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Back on stage Theater Group at SBCC to entertain its first live audience since March 2020

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San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen denied the addition of two Los Angeles County rape charges in the case against Paul Flores. Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle motioned to include the outof-county charges during a hearing Wednesday afternoon — the first court appearance Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores made inperson. Judge van Rooyen said the rape charges lacked evidence and may prejudice a jury. But according to a Los Angeles Times report, Los Angeles County detectives linked DNA evidence from the rape cases to Paul Flores. The San Luis Obispo Tribune previously obtained a probation report containing claims of sexual assault and predatory behavior by Mr. Flores, stemming 25 years.

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A power pole near Refugio Road and State Route 246 hangs between neighboring poles after a car crashed into it Wednesday morning.

Car crash causes Santa Ynez outage

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A total of 701 PG&E customers in the Santa Ynez area lost power Wednesday after a car ran into a power pole at around 7:50 a.m. The driver, a 17-year-old male from Lompoc, told California Highway Patrol officers he had fallen asleep while driving. No drugs or alcohol were involved, according to CHP.

The driver was heading east on State Route 246, near Refugio Road, when he drove off the road. He, the sole occupant of the vehicle, did not suffer much injury. Power was restored to some customers around 3 p.m., but 464 customers were without electricity most of the day. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com Please see PHOTO on B4

D.A.’s Office plans for Neighborhood Court program in Goleta Valley By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

performers stood on a stage and looked out at empty seats. That changes tonight, and that means everything to Ms. Laris. “It’s because you’re sharing the same moment in time. It means every single member of the audience impacts the experience, as does every single member of the cast and every single member of the crew,” Ms. Laris told the NewsPress this week. No two performances are the same, she noted. “If an audience comes in and they’re in a good mood, that affects the performance. If that’s not the case,

As part of Santa Barbara County’s ongoing effort to reform the criminal justice system, the District Attorney’s Office is preparing to launch a Neighborhood Court pilot program in the Goleta Valley. The program is designed to offer alternatives to charges and incarceration for low-level offenders. The pilot program, which is still under development, will convene a panel of volunteers who will work with individuals accused of a low-level crime, such as a lowlevel misdemeanor or infraction, and divert them from the criminal justice system. To qualify for the program, offenders must accept responsibility for their actions and admit wrongdoing. Then they will meet with a neighborhood coordinator and community panel

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Hannah Robinson, Angela Delgado Zevallos, Vivian Leilani Shay and Ciara Tolliver perform in The Theatre Group at SBCC’s production of “Here We Go Again! A Musical Revue,” which opens tonight.

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At top, Paul Flores was arrested April 13 for the alleged murder of Kristin Smart. Above, Ruben Flores is facing a charge of accessory to murder.

Katie Laris has reason to celebrate. After all, she and the rest of The Theatre Group at SBCC will hear laughter, see a big room full of smiles and enjoy enthusiastic applause. Tonight — drum roll, please — their live audience is back. “There’s no way to describe how incredible it is, to be a performer with a live audience,” said Ms. Laris, director of “Here We Go Again! A Musical Revue.” It’s the first Theatre Group at SBCC production with a live audience

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“Creating new opportunities like the Neighborhood Court that can get (offenders) the mentoring and coaching and help that they need is the foundation of a system of restorative justice that helps people rather than punishes them,” 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart told the NewsPress.

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since the pandemic interrupted the troupe’s performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” in March 2020. Tonight, it’s a different story as the theater group celebrates its 75th anniversary and the state’s reopening with a varied revue of Broadway song-and-dance numbers at the Garvin Theatre at Santa Barbara City College’s west campus. Curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The troupe adapted the pandemic with filmed productions of an earlier musical revue and a radio play adaptation of “The Thin Man,” but in both cases, the

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Man arrested at Chumash Casino SANTA YNEZ — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a San Luis Obispo man Tuesday on suspicion of numerous weapons and narcotics violations. Sheriff deputies responded to the Chumash Casino parking garage around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday for the report of an unconscious man with alleged drug paraphernalia on his lap. When deputies arrived, the suspect, 27-year-old Jacob Southard, was awake and being detained by casino security. When deputies searched Mr. Southard’s vehicle, they reported discovering a handgun, loaded high capacity magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and an illegally modified high power rifle, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies also reported discovering a pistol that was reported stolen in Humboldt County as well as narcotics paraphernalia, prescription medication, heroin and

methamphetamine, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Southard was booked into the main county jail Wednesday on a felony possession of narcotics and a firearm, misdemeanor possession of narcotics paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of an assault weapon, misdemeanor being under the influence of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a concealed and loaded firearm, misdemeanor possession of heroin and felon in possession of ammunition. Mr. Southard was released on $35,000 bail. — Madison Hirneisen

Community helps police catch driver SANTA BARBARA — Community members helped Santa Barbara police officers apprehend a reckless driver Wednesday morning. A community member flagged down an officer near Cabrillo

Boulevard and Stearns Wharf Wednesday morning to alert law enforcement about a subject who was instigating “numerous physical altercations,” according to a news release. The officer attempted to do a traffic stop to apprehend the suspect, but the suspect fled west on Cabrillo Boulevard. The officer lost track of the vehicle, and police set up a perimeter around the Natoma Avenue neighborhood. The suspect’s car was located several minutes later, but the suspect had abandoned it in an alley off West Mason Street. Community members told police the suspect had escaped on foot in the neighborhood. During the investigation, police discovered the driver had struck a family riding bikes on West Cabrillo Boulevard after running a red light. During the search for the suspect, a homeowner in the 200 block of Bath Street told police he had seen a male who matched the suspect description “prowling and loitering near the garage,” according to a news release. Police apprehended the suspect in the 200 block of State Street

and identified him as Jose Luis Hernandez, a 27-year-old Santa Barbara resident. Mr. Hernandez was arrested and charged with a felony and three misdemeanors. He was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail. — Madison Hirneisen

Caltrans to start resurfacing project SANTA BARBARA — Caltrans will begin a project today to resurface State Route 144 in both directions from Alameda Padre Serra to State Route 192. Travelers in the area will encounter one-way reversing traffic control from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m Monday through Thursday and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Delays should not exceed five minutes. The project will be completed next month, according to Caltrans. For more information and traffic updates from Caltrans, visit dot. ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5. — Madison Hirneisen

City College board selects interim president/superintendent Motion is pending final approval on July 22 By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR COURTESY PHOTO

The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees has made a motion naming Dr. Helen Benjamin as the new interim president/superintendent, pending final approval at its July 22 meeting.

The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Helen Benjamin as the college’s interim superintendent/ president. The appointment is for six weeks. During the board’s retreat Wednesday, trustees announced

a motion to appoint Dr. Benjamin, pending final approval at the board’s July 22 meeting, according to a City College news release. Dr. Benjamin came out of retirement and previously served as interim superintendent/ president at City College during spring, summer and fall 2019. Dr. Benjamin was chancellor of the Contra Costa Community College District from 2005 until her retirement in 2016. She began her career at the district in 1990 when she joined Los Medanos College as dean of language arts and humanistic studies and

related occupations. She went on to hold positions such as district vice chancellor, educational programs and services; interim president of Los Medanos College; and president of Contra Costa College. Dr. Benjamin earned her bachelor’s in English and Spanish at Bishop College in Marshall, Texas, where she graduated magna cum laude. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.

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The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 41 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, surpassing a previous monthly high of 36 cases reported on Saturday. Officials reported eight new infections in Santa Barbara on Wednesday, seven cases in

Santa Maria and five cases in both Lompoc and Goleta. Four new cases were reported in Orcutt, three were reported in Isla Vista and two cases were reported in the Santa Ynez Valley, the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota, and in the area of Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. One infection was reported in the North County areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey,

Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Two cases were pending on Wednesday. According to data from the Public Health Department, the majority of Wednesday’s new cases were reported in people between ages 18 and 29. As of Wednesday, 11 people were hospitalized for COVID-19. Three of those patients were recovering in the ICU.

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Marla Harriman took her dog Oliver to an emergency veterinarian after he spent the day vomiting. She hadn’t changed anything in her dogs’ routine, and she cooks their food to keep them safe. But she remembered a Nextdoor post warning pet owners about mulch in some public spaces. She had taken her dogs for a walk that day, including walking on mulch. She is one of at least a dozen pet owners who blame mulch on their dog’s lethargy or even death — though the proof is hard to pinpoint. Santa Barbara County and MarBorg Industries offer free mulch made from recycled green waste. What residents put in their green bins is then turned into groundcover. The county Public Works Department advises residents to leave certain plants out of the bins to avoid toxicity in the mulch or jamming the recycling machines. The list of restricted plants is long and includes palm fronds, agave, poison oak and more. Sago palm is highly toxic to dogs and can cause liver failure if ingested. (Sago palm is not one of the area’s many palm trees but is a short palm plant.) Some community members wonder if a poisonous plant tarnished batches of mulch. One location they worry about is the Douglas Family Preserve, a popular Santa Barbara spot for off-leash dogs. Many say their dogs became sick after a trip to the preserve. But the Douglas Preserve didn’t receive new mulch this year, Santa Barbara Parks Manager Matthew Parker told the NewsPress Wednesday. But he said it is possible mulch made from the city’s tree clippings could’ve been spread there. “We hadn’t put any mulch out there in a long time, and I was surprised there were claims it was toxic,” he said. Previously, a dog has become sick after eating a mushroom at the preserve, but the Parks Department didn’t see any mushrooms there this year. “My recommendation is just to keep a good eye on the dogs. Don’t let them wander out of eyesight,” Mr. Parker said. “You should be aware of what dogs are getting into.” At an off-leash spot, it is more likely an owner could miss seeing their dog eat something strange. Lael Wageneck, public

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Amid rising tensions across Santa Barbara County over the concentration of proposed cannabis operations, a grower in the Cuyama Valley has reached a unique compromise with community members that will satisfy water conservation interests while bringing cannabis to the region. The cannabis operation, known as the Suarez Project by Cuyama Farms LLC, proposes a 35-acre site in the Cuyama Valley near Foothill Road. The operation would grow cannabis under hoop structures on a plot of land where none is currently being grown. The project went before the Board of Supervisors Tuesday for an appeal hearing, which ended in unanimous approval of the proposed project. The project appellant, Cuyama farmer Jean Gaillard, voiced initial opposition to the project based on the potential impact on the Cuyama Groundwater Basin. According to Marc Chytilo, the attorney representing Mr. Gaillard, the basin is the most overdrafted groundwater basin in the county. With this in mind, Mr. Gaillard, alongside a number of farmers in the valley, were concerned the approval of a cannabis project would further exacerbate the ongoing water challenges farmers are facing in Cuyama. “When cannabis proposals started to come in Cuyama, where unirrigated lands were being proposed for new irrigation for cannabis, it was clear that there needed to be additional precautions to ensure the cannabis industry would not exacerbate and worsen the groundwater overdraft

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At top, MarBorg collects green waste and recycles the materials into mulch. Residents are advised to only put safe plants such as grass, leaves and flowers in the green bin. Above, recycled mulch is free for residents and is used in some public spaces as well.

information officer at Public Works, had similar advice. “We care about animal safety, but people should definitely not let their pets eat mulch because it is a mix of what is in your green bin. And what is in your green bin is not safe to ingest,” he said. The department periodically tests its mulch for toxicity. If it’s dangerous, the department replaces any recent mulching and gets rid of the batch, Mr. Wageneck said. When the department was alerted to an incident of a dog becoming sick in the Storke Ranch area after eating mulch, it replaced the mulch out of caution. Mr. Wageneck has served in Public Works for five years, and April’s incident was the first case he heard of a dog eating mulch.

in the basin,” Mr. Chytilo told supervisors on behalf of the appellant Tuesday. While appellants and applicants typically come to supervisors to give the final word on cannabis projects, Tuesday’s hearing was different. Prior to the hearing, Suarez Project growers and the Cuyama Valley Cannabis Advisory Committee agreed on the terms of a core set of guidelines that outlines specific measures for preserving the long-term viability of the groundwater basin. The guidelines instruct cannabis growers to provide the committee with a project description, hydrological evaluation and other technical documents before meeting with the committee to discuss the proposed project. In addition, the committee requires growers to offset 100% of water use — meaning they must not use any new water from the basin for the project. A cannabis grower could do this, for example, by paying a local farmer to cease irrigation of part of their land to offset the water use for cannabis growth. The growers involved in the Suarez Project agreed to these terms, reaching a compromise with the concerned citizens in Cuyama. Amy Steinfeld, a representative of Cuyama Farms LLC, told supervisors Tuesday that she hoped the guidelines created by the advisory committee would serve as a model for future growers proposing projects in Cuyama. She requested that the supervisors approve the project and institute the new guidelines. “The Suarez applicants are looking forward to being great neighbors, to developing a sustainable cannabis farm with

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He isn’t sure what MarBorg’s protocol is for its recycled mulch, and it’s hard to distinguish between Public Works and MarBorg mulch. MarBorg could not be reached for comment. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

FYI Plants safe for green bins include: grass clippings (but you can also leave these on the lawn), leaves, small branches, flowers, ivy and plants. Unsafe plants are: agave, bamboo, cactus, cannabis, caster bean, invasive species, palm fronds, pampas grass, poison oak, thistle, yucca, eucalyptus, oleander, animal waste, food, plastic bags or pots, dirt and rocks

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very efficient irrigation practices and continuing to support the residents and other farmers in the valley,” Ms. Steinfeld said. Roberta Jaffe, a farmer and member of the Cuyama Valley Cannabis Advisory Committee, said the committee’s guidelines aim to bring the groundwater basin into sustainability by 2040. She told supervisors that in the future, the committee will continue to appeal proposed cannabis projects unless they comply with the new set of guidelines. “While the Cuyama Valley Community is small in number, we are persistent,” Ms. Jaffe said. “We will continue to step up to protect the Cuyama Basin and our communities.” During the board’s deliberations, Supervisor Das Williams, who oversees the district where the project is located, said the cannabis operation could shrink some smaller farm operations, but also bring new jobs and income to the area. “Marijuna could either be a really good thing or a really bad thing for the community,” Mr. Williams said. “And I think this agreement goes a long way to making sure that it becomes a good thing. Making sure that the water usage is mitigated, that’s a step that farmers in other areas are not yet required to do, and that already will set marijuana at a higher standard than the other crops — a higher standard of community benefit.” For future cannabis projects proposed in Cuyama, the county’s Planning and Development will inform applicants of the guidelines put in place by the advisory committee. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Local organization awarded Nonprofit of the Year Community Partners in Caring — a Santa Maria-based nonprofit that provides free and direct services to seniors living in Santa Barbara County — has been awarded Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 37. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit adapted its programming to assist seniors

during the challenging period of quarantine and lockdown. This included delivering food and other essentials, helping seniors get to doctor’s appointments, friendly phone calls and health check-ins. “Community Partners in Caring has provided valuable services to seniors during the COVID-19

pandemic,” Assemblymember Steve Bennett, D-Ventura, said in a statement. “The services they provided acted as an extended family for so many. And this is not the only time they have stepped up for seniors. Community Partners in Caring have been a resource for seniors in Santa Barbara County for 25 years.

Many seniors would be in much worse shape without their help and I want to thank them for the work they do for our community.” The organization was awarded Nonprofit of the Year during a Legislative Town Hall hosted by CalNonprofits at the end of June. — Madison Hirneisen

Macy’s organizes hiring event in Santa Barbara Macy’s is holding an event today to hire approximately 70 full-time and part-time workers in Santa Barbara. It’s set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance of the

hiring event at macysjobs.com, according to a news release sent to the News-Press on Wednesday afternoon. Applicants often receive an offer the same day they apply, according to Macy’s. During the

hiring event, walk-in applicants are welcome. Macy’s is located at 3805 State St. in La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara. Its Paseo Nuevo store closed in 2017. In North County, Macy’s has a

store at the Santa Maria Town Center. Macy’s did not mention Santa Maria in its news release, but hiring events are being held across the country today. — Dave Mason

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Continued from Page A1 who will determine what actions must be taken. For some offenders, the panel could assign community service requirements, while others may be required to attend various programming sessions that address negative behaviors. If an offender successfully completes the program, the District Attorney’s Office will not file charges. John Savrnoch, the chief deputy district attorney and pilot program supervisor, told the News-Press that the program’s ultimate goal is to intervene and help individuals accused of a crime before they become repeat offenders. He said the program is meant to show offenders how their actions have a negative impact on the community and give them the tools to be a positive and productive influence in their area. “The expectations are that we will intercede in somebody’s life before they develop a significant criminal history and they participate in a path where they end up victimizing multiple people and have a significant impact on their own lives,” Mr. Savrnoch said. “The hope of this is to really have a significant impact on recidivism, on future criminality and on continued criminality, and to actually take individuals who have become involved in the criminal justice system and give them an opportunity to actually become part of a community.” The diversion model for this project is inspired by what is now a countywide initiative in Yolo County in Northern California. That county’s Neighborhood Court Project functions in a way very similar to how the pilot program will run in Goleta, and according to local officials, it’s had great success in reducing recidivism. District Attorney Joyce Dudley, alongside 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart, played a leading role in getting this

project up and running. Ms. Dudley told the NewsPress that she’s pleased to see the plan coming to fruition after years of planning. “I tried to get this program started almost 10 years ago in Isla Vista, so I am thrilled it’s finally become a reality,” Ms. Dudley said. “Special thanks to Supervisor Hart and Ethan Bertrand.” Mr. Hart told the News-Press he’s hopeful that this program will promote restorative justice by connecting low-level offenders in the Goleta Valley with their community. He has high hopes that if this pilot program is successful, the DA’s office will consider implementing it countywide. “I think it’s really important to create new off ramps to the criminal justice system because low-level offenses can carry a disproportionate stain because of the stigma of being convicted of a crime,” Mr. Hart said. “So we’re trying to keep people out of the negative consequences of having a mark on their record that would follow them and make it more difficult for them to get a job or get an education and move forward with their lives.” He continued, “Creating new opportunities like the Neighborhood Court that can get (offenders) the mentoring and coaching and help that they need is the foundation of a system of restorative justice that helps people rather than punishes them.” While an official launch date for the program is still to be determined, the D.A.’s office recently selected a Neighborhood Court coordinator to oversee the program. In the coming months, the D.A.’s office will begin searching for interested volunteers in the Goleta Valley to join the Neighborhood Court panel. Interested residents can keep an eye on the District Attorney’s website for forthcoming information. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 that affects the performance.” Musical direction for the show is by David Potter, who accompanies the troupe on the piano alongside percussionist Steve Stockmal. Choreography is by Christina McCarthy. There’s a fictional narrative that unites all the song-and-dance numbers by the 21 performers. “We are framing ‘Here We Go Again!’ with the idea that there are two super fans of The Theater Group at SBCC who are having a trivia contest about The Theater Group at SBCC,” Ms. Laris said. “The fans are given the job of hosting a retrospective of the

theater group’s 75th anniversary of productions in Santa Barbara. “We have a bunch of numbers from both musicals the theater group has produced and musicals we want to produce,” Ms. Laris said. “It’s a great variety that really spans the decades from the 1930s up to the present.” The show will begin with “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and Stephen Sondheim’s classic song “Comedy Tonight,” Ms. Laris said. “I love that song. It’s clever. It’s emotionally engaging, has a happy ending and is heartwarming,” she said. From there, the troupe will perform songs from musicals such as “The Addams Family,” “Grease” and “The Little Shop of

Supervisors declare drought emergency SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed a local drought emergency. The proclamation came at the board’s meeting Tuesday, about a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom added the county to a list of 50 counties across the state that are experiencing a drought. He asked residents to conserve water usage by 15%. According to a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor, about 30% of California is in exceptional drought, the most severe of the monitor’s categories. Now that the Board of Supervisors has proclaimed a drought emergency, the county can take immediate action to mitigate conditions. In Santa Barbara County, residents receive water through

storm runoff, the State Water Project, recycled water and desalination, according to a news release. This water is delivered by multiple purveyors in various water departments and agencies. Residents invarious North County receive mostly groundwater and state water, while residents in Santa Ynez, Ballard and Los Olivos receive some river water, according to a news release. The Santa Barbara Water Agency, which was established in 1945, plays a leading role in overseeing the conservation of storm, flood and other surface waters, while also educating consumers about how to conserve water. For more information on water conservation practices, visit waterwisesb.org. — Madison Hirneisen

Horrors.” At one point, the troupe will step into “I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady.” “We are minimizing our costumes, but everybody looks great, and they bring different elements to different songs,” Ms. Laris said. “Mostly, there’s a focus on the stories these songs provide. “One of the wonderful things about a musical theater song is it takes us on a story, on a journey. The song that comes from a musical tends to reflect a character’s emotional transformation, a character’s discovery of something they didn’t realize before they started singing.” email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI The Theater Group at SBCC will perform “Here We Go Again! A Musical Revue” tonight through Sunday at Santa Barbara City College’s west campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive. Curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The 2 p.m. Sunday matinee will be live-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Tickets are $26 for general admission, $21 for seniors and City College staff and $17 for students. To purchase, go to www. theatregroupsbcc.com or call the box office at 805-965-5935. Fully vaccinated people aren’t required to wear masks. The Theater Group at SBCC asks that unvaccinated people wear them.

COVID-19 Joint Response Effort closes fund The COVID-19 Joint Response Effort is closing its response fund this month after having distributed $5.8 million to individuals, families and nonprofits in Santa Barbara County. The closure was announced Wednesday. It comes after a 15-month effort during which grant committee members, which included Aware and Prepare, VOAD, Hutton Parker Foundation, the United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Foundation, met to distribute funds to nonprofits. The local United Way and Family Service Agency administered the grants to individuals. The fund provided support for organizations that were meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. “These grants have been a critical lifeline for families who

are struggling to stay housed and meet basic needs during this crisis,” Steve Ortiz, CEO of the United Way of Santa Barbara County, said in a news release. “We are honored to have the trust and support of so many generous donors and partners as we work to distribute these funds and provide significant relief to Santa Barbara County individuals and families.” Tom Parker, president and CEO of the Hutton Parker Foundation, said the foundation sought immediate ways during the pandemic to maximize philanthropic support. “As a result, the COVID-19 Joint Response Effort Fund was formed to respond to this unprecedented emergency, to evolve as needed and to now successfully sunset.” — Dave Mason

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From left, Dante Gonzalez, Vivian Leilani Shay and Daniel Sabraw will take the stage in the Santa Barbara City College show, which will feature songs from everything from “Guys and Dolls” to “Grease.”

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Santa Maria 71/55

Vandenberg 68/56

New Cuyama 96/57 Ventucopa 94/61

Los Alamos 81/55

Buellton 79/52

Solvang 81/53

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Wind from the west at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 3-5 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 107,141 acre-ft. Elevation 719.23 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 47.1 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 4.1 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -123 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Shoulder steaks

Vintage festivities

These beautiful pork steaks, available from the Pork Palace of Santa Barbara County, are ideal for both low and slow preparations, as well as grilling as you would a rib-eye. This week I prepared a marinated grilled pork shoulder steak as the Fix of the Week on Page B2. I infused it with garlic, herbs, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. A wonderful balance of meat and fat throughout, these steaks are loaded with flavor. And they’re quite tender when properly cooked. A rich diet of grains, natural grasses, spent brewer’s grain and seasonal vegetables from local farms allows the Berkshire pigs to stay healthy and develop a richer flavor. Shoulder steaks are currently available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real Marketplace and Friday Montecito (every other week) farmers’ markets. Price averages $15 per pound.

Federico Jimenez jewelry feature of July 24 event By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Federico Jimenez will sign his book, “Federico: One Man’s Remarkable Journey from Tututepec to L.A.” (University of Arizona Press, $24.95), at the Peregrine Galleries event.

chance meeting with Federico Jimenez in 1974 set Marlene Vitanza on a 38-year — and counting — career path collecting and selling vintage jewelry, a milestone she will celebrate July 24 at her unpretentious shop, Peregrine Galleries on Coast Village Road in Montecito. Featured will be the jewelry of Mr. Jimenez, a renowned authority on Mexican silver, preColumbian and Mixtec jewelry.

Using turquoise from New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, he creates pieces that range from soft and colorful floral settings to dramatic, free-form stone designs. Now in his 80s, Mr. Jimenez, who was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and now lives in Southern California, will be on hand to sign the recently published book, “Federico: One Man’s Remarkable Journey from Tututepec to L.A.” (University of Arizona Press, $24.95). “Federico is famous for his jewelry throughout the world. He is still designing necklaces, bracelets, pendants, belts and

earrings that are sold from the hundreds to many thousands of dollars. Despite his age, he is always coming up with new ideas, moving with the times,” said Ms. Vitanza. She and her late husband, Jimmie Vitanza, had owned Peregrine Galleries in Santa Barbara for nine years before relocating to the current location in 1984. “My beginning in the business began in 1974 when my husband and I went to an ethnographic show in Santa Monica. I decided to wear a silver necklace I had purchased in Taxco, which was

unusual because I had never worn jewelry before then,” Ms. Vitanza told the News-Press. “Federico, whom I had never met, admired the necklace and told me it was a Fred Davis piece, which meant nothing to me. As we talked, he asked me to take it off, and he showed me the squiggly markings that showed it was authentic. He also suggested that I buy a book by Greta Pack, which catalogs collectible pieces. The necklace I was wearing was illustrated in the book. That was the beginning of my love for Please see VINTAGE on B2

Walla Walla onions While true Walla Walla onions are grown directly in the volcanic-rich soils of the Walla Walla Valley in southern Washington and northern Oregon, Los Olivos farmer Jacob Grant of Roots Farm is growing these giant yellow onions locally. Some of the largest onions I have encountered, Walla Walla onions are impressively sweet. Due to their higher sugar levels, Walla Walla onions are ideal for caramelizing in a pan or cooking in large rounds on the grill. They are also excellent in raw preparations, such as salads, and they’re the perfect addition to a homemade pizza. You can currently find these Walla Walla onions at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Wednesday Solvang farmers’ markets. Certified organic is available. Price is $1.50 each.

Orange raspberries These petite, light orange raspberries are quite sweet with a pleasing mild flavor. Due to their delicate nature, they typically need to be consumed within a few days of purchase. They’re brought fresh to all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets, thanks to Chuey Berry Farm of Arroyo Grande. These are ideal for topping homemade desserts or mixing into your morning yogurt. An excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, raspberries additionally contain some vitamin A, calcium and iron. Price is $5 per basket or 3 baskets for $14. COURTESY PHOTOS

Federico Jimenez’s jewelry will grace a July 24 event at Peregrine Galleries in Montecito.

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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Continued from Page B1 jewelry,” said Ms. Vitanza. She specializes in vintage jewelry such as Bakelite (1930s to 1950s), George Jensen (1903 to 1940s) and early Native American jewelry (1910 to 1960s). “Different categories are popular at different times. They move in and out of favor. Currently, Native American is hot. Anything by Chanel — necklaces, earrings and bracelets — is always popular with all ages, which never ceases to amaze me,” Ms. Vitanza said. Katy Perry is one of her regular customers. “Gloria Steinem was in town the other day and stopped by. She bought a concho belt, which she wore that night during a TV guest appearance on a late, late show.” A portion of the proceeds from sales at the July 24 event will be

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booking. For more information, go to www.rixos.com or email ana. blanquart@rixos.com. — Dave Mason

donated to the Friendship Center, a daycare center for the elderly, especially those with dementia. (The center has campuses in Montecito and Goleta.) “I’ve always said I love the pieces I buy, and I love selling them to my customers, who are so interesting and lovely,” said Ms. Vitanza. “They often come back over and over telling me that a piece or pieces that they previously bought from me are their very favorites,”

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

FYI Marlene Vitanza’s 38th anniversary celebration and “Federico” book signing will take place from noon to 5 p.m. July 24 at Peregrine Galleries, 1133 Coast Village Road in Montecito. Included will be music by Tony Y. Barra and refreshments. For more information, call 805-252-9659.

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ut from the blade shoulder portion of the pig, the “Boston Butt” and “Spare Rib Roast” are produced. If you have ever enjoyed a pulled pork sandwich or carnitas tacos, then you’ve likely experienced this section of pork. They’re usually cooked with the low and slow method due to the higher amount of collagen. After hours of low heat simmering in the oven, on the stovetop or in a crockpot, the meat inevitably becomes fork tender as the fat melts away. This week, I picked up a pork steak from the Pork Palace at our Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market that was cut from this shoulder portion of the pig. Similar in appearance to a rib-eye beef steak, these shoulder steaks have a visible marbling and a surrounded layer of fat, which creates an infusion of moisture and flavor when prepared. Because they had been cut into steaks rather than sold in a more typical large block of meat, these steaks are quite suitable for grilling, in addition to the low and slow method. When preparing any steak, I typically either create a dry-rub and let it rest in the refrigerator, or prepare a marinade. This week I went the marinade route, which assisted in further

tenderizing the steak. When cooking these shoulder steaks, you want to try not to overcook, and let them rest covered for about 5-10 minutes before serving. The juices released while resting can be drizzled over the shoulder steak once ready to eat. 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. Marinated Grilled Pork Shoulder Steak

1 Pork Shoulder Steak (mine was .85 ounce) ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Mix together all ingredients and marinate the steak in a sealable plastic bag for at least 1 hour. Preheat the grill to high and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Remove from grill, cover and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite sides such as grilled veggies, onions and slaw. Yield: Serves 2.

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LOS OLIVOS — The fourth annual NatureTrack Film Festival will take place inperson and virtual this fall. The in-person event is set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 16 at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church’s Stacy Hall, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. The online component will present programs at naturetrackfilmfestival.org. Tickets cost $10 per program

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Diversions horoscope • puzzles

“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” — John Dryden

By Dave Green

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ARIES — You’ve been doing very well, Aries, but today you might feel more focused than ever. The path ahead seems clear and well defined. You’re anticipating the future with motivation. You might be considering a long trip abroad or perhaps going back to school for an advanced degree. This is a good day to research and finalize your plans. TAURUS — Some kind of settlement, grant, or bonus that you’ve anticipated for a long time may finally show up, Taurus. This should make your day! You may want to celebrate. A chance to attend a large social gathering might come your way. Have fun! Tonight don’t be surprised if vivid dreams - some great, some sad come your way. Keep a notebook and pen by your bed so you can write them down. GEMINI — Today you may put a lot of energy into your romantic relationship, Gemini. The astral energy is encouraging you to focus on romance. Give your significant other a special gift to show how much you care, and spend some time alone together. Any romance initiated or advanced today is likely to prove stable and long lasting. Don’t let fear stand in your way. Move ahead. CANCER — Too much work and the resulting pressure over the past few days may have you feeling too tired to do anything more, Cancer, although your optimism and enthusiasm are still intact. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re dragging by the end of the day. If you take care of yourself, you will soon recharge and be your old self again. In the evening, read a good book. LEO — Romance blossoms for you, Leo, perhaps after a long standstill. A new stability and security may settle on love relationships as well as close friendships. Children could be a great source of warmth and pleasure. You might want to channel some of this blossoming positive energy into a creative activity of some kind, which should increase even further your sense of contentment and well-being. VIRGO — You might host a social event in your home tonight, Virgo. You may be nervous at first, wondering if all will go well. Your efforts should produce the results you want. You might be introduced to new contacts, which could lead to increased professional opportunities. Take a walk after everyone has gone. Your mind will Monday, November 16, 2015 be going a thousand miles an hour

and you will want to clear your head. LIBRA — Paperwork, perhaps contracts or other legal documents, might need attention so you can move ahead with your projects, Libra. These projects could involve writing or speaking. Your mind is in just the right space to participate in anything involving communication, so doors of opportunity may open for you in this area. Lift your chin and get going. You will be glad you did. SCORPIO — Your financial picture continues to improve. At some point during the day, Scorpio, you might have the feeling that you aren’t working hard enough to keep up your current forward motion, and you might worry. This could be a good motivator, but you don’t need to push yourself much harder than you are now. You’re on a roll and it’s likely to continue. Keep moving, but pace yourself. SAGITTARIUS — Even though all continues to go well for you, Sagittarius, your mood may vacillate today. In spite of all the great things in your life, at some time during the day you might feel a little blue. Don’t read too much into it. It’s probably just the result of low biorhythms. Try to distract yourself with physical activity. Go out with some friends and have a good time this evening. CAPRICORN — Trying to get too much work done in the course of the day could prove selfdefeating, Capricorn. Your energy isn’t what it usually is, and you’re probably operating on adrenaline. Consider the situation carefully and list your tasks in order of urgency. The world won’t come to an end if you don’t get them all done by the end of the day. In the evening, watch a movie and order a pizza. AQUARIUS — A despondent friend may need some cheering up. Your ability to nurture and listen sympathetically will definitely prove beneficial, Aquarius. Take care not to absorb any of this person’s dejection. Your life should continue to go well with professional successes leading to new friendships and goals. Hang on to your enthusiasm and optimism while showing compassion for others. PISCES — Many projects to complete before a deadline might have you feeling pressured, Pisces, but your determination is likely to drive you to try to get it all done even if it seems impossible. Don’t try to do it all yourself. Ask for a little help. You can accomplish your ends without putting undue pressure on yourself. Try to relax today.

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L N Y U Z F S T V W R C X 2021-07-14

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By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

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HOROSCOPE Horoscope.com Thursday, July 15, 2021

CODEWORD PUZZLE

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Thought for Today

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Genealogical Society to host guest Saturday SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society will welcome genealogist Mary Kircher Roddy during its monthly meeting Saturday. Ms. Roddy will discuss “Flying Under the Radar — Discovering Charles Olin’s Alias” The meeting and presentation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Zoom. Ms. Roddy’s presentation will begin at 11 a.m. following the society’s special interest groups and business meeting. Ms. Roddy will talk about the genealogy of Charles Olin, a man who disappeared from his Nebrakan roots in the early 1900s. A DNA sample from an outof-wedlock child born in 1919 points to Mr. Olin as the father, but no records have been able to

place him. However, case studies were able to discover proof of an alternative identity the man used for nearly four decades. While Ms. Roddy’s background is in accounting, she developed an interest for genealogy through researching her own family in the early 2000s. Since 2010, she’s worked part time as a genealogist, conducting research for clients and speaking at various seminars. Ms. Roddy earned a certificate in genealogy and family history at the University of Washington and was certified by BCG in 2019. She also currently serves as treasurer for the Association of Professional Genealogists. To register for Saturday’s virtual meeting, visit sbgen.org. — Madison Hirneisen

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