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Foster care population grows during pandemic By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services saw a slight increase in the number of children entering the foster care system during the pandemic despite reports of alleged child abuse dropping in the past year. According to data obtained by the News-Press, the county’s Child Welfare Services had 280 entries into the foster care system in 2020, up from 263 in 2019 and 223 in 2018. In addition, the average monthly number of children in foster care was approximately 420 in 2020, up from an average of 360 in 2019 and 327 in 2018. Amy Krueger, the deputy director for the Department of Social Services, said there are multiple reasons for these increases. For one, court closures have delayed hearings for months at a time, extending the amount of time a child is usually kept in the foster system. Additionally, transition-age youth are temporarily eligible to remain

in care past the age of 21, where before, they would have been required to leave the system. While pandemic-induced delays are one driver of the increase in the foster care population, Ms. Krueger said the department began seeing an increase in the number of kids entering the system years before the pandemic hit. Increased instances of the regular triggers of neglect — substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence — led to a foster care population that has grown consistently over the last four years. These factors, when compounded with the stress of the pandemic, partially explains the population increases the department saw in 2020. “I think, anecdotally, the reasons children are entering foster care are the same reasons they were entering before the pandemic, and the biggest reason is general neglect,” Ms. Krueger told the News-Press. “We’re seeing families under stress, we’re seeing people Please see FOSTER CARE on A4

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Fog prevails Thursday above State Route 154 on the drive from the Santa Ynez Valley to Santa Barbara. More fog is predicted for mornings this weekend in both the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara area.

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Gas prices in California jumped recently, in part, due to an increase in the state’s gas tax, but mostly due to the price of oil, with producers anticipating a sharp increase in travel. The hike was reflected at Santa Barbara gas stations.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Gas prices are on the rise again in California, the state with the highest rates in the nation. California currently surpasses the second-highest state, Hawaii, by 27 cents. The state’s average is now $4.28 per gallon. Jeffrey Spring, spokesman for Southern California AAA, attributes the hike to many factors. But he said the main reason is the price of oil, which is the highest it has been in three years. “The price of oil has been sort of hovering around $72 to $73 a

barrel right now,” the spokesman told the News-Press Wednesday. “At this time last year, it was probably $40 a barrel.” Oil producers are anticipating a large rush in traveling, with the Fourth of July weekend, summer months and the lifting of travel and pandemic restrictions. Mr. Spring said prices have been gradually going up for the past few months as restrictions were loosened. Other reasons for the hike could be some refinery issues that have occurred in California, Mr. Spring said, citing a couple of flaring incidents that happened two to three weeks ago. Refinery incidents typically

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everything seems to be pointing upward. “It’s not a fast spike kind of price increase, but fairly gradual for the past few months, just where we get a few cents every week. So it’s not something that makes people’s eyes widen, but you look back to where we were back in March or February — prices have gone up quite a lot. I would expect them to come down, but I would say not any time soon.” The Southern California AAA spokesman said he doesn’t have any concerns about shortages, at least statewide. He said the shortages that Please see GAS PRICES on A4

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The forecast for the Fourth of July weekend is fairly typical Santa Barbara weather for this month. For the next seven days, Santa Barbara residents can expect essentially the same weather conditions that were present over the last week. The days will start out with low clouds and fog in the morning, and they will clear for sunny afternoons in the upper60s and mid-70s. “For the next seven days, it looks pretty much the same,” David Sweet, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service

in Oxnard, told the News-Press. “It’s almost identical for the next seven days.” The humidity levels will be fairly standard for the foggy mornings, and Mr. Sweet said there will be a slight warm up going into next week. He referred to the forecast as “nothing out of the ordinary.” Residents of the Santa Ynez Valley can expect slightly higher temperatures than the Santa Barbara area, with highs in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-50s. However, valley residents will have patchy morning fog and clear, sunny afternoons as well. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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result in some sort of production problem, keeping the price headed upward. Mr. Spring said that in a typical year, residents see an increase right around March and April. He added that in a typical year, prices tend to level off in June and start to fall in July. In 2021, the prices began to rise in February, and so far, there hasn’t been any sign of leveling off or decreasing. “This may not be a typical year,” Mr. Spring said. “It’s hard to say at this point that prices will be going down any time soon. Eventually, they will go down, which is what usually happens, but right now,

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Preliminary hearing rescheduled in Kristin Smart case The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County delayed the preliminary hearing in the case against Paul and Ruben Flores at the request of Paul Flores’ attorney Robert Sanger. Mr. Sanger said he had yet to receive all the evidence from the prosecution and requested to move the preliminary hearing. Ruben Flores was not present but granted his attorney Harold Mesick permission to delay the hearing. The preliminary hearing was originally scheduled for next Tuesday, but a pre-preliminary hearing instead will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to set the new date. A preliminary hearing is a review of the evidence, putting the burden on the prosecution

to validate the case. If a judge determines there is enough evidence to potentially convict, the case moves to trial. San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle previously estimated 12 days for a preliminary hearing.

SMPD has identified Alfredo Alaniz Jr., 21, as the suspect of the previous investigation. SMPD urges anyone with information to contact the department at 805-928-3781, ext. 2277, or call its tip line at 805-9283781, ext. COPS (2677).

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Shooting victim dies from injuries SANTA MARIA — The victim of a shooting Saturday died Sunday afternoon while his wounds were being treated by hospital staff. Santa Maria Police Department identified the victim as Ruben Zarate Luis, 26, from Santa Maria. He was shot in the area of Lincoln and Mill Street Saturday at around 11:35 p.m. There was a homicide in the same vicinity May 16. Though the two incidents may not be linked,

is and always will be our mission,” Senior Deputy Jeff Farmer said in a news release. “We are looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is dangerous and puts others on the road at risk.”

Sheriff’s Office to hold DUI checkpoint Friday GOLETA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is holding a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday at an undisclosed location within Goleta. The location is chosen by law enforcement by looking at the areas of previous DUI crashes and arrests. “The safety of our community

Felony complaint filed after tree removal Two men are facing felony charges after allegedly removing four trees owned by the city of Santa Barbara. The city originally charged the men with four misdemeanors, but Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley is prosecuting both those charges as well as two felony charges. James Allen Carr, 76, of Elk Grove and Enriquez Calles

Vasquez, 51, of North Highlands are charged with conspiracy to commit vandalism and vandalism causing damage over $10,000, both felony charges. The previous misdemeanor violations include three counts of unlawful tree removal from a parkway and one charge of unlawful tree removal from a setback. In December, Mr. Carr and Mr. Vasquez allegedly removed three Eugena trees owned by the city of Santa Barbara in the cityowned parkway. The parkway landscaping sits in front of a house owned by Mr. Carr on Paterna Road. The complaint also alleges they removed a fourth Eugena tree on Mr. Carr’s property. The city estimates the cost of replacing its three trees, which were approximately 50 years old, at more than $100,000.

The arraignment is scheduled for July 12 in Department 8 of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. — Annelise Hanshaw

Decedents’ names released The Coroner’s Bureau released the names of two decedents Wednesday. Both men died during rollover incidents and were declared deceased at the scene. Jose Mario Velez, 47, of Lompoc died in a rollover Tuesday at State Route 1 and State Route 135. Moises Diaz Cervantes, 28, of Los Alamos died early Sunday in a rollover on Highway 101 at Alisos Canyon Road. — Annelise Hanshaw

Ojai Art Center presents ‘Family Furniture’ By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

From now through July 18, the Ojai Art Center is presenting “Family Furniture” by A. R. Gurney. Entertainment Weekly called the show “… an old-fashioned, 1950s-set gin-onthe-rocks drama … a pure delight.” The plotline features brother and sister Nick and Peggy who cope with their mother’s possible infidelity, their father’s apathy and their own complicated love lives. “Family Furniture” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through July 18, with no show on the Fourth of July. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors and Art Center members and $10 for those under 25. For more information, go to ojaiact.org or call 805-640-8797. The center dealt with the challenges of putting on a show with five cast members, rather than only one, while COVID-19 restrictions still loomed. However, the cast and crew of “Family Furniture” rose to the challenge. “We started rehearsals wearing masks, but after a while got comfortable without them,” Stage Manager Christina Colombo said in a news release. “We’re all healthy and look forward to opening this Friday.”

Buddy Wilds, who plays the father, Russell, said, “I feel very comfortable with my cast because everyone has been vaccinated.” Ashley Osler, who plays the mother, Claire, referred to the theater as a “lifeaffirming experience.” “Though it feels daunting to perform while COVID remains active, it’s personally a great experience to shift out of this past year’s energy,” Ms. Osler said. “As theaters reopen, I hope performers and audiences alike stay home if they don’t feel a hundred percent … so the doors can stay open.” “I’m more than ready to be part of it,” said Bill Spellman, the show’s producer. “I missed performing or even attending live theater for the last year and a half. Zoom performing is not very satisfying since there’s no live audience.” Amber Shea Hodge, who plays Nick’s girlfriend, Betsy, said, “Quarantine left us to be creative with how we approach our theater experience. We put on Zoom performances, pre-recorded shows and outdoor theater so everyone still had entertainment. I believe we now know we can still create together through globally tough times.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Pato Banton to perform at Elings Park

County reports 17 COVID-19 cases

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Grammy-nominated reggae artist Pato Banton will perform at Elings Park from 5-10 p.m. Friday as part of his “Peace and Love” tour. The family-friendly concert benefits the Elings Park Foundation. Antionette Rootsdawtah will take the stage, and Santa Barbara’s Cornerstone Reggae will open the concert. “The main goal is to spread the good news of peace and love and unity and remind everyone that we are all God’s children, brothers and sisters,” Mr. Banton said in a news release. “I will also make myself available to

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, reaching a new daily high for June. Four new cases were reported in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara on Wednesday, and three cases were reported in Orcutt. Two cases were reported in Goleta, and one new case was reported in Isla Vista. Three cases were pending. Wednesday’s case count is the largest daily rate reported in nearly six weeks. The last time more than 17 cases were reported was on May 13 when the county reported 24 new infections. The county’s current active case rate stands at 54. Of those active cases, nine people were recovering from COVID-19 in the hospital Wednesday. Four of them were in the ICU. No new deaths were reported on Wednesday. As of Wednesday, 58.5% of the county’s eligible population (ages 12 and older) was fully vaccinated, and 67% of that population received at least one dose, according to Public Health data. Of the county’s entire population, 49.5% are fully vaccinated.

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At left, Pato Banton will take the stage at Elings Park as part of his “Peace and Love” tour. Above, Antionette Rootsdawtah, right, will join Pato Banton on stage. Santa Barbara’s Cornerstone Reggae will open the concert.

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have occurred recently are isolated, many of which were out East. Furthermore, the shortages were due to an inadequate number of tanker truck drivers to deliver gasoline to the stations, which could be attributed to hiring freezes or subsequent economic impacts of the pandemic. But California residents can continue to expect gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon, which Mr. Spring said can also be because of the state’s tax structure and gasoline formulas. The summer blend costs 10 to 12 cents more than the winter blend. But he provided some tips for motorists trying to cut down on their gas payments. Mr. Spring suggested that residents moderate driving styles — avoid “jackrabbit” starts and stops, drive the speed limit rather than 20 miles per hour over and look farther down the road to anticipate stops and accelerations. He also recommended combining errands throughout the day for one long trip instead of making frequent stops at home, and even removing any heavy items sitting in the trunk or other parts of the car to help reduce consumption. Mr. Spring said, “The recent increase — that’s all in anticipation of getting back to pre-pandemic levels of business, travel and commerce, and that’s really what’s pushing the price of oil up, and therefore, the price of gas.”

(engaging in) substance abuse or people who are relapsing because of the stressful situation we’re in,” she said. “People are locked down together and under a great deal of stress, and there is more domestic violence as a result.” Despite more children entering the foster system in 2020, the rate of alleged child abuse reporting dropped by about 12% between 2019 and 2020. In April 2020 specifically, calls to the county’s Child Abuse and Neglect hotline dropped dramatically by about 50%. This drop in referrals, however, does not mean that instances of child neglect have gone down during the pandemic. According to Amy Krueger, the deputy director of Adult and Children’s services in the Department of Social Services, the decrease in reports can largely be tied to children’s lack of contact with teachers and caregivers during the pandemic. “We started receiving fewer reports of alleged child abuse and neglect when the pandemic first started and mostly when the shutdown occurred, primarily due to schools closing and children having less contact with mandated reporters,” Ms. Krueger told the News-Press. “So that was a trend that had the biggest impact in April, and in the first couple of months, then it kind of started to level out. But it’s been a trend that’s continued,

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to preventing and treating childhood trauma.) “When a child is already going through (the system) they already have some trauma,” Mr. Thompson told the News-Press. “They’ve been separated from their family of origin, they’re still managing and dealing with that difference already, and then on top of that going through COVID-19 since March of 2020 in California — the isolation from peers, isolation from networks, the inability to get together and not even being able to connect with friends and peers who have gone through similar situations has increased different levels depression and anxiety.” Fortunately, the county’s network of foster care families remained largely available to provide support throughout the pandemic, according to Ms. Krueger. Initially, Ms. Krueger said the department was concerned that the pandemic would make it challenging to place and keep children with families. But as the foster care population increased, a number of resource families even took in more children during the pandemic. “Our resource families were amazing,” Ms. Krueger said. “We were pleasantly surprised and really grateful for the way the resource families stepped up and took kids.” For more information on the foster care program in Santa Barbara County, visit ourcountyourkids.org. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

CORRECTION A story in Wednesday’s News-Press incorrectly identified a Santa Barbara hotel that will serve as a temporary homeless shelter. The correct name is the Rose Garden Inn, and it’s located at 3643 State St.

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A sign, which was at the McDonald’s on Fairview Avenue in Goleta, expresses the joy of seeing uncovered faces. Local businesses typically are not requiring fully vaccinated customers to wear masks, which is in line with California’s public health guidance after the state’s recent opening.

and even currently we have fewer reports.” Looking toward the fall when kids return to school, Ms. Krueger said the department is bracing for a potentially large increase in the number of abuse referrals. With more children enrolled in the county’s foster care system, the county’s Behavioral Wellness Department has seen a 40% increase in mental health referrals between January and March 2020 to January and March of this year, according to data from BeWell. Each child who enters the foster care system is required by state law to receive a mental health screening, and those already in the system can be evaluated multiple times if needed. Therefore, the increase in mental health screenings can be attributed to the increasing foster care population and the mental health needs of those already in the system, according to Ms. Krueger. Jonathan Thompson, an associate marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor with CALM, said the trauma associated with entering the foster care system, in addition to the isolation of the pandemic, has led more foster families to seek mental health support during the COVID-19 crisis. In his role, he’s seen an increase in the number of foster clients needing mental health support during the pandemic. (CALM is a Santa Barbara Count nonprofit dedicated

SANTA MARIA — Santa Barbara Humane has launched its Confident Canine School of Behavior in a new training facility in Santa Maria. The dog training program aims to strengthen the bond between dog and owner and address behavioral issues. The training is led by five humane certified dog trainers and includes three classes that are targeted at specific behavioral needs. The Reserved Rover class works with dogs to build confidence and ease anxieties; the Reactive Rover class helps to build coping skills and improve behavior when in the presence of anxiety triggers; and the Refined Rover class focuses on basic obedience and manners. In addition to these classes, individualized training sessions are also available. The new training facility in Santa Maria is located at 1517 Stowell Center Plaza, Suite B. Through this new facility, officials from Santa Barbara Humane are looking forward to accommodating larger class sizes and more animals in a larger space. “We are so excited for this new space,” Santa Barbara Humane Chief Operations Officer Dori Villalon said in a statement. “As we began planning this new training program, it became clear that there just wasn’t enough room at the Santa Maria campus. This new facility is what made it possible for Santa Barbara Humane to offer the Confident Canine School of Behavior as a tool for dog owners in Santa Maria.” The Confident Canine School of Behavior classes are now offered in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. More information on the classes can be found at sbhumane.org/ training. — Madison Hirneisen

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Wind west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 16 seconds. Visibility clear.

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Wind west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 16 seconds. Visibility clear.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 101/74/s 107/79/s 80/46/s 101/62/pc 76/63/pc 83/58/s 83/59/pc 63/55/pc 101/70/s 83/66/pc 81/49/t 95/61/s 68/58/pc 81/55/s 70/59/pc 88/61/s 70/60/pc 110/82/s 97/67/s 90/53/s 90/58/s 74/66/pc 72/60/pc 77/58/pc 75/56/pc 71/64/pc 81/49/t

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Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 11 seconds. Visibility under a mile in morning fog.

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78/66/t 67/59/t 75/57/pc 86/75/t 84/61/t 92/76/t 88/77/t 86/67/s 77/62/t 78/64/t 104/86/pc 87/60/s 80/62/s 96/74/pc 82/61/s 78/64/t

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 109,023 acre-ft. Elevation 720.14 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 38.3 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.4 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -250 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Meditation expertise only one of Dr. Maria Marotti’s talents

“I’ve been a writer most of my life,” said Dr. Maria Marotti, author of “The Etruscan Princess.” “It has been rewarding, and it has helped me keep my balance even when it was hard.”

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

r. Maria Marotti has been a facilitator for the meditation group at the Breast Cancer Resource Center in Santa Barbara for more than 15 years. Every Monday at 12:15 p.m., she leads BCRC clients through a meditation practice via Zoom. Few people realize that the unassuming volunteer was born in Rome, earned her degree in foreign languages and literature at the University of Venice and her master’s and doctorate degrees at UCSB. In addition to teaching at UCSB and UC Santa Cruz, Dr. Marotti has also written four novels, the most recent one “The Etruscan Princess.” She is also the author of books on literary criticism. Her scholarly publications include “Italian Women Writers from the Renaissance to the Present,” “The Duplicating Imagination: Twain and the

Twain Papers” and “Gendering Italian Fiction.” Works of fiction include “A Question of Class” and many short stories. “Memoirs of a Scoundrel Dog” is a book of canine humor based on her own life with an entertaining rascal of a dog. In the foreword to “The Etruscan Princess,” Dr. Bernadette Luciano, a professor at the University of Auckland, writes “Astute California detective Nick Fusco joins his fiancée Valentina, a professor who specializes in film noir, for a long-awaited trip to Italy. “But the mysterious disappearance of Valentina’s colleague and roommate transforms the dream vacation into a perilous journey. Maria Marotti guides the reader on an intimate and sensual voyage that crisscrosses the Italian peninsula, from urban Rome with its piazze and landmarks, its surrounding quaint villages, Etruscan ruins, and lakeside castles, to a bustling Naples and its sinister underbelly, to Venice’s artisanal islands, and to the picturesque towns of the Cinque Terre … This is armchair travel at its best: satisfying the appetites of both the uninitiated to Italy and the veteran Italophile. “Informed by Marotti’s nuanced and wide-ranging knowledge of Italian culture and peppered with her experience in the quirky halls of academia, the novel is perhaps most memorable for its transmission of a profound understanding of the fragility and generosity of the human spirit.” “I’ve been a writer most of my life. It has been rewarding, and it has helped me keep my balance even when it was hard,” she told the News-Press. Dr. Marotti has also been a hypnotherapist who helped smokers quit the habit and other things along that line. “I came to Santa Barbara in 1975 on a Fulbright Scholarship at UCSB, and I came to BCRC in 2002 as a Reiki practitioner,”

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“Meditation creates a peaceful state of mind. It lowers anxiety by making us more aware of our ability to get in touch with the inner self,” said Dr. Maria Marotti, the facilitator for the meditation group at the Breast Cancer Resource Center in Santa Barbara.

she said, explaining that Reiki is a form of Japanese alternative medicine called energy healing. “Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a ‘universal energy’ is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.

“Reiki is for me one of the most rewarding practices. It starts with getting in touch with the spiritual guides and then with our inner healer and then with the client’s guides and their inner selves. It is wonderful to see clients come in with their pain and leave without or at least without some of it.” Dr. Marotti has studied several meditation techniques for more

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than 40 years and has practiced them on and off for just as long. “Meditation creates a peaceful state of mind. It lowers anxiety by making us more aware of our ability to get in touch with the inner self. By practicing meditation on a regular basis, we gain control of our anxiety and the recurring thoughts and mental habits, which are behind it. If practiced on a regular basis, meditation can foster healing.” She said that one of the biggest misconceptions about meditation is that “it is boring. I think our mind is very entertaining if we are willing to detach from it and just observe it. “Some people also think that meditation slows us down and makes us passive. That, too, is not necessarily true. It may make us less reactive. That may create more peace and love in our lives.” Dr. Marotti offers the following advice for someone who has never meditated but wants to get started: “Begin by sitting comfortably and notice your breath. Count your inhalation and your exhalation and then focus on your breathing and the thoughts crossing your consciousness.” When asked about her thoughts on struggling with isolation and anxiety during the pandemic, Dr. Marotti said, “It was hard not to be able to travel and go to Italy and see family and friends. I love animals and having a dog and a cat helped me. Unfortunately, my beloved and super smart dog died in October. Big loss. I live with my partner, and that has helped, too. Ultimately, writing, publishing and marketing my writing has also helped me a lot. Zoom and being able to teach the guided meditation class has been a gift.”

Cherokee purple heirloom tomato This tomato was first available from Tutti Frutti Farm of Lompoc. You can now expect to find this summer favorite at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several other farmers as well. This variety is slightly smoky, with a rich flavor complex that is both sweet and tangy. Cherokee purple heirloom tomato is excellent in a caprese salad and other salads, pasta sauces, salsas and most other dishes that call for tomatoes. This variety is particularly tasty with seafood preparations. This week I prepared a Cherokee Purple Breakfast Sandwich with fresh mozzarella cheese and Italian basil. (See the Fix of the Week on B2.) The outdoor grown tomato season can be expected to last through the summer and fall. Price averages $4 per pound.

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Cormorants were seen nesting this week at Channel Drive and Butterfly Lane in Montecito, where the mother was feeding fish to her nestlings. The nest for these aquatic birds is near Butterfly Beach.

Organic corn Just in time for the Fourth of July, John Givens Farm in Goleta has some stunning locally grown organic corn available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. You can also find this summer staple from other local farmers at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. It’s perfect for the grill, either in or out of the husk. You can then enjoy the kernels right off of the cob, or shuck them into a salad or salsa. Price averages $1.50 each or 5 for $6.

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Locally this is the most highly sought plum. These plums are recognized by their deep ruby red skin and red-to-orange flesh. Incredibly sweet due to its lower acidity, it is a great general eating fruit. Santa Rosa plums are an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, as well antioxidants and dietary fiber, particularly when eaten with the skin. In addition to enjoying them as they come, this variety is a good choice for incorporating into baked goods, preserves and seafood preparations. I love to add diced plum to arugula salads drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. They are also nice in kalebased salads. Santa Rosa plums are grown, harvested and sold by Burkdoll Farms from Visalia. They can currently be found at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Price averages $3.50 per pound. Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos

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he world of heirloom tomatoes is quite fascinating. We had been so accustomed to encountering only standard round, red tomatoes in the grocery store for decades that many people had no idea tomatoes could encompass so many color combinations, unique shapes and flavor profiles. Over the past 15 years or so, heirloom tomatoes began to really gain steam, thanks to our local farmers putting them on display for our community to enjoy. These days, they’re the most preferred category of tomatoes, and this summer fruit is becoming more readily available every week. An heirloom tomato is an openpollinated, non-hybrid heirloom cultivator. Here are more details about when the tomato is called an heirloom, according to the experts: “When the plants of an open-pollinated variety selfpollinate, or are pollinated by another representative of the same variety, the resulting seeds will produce plants roughly identical to their parents.” There are dozens of varieties of heirloom tomatoes you can expect to encounter at the farmers’ markets throughout the season. They include local favorites such as pineapple, brandywine, green zebra and

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black krim. All possess notable different attributes with regards to shape, size, color and flavor. The first variety of heirloom tomato to arrive each year is typically the Cherokee Purple tomato, with Tutti Frutti Farm of Lompoc leading the pack with the early availability. This deep colored variety is stunning on the plate, with swirls of purple, deep red, pink,and green throughout. A wonderful balance of sweet and tangy notes, with an almost underlying smokiness, this variety really brings on the flavor. This week I prepared a Cherokee Purple Breakfast Sandwich. The thick round of heirloom tomato takes center stage, along with the poached or fried egg, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. If desired, you can add a little ham or Canadian bacon. For the bread, I typically use English muffin, although a nice piece of sourdough bread works quite nicely. 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. CHEROKEE PURPLE BREAKFAST SANDWICH 2 English muffins 2 rounds of fresh mozzarella cheese, cut about ¼ inch thick. 2 rounds of Cherokee purple heirloom tomato, cut about ¼ inch thick 2 eggs, poached or fried 3 large basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons. Optional: aged balsamic vinegar Optional: salt and pepper

Cut your English muffins in half and toast. If desired, spread with a little butter or avocado. You can also add ham if you like. Add mozzarella cheese, followed by tomato, egg and basil leaves. I then drizzle a little aged balsamic vinegar to the top. (The vinegar is optional.) Season top with salt and pepper if desired and top with the other half of the bread. Yield: Makes 2 sandwiches.

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At left, artist Nicola Gherson’s nature-inspired art will be featured as part of “The New Cannibals” exhibit at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club. At right, visitors to the tennis club’s gallery will see this piece by Jack Hewett on display.

‘The New Cannibals’ at tennis club SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Tennis Club is unveiling a new exhibit Saturday titled “The New Cannibals,” which features work from eight mixed media artists. The exhibit features creations by artists Erin Blakely, Lori Call, Nicola Ghersen, Jack Hewett, Diane Johnson, Joan McMullen, Hepzibah Michaels and Sharon Morrow. According to a news release, “The New Cannibals have the need to salvage ephemera, images and fragments from the past, combine them with a new contemporary vision, and make the finished product relevant.” The exhibit will remain open through Sept. 1, and the artists will be honored during a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 9. The Santa Barbara Tennis Club and its gallery are located at 2375 Foothill Road. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. — Madison Hirneisen

This mixed media piece by Artist Hepzibah Michaels will be shown as part of “The New Cannibals” exhibit.

Book Club to meet Tuesday SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Public Library will host the next Valley Reads Book Club meeting via Zoom at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The book club will discuss “Educated” by Tara Westover, which recounts the extraordinary

challenges Ms. Westover faced while pursuing an education. Despite never having a day of formal education, the author overcame extensive personal and family challenges to gain acceptance to prestigious

universities. To register for the Valley Reads Book Club session, call 805-9250994 or visit the events calendar at www.cityofsantamaria.org/library. — Marilyn McMahon

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ARIES — You have a dynamic personality, Aries. With today’s celestial energy, you should try to avoid expending your energy on pointless conversations. Try to be a little more pragmatic. Consider any possible compromises very carefully. If you stand strong, you will reach your objectives much more quickly. TAURUS — Today you could learn a lot from other people who are similar to you, Taurus. They have the ability to get involved easily and go straight to the heart of any problem. The world is in constant flux. You have to question yourself if you want to attain your objectives. Try to be open-minded, adapt to the situation, and act before it’s too late. GEMINI — The stars will compel you to clarify your position within the collective, Gemini. You have a lot of power when you’re part of a group, but you’re sometimes clumsy about communication. You can’t always succeed. The planets’ positions will have a beneficial impact, and you will tend to put your life under the microscope. CANCER — You’ve always wanted to change the world, and you’d like to share your dreams with your friends, Cancer. But today you don’t have enough enthusiasm to fulfill these dreams. You will question your personal strategies. You shouldn’t try to convince others all the time. Your friends appreciate you just the way you are. LEO — You have the tendency to plan everything, Leo. You need to feel in charge of things. Today you should try to listen to others around you. Let yourself go for a while, even though you aren’t used to it. Furthermore, you need to develop your personality. You can do this by opening up to others. VIRGO — You’re attracted to eccentric individuals with very strong personalities. But realize that behind this attraction lies a very strong need for freedom, Virgo. In your life, freedom is more fantasy than reality. The time Monday, November has come for you to16, do2015 some soul searching. Try not to hide

from the realities of your life. LIBRA — Today will destabilize you, Libra. You’re trying to rebuild your life on new foundations. Perhaps should you try to change your point of view. Also, you need to preserve your perception, because it will allow you to adapt to all situations. You need to be fully alert and prepared at all times. Try not to become discouraged. SCORPIO — You have a tendency to get very involved in your projects, Scorpio. Today the stars will compel you to clarify your situation. It’s already clear that you aren’t afraid to work long hours to ensure that your projects end in success. But your entourage will probably have difficulties keeping up with you. You’re too full of energy. SAGITTARIUS — Today the stars advise you to get back into the swing of things, Sagittarius. You will forget your past frame of mind and be able to prepare for a new adventure. Your vitality will be as strong as it has ever been. You will probably meet someone who has a beneficial influence in the days to come. CAPRICORN — There’s a certain quality in your personal relationships that motivates you in life, Capricorn. This is one of the reasons why your emotions play an important role in the scheme of things. You’re guided by your emotions. Today you will be in the best disposition to meet a lot of people who will give new impetus to your life. AQUARIUS — This period is full of difficulties and you will tend to question yourself, especially today. You will start thinking about your personality. Your ego risks bruising, and you will have the greatest difficulty turning your intention into real action. Your sensitivity prevents you from materializing your ideas. PISCES — It would be fair to say that you love being recognized, Pisces. Today will enable you to show off your leadership skills. You will organize the day. You will accept your responsibilities and your smarts will help you welcome the day’s challenges. But stay humble and keep your actions simple, especially after intense emotions.

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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 JUN 17, 24; JUL 1 / 2021--57264

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0001607 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fisher Strength and Health Gym, 4223 State Street, Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 County of SANTA BARBARA Oswaldo Utrera, 4223 State Street, Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Alejandro Utrera, 4223 State Street, Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Oswaldo Utrera, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/27/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/21 CNS-3479209# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 10, 17, 24; JUL 1 / 2021 -- 57243 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 JUN 17, 24; JUL 1, 2021--57304

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001757. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SILVERSURFER 805, 2831 EAST VALLEY ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: WILLIAM P GIORDANO, 2831 EAST VALLEY ROAD, 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 06/15/2021 by: E18, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 09, 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001790. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MIJE HYEONG INC, 1515 SAN ANDRES ST UNIT D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MIJE HYEONG INC, 1515 SAN ANDRES ST UNIT D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 06/17/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 02, 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)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001565. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: T&S STRUCTURAL, 684 CLARION COURT, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. Full Name(s) of registrants: TAYLOR & SYFAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS INCORPORATED, 684 CLARION COURT, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/25/2021 by: E953, 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001773. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MONTECITO CHIMNEY SWEEP, 2308 WHITE AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SCOTT CUMMINGS, 2308 WHITE AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. 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 06/16/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: June 16, 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)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on July 23, 2021, the personal property in the belowlisted units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324-6770 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 3215 - Fairfax, Lonnie; 4013 HINDMARSH, CORINNE; 5120 - Ciro, Juan; 6422 - Azlein, Noah; A136 - Lopez, Micheal; A456 Saavedra, Aaron PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 069 - Valladares, Juan; 106 Gutierrez, Jesus; 169 - Huang, zhikun; 219 - Barragan, Louis; 251 Oyola, Jamir; 360 - Herboldsheimer, Lisa PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284-9002 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 011 - Cui, Yaxin; 190 - Lasley, David; 225 - Shaqur, Ahmed; 319 Burian, Susan; 324 - Berg, Eloise; 521 - Venegas Salas, Carlos Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit cardno checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. Bond No. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, rules and regulations available at sale. Dated this 1st& 8th of July 2021 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Ave., Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6052683. 7/1, 7/8/21 CNS-3484281# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUL 1, 8 / 2021 -- 57325

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: (1) WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT THAT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND (2) APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT This may affect your property. Please read Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Coastal Development Permit by the Planning and Development Department. The development requested by this application is subject to appeal to the California Coastal Commission following final action by Santa Barbara County and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. However, in compliance with California Coastal Act Section 30624.9, the Director has determined that this project qualifies as minor development and therefore intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Sean Stewart at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at sestewart@co.santa-barbara.ca.us, or by fax at (805) 568-2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided. WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission. If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Sean Stewart at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 931012058, or by email at sestewart@co.santa-barbara.ca.us, or by phone at (805) 568-2517. PROPOSAL: RENKER TRUST SEAWALL REMOVAL PROJECT ADDRESS: 3111 & 3151 PADARO LN, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 1st SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION DATE: 7/13/2021 PERMIT NUMBER: 21CDH-00000-00021 APPLICATION FILED: 5/20/2021 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 005-380-013, 005-380-021 ZONING: 3-E-1 PROJECT AREA: 6.18 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: • Applicant: Renker Family Trust • Proposed Project: The project is for a Coastal Development Permit to (i) validate the already completed removal of a portion of an unpermitted cemented cobblstone seawall and (ii) the demolition of the remainder of the cemented cobbleston seawall and staircase landing support. The native cobblestones will remain on the beach and the cemented grout pieces associated with demolition will be removed from the beach and disposed of. The property is a 4.17-acre parcel and 2.02-acre zoned 3-E-1 and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 005-380-021 and 005-380-013, located at 3151 and 3111 Padaro Lane in the Toro Canyon Plan Area, 1st Supervisorial District. APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 21CDH-00000-00021 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The written appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Written appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, 93455, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day. This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal. For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Sean Stewart. The application required to file an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: http://www.countyofsb.org/uploadedFiles/plndev/Content/Permitting/AppealSubReqAPP.pdf

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE CDBG-DR MHP PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, starting Friday, July 2, 2021, the City of Santa Barbara will be accepting applications for grant funding under the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery/Multifamily Housing Program (CDBG-DR MHP) through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The City’s CDBG-DR MHP funding is intended to fund projects related to addressing the unmet rental housing needs in the City following the Thomas Fire, a federally declared disaster in December 2017. Authorized activities under the CDBG-DR MHP program include new construction, clearance, demolition, removal, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements to create Low- and Moderate-Income housing units. Eligible applicants may submit applications for funding of projects that demonstrate compliance with program requirements and objectives. Applications must be submitted via email to LGraham@SantaBarbaraCA.gov no later than 5:00pm on Friday, August 27, 2021. Additional information on program requirements and application materials can be found online at www.santabarbaraca.gov/CDBGDRMHP. JUL 1 / 2021 -- 57276

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/permitting/planningprocess.sbc Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/home.sbc JUL 1 / 2021 -- 57277

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