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Screams of joy There’s plenty to be excited about at Santa Barbara County Fair

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Carnival rides! Yummy food! Hit songs by tribute bands! A “Salute to Agriculture!” A livestock auction! And yes, the iconic giant ice cream cone and corndog! What more could you ask for in a county fair? How about a free shuttle ride? The Santa Barbara County Fair made its triumphant full-fledged return on Wednesday after a forced, two-year pandemic-related shutdown. The five-day event continues today through Sunday at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St. Gates will open from 3 to 10 p.m. today and noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. “It feels good,” Rebecca Barks, the fair’s public relations coordinator, told the News-Press Wednesday. “We want to welcome the community back. This is what we’re here for. We put on the county fair.” “The last time we had a fullfledged fair with our livestock program was in 2019,” she added. “In 2020, we completely shut down. KENNETH SONG/NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS We had a modified fair in 2021, A row of riders let out a scream during the Santa Barbara County Fair on its opening day Wednesday at with a livestock virtual auction and the Santa Maria Fairpark. The fair will continue through Sunday. portable theme park. We still did the carnival part of a traditional county fair, but it was contained. There was one admission price, and everything inside was included, minus the food and drinks.” Not this year. “We’re excited about getting back to normal,” Ms. Barks said. “This is what we do. There’s something for everyone. We’re embracing it all.” To start with, fair officials adopted a “Salute to Agriculture” theme for 2022 to acknowledge the importance of the area’s farms, especially in light of the supply chain and trucker shortage issues that emerged over the past two years that decreased the availability of produce to consumers, she said. “It came to the forefront how important our agriculture program is,” Ms. Barks said. “We felt it entertainment throughout the day was the right time, and we live — and night. in the right place. This is a huge New this year is the Raha FMX agricultural area, and we wanted Freestyle Motocross Show Friday to promote the local farmer, local and Saturday in the Minetti Arena. grower and local rancher.” The Center stage will feature the To install in children an Allan Hancock Dancers, Las Vegas appreciation of the area’s rich hypnotist Tyzen twice daily and agricultural heritage, fair officials popular local bands — the Belmont will run a seedlings program in Kings, an R&B which children group; Sound learn how to Investment, a grow produce classic rock band, from the The Santa Barbara County Fair and Steppin’ Out. ground up, she continues today through Sunday At night, the main said. “They at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. stage will host will learn the Thornburg St. nightly tribute husbandry of Tickets cost $15 for adults (ages 12bands featuring them” so they 61) and $12 for youth and seniors 62 the most popular can learn how and older. But if you get there before 5 songs of the produce is p.m. today, the admission is just $5. At top, riders start to soar at the fair. Above, passengers on a ride musicians they grown as part of Sunday is Fiesta Day. take a selfie. cover. the food supply For more information, go to www. The chain. santamariafairpak.com. entertainment is Chesney, Journey and Def former and new vendors because Children free with the cost Leppard. of the pandemic, Ms. Barks said. who don’t of admission. “They’ll hear the best of Journey Some of the former vendors participate in 4H clubs will be “We decided to go in a different and then rock out on Def Leppard took a big hit because they could able to learn the proper care and direction this year” with the songs,” Ms. Barks said. “It will be no longer travel from fair to fair to feeding of livestock, and how tribute bands, Ms. Barks said. “It’s 45 minutes of the No. 1 hits that make a living and are no longer in to diagnose and document any everybody knows.” business, she added. illness, she said. “They’ll learn how kind of an exciting thing to do.” A Hispanic concert will take “It’s about a 50-50 split between The bands, she said, will play to be a rancher, even though they’ll new vendors and the tried-and“the songs you love. It will be really place Sunday on Fiesta Day in the be a herder of one.” The animals Minetti Arena. true vendors,” she said. “You’ll still great entertainment and fun.” will be sold at auction. Of course, what would a county see the giant cone and giant corn Bands will include tributes to In addition to the return of fair be without food vendors? dog” along with vendors offering Queen, Garth Brooks, Shania people’s favorite carnival rides, This year will include a mix of Twain, Luke Bryan, Kenny the fair will provide folks with Please see FAIR on A4

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Peter Moore, founding investor of the Santa Barbara Sky Football Club, wears the soccer organization’s T-shirt and at La Playa Stadium.

Pro soccer in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Sky plans for its future Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on a professional soccer club in Santa Barbara.

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La Playa Stadium might see some improvements in lighting as Peter Moore prepares to shed the national spotlight on Santa Barbara. Then, some day, Mr. Moore said, Santa Barbara Sky will have its own stadium. The Montecito resident and former Liverpool Football Club CEO is thinking about the future for the Santa Barbara Sky Football Club. This week, Mr. Moore, the club’s founding investor, announced the formation

of the club, which will have professional women’s and men’s soccer teams who are expected to start playing in 2024. During a News-Press interview, Mr. Moore said Saturday night games will stream across the U.S. on ESPN+ from La Playa Stadium at Santa Barbara City College. “Right now, La Playa is going to be great,” Mr. Moore said. “It’s not ideal for soccer because of the track, which keeps you away from the action. But we’ll make it work, and Santa Barbara City College is great to work with. “We’ll do some analysis. If flood lights need to be brought up to modern standards, we’ll do that in conjunction with City College,” Mr. Moore said. “High-definition Please see SOCCER on A3

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to close By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara announced Wednesday that because of ongoing financial problems, it must close by the end of August. After nearly 50 years of service to the community, the museum, which is upstairs at Paseo Nuevo, will close its doors Aug. 28, museum officials said. It was the first museum in Santa Barbara dedicated to contemporary art. “Through the great work that the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara has done to invite and highlight artists whose work has given context to our hurts, our joys, our desires and our fears, we have always strived to break barriers in order to present a multitude of realities and experiences,” Laura Macker Johnston, MCASB board president, said in a statement. “Anyone who has had a meaningful interaction with our programming or exhibitions can attest that MCASB has served as a cultural center that has been deeply committed to listening and responding to our

community’s diverse needs.” She noted that the museum has faced financial strain for many years now, exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize that we are one of so many arts institutions and nonprofits that, as a result of the pandemic, are in this insurmountable position,” she said. “Despite our best efforts to expand our donor base within the region, we have been unable to reach the fundraising goals necessary to maintain operations, and it is the board’s intention to act responsibly at this time to honor the institution’s legacy.” Since its inception in 1976 as the Santa Barbara Contemporary Art Forum, MCASB has been known for its dedication to the examination of the human condition. A safe space supporting the voices and views of its community members, MCASB “has provided a critical platform for the investigation of our pasts and our potential futures,” museum officials said. From grassroots gatherings of artists and activists, to Please see MUSEUM on A4

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The Art Walk returns Friday to Santa Barbara. The Arts Fund’s event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Ave., which is home to the Arts Fund’s new Community Gallery space , as well as other art destinations. Parking is free. “We’re thrilled to return to inperson Art Walks after an almost three-year hiatus, largely due to COVID,” said Jamie Dufek, acting executive director of the Arts Fund. “After leaving the Funk

Zone, then enjoying a pop-up space for a year on State Street, the Arts Fund has found a new home in La Cumbre. We look forward to collaborating with LCCA to make La Cumbre a destination for the arts in Santa Barbara.” Friday’s Art Walk will include: • The grand opening of a solo show featuring the art of Santa Barbara assemblage artist Ron Robertson. All gallery sales from “The Power of Objects: The Art of Ron Robertson” will go directly to benefit future Arts Fund

programming. • Three open galleries in the La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts art collective — Elevate Gallery, Fine Line Gallery and Illuminations Galler. There will be art created by the collective’s 24 members. • Guided tours through the Museum of Sensory and Movement Experiences. MSME recently came under the leadership of the Arts Fund. MSME shares space with the Arts Fund Community Gallery, which will also be open for a

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preview of future programming. • Live music in the plaza from local Santa Barbara band, Jayne Wayne, featuring Edie Robertson, daughter of Ron Robertson, and special guest Graham Palmer, grandson of Ron Robertson. • A children’s activity area with mini-assemblage making materials, inspired by the Ron Robertson show and executed in conjunction with local Santa Barbara art supply store, Art from Scrap.

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Carbajal collects testimony for White House hunger conference, comments on Diablo Canyon Power Plant U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal held a Zoom call this week with Central Coast stakeholders to collect testimonies for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, was joined Monday by local nutrition policy experts from Santa Barbara County, CommUnify, UCSB, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Rep. Carbajal persuaded the White House to host the hunger conference, which was announced in May. According to the congressman, it’s only the second such event in U.S. history and the first in 50 years. The session hosted by Rep. Carbajal helped to inform a national strategy that will be announced at the White House conference in September. Last year, Rep. Carbajal hosted a hunger tour across the Central Coast to highlight the pervasive food and nutrition needs of communities and the impact of food insecurity on young Californians. “Thank you to everyone for joining me today. For the first time in 50 years and for only the second time ever, believe it or not, the White House is hosting a conference on hunger nutrition and health,” Rep. Carbajal told others on Monday’s Zoom call.

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“This will allow us to redouble our efforts toward eliminating hunger and food insecurity and develop a new national strategy on nutrition.” During the call, Erik Talkin, CEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, said the demand of food is at 150% of that before the pandemic. He added he doesn’t expect the need to decrease even when inflation declines. “Obviously healthy food is one of the few things people can cut from their budgets,” Mr. Talkin said. “We are encouraging the federal government to keep focusing on as many food assistance food programs as possible. Money is always better than food if we can educate people to make intelligent

decisions around the food that they purchase. “The challenge is always the temptation to utilize those funds to buy really low quality food,” Mr. Talkin said. Susan Liles, nutrition services director for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, stressed the need to quickly address access to affordable food. “There is not a lot of data being shared between any of the USDA funded nutrition programs or any of the programs that are sitting at this table now,” she said. In addition to this week’s Zoom call, Rep. Carbajal issued a statement Wednesday on the future of Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Located in Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County, the nuclear plant was originally scheduled to close in 2025, but Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering a delay in the closure. “There is too much at stake for us to move backward in the fight to make California fully powered by clean energy in the face of climate change, rising fossil fuel prices, and record heat waves and drought,” Rep. Carbajal said in his statement. “But this isn’t just a matter of keeping the keys in the ignition at Diablo Canyon for a little bit longer,” he said. “There are key questions that must be directly addressed. “If there is a plan to temporarily extend DCPP’s

lifespan, Central Coast families must be shown a clear roadmap when it comes to Nuclear Regulatory Commission relicensing, as well as the NRC’s safety and environmental processes, and the plan for the additional nuclear waste that San Luis Obispo will be asked to keep in its backyard for more years to come,” he said. “Our community also deserves assurances that temporarily extending DCPP operations will not jeopardize other renewable energy projects in our region, including the firstin-the-West offshore wind project slated for lease sale this fall, or the proposed designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. “And finally, as I made clear in April when this option was first suggested, decisions about the future of Diablo Canyon should not be made without consistent outreach and input from the community stakeholders who worked for years to facilitate the last consensus agreement — including PG&E, environmental stakeholders, nuclear safety advocates and our partners in labor. “Decisions about the temporary renewal and eventual sunset of DCPP should not be made solely in Sacramento any more than they should be made solely in Washington,” the congressman said. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara police respond to calls of shots heard in the area around Bohnett Park. Officers confirmed a firearm was discharged in the middle of the 1200 block of San Pascual Street in Santa Barbara.

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received several 9-1-1 calls around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday about potential “shots heard” in the area around Bohnett Park. Multiple officers responded to the scene and confirmed a firearm was discharged in the middle of the 1200 block of San Pascual Street in Santa Barbara, Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, the police department’s public information officer, said in a news release. No victims were located at the scene when officers arrived. At this time, there appears to be several suspects involved in this incident, and they are at large, Sgt. Ragsdale said. He added that this seems to be an isolated incident and there does not appear to be any danger to the public currently. No other information is available at this time. The incident is being investigated by detectives. If you have information, you’re asked to contact Detective Mik at 805-897-2345 or amik@sbpd. com.

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Newsom says ‘education is under assault’ in D.C. speech By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Adding to an ongoing war of words between California and leaders of red states, Gov. Gavin Newsom lambasted several states for banning books and limiting teachers’ ability to discuss gender and sexual identity in classrooms during remarks in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Speaking from the National Forum on Education Policy, Gov. Newsom said he believes “education is under assault in ways that I’ve never experienced in my lifetime.”

“I thought it was bad back in the day when folks were debating the merits or demerits around vouchers,” the governor said. “But what’s happening now — banning books, suppressing speech, the othering of our students, teachers, parents – it’s alarming.” Gov. Newsom was attending the national forum to accept the Frank Newman Award for State Innovation, an annual award given to a state or territory “that is enacting innovative education reforms” or implementing programs “to improve student outcomes on a large scale.” California was the 2022 recipient for its “coordinated approach

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to educating all students from preschool to postsecondary” and financial investments to ensure “educational equity.” The award highlights a shift in California, which ranked 32nd in the nation for per-pupil spending during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a 2021 school financing report from the Education Law Center. The latest budget signed by Gov. Newsom includes the highest level of funding for K-12 education in state history at $128.6 billion, which the governor’s office says amounts to about $22,893 per pupil.

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Border officials seize 174 pounds of methamphetamine in California By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Calexico entry port recently discovered 174 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the cross beams of a rail car, the federal agency announced Monday. CBP officers discovered 30 packages of methamphetamine concealed in the cross beams of a railcar when scanning a train from

Mexico using an X-ray imaging system on July 4. Officials noticed “abnormalities” in one of the rail cars during the scan, and a narcotics dog was used to search the train. The dog alerted officers to the presence of narcotics, CBP said in a news release. The 174 pounds of methamphetamine, which the agency estimates is worth a street value of $314,000, was seized by CBP officials. “CBP officers work diligently

to stop all smuggling attempts of dangerous drugs as well as other prohibited items,” Anne Maricich, CBP deputy director of field operations in San Diego, said in a statement. “Transnational criminal organizations will attempt to use any method they think might work. While finding narcotics in a rail car is highly unusual, it’s one of the reasons that CBP officers inspect every conveyance that enters the U.S.” This is one of several instances

this year in which CBP officials intercepted narcotics entering California. In April, four U.S. citizens were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. One resident was arrested for possessing 64 pounds of methamphetamine, while three others were arrested during a separate incident for possessing 12 pounds of cocaine and 13.5 pounds of fentanyl. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

SBCC announces sports schedules By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

Schedules have been released for the nine Santa Barbara City College sports competing in the fall. The Vaquero football team gets things started with its Aug. 20 preseason exhibition at Ventura. The following weekend, the regular season officially begins for a number of teams. On Aug. 26, La Harbor comes to La Playa Stadium for a doubledose of soccer starting with the SBCC women at 2 p.m. followed

by a 7 p.m. matchup between the men’s teams. Meanwhile, at the SBCC Sports Pavilion, the Vaquero women’s volleyball team opens its year against Grossmont at 5 p.m. in a rematch of last November’s SoCal Regional Round 2 matchup. The SBCC women’s golf season tees off Aug. 28 at the two-day Chuck Melendez Invite at Santa Barbara Golf Course. Cross Country will see its first action on Friday, Sept. 2 with the Moorpark Invite at Arroyo Vista Park. SBCC football opens its 2022 campaign hosting Allan Hancock

College on Sept. 3 as the Vaqueros look to begin building toward a second straight bowl season. The seven-time defending WSC champion and CCCAA State Championship runner-up SBCC women’s water polo team returns to the pool at the Cuesta Tournament from Sept. 9-10. The Vaquero basketball teams, whose seasons extend into the winter, will be the final fall sports to get going. The SBCC women’s basketball team starts things off with the Ventura Jamboree Scrimmage on Oct. 22, followed by

a Nov. 2 meeting at L.A. Harbor and a Nov. 4 home opener against Santa Ana. The Vaquero men will compete at the three-day SoCal Fall JUCO Jamboree from Sept. 16-18, but will officially tip-off the season on Nov. 1 at El Camino. They will remain on the road until playing their first home games of the season at the annual SBCC Classic from Dec. 8-10. Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College.

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as well as the opportunity to engage with professional athletes,” she Continued from Page A1 said. “Both of these things are exciting.” On other logistical matters, Mr. cameras have strict guidelines for Moore said efforts to recruit players lights.” will be under way by next year. Mr. Moore added that new “I would say that this time next flood lights would be more year, you start putting names on environmentally friendly. the team sheets,” Mr. Moore said. The investor, who has worked in “There could be players you could the sporting goods and video games have already signed. The prime age industries, said he is committed to for soccer is 25, 26, 27, maybe 28. “bringing the stadium to what we “We’re keeping close eyes on local feel it needs to be a great soccer talent,” he said, referring to players experience, for the players, for the on teams at UCSB, Westmont and viewers (watching on ESPN+) and SBCC as well as Santa Barbara perhaps more importantly for the thousands of people who will attend Soccer Club members who’ve gone on to other colleges. “We’ll also the games.” scout nationally, as teams have to Mr. Moore, who visited La Playa this week, said improvements might do, to find talent. “Typical squads are 24 members,” be needed for the seats. Mr. Moore said. “That could change But he added that he’s thrilled from one year to the next.” with La Playa’s proximity to Mr. Moore said the Santa Barbara downtown Santa Barbara, which Sky Football Club will look at he said fits the soccer tradition of housing for its players and that putting stadiums near workers. “It’s the club’s offices will be in Santa a 10-minute walk to State Street. Barbara. “It’s a spectacular location,” Mr. After the team is assembled, it Moore said. “As a guy who has been will need to travel far to play games, to hundreds of stadiums around Mr. Moore said. Santa Barbara Sky the world, I love the view looking won’t be playing the Los Angeles at the beach and over the harbor. Galaxy or other We’re excited to teams of that share that with level. national TV Instead, Santa viewers.” To put down deposits on season Barbara Sky will Mr. Moore tickets for Santa Barbara Sky’s soccer compete against added the longgames, go to www.santabarbaraskyfc. teams in the term plan is com. United Soccer for the Santa League’s USL Barbara Sky League One. Mr. Football Club to find land and build its own stadium. Moore said that means traveling to cities such as Madison, Wisc., or The News-Press on Wednesday Chattanooga, Tenn. reached out to Santa Barbara “Long term, we’re putting Santa City College concerning the Santa Barbara as the jewel on the West Barbara Sky Football Club’s use of Coast. Our goal is to bring USL La Playa Stadium. League One teams maybe to San “SBCC is working through Diego, Orange County and L.A.,” the details of a contract with said Mr. Moore, whose club has the USL, and we are optimistic already started its merchandising that we will be able to come to efforts with items such as T-shirts.. a mutually beneficial and fair In addition to its teams, the club agreement where La Playa has announced the formation of Stadium becomes the home of its philanthropic foundation, “La both the SBCC Vaqueros as well Fundación del Cielo,” which will as the Sky,” Martha Swanson, support disadvantaged groups in executive director of public affairs Santa Barbara. and communications, told the “I am pleased to hear of Santa News-Press in an email. “We’re Barbara Sky FC’s inclusion in discussing everything from the USL,” Santa Barbara Mayor scheduling that works with our Randy Rowse said in a statement. athletics and P.E. activities, USL “Having a professional soccer investment in our facilities and team in our city will be a great other ways that we can collaborate. way to get our local young people “We do believe that having this excited about one of the most team in Santa Barbara is good popular sports in the world, for the community, especially our and getting support from La children and families,” she said. Fundacion del Cielo foundation “Welcoming the USL and the will be a great benefit to the Sky presents the opportunity for community.” SBCC athletes and students to benefit from improvements and upgrades to our existing facilities email: dmason@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 educational programs created to support previously underserved communities within Santa Barbara County, MCASB has held at its core a person-first approach to service, officials said. Over nearly five decades, thousands of visitors have experienced what the museum has described as its “distinctive and socially relevant” exhibitions. The artists behind those exhibits have included John Baldessari, Ed and Nancy Kienholz, Wayne Thiebaud, Sanford Biggers, Joan Tanner, Jim Shaw, Mickalene Thomas, Mario Ybarra Jr., Genevieve Gaignard, Barry McGee, Rimini Protokol, Shana Moulton and others. MCASB was founded as alternative arts space called Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum in 1976 by artists and art supporters seeking a venue dedicated solely to contemporary art. These initial organizers envisioned a “forum” for the display of and discussion about artwork being made today, both locally and in the larger national and international art community. CAF found its first home in the historic Balboa Building in downtown Santa Barbara, before moving into the current 3,500-square-foot venue in Paseo in 1990. In 2013, CAF became the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara with an expanded mission toward education and the arts. In 2016 MCASB became an American Alliance of Museumsaccredited institution. MCASB continued to function as a non-collecting, nonprofit museum dedicated to innovative and experimental contemporary art and arts education. While the museum will close its doors, it has begun conversations with community partners and supporters to evaluate the feasibility of preserving its

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A trio of attendees compete in a game show during the Santa Barbara County Fair Wednesday at the Santa Maria Fairpark.

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Since 1990, the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (originally called the Santa Barbara Contemporary Art Forum) has been located upstairs at Paseo Nuevo, across from Center Stage Theater.

highly successful and respected Emerging Leaders in the Arts and Teen Arts Collective programs, officials said. To stay informed about the upcoming changes, visit mcasantabarbara.org and subscribe to the MCASB mailing list. Its final programming and events will take place this month. The museum is presenting an exhibition by Adam Jahnke of Santa Barbara’s Department for Applied Geography from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will remain on view through Sunday. On Saturday, from 2-3 p.m., Dalan Moreno, owner of Rascal’s,

a Santa Barbara vegan restaurant, leads a series of presentations and demonstrations. He will be joined by Rodalfo Rios of Super Cacas, the first Taqueria restaurant established in Santa Barbara. They will discuss the history of the burrito and demonstrate how to roll them. The event is free, but due to limited space, reservations are required. And on July 30, from 5-8 p.m., the museum will celebrate the cultural fabric of the Filipinx/a/o community and diaspora in Santa Barbara County. email: nhartstein@newspress.com

such fare as funnel cakes, “the slurpy guy you love” and various forms of barbecue. Ms. Barks added that there will be new food options as well, including tamales. Also new this year is the use of free shuttle trolleys to pick

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Continued from Page A3 While the governor did highlight certain investments in education during his speech, such as the state’s initiative to develop pre-K for all and provide universal meals in public schools, he used most of his time Wednesday to criticize red states, saying there is a “moral and ethical obligation to call out what’s going on as it relates to the suppression of free speech.” The governor specifically called out policy decisions in

up and transport fairgoers, dropping them off right outside one of the admission gates every 20 minutes — and then back again. “We don’t have enough parking for the community, so this year the city of Santa Maria partnered with us,” she noted. Santa Maria Regional Transit will offer the free trolley rides to the fair between Santa Maria

Fairpark and the Freight/ Vallarta bus stop near 1482 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Friday at the fair is Agriculture and Cattleman’s Day, and there will be free admission for youth the entire day. And Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is set for Saturday.

several states, including Texas and Florida, to ban books and introduce laws to “gag free speech.” Gov. Newsom said in total, there have been more than 1,500 books banned in the U.S. over the span of the last 12 months and 183 bills introduced to “gag free speech” since last January. Gov. Newsom specifically called out Florida for the signing of House Bill 1557 — dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics – that prohibits classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten through third grade. Paraphrasing

a statement by former California Gov. and U.S. President Ronald Reagan regarding the Briggs Initiative, Gov. Newsom told attendees Wednesday “You can’t catch gay like you can measles.” Gov. Newsom has plans to meet with members of the Biden administration and national leaders to discuss abortion, gun safety and other national issues while he is in Washington, D.C., according to his office. He’s scheduled to return to California on Friday. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST BRENNAND, John Robert, Jr.

John Brennand, renowned Godfather of recreational and competitive running in Santa Barbara, passed away on June 30th at Cottage Hospital after a brief battle with COVID 19, exacerbated by dementia. An influential leader in the Southern California race community, he was also an exceptional engineer and beloved husband, father, and brother. Born in El Paso, TX on September 15th, 1935, John was raised in Santa Fe, NM where he graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1952. He completed his degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, graduating in 1957. A competitive skier of national class at CU, he also became interested in running. He went East for an MS in Electrical Engineering at M.I.T. where he met and married Carolyn “Cally” Huss and they began their family life together at Vandenberg Air Force base in 1959. Moving soon thereafter to Santa Barbara, John started to work with General Research in 1960. Their first son, Bob was born in 1961, daughter Karen in 1962 and younger son Scott in 1967. John became one of the first computer engineers at General Research, working with state-of-the-art mainframe machines of that early era. His efforts were instrumental in advancing flight dynamics and advanced electro-propulsion for automotive. John became active in road-running and racing, competing all over South California very early in his career. Prior to the running boom of the 1970s, at a race in Los Angeles, he learned there was an established, but largely inactive running group, the Santa Barbara Athletic Club. John signed up immediately to wear the blue-and-white singlet and blue shorts, and got involved with the organization of club racing and training. He became a driving force of the club and de facto organizer of runners from every corner of the Central coast area. He inspired others to run and many were enthusiastic women who became a large part of the SBAA membership and very successful competitors. Anywhere there was a race, John would fill the family station wagon, a French Citroen, with runners to compete, arriving in the nick of time for the starting gun. He was and remained Secretary-Treasurer of the club, later the S.B. Athletic Association, for almost forty-eight years, stepping down in 2010 as age, injuries and illness slowed him. John was a first-class runner, competing successfully in Southern California and later nationally and internationally. He raced, placing well in several Boston Marathons, raced in in several Olympic Marathon trials, and raced overseas in various locations in World Masters competition. John’s personal best marathon was 2:28.01 at Eugene in 1981, at age 46. He considered the epitome of his running career a 32:35 10K (5:15 per mile) at age 49. His final marathon was in May 2018 at the age of 82, when he ran Mountain to Sea (Ojai) and continued to run Wednesday Nite Moves with family until 2019 John grew a network of local races and established new races in the Santa Barbara area. He was the founding race director for the Santa Barbara Marathon, directed Semana Nautica for many years and assisted the McConnell’s Ice Cream run, still ongoing in its 41 years. In 1984 John was the technical director of the men’s and women’s Olympic marathons in Los Angeles. In 1987 John was awarded the Russ Hargreaves Memorial award for recreational achievement by the Santa Barbara Roundtable Athletic Association and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Special Achievement in 1995. His son Scott was also inducted the same year for High School Coach of the Year. John and Cally had a rambling house in the foothills, where they welcomed guests and runners of all ages before or after races, on holidays, and where they raised their three children. In 1983 the family was honored by the County of Santa Barbara as Family of the Year, because of their active role in community leadership beyond running, encompassing serving Salvation Army holiday dinners, and volunteering in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, PTA, Jaycees and numerous charities. John’s passion for sport was passed on to his children, each competitive in running, tennis, golf, swimming and/or water polo. Long summer backpacking trips in the Sierras, spring ski trips and sailing regattas were “embraced” as family vacations. Son Bob and grandson Nate shared John’s fleet of foot and competed as “three generations” in several national championships. A beloved mother and wife, Cally passed away in 1996. John found love again with the Hon. Robin Riblet. They married in 1997 and led a merry life. While John was retired, Robin continued to preside in the bankruptcy court until her retirement in 2014. Nevertheless, they found time for yearly hiking trips throughout Italy, sometimes with a group of friends from Santa Barbara, sometimes with Robin’s brother and sister-in-law and often alone. In 2001 John and Robin bought a mountain retreat in the Canadian Rockies town of Canmore, Alberta, where they, family and friends have spent many wonderful vacations, hiking innumerable mountain trails in the summers and skiing Lake Louise and other resorts in the winters. Robin was a loving and devoted wife to John his last twenty-five years. John is survived by wife Robin, his three children and their spouses: Bob (Sally), Karen (Kent), Scott (Betty) and six grandchildren, and five brothers: David, Daniel, Paul, Mark and Peter.

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DARLINGTON, Isabel

Isabel Darlington, 82, died on May 29, 2022. Isabel was a Santa Barbara resident for over 60 years. She was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1940 to Ann Wentworth Park and Percy Smedley Darlington. Isabel graduated from Santa Barbara High School and studied nursing at Santa Barbara City College. After college, she held a number of jobs, including working as a nurse at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for many years. Isabel’s many hobbies included photography and travel and she was deeply invested in keeping her geographically distributed family connected. Her generosity, love and support of friends and family, especially children, will be greatly missed. Isabel is survived by her brother Percy Darlington and sister Ellen Camp. A funeral service will be held on July 16, 2022 at All Saints-by-the-Sea in Santa Barbara.

DALE, Michael Allan

INLAND

Mike had a varied early career, eventually settling into Facilities Management and Real Estate Procurement for the last 25 years of his work life. He retired as Director of Facilities from Sansum Clinic in 2017. Outside of work, music and literature were his passions. Mike could always be found with a guitar or a book in his hands. He began playing the guitar as a teen, and progressed to playing many other string instruments - the mandolin and ﬁddle were his favorites. Over time he acquired quite the collection of instruments. For the past 32 years he was a member of Glendessary Jam, a group of like minded musicians playing ‘old time’ music. Although not intended to impress, his vocabulary was impressive, making him a worthy opponent at Scrabble and other word games. He was a talented songwriter and poet when the mood struck him, and his Irish proclivities occasionally led to some serious ‘Irish blarney.’ When Mike met his wife Susan, they quickly discovered that they both suffered from “abibliophobia’’ (the fear of running out of good reading material) and reading together became one of their favorite pastimes. After retirement Mike also spent many happy and frustrating hours tinkering with his 1978 VW bus, “The Brown Bomber.” Camping trips in the bus were always an adventure! Mike is survived by his wife Susan Dale (Smitke, Schmid), sons Andrew Dale and Patrick Dale (Jessica), stepdaughter Chelsea Schmid, sister Dorothy Dale (Steve), brother Stephen Dale (Sandy), 21 ﬁrst cousins (all on his father’s side), former spouse Jane Sprague - mother of Andrew, Patrick, and her son Ben Kluver. Family services to be held at the family homestead, “The Big House,” in Tannersville, NY, followed by burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery in Elka Park, NY. Mike journeyed through 3 years of cancer treatment with incredible strength and grace.The family thanks Ridley Tree Cancer Center, Cottage Hospital, VNA and Serenity House for their compassionate care. Please consider a donation to any one of these community treasures in his memory.

IN MEMORY MARGARET JEANNE HEIDUK September 18, 1940 - July 14, 2014 In Loving Memory It has been eight years since you left us to take your place in heaven. We will always miss you and forever love you. The Heiduk Family

“I have lived my life; I have run my race.” In lieu of ﬂowers or other remembrances, please consider donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 103/74

Guadalupe 70/55

Santa Maria 72/55

Vandenberg 68/55

Michael Allan Dale, 71, of Carpinteria passed away peacefully at Serenity House surrounded by loving family on June 19, 2022. Mike was born February 5, 1951 to James and Nancy Dale in Flushing, NY. Over the years his family moved steadily west, settling in Pasadena where Mike graduated along with several life long friends from La Salle High School. He then moved to Santa Barbara to attend UCSB, graduating with a BA in English and a teaching certiﬁcate. After graduation Mike lived in several different places in the area, but Carpinteria was always his favorite - which he aptly dubbed “The Best Little Town in America.”

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New Cuyama 101/64 Ventucopa 98/67

Los Alamos 85/57

Buellton 80/54

Solvang 89/58

Gaviota 74/58

SANTA BARBARA 71/60 Goleta 75/60

Carpinteria 71/61 Ventura 69/62

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; southsouthwest swell 3-5 feet at 16 seconds. Visibility under a mile in morning fog.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; southsouthwest swell 3-5 feet at 16 seconds. Visibility under a mile in morning fog.

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-1.7’ 2.2’ -1.5’ 2.2’ -1.1’ 2.2’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 102/77/s 109/84/s 82/50/pc 103/63/pc 80/68/pc 90/59/s 87/65/s 65/53/c 105/74/s 86/66/s 84/50/s 97/62/s 68/56/pc 86/54/s 69/56/pc 93/69/s 72/62/pc 114/88/s 93/68/s 103/59/s 96/61/s 74/67/pc 70/57/pc 83/58/s 82/54/pc 75/65/pc 87/51/s

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

Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 101/64/s 75/60/pc 69/55/pc 70/53/pc 72/55/pc 94/56/pc 68/55/pc 69/62/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

90/72/t 79/65/pc 78/67/t 103/80/s 94/64/t 95/77/t 89/78/t 88/71/t 85/70/pc 88/70/pc 111/91/c 84/62/s 92/75/pc 100/77/pc 78/59/s 87/70/pc

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 81,358 acre-ft. Elevation 705.56 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 35.8 acre-ft. Inflow 28.3 acre-ft. State inflow 22.4 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -51 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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T H U R S DAY, J U LY 14 , 2 0 2 2

COURTESY PHOTOS

Globe eggplant Globe eggplant is recognized by its shiny purple skin and large bulbous physique. When cooked, the spongy flesh transforms into a wonderful creamy textured fruit. Enjoy it in an eggplant Parmesan, roasted or sautéed, and it’s ideal for an eggplant purée. This week I prepared a roasted eggplant spread topped with heirloom tomato and burrata, the Fix of the Week, on page B2. Eggplant is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and the antioxidant anthocyanin that is often associated with purple foods. Eggplant is also an excellent addition to curry dishes or when grilled. Globe eggplant can be found at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local growers. Price averages $2 each.

Red tiger heirloom tomato

PHOTOS COURTESY CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL

Wine enthusiasts will pack the beachside portion of Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara Saturday for the California Wine Festival. The event also includes a Friday evening session at the park’s Carousel House.

California Wine Festival Popular event returns this weekend at Chase Palm Park

This is a variety I look forward to annually from Her Family Farm at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market. With streaky alternating stripes of red and orange, these tomatoes make for a beautiful presentation on the plate, especially when cut thick and highlighted prominently. While red tiger heirloom tomatoes tend to have a milder flavor, you will get a nice level of sweetness and fruity presence throughout. Use them in a caprese salad, in a sandwich or really any way you typically incorporate tomatoes into your dishes. This variety has a nice meaty texture. Price averages $4 per pound.

Dapple dandy pluot At left, attendees will have access to hundreds of premium wines at this weekend’s festival. Center, the California Wine Festival includes craft breweries. At right, the festival will feature food from Santa Barbara’s top restaurants.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

alifornia Wine Festival is returning to Chase Palm Park for two days of coastal tasting events on Friday and Saturday. Guests will be able to sample tastings from winemaking regions across California, paired with gourmet appetizers from many of Santa Barbara’s top restaurants, while experiencing lifestyle exhibitors, live entertainment and breathtaking seaside vistas. “We aim to showcase what California is known for — the most picturesque strips of coastline globally and world-class wines,” said Emily Kaufmann, executive director. Friday evening kicks off at Chase Palm Park’s Carousel House with a

“Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting,” a curated experience for wine connoisseurs. A reception begins the evening of sampling rare and vintage reserve wines and offers tasting room exclusives and limitedproduction wines from vineyards based in California’s most venerable wine-producing regions. Six to eight of Santa Barbara County’s top pinot noirs will be featured. Delicious hot and cold appetizers will pair with the worldclass wines. Throughout the evening from 6:30 to 9, guests can participate in a silent auction, bidding on items such as exotic wines, tasting tours and dining certificates. Proceeds from this auction will benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, whose mission is to end hunger and transform residents’ health through good nutrition.

FYI California Wine Festival is a 21-plus event, set for Friday and Saturday at Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Tickets are $75 to $119. To purchase, visit www. californiawinefestival.com.

“It’s been nearly two decades since we founded the California Wine Festival, and it’s great to be back again where it all started,” said Ms. Kaufmann. “Allowing guests to sample world-renowned wines from wineries that they haven’t discovered is our specialty.” The wine-tasting experience continues Saturday with a Beachside Wine Festival taking place at the oceanside section of Chase Palm Park. Included will

be one-on-one conversations and tastings with culinary and wine talent from California’s wineries and local restaurants. Attendees will have access to hundreds of premium California wines and regional craft brews that will be paired with artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, fresh-cut fruit, shellfish, salads, chocolate cakes and more. The VIP Pavilion, presented by HexClad, will feature six serving stations, showcasing cooking demos and food samples. They will include demos by Chef David Schoen of Knife and Grill, Rice Browns, Chocolate Marshmallow Pizza Co. and Selfie Cork; Domenico’s Foods; The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills; Chef Miguel McDaniel of Seattlestyle chicken purveyor, Shine 76; Chef Kim Alter of Nightbird Restaurant; Caroline D’Amore

a.k.a. Pizza Girl; and Aquamar Seafood. The VIP Pavilion will also offer a selection of reserve-level wines as well as craft brews. Unique to Santa Barbara’s festival is the “Best Tri-Tip in the 805” barbecue competition, where guests can vote for the top contender while tasting mouthwatering tri-tip steak samples by talented chefs from top local restaurants. Yesica Arredondo, executive chef at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, will be bringing her Texas roots to the competition. Other restaurant contenders will include The Shift Food Truck and Catering, Solvang Brewing Co., Santa Barbara WoodFire Catering, Convivo, Beans BBQ and Catering, and Lucky Sevens BBQ. Traeger is the official sponsor of this Please see FESTIVAL on B2

Also referred to as a “dinosaur egg,” this plum and apricot hybrid is probably the most popular to emerge all season, hailed for its large size and sweet juicy flesh. It’s an excellent, all-around eating fruit. The dapple dandy pluot is also nice when simply sliced and served, and it’s ideal for a hike or the beach. I find that dapple dandy pluots pair quite well with an array of nuts, honey, melons, cheeses, cucumbers and basil. Dapple dandy pluots are available from Burkdoll Farms at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from Burkdoll Farms. Price is $4 per pound, or $3.50 per pound when purchasing 6 pounds or more. 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.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022

Dunn’s head of school joins state association’s board

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Kalyan Balaven, the head of school at Dunn School in Los Olivos, has been selected to serve on the California Association of Independent Schools board of directors. He is the first Dunn head of school to serve on the board. Founded in 1941, the CAIS is responsible for establishing educational standards and ushering member schools through an accreditation program. Mr. Balaven had previously served with the association to help evaluate schools in the accreditation process. “As a member of the board, I will help schools stay in line with their missions and remain accredited institutions in association with Western Association of Schools and Colleges,” Mr. Balaven said in a statement. “CAIS helps our schools in being responsive to growing trends and making sure our students are at the cutting edge of learning opportunities.” Deborah Dowling, the CAIS executive director, said Mr.

Balaven was chosen from a highly competitive pool of heads of school. She said selecting him was based on his strong experience in school accreditation, his broad understanding of school management, his legal background and his alignment with the association’s priorities. “Kal brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to the CAIS board. He has a collaborative and charismatic personality that will inspire his fellow directors to take on the essential work that the board will be doing on behalf of our independent schools across California,” said Steve Morris, board president of The San Francisco School. The appointment caps a busy first year at Dunn for Mr. Balaven, who launched a video and audio podcast titled “The Whole Student.” The 10-episode first season allowed notable guests to shine a spotlight on the teachers in their lives who put them on the path to becoming the leaders they are today. “The Whole Student” podcast is published on YouTube and the Dunn School website. The audio

format of the show can also be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other podcasting platforms. A published author, Mr. Balaven has written articles for multiple publications throughout the year, most recently a guest essay in the Enrollment Management Association’s Spring 2022 edition of The Yield magazine. Headlining the “Influencers + Innovators” section, Mr. Balaven promoted the concept of blending storytelling with digital marketing and innovative curriculum to optimize reach. Under Mr. Balaven, Dunn School launched the Emergency Ukrainian Student Scholarship, which supports a Dunn student from Ukraine whose family was displaced by the Russian invasion. Dunn School quickly expanded its scope to secure funding to bring additional displaced students from Ukraine to campus. In all, the school will begin the upcoming school year with five Ukrainian students. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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Fixof the Week

uch of my life, eggplant was one of those items in the produce aisle that I didn’t have much exposure to, which I would imagine was the case for many. Sure, I’d enjoyed a traditional Italian-influenced eggplant Parmesan, or an Indian-style curry dish infused with eggplant when dining out, but it wasn’t an ingredient I looked forward to eating. Over the past few years, however, I have grown quite fond of these seasonal specimens. And I really enjoy transforming this initially spongy fruit into a smooth and creamy textured bite. Eggplant is available in an array of shapes, sizes and colors. The most commonly encountered possess shades of purple, although sometimes they can be found in bright white, a hue of green, or a variegated white and purple that looks like splashed brush strokes across the shiny skin. The two most common types of eggplant I cook in my kitchen currently are the elongated Chinese eggplant and the larger, more bulbous, globe eggplant. When working with Chinese eggplant at home, I typically cut it into half rounds and roast in the oven. I enjoy it as a vegetable side dish. (I know, eggplant is technically a fruit). Tossed with olive oil, seasoned

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and placed in a single-layer skin side down on a baking sheet until soft, I find these bite-size pieces pair quite well with chicken, pork and fish. Because the globe eggplants are much meatier than their counterparts, I prefer this variety for an eggplant Parmesan-style dish, as an addition to lasagne or as a delicious purée, infused with garlic. This week I prepared an eggplant spread topped with a thick slice of heirloom tomato, burrata cheese and fresh Italian basil. This dish is a true indication the summer season is upon us. 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. ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BURRATA 1 large globe eggplant 1 head garlic, top trimmed to expose the cloves, drizzle top with a little olive oil and salt ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds 8 ounces burrata ¼ cup Italian basil leaves, finely chopped Additional olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper for the top. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the eggplant on a baking sheet. Wrap the garlic head loosely in foil and place on the baking sheet as well. Place in the oven and cook for about 45 minutes or until the eggplant is super soft. Discard the skin from the eggplant and place the flesh in a mixing bowl. Squeeze out the cooked garlic out of the skin and combine with the eggplant. Add olive oil, salt, balsamic and parsley, then mix well until incorporated and a nice creamy texture develops. Place a scoop in the middle of the plate, then top with a thick slice of heirloom tomato, some burrata cheese and fresh basil. Drizzle the top with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Yield: Serves 4.

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New Zealand Wine Navigator, Rescue Dog Wines, Rombauer Vineyards, Russian River Vineyards, Smith Story Wine Cellars and the Wilson Creek Winery. Representatives from craft breweries will also be present. Among them are Golden Road Brewing, M.Special Brewing Co. and Rincon Brewery. The event will also boast hard kombucha purveyors including Boochcraft and Flying Embers. Select sponsors will host interactive activations, which guests will be able to partake in during the Beachside Wine Festival. “Official Auto Sponsor” Toyota will offer guests the ability

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HOROSCOPE ARIES — You should be happier than usual with what you see in the mirror, Aries, because your inner beauty is more visible than usual. You could also feel especially sociable. Both old friends and new should find your company especially congenial. Romance blossoms, although there’s a slight tendency today to see partners through rosecolored glasses. TAURUS — Today you might find yourself more inclined than usual to actively explore your interests in the arts, Taurus. You might want to look at an online art gallery or attend a virtual concert or play. Your interest could be in the motivations of the artists as much as the works themselves. GEMINI — A female friend you haven’t seen for a while could surprise you with a call. A lot of interesting news and useful information could be exchanged that benefits both of you. You may make a number of short journeys throughout the day, Gemini, as you have a lot that needs doing. CANCER — With the current aspects at play, Cancer, you could find that the hard work you’ve done in the past finally brings financial rewards. This will make you very happy, but don’t get carried away and go on a spending spree! Treat yourself a little. Celebrate with a friend, if possible. Take care to exercise a little good sense. LEO — Today, Leo, you might find yourself thinking longingly of exotic lands and possibly traveling to them in the future. You could also wonder about the people who live in those countries. Romantic daydreams may distract you from your dayto-day business, so it’s important to stay focused. Read travel books and rent travel videos. VIRGO — A small sum of money could come your way today, Virgo. It could be that someone pays you what’s owed you, or you could win a small amount in a lottery. You might find a $20 bill lying in the street! Sex and romance are very much on your mind. If you can’t get together with a partner this evening, you might curl up with a steamy novel or watch a romantic video.

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(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden is facing a flurry of criticism as new federal data released Wednesday show 40-year-high inflation increased the costs of everything by 9.1% in June over last year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, which showed prices rose an additional 1.3% in June, part of the 9.1% spike over the previous 12 months. “The increase was broad-based, with the indexes for gasoline, shelter, and food being the largest contributors,” BLS said. “The energy index rose 7.5% over the month and contributed nearly half of the all items increase, with the gasoline index rising 11.2% and the other major component indexes also rising. The food index rose 1.0% in June, as did the food at home index.” Analysts said inflation could rise even higher in the coming months. “Things are only going to get worse one way or another, as Biden’s economic policies are a double-edged sword,” said Joel Griffith, an economic expert at the Heritage Foundation. “This is quite possibly the last month

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of lingering economic factors keeping inflation in the 8% range, which means the official CPI number could be in the 10% range by the fall. Or, inflation may slow down if gas prices — which have been a key driver of inflation — drop even further than they have in the last few days. The problem with that? Those prices are dropping not because of more supply, but because of the rising fear of recession. No matter which way you turn, Biden’s policies offer no relief.” Mr. Griffith pointed to the explosion of federal spending and

the large amount of money being printed by the Federal Reserve as key sources of inflation, which also has been exacerbated by supply chain issues. “An inflation rate at 9.1% is devastating enough, but the official rate doesn’t even fully capture just how bad the situation is,” Mr. Griffith said. “Biden’s war on affordable energy production is the main culprit for both the high gas prices and skyrocketing food prices. American families are paying dearly for the enormous expansions of government spending financing by the Federal Reserve money printing presses and Biden’s reckless economic policies. This inflation is proving to be the most destructive and painful tax of all.” Republicans blasted President Biden for the price increases, which have soared since he took office. “Joe Biden’s raging inflation crisis is a horrible tax on every American family, and today’s CPI report shows that tax just went up again,” U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said. “It is unacceptable that hardworking families in Florida are paying the price for Biden’s incompetence, and now he wants them to fork over even more of their money by raising their taxes. That’s right, as inflation hits 9.1%, Joe Biden and the

heartless Democrats in Congress are answering a historic crisis of high prices with tax hikes. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true, and their brainless plan will only drive America further into the financial hole Biden started digging his first day in office.” The rise in prices was driven in part by gas prices, which hit record highs and even surpassed an average of $5 per gallon nationwide for regular gasoline last month. Although prices are slowly decreasing, California remains above the national average. On Wednesday, the American Automobile Association reported the average price in the state was $6.03 a gallon. In Santa Barbara County, the average was a bit higher, at $6.05 a gallon. “With inflation exploding at home, President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia hat in hand to beg for more oil,” said Daniel Turner, head of the energy workers’ advocacy group, Power The Future. “If he wants to stop his terrible inflation, Joe Biden shouldn’t be in Saudi Arabia begging for more oil, he should be in America’s Permian Basin telling energy workers he’s going to get out of the way.” News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this report.

Criticism of first lady Jill Biden’s ‘breakfast taco’ comment continues By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

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(The Center Square) — Cuban Americans and Hispanics running for Congress and many others are expressing their disgust with first lady Jill Biden after she said the Latino community was “as unique as the breakfast taco.” The first lady has since apologized, but Cuban and Mexican Americans and others are continuing to express concerns about a disconnect between the White House and Hispanic and Latino Americans. U.S. Senator Marcio Rubio, R-Florida, who’s a Cuban American, changed his Twitter profile picture to a taco with beef, lettuce and shredded cheese. Fellow Cuban American Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, replied, saying, “This … is … awesome!” Cassy Garcia, who’s running for Congress in south Texas hoping to unseat incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, created a new T-shirt that says, “Unique as a taco. Cassy Garcia.” She published a picture of herself wearing the shirt, saying, “Woke Democrats think Hispanics are tacos. Unfortunately for them, we’re voters. Help me beat Joe Biden’s ‘Latinx’ puppet,” referring to Rep. Cuellar. She also pointed to what she said is the hypocrisy of the mainstream media when CNN said she and

other Texas GOP women weren’t the “real deal” but praised U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York. Raul Reyes argued in a CNN op-ed that GOP Latinas in Texas “held views outside of the Latino mainstream.” But Ms. Garcia said, “When CNN attacks me as not a ‘real deal’ Latina, what they’re trying to say is I’m neither a socialist nor a Latinx. That’s true. I’m a Texan.” Monica De La Cruz, who’s running for Congress in Texas’ 15th Congressional District, said, “If Jill Biden, EdD., First Lady of the United States, thinks Latinos are as unique as tacos, wait until she tries menudo. When tacos meet stupidity, it equals Dr. Biden.” Anna Paulina Luna, who’s running in a Republican primary next month for Florida’s 13th congressional district, posted a meme criticizing Dr. Biden, saying, “#Tacogate has begun.” Jacksonville, Fla., Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber also weighed in, saying, “Love it when they try to turn us into tokens (or tacos as the case may be, which is especially interesting as a Cuban) when they don’ t agree with our message.” “If you called your girlfriend or boyfriend a breakfast taco as a compliment, you’d be single real fast,” said Cuban-American Desi Cuellar, a Republican in Queens running in a primary election next month. He hopes to eventually unseat Rep. Ocasio-

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Cortez in November. “Do the Biden speechwriters actually hold conversations with real people?” he asked. He also posted another video expressing his outrage, saying: “Does Jill Biden realize that she referred to 20% of the U.S. population as ‘breakfast tacos?’ I’ve really had enough of this stupidity. The only lasting tradition of the Democrat Party is racism. ...” Yesli Vega, chair of Latinos for Glenn Youngkin, said, “Hey FLOTUS, my heritage, my culture and my history are more than tacos. The Hispanic community in America isn’t a minority voting

population for you to use in your punch lines. We are citizens who work hard & contribute to this nation. November is coming!” Harrison Fields, senior adviser for U.S. Rep. Byron Daniels, R-Florida, said, “As a Latino, NOT a ‘Latinx,’ our community isn’t solely defined by ‘Bogotas’ or ‘breakfast tacos.’ Faith, freedom, resilience, family and love of country define us. FLOTUS, please go back to Delaware and stop the pandering.” The National Association of Hispanic Journalists also issued a statement saying, “NAHJ encourages FLOTUS and her communications team to take time to better understand the complexities of our people and communities.” After Dr. Biden apologized, the NAHJ said, “We thank First Lady Jill Biden for issuing an apology for her statement on the diversity of the Latino community being ‘as unique as the breakfast taco’” in San Antonio, and recognizing the disconnect between stereotypes used in multicultural representations regardless of intent. “Our mission is to ensure the Latino community is accurately and fairly represented in the media. We hope this incident triggers a more thoughtful discussion in the future about how to convey the diversity and issues facing Latinos across the country.”

Energy department, Republicans clash over Granholm’s Hatch Act violation By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Energy is pushing back after Republicans raised concerns about the Biden administration’s “commitment to ethical standards” after the secretary’s Hatch Act violation was given a slap on the wrist. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm gave an interview with Marie Claire magazine in October of last year where she made comments that violated the Hatch Act, a federal law that prohibits federal employees from certain political activities, such as using their title or position to promote a political party. Secretary Granholm said in the interview that it was “good news” that Democrats had a majority in Congress and urged the magazine’s readers to vote. “The good news is that marching and that voting gave Democrats a bare majority, but a majority, in the House and in the Senate,” she said during the interview. “And again, I am using Democrats as a substitute for the policies that you believe in, the policies that you would like to see happen. And what I say to people all the time is the most important thing you can do is make your voice heard. Vote! Put people in

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who agree with you.” The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said in a June letter that Secretary Granholm did violate the Hatch Act, saying that “at bottom she told listeners that they needed to vote for Democrats so that more Democrats would be elected to pass the legislation they wanted.” However, the office decided Secretary Granholm’s actions were not a “knowing violation” and only gave her a warning, saying she had not yet received sufficient training on the Hatch Act.

“But we understand that since the Marie Claire interview, Secretary Granholm has received comprehensive Hatch Act training covering, among other things, the use of official authority prohibition,” the letter said. A spokesperson for the OSC told The Center Square the office cannot comment on these kinds of Hatch Act violations. The office did, however, confirm the authenticity of the June letter. After Secretary Granholm received a warning only, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee sent a letter to OSC Special Counsel Henry Kerner raising questions about “the Biden administration’s commitment to ethical standards by senior-level political appointees.” House Committee on Oversight and Reform ranking member James Comer, R-Ky., and Subcommittee on the Environment ranking member Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., led the letter. “We are writing to request information related to the investigation conducted by the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) into the Hatch Act violation of Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm,” the letter said. “The Secretary

used her cabinet-level position to improperly advocate for Democratic candidates. Just as troubling, OSC determined that the Secretary did not have sufficient Hatch Act training. The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain types of political activities. In particular, it prohibits federal employees from using their official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election.” The Energy Department responded to Republicans taking issue with the OSC’s decision, calling the violation a one-time occurrence. “The Office of Special Counsel has advised the secretary of a single unintended and unknowing infraction, and this complaint is now closed. Secretary Granholm takes her ethics obligations seriously,” an Energy Department spokesperson told The Center Square. “And she remains laser focused on delivering President Biden’s equitable clean energy agenda which will help lower energy costs for American families and enhance our nation’s security.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.