our community. When you buy from a small business, you make a real difference, an actual

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person celebrates,” added Ms. Janelle, founder of Anna Janelle Jewelry.

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ne of my neighbors looks forward to the emergence of this specialty summer cucumber variety every year, one you will hardly ever find in the grocery store. She enjoys round slices on her sandwiches topped with tomato and basil. These refreshing lemon cucumbers deliver a subtle melonlike quality, mildly sweet, with a juicy crunch. The name lemon cucumber was derived from its physical appearance rather than its flavor profile. Shaped like and about the size of a baseball, they are recognized by their alternating yellow and white colored stripes. This variety is quite popular in India where it is commonly added to soup; to daal, used in making Dosa-Avakaya; and to chutney. With a water content at 94%, these cucumbers can help to cool down the body during the summer heat. You can substitute lemon cucumbers for standard cucumbers in many cases. Some people prefer to peel the slightly tough outer skin, and others munch on them unpeeled as they would an apple. When fully mature, the seeds inside can get

quite large but tend to remain soft enough to eat. This week I prepared a Greekstyle lemon cucumber salad.

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. LEMON CUCUMBER GREEK SALAD 6 lemon cucumbers, diced (peel and seeds remove if desired) 3-4 tomatoes (I use a Roma style and remove the seed and membrane), diced 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 1 teaspoon dried, of 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (if fresh finely chopped) Pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 6-7 Italian basil leaves In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the feta cheese and basil leaves. Toss until well incorporated. Then gently toss in feta cheese and basil. If desired, you can also add diced olives. Yield: Serves 4

HICAP to discuss Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is presenting free virtual presentations for people interested in better understanding Medicare. The “New to Medicare” presentations will be held at 10 a.m. July 9, 2 p.m. July 13, 2 p.m. July 14 for Spanish-language participants, 10 a.m. July 22 and 2 p.m. July 28. “HICAP is offering the presentations to help new beneficiaries and their caregivers better understand this comprehensive health care program,” announced Joyce Ellen Lippman, executive director of the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens. Even those who currently have

Medicare coverage can benefit from this detailed overview, according to a HICAP news release. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance, Part D prescription coverage, Medicare and employer group health plans, and retiree health plan considerations. To register for “New to Medicare” presentations, contact the local HICAP office at 1-800-434-0222 or 805928-5663 or seniors@kcbx. net. .Or you can go online at www.centralcoastseniors.org. Registration is required. — Dave Mason

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ARIES — Your flexibility will be tested today, Aries. You may end up twisting and flexing your body to fit the contours of the day. You will find that if you join forces with the powerful movers, you will get quite a bit done and be successful. Don’t be intimidated by the intensity of other people’s emotions. You will find strength in your calm, grounded self. TAURUS — You may have a hard time figuring out why everyone is so worked up today. Don’t waste your time, Taurus. You’re better off accepting that things simply are the way they are and allowing other people to have their drama. Your job is to maintain balance. This may be easier said than done. You’re working with some pretty intense issues, but nothing you can’t handle. GEMINI — If anyone is capable of dealing with the intense emotional energy of today, it’s you, Gemini. Other people may be angry and unable to stomach the sensitive issues that may arise. Take care, since there may be some major opposition coming at you that disrupts your plans. You will face a practical, grounding force that questions your methods of operation. Use these lessons to your advantage. CANCER — Stubborn forces may challenge your easygoing nature today. You would do well to tap into this aggressive energy and use it to follow through on some projects that you’ve left hanging, Cancer. Other people may be unyielding in their positions, but you can easily overcome this by tapping into your flexible, adaptable nature. Don’t get upset and restless. Go with the flow. LEO — Tune into the aggressive energy of today, Leo, and use it to push your intentions forward. Today’s emotional intensity will bring you to your knees if you aren’t careful. The secret is to harness the energy and use it to your advantage. Try not to get caught between the crossfire of conflict. Tap into the slow-moving, generous force that’s helping you ground your thoughts and emotions. VIRGO — This is one of those days in which you need to act or else you will be acted upon, Virgo. Stubborn, aggressive forces are working counter to your aims. You will find yourself swept up in the thick of things if you aren’t careful. Don’t get too worried about what other people consider Monday, November 16,wrong. 2015Have confidence in what you know is

right. LIBRA — The intense energy of the day is helping you streamline your projects and solidify your thoughts, Libra. Work to manifest the ideas and dreams that constantly swirl in your head. Today is a great day to bring your mind into focus and get down to the nitty-gritty. Clean up the scraps off your plate and make room for the next gourmet course to be served. SCORPIO — Suddenly your emotions are much more intense, Scorpio. You notice that people are on edge and they’re likely to go to extremes in all situations. This is one day to do things with passion. If there is any sort of detective work you need to get done, now is the time to do it. Try not to start any arguments. Others aren’t likely to back down. All-out wars are likely to ensue. SAGITTARIUS — There’s a strong force working to oppose you today, Sagittarius. Another’s unbending attitude may be holding you back from things you’re trying to accomplish. Take the time to see the other side of the situation. You can gain a great deal of perspective and come to a healthy point of balance, thanks to the events of the day. Don’t back down from your viewpoint just because everyone doesn’t agree with you. CAPRICORN — There’s an intensity about the day that may cause you to recoil from certain events and conversations, Capricorn. Issues could get uncomfortable and perhaps a bit too involved. Other people may want to go to places that you don’t want to go to. Don’t get upset or frustrated. Either join in and roll with the punches or walk away and deal with the issues later. AQUARIUS — You would do well to join the intensity of the day, Aquarius. You have the ability to unravel any riddle and find the underlying cause of any dispute. There’s a great deal of potential for you to follow through on some major projects today. Work to press through with your ideas. Don’t back down. Your sensitivity is your greatest asset. Feel free to express your emotions. PISCES — Today might end up being quite combative, Pisces. There may be people opposing you from all sides. There are apt to be some serious disruptions to your daily routine. Others may be quite stubborn, and you’re apt to fall into a situation in which no one is willing to back down. Whatever happens, you will be called upon to act. This will most certainly be an eventful day.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES RICHARD VINCENT Case Number: 21PR00262 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JAMES RICHARD VINCENT A Petition for Probate has been filed by AMY ELIZABETH VINCENT in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that AMY ELIZABETH VINCENT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 07/22/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Gregory R. Lowe Address: 3463 State Street #507 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Phone: 805 687-3434

PETITION OF: JHOANA ALVARADO FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV01976 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Jhoana Alvarado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Julian Alvarado Proposed name: Julian Javier Alvarado Duenas 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 20, 2021 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: 05/24/2021 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 / 2021--57210

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001510. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: WETCHUTE, 1599 SINALOA DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, MAILING ADDRESS: SAME. County of Santa Barbara. STATE OF INC.: CA. Full Name(s) of registrants: LAUREN MCDERMOTT, 1599 SINALOA DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. 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 05/20/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: April 13, 2021. 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)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY KAY ALEXANDER Case Number: 21PR00264 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARY KAY ALEXANDER A Petition for Probate has been filed by CYNTHIA BOLLER in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that CYNTHIA BOLLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 07/26/2021 at Time: 8:30 AM, in Dept.: 4, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 312 E. Cook Street, Bldg. D, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, Cook Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Dana F. Longo Address: Law Office of Dana F. Longo, APC 509 Brinkerhoff Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 963-6551

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Ojai Film Festival goes live By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Ojai Film Festival will present its 22nd consecutive event celebrating independent films from around the world live in Ojai Nov. 5-8. Last year, the Film Festival’s board engaged in a “sharp learning curve” culminating in the creation of the 2020 Online Virtual Film Festival, the board said in a news release. Now, after months of studying the projected COVID infection rate data and intense discussions at each meeting, the board decided to plan an in-Ojai, multiscreen event for November 2021. The festival enjoys an international reputation as an important celebration of independent films. It receives submissions for both its film competition and

screenplay competition from more than 40 countries and each November regularly screens over 60 films and presents “the Libbey” trophy award in 10 categories. “We are excited to be able to present our curated films once again to live audiences where they can be discussed and argued about in a festival setting,” Jon Lambert, the festival’s president, said in a news release. There will be an opening free film Nov. 4 in Ojai’s Libbey Park. Then, from Nov. 5 through 8, the festival will hold its screenings and Festival programs, and from Nov. 9 through Nov. 14, all festival films will be available online and on demand. For more information, go to ojaifilmfestival.com. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

Ensemble Theatre Company sells season subscriptions By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced the 2021-22 season subscriptions are now on sale. The Santa Barbara troupe noted that subscribers get discounts on single ticket prices, priority seating, and free ticket exchange and replacement. The five-play season will start in October at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. The first play is “Tenderly,” a musical about movie star Rosemary Clooney. Linda Purl returns to ETC as Ms. Clooney, known for movies such as “White Christmas” (1954). Ms. Pearl is joined by Broadway performer Jason Graae. For the holidays, Jane Austen meets “Downton Abbey” in “The Wickhams,” the second installment of the “Christmas at Pemberley” trilogy. Darcy, Lizzie and Lydia, three characters from “Pride and Prejudice,”

will appear in a story about the servants’ goings-on below. In February 2022, ETC will perform “Carmen Jones,” Oscar Hammerstein’s jazz/musical adaptation of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The production will be followed by ETC’s long-delayed performance of “American Son,” a play about the intersection of racism and the police. ETC had to cancel the production last year because of the pandemic. The season will end with “Sleuth,” a comic thriller starring Santa Barbara favorite John Tufts. The theater company noted in a news release that it has improved The New Vic to ensure the audience’s safety. The work included upgrades to the HVAC system, which now brings in 40% outside air. For more information, go to etcsb.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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JUN 24; JUL 1, 8, 15 / 2021--57318 NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING ON REPORT OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES LEVIED BY THE GOLETA SANITARY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 5473 of the California Health and Safety Code, there has been ﬁled with the Secretary of the Goleta Sanitary District, a report containing: (a) a proposal to have sewer service charges for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 collected on the tax roll, (b) a description of each parcel of real property receiving services and facilities furnished by the Goleta Sanitary District in connection with its wastewater system, and (c) the amount of the sewer service charge to be levied upon each parcel for the Fiscal Year 2021-22, computed in conformity with the charges prescribed by an ordinance duly passed and approved by the Governing Board of the Goleta Sanitary District; and that the time and place for a hearing on said report has been set for July 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at the ofﬁce of the Goleta Sanitary District, One William Moffett Place, Goleta, California 93117. DATED: June 21, 2021 GOLETA SANITARY DISTRICT By _____________________________ Robert O. Mangus Jr, Secretary of the Governing Board JUN 24; JUL 1 / 2021 - 57328

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Santa Barbara County’s 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart has responded to a lawsuit from the Central Coast Water Authority. The authority is alleging the county unlawfully interfered in the decisionmaking process of how to manage state water supplies. Supervisor Hart countered that the state realizes the county’s role in managing water resources for all residents.

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Continued from Page A1 approved it with a sense of urgency considering the drought, but imposed new conditions on the sale and exchange of state water. The conditions were imposed by the county, the Board of Supervisors argued, to protect regional water supply by requiring local water sales to be prioritized to in-county purveyors first to solve any regional supply imbalances. Then if nobody takes up those offers, any out-of-county sales or exchanges must meet a certain criteria and be approved by the board. Furthermore, the board also required in its conditions that each out-of-county sale and transfer be approved by the Flood Control District director, which the water agency argued would take more time and risk losing water. The CCWA argued that those conditions hamper their ability

to make water transactions and put the county at a disadvantage, as it is the only one of 27 state water contract members that will operate this way. Supervisor Hart said of Amendment 21 itself, “Recognizing the recent drought conditions and the serious threat that future droughts pose, the County of Santa Barbara worked collaboratively, in good faith with the CCWA and its member water agencies, and voted unanimously to approve the state water amendments that CCWA requested to allow the purchase of additional supplies to meet our county’s water needs.” He then said of the board’s conditions, “The Board of Supervisors took action to maximize our entire county’s water supply and will require a critical look at any sale of our local water outside the county. This action ensures the water needs of county residents remain our highest priority.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com