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Zero tolerance for illegal drugs City Net director explains policy for housing the homeless, says limits will be placed on alcohol By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
No illegal drug use will be allowed at temporary housing for homeless individuals at Rose Garden Inn on upper State Street, according to the City Net executive director. Brad Fieldhouse talked to the News-Press about that as he discussed the possible implications for the neighborhood. In addition to the zero tolerance on illegal drug use, the executive director said only minimal amounts of alcohol will be permitted at the site. Mr. Fieldhouse made his comments at a time when City Net workers are contacting homeless people at fire-prone encampments and informing them that temporary housing is available for them. Truckloads of items are being removed from the Highway 101 corridor in the interest of preventing any future wildfires in Santa Barbara — like the Loma Fire in mid-May that engulfed a large portion of the Mesa hillside. After the fire, the Santa Barbara City Council put the wheels in motion and approved temporary housing at the Rose Garden Inn. During the News-Press
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No illegal drug use will be allowed at Rose Garden Inn, a temporary housing site for homeless people, said Brad Fieldhouse, the executive director of City Net.
interview, Mr. Fieldhouse discussed concerns about drug use. “We don’t do needle exchanges. I’ve heard all these rumblings — not going to happen,” Mr. Fieldhouse told the News-Press Wednesday. “... Illegal drug use would cause them to get kicked out of the program.” The nonprofit leader referenced the concept of “harm reduction,” which is a national set of
strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. The concept is designed to make the transition into eventual, permanent housing less jarring for homeless people who are suffering from an addiction. Harm reduction is a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights Please see HOMELESS on A4
Conductor wins immigrant award By GRAYCE MCCORMICK
County equestrians for decades. already renovated two of the When community members arenas and created a new one. heard rumors about selling “The improvements are really the facility, they stepped up to starting to show. When it’s revitalize the infrastructure, you property. don’t always see To see streaming video the improvement,” From the road, GO TO it doesn’t look Bennett, the newspress.com Lance different. The show’s manager, told barns are old, the News-Press. rustic, and the hall “But now with a sports its original facade. new arena and new footing in the But Equine Evac, a nonprofit arenas, the riders and observers that brings large animals to safety in times of disaster, has Please see SHOW on A4
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her “a ferocious talent,” and she is renowned for her interpretations of the classics and as a tireless champion of Latin American music. The award winner was conductor laureate of the Santa Barbara Symphony for a decade. She also served as a guest conductor with major orchestras including the Los
Angeles Philharmonic, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Israel Chamber Orchestra, New York Philharmonic and many more. Now she is the conductor of the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston. Please see AWARD on A4
At left, Kathleen March, of Los Angeles, and Doubletrees Classic Venetian win first in ASB Saddle and Bridle Shatner Western Country Pleasure. At right, Kelliann Ladd-Gatti, of North Hollywood, and Undulata’s Sophisticated Design compete in the ring.
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Uruguay immigrant and former Santa Barbara Symphony conductor Gisèle Ben-Dor was one of 34 naturalized citizens who received the “Great Immigrant, Great American” award, which celebrates the many ways in which immigrants enrich culture, strengthen democracy and improve society through their lives, work and examples.
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By ANNELISE HANSHAW The Santa Barbara National Horse Show opened for its 101st year Wednesday after being canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic. This year, the competing equestrians can appreciate newly renovated or created arenas, funded by the community. Earl Warren Showgrounds, built in the late ’50s, has been the home turf of Santa Barbara
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Horse show is back SB National Horse Show returns to renovated arenas
Former SB Symphony conductor honored for societal contributions The Carnegie Corporation of New York, one of the nation’s oldest grantmaking foundations, recognized a former conductor of the Santa Barbara Symphony this past Fourth of July. Uruguay immigrant Gisèle BenDor was one of 34 naturalized citizens who received the “Great Immigrant, Great American” award, which celebrates the many ways in which immigrants enrich culture, strengthen democracy and improve society through their lives, work and examples. “Being a woman conductor may not be normal to the outside world, but it’s normal to me,” Ms. Ben-Dor told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency once. “I must say that since I came to the United States, I have been given every opportunity, and I hope I deserve it.” Ms. Ben-Dor was born to Polish immigrants and asked her parents to let her use the family piano at age 3 in Uruguay. She studied piano and taught herself how to play guitar. After finishing high school in Uruguay, she moved to Israel and then the United States, when she became an American citizen in the year 2000. The Los Angeles Times called
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Kalliopi Althouse, 14, of Santa Monica wins the blue ribbon in English Pleasure Hunt Seat, open class, at the Santa Barbara National Horse Show.
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