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(The Center Square) –California lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk this week that would require cash-strapped school districts to run an “equity impact analysis” before closing a school. If enacted, supporters say it will require school districts to be transparent about the impact of closures beyond the fiscalLawmakerscost. advanced Assembly Bill 1912 on Tuesday, which requires school districts to develop an equity impact analysis with metrics that analyze the condition of a school facility, the operating cost of the school, special programs available at the school, pupil demographics and transportation needs of students, among other things, before considering closure or Assemblymemberconsolidation.Thebill’sauthor,Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, introduced the measure in response to a decision by Oakland Unified School District in February to close seven schools, merge two and cut grades from two others over the next two years, as previously reported by CBS Bay Area. The school district decided to close and consolidate these schools to access money promised in the 2021-2022 budget, according to Assemblymember Bonta. The decision was criticized by community members and students who said there was no community engagement or consideration of how school closures disproportionately impact Black students in Oakland, according to Assemblymember Bonta. “School closures affect more than its students’ education. It changes the landscape of a community,” Assemblymember Bonta wrote in support of the bill. “If the decisions are made without an equity lens, the results can be catastrophic for communities of color and student populations struggling to achieve academic success.” Assemblymember Bonta added that her bill directs school districts to conduct an equity impact study “to avoid another district in extreme financial distress from taking precipitous action in closing schools.”Thebill garnered several supporters, including the Service Employees
As Wednesday was the sixmonth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Santa Barbarabased global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA called for renewed focus on the humanitarian crisis in the region and need for aid.
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Citizens who have expressed distress over the Modoc Multi-Use Path have many concerns. One of them is that the implementation of the path could impact the eucalyptus trees, where monarch butterflies have made their home. “It is safe to say that I and other members of CAMP are distressed that eucalyptus trees will be cut down,” Eva Inbar, CAMP volunteer, told the News-Press in an email. One of the reasons for this is that the Eucalyptus trees are known as the monarch’s habitat.“Think of the Ellwood Monarch Grove! They are now in the Preserve mainly for the milkweed that was recently planted, but we cannot continue to destroy their habitat because these trees are non-native,” said Ms. Inbar. “Monarch butterflies use eucalyptus trees and other large trees as shelter during the winter months. At Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove, Tasmanian bluegum (eucalyptus globulus) is the tree species that forms most of the habitat they use during the winter. They migrate here in the fall, spend the winter in areas along the coast that have large, typically dense stands of trees, and then they leave in the spring to go to their breeding grounds located in the inland areas of the western U.S. Elsewhere in the state, such as up in central California and the Bay Area, monarch butterflies use Monterey cypress, Monterey pine and Western sycamore for overwintering habitat. Down in mainland Mexico, oyamel fir is the main tree species used by monarchs for overwintering habitat,” George Thompson, Parks & Open Space Manager for the Public Works Department of
Monarch butterflies make homes in Modoc eucalyptus trees
“ShelterBox remains steadfast in its commitment to bring humanitarian supplies to the country … like ShelterKits to repair homes damaged by bombings and allow families to shelter in place, as well as essential supplies including solar lamps, which bring some comfort from basement shelters and evacuation shelters,” said Ms. Murray.
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Monarch butterflies are known to make their winter homes in the eucalyptus trees lining Modoc Road.
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“Today marks six months since the conflict in Ukraine began, forcing unprecedented numbers of people from their homes,” ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray said in a press release. “More than 12 million people are currently displaced, and there are no signs of the war letting up. ShelterBox is committed to supporting the emergency shelter needs of civilians caught in the conflict, and we hope the world will continue to focus on the dire humanitarian needs in theMorecountry.”than 6.6 million refugees have fled the country, according to estimates by the United Nations, and another at least six million have been forced from their homes but have remained withinShelterBoxUkraine.quickly responded to the crisis, establishing three programs in the region. The first provided thousands of mattresses to collective centers like schools, sports arenas and churches in western Ukraine. The second provided ShelterKits including tarpaulins, ropes and other tools for those in central Ukraine seeking to shelter in damaged homes. The third provided refugees leaving the country through Moldova with hygiene kits and cash assistance to help families meet food and medical needs while they are on the move. Moldova is one of the poorest and most isolated countries in Europe. It is not a member of the European Union orTheNATO.situation continues to evolve, but the need remains severe. ShelterBox is now assessing its next programs in the country, which will likely focus on helping families endure the coming cold winter.
The Santa Barbara Public Library is partnering with Women’s Economic Ventures to provide business classes for childcare providers. Many working families are using a combination of friends, family and neighborhood caregivers to piece together care for their young children before they begin school. The pandemic has made the need for more childcare options even more pronounced, so the Santa Barbara Public Library is teaming up with Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) to support these aspiring small business childcare providers. As part of an innovative, grantfunded early literacy program that focuses on providing support and building community with caregivers, SBPL and WEV collaborated over the last year to develop a curriculum for a series of classes in Spanish and English to help those informal caregivers who are interested in starting their own childcare business. Classes in Spanish were offered in the Spring, and this Fall, the “Managing Your Own Childcare Business’’ series is being offered in English. Classes will be held virtually on Mondays in September from 6-8 p.m., beginning Sept. 12. Participants should take all five classes. Registration is currently open for scheduled classes. The series offers a five-week, free virtual learning opportunity for caregivers on topics related to starting a childcare business, including licensing, resources, marketing strategies, business administration, budgeting, pricing and creating a business plan. The WEV presenter leading this series has a wealth of experience in empowering small business startups. The series provides opportunities for caregivers to sharpen their professional skills and succeed in an industry with a well-documented need for growth in Santa Barbara. SBPL hopes to increase the number of credentialed childcare providers in the county as well as increase the competence and confidence of existing caregivers by offering these classes. Community needs assessments have indicated that there are many informal caregiving arrangements in our community due to the shortage of affordable, licensed childcare. “Providing high-quality early literacy classes has always been a library goal, and now we are
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(The Center Square) — In response to escalating threats and harassment targeted at local government leaders during meetings, a new California law clarifies when leaders of legislative bodies can remove disruptive individuals from public meetings.SenateBill 1100, which was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday, allows the presiding member of a local legislative body to remove a person who is disrupting a meeting. Under the law, officials must warn the individual that their behavior is disruptive and could result in their removal. If the individual continues to be disruptive, officials can have them removed from the meeting after a proper warning. The bill’s author, Sen. Dave Cortese, introduced the bill in response to instances of harassment and threats of violence during public meetings. Instances within the past year, including the harassment of Los Gatos Mayor Marico Sayoc and her family at public meetings and racist remarks during San Diego County Board of Supervisors meetings, have drawn concern
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West Coast AGs oppose increased natural gas flow through GTN pipeline
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“Another Earl Warren Horse Show disappointment for me.” Unlike a lot of dance partners, however, the Santa Barbara County Chapter of the California Dressage Society responded to Ms. Hendrickson’s unhappy experience with compassion, and a commitment to do more next year to make sure everyone who wants to attend the event actually gets a chance to see it.
(The Center Square) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has opposed increasing the capacity of the natural gas pipeline that delivers home heating and cooking fuel to Washingtonians, stating it would harm the environment and hamper the state’s climate goals. Others say it will have no effect on Washington’s carbon emissions and could actually hinder the transition away from fossil fuels by driving up prices. Mr. Ferguson, joined by attorneys general from Oregon and California, filed a motion Monday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission opposing a proposed increase in the capacity of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline.
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Everyone who took part in last weekend’s Dressage showcase marveled at the musical fancy footwork performed by horse and rider, but unfortunately as is often the case in such situations, someone has to sit the dance out. That’s what happened to Andi Hendrickson on Sunday. She showed up around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds eager to catch the show, but for some reason was unable to find the location where the equestrian magic was happening.Upsetatmissing out, she sent an emotional email to the NewsPress complaining that Dressage organizers failed to provide clear directions. As a result, she was left standing there by herself. “I was the only person there,” Ms.Hendrickson said. “Upon walking to my car after leaving the main Arena yesterday, I noticed some activity in an outdoor Arena. I saw a few onlookers standing around and perhaps I didn’t get close enough to see some actual bleachers and seating for people. “My questions are: Why wasn’t this show held in the main Arena?? Has this show always been held where it was yesterday? Was there bleacher seating for the public? Did I miss some Signage possibly directing me where to go?” Ms. Hendrickson described herself as a “horse fan” who has been “trying to drop in on the never well-publicized or what seem to be ‘public unfriendly’ Earl Warren Horse Show events for the 47 years I have lived here.
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A Ventura County man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for illegally importing into the United States more than 1,700 wild animals – including 60 reptiles found hidden in his clothes earlier this year at the United States-Mexico border. Jose Manuel Perez, a.k.a. Julio Rodriguez, 30, of Oxnard, pleaded guilty to two counts of smuggling goods into the United States and one count of wildlife trafficking. According to his plea agreement, from January 2016 to February 2022, Mr. Perez and his accomplices used social media to arrange for the smuggling of wildlife – primarily reptiles – into the United States, typically from Mexico.Thesmuggled animals – which included Yucatan box turtles, Mexican box turtles, baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards – were imported into the United States from Mexico and Hong Kong without declaring them to U.S. customs officials or obtaining permits required by an international treaty known as the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For the animals smuggled from Mexico, Mr. Perez’s accomplices retrieved the wildlife from Ciudad Juarez International Airport in Mexico and smuggled the animals by car to El Paso, Texas. Mr. Perez’s accomplices were paid a “crossing fee” for each border crossing – the amount of which depended on the number of animals transported, the size of the package and the risk of being detected by the authorities. Mr. Perez then had the animals shipped to his family’s residence in Ventura County, where he resold the animals to customers across the United States. Throughout the process, Mr. Perez used the alias Julio Rodriguez to conceal his involvement in the scheme.Onother occasions, Mr. Perez himself traveled to Mexico to obtain wildlife. He rented a house in Tijuana and crossed into the United States from Mexico at the San Ysidro Port of Entry
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“This project undermines Washington state’s efforts to fight climate change,” Mr. Ferguson said. “This pipeline is bad for the environment and bad for consumers.”The1,377-mile pipeline, built in 1961, runs from British Columbia through Idaho and Washington into Oregon, where it connects to California’s Pacific Gas and Electric system. The pipeline delivers 2.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to Washington, Oregon and California. Pipeline owner TC Energy is seeking permission to modify existing gas compressor stations along the pipeline in order to increase capacity. If approved, the upgraded compressors could deliver an additional 150 million cubic feet of gas per day, an increase of 5.6%. That increased flow could not affect consumption in Washington state because existing state laws already limit the consumption of natural gas, according to Todd Myers, director of the Center for the Environment at Washington Policy “AsMr.Generalstandpoint,“FromCenter.anenvironmentalwhattheAttorneyisdoingismeaningless,”MyerstoldTheCenterSquare.theAttorneyGeneralnoted
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PIPELINE Continued from Page A2 in the news release, Washington already has a limit on the total amount of natural gas that can be sold in the state, and it declines overHowever,time.” clamping down on supply could have the unintended consequence of turning public opinion against the transition away from fossil fuels, according to Mr. Myers. “If you crack down on supply rapidly, you get huge volatility,” Mr. Myers stated, noting the current high fuel prices in Europe. “That causes economic pain but doesn’t add to environmental reductions. The more painful the transition is the more people may turn against the policy.”Inresponse to the Ferguson motion, TC Energy released a statement saying natural gas is a vital and safe component of the region’s energy strategy. “The Gas Transmission Northwest XPress Project . . . is designed to upgrade our system to meet increased demands from our customers in the region, providing the reliable energy to communities throughout the Western U.S. in a safe, responsible, and reliable manner,” TC Energy stated, adding that the project had broad support among various stakeholders in the region. In addition to environmental concerns, Mr. Ferguson’s motion claims that the company is hiding the true costs of proposed modifications and asking utility customers to subsidize them.
The Santa Ynez High School Volleyball team were swept in a preseason matchup Tuesday at San Marcos, losing 25-20, 25-14 andJayda25-23.Henrey led the way for Santa Ynez with eight kills, while Aliyah Cabrera contributed 12 assists and Kaki Allen had three aces.Santa Ynez returns to action tonight in a home game against the Nipomo titans.
The Santa Barbara High School volleyball team took a loss to a talented Sierra Canyon team, losing 3-1. The set scores were 25-15, 15-25, 15-25, 12-25. Shae Delany led the way for Santa Barbara with nine kills to go along with eight digs and three aces. Emmy Werner contributed eight kills, four aces and four digs, Nicole Scheutz added seven kills and five blocks, Tessa de Albergaria managed 16 digs and four aces and Gracie Meinzer recorded ten assists, seven digs, three kills and a block. Laguna Blanca sweeps volleyballAcademyOrcuttinmatchup
Among the key returners is All-Southern Region and WSC Libero of the Year Jacelin McKie, who last year had five 20-dig performances and became the first Vaquero since 2015 to go for over 400 scoops, averaging 4.53 per set. Joining her are AllConference First Team selections setter Emma Crabbe and middle Karoline Ruiz, along with AllWSC Honorable Mention Caroline McCarty.“Wehave some amazing returning players. McCarty will be moving back to her natural position of opposite, which will be a huge asset for us this season,” Niksto said. “We have some talent I am really excited about on the pins, we have depth at the defensive specialist position, and we have a transfer middle who has a ton of hidden potential. I’m so excited to see how this new group comes together as one united team.”Niksto is putting her squad to the test with a difficult nonconference schedule that pits the Vaqueros against nine playoff opponents in their first 10 matches. First up, a home rematch with Grossmont, the team which ended SBCC’s postseason run in four sets in the second round of last year’s CCCAA SoCal Regionals.“Iwanted to schedule the nonconference matches as tough as I could, and how better to start than against the team that ended your season last year?” Niksto said. “That being said, it’s only one game. We have a lot of exciting matches to look forward to.” The fourth-year head coach prides herself on winning the serve-and-pass battle, and believes the Vaqueros have the depth and potential to be one of the best passing teams in the conference with an aggressive serving“Everymentality.yearisa new season, new team and new experience,” she said. “Last season was an amazing one, but that chapter has closed, and this team of 2022 is working hard everyday and is excited to write a new chapter of their own. I can’t wait to see what this season brings. No matter what happens early, the long term goal is to be playing volleyball in December.”Thenew-look Vaqueros will get the chance to prove themselves starting this Friday against Grossmont at 5:00 p.m. at the SBCC Sports Pavilion. The following day, they will travel to the Bakersfield Quad Tournament to face Long Beach
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For the first time in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Goleta’s Dam Dinner brought a record turnout on Saturday to the Lake Los Carneros Lake dam. More than 500 people, many carrying picnic dinners and baked goods to share, flocked to the scenic spot for the “Best Dam Dinner” they have ever had. While many who attended have been coming to the Dam Dinner since it started, there were many first-timers as well. Whatever the case, it was the usual, simple, lowkey, casual event that keeps people coming back year after year. “I am so glad to see people come back to this special event. I love that there is no agenda, and it is just people breaking bread with neighbors, family, and friends,” Mayor Paula Perotte said in a pressTherelease.Goleta Valley Historical Society partnered with the city of Goleta to put on the community event, while Pete Wolf of Big Hammer Lures helped to plan and set up the dinner as well as creating the yearly Dam Dinner t-shirts.Succulent arrangements were donated by Santa Cruz Markets and created and delivered by Devereux volunteers. Kona Ice served more than 200 snow cones at the event, while Elubia’s Kitchen was on hand selling Dam Pupusas, Dam Tamales and Dam Tacos, which were a big hit. Also aiding the success of the event were the Salt Martians, who provided live music, while MarBorg provided bathrooms and trash and recycling bins. Santa Barbara Face Painting was also on present to enhance the experience, while tablecloths were provided by the South Coast Chamber. email: kzehnder@newspress.com
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The Vaqueros will have experience on their side as they return four of their All-Western State Conference honorees to the Sports Pavilion floor in 2022. With its strong core still intact, the team has its sights set on a much higher target this time around. “We were hungry as a team coming off the COVID year,” head coach Kat Niksto said. “We were a close-knit team with lots of depth at all positions. It was truly a magical year; one to remember and savor. We are smaller (in numbers) this year, but with our returning core and some new strong additions, our team goal is to make it to the State Championships weekend.”
Chloe Hoffman led Dos Pueblos with 11 kills to go along with seven digs, three blocks and three aces. Halle Rillie managed 28 assists along with three digs, two kills and an ace. Lucy Speier and Malia Brofferio tied for the team lead in digs with eight apiece, with Speier also adding seven kills and a block and Brofferio managing three aces. Makeila Cervantes contributed seven digs, six kills and two aces.
Vaqueros striving for deep playoff run in women’s volleyball and Mt. SAC. Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College. email: sports@newspress.com
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The Dos Pueblos High School volleyball team improved its record to 4-2 with a win over Oak Park on Tuesday, defeating their opponents 25-14, 25-20, 25-22.
The Laguna Blanca High School volleyball team swept Orcutt Academy in a non-league home matchup on Tuesday, dispatching their opponents 2514, 25-17, 25-14. The win improves Laguna Blanca’s record to 4-1. Lola Hall led Laguna Blanca with eight kills, also contributing three aces. Sarah Woodhouse added five kills and three aces, while Danica Rux managed four kills.
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After a year off from competition, the SBCC women’s volleyball team quickly gelled last season, claiming 23 wins to tie for the program’s highest total in its last five campaigns and hosting two regional matches.
• Where to park and how to find the show. Enter Gate B. Walk west to the outdoor arenas. Look for people and horses. Op central is the horse show office. Ask anyone how to find it. Avoid gate C. It is for horse trailers and competitors.
• What determines which arenas will be in use? Different shows rent different arenas depending on availability, horse show need and rentalEventcost.organizers hope their response - and tips - will encourage anyone who wants to see their horse-centered programs to stop by for a visit, saying it will be well worth the effort. “Earl Warren is an amazing legacy facility created in the 1950s as a venue for the renowned Horse and Flower show that thrived along with many other shows,” Ms. von de Burg said. “After years of decline we are so thankful that SB Equine Evac and EWSF stepped up and raised over a million dollars in facility improvements to bring back quality horse shows.”
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Lucy is survived by sisters Adele Stagner and Jean Lesperance, brothers John, Donald and Robert Tessier, children Linda Bonds (James), Kathy Roberts (Rocco), Julie Mora (Mario), Mike Elam (Diana) and Elaine Gay (David), 9 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.Lucy’sFamily would like to thank all the staff of the Personal Care Unit at Atterdag Village of Solvang and Hospice for their love and care of Lucy. Services for Lucy will be Friday, August 26th. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Mission Santa Ines in Solvang with Graveside following at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ballard. Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press and also appear on our website www.newspress.com To place an obituary, please email the text and photo(s) to obits@ newspress.com or fax text only (no photos) to (805) 966-1421. Please include your name, address, contact phone number and the date(s) you would like the obituary to be published. Photos should be in jpeg format with at least 200 dpi. If a digital photo is not available, a picture may be brought into our office for scanning. We will lay out the obituary using our standard format. A formatted proof of the obituary and the cost will be emailed back for review and approval. The minimum obituary cost to print one time is $150.00 for up to 1.5” in length -- includes 1 photo and up to 12 lines of text, approximately 630 characters; up to approximately 930 characters without a photo. Add $60.00 for each additional inch or partial inch after the first 1.5”; up to approximately 700 characters per additional inch. All Obituaries must be reviewed, approved, and prepaid by deadline. We accept all major credit cards by phone; check or cash payments may be brought into our office located at 715 Anacapa Street.
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TESSIER, Lucille E. April 19, 1934 – August 12, 2022 On Friday, August 12th, Lucy, our beautiful Mother went to Heaven. She was surrounded by family and taken on the wings of Angels. We are all so thankful God gave her to us. We love you, Mom, Memere, Meme Lucy. Lucy was born in Argyle, Minnesota on April 19, 1934. One of nine children living on the family farm in a 2-story house built from a kit from Sears and Roebuck by her grandfather John Gooler. Lucy spoke only French until she started grammar school. When she was 13 years old, the family moved to California. She attended Pomona High School, was a Homecoming Princess and graduated in 1951. After successfully attending Business School, Lucy was the secretary for the President of Bank of America. After marrying, Lucy and her husband, Jim Elam, moved to Washington State, then Maryland, coming to the Santa Ynez Valley in January of 1962. It was here, she raised 5 children. She was a loving, active and hard working Mother. Growing up in a large, close and loving family, Lucy cherished her extended family as much as her immediate family. Large family gatherings made her extremely happy. Lucy was a Realtor, Broker, Toastmaster and avid tennis player. Her Catholic faith was a very important part of herLucylife.was preceded in death by her father, Edward J. Tessier, an Army Veteran of WWI who was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star and the Silver Star for Gallantry in action; her mother, Eleanor S. Gooler, who was always full of love and laughter; brothers, Victor and Rolland Tessier and sister Yvonne Tylke.
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* Early deadline for Labor Day: Friday, Sept 2 thru Wednesday, Sept. 7is Thursday, Sept 1 at 10 am. The deadline for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday’s editions is at 10a.m. on Thursdays; Tuesday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Fridays; Wednesday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Mondays; Thursday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Tuesdays; Friday’s edition deadlines at 10a.m. on Wednesdays (Pacific Time). Free Death Notices must be directly emailed by the mortuary to our newsroom at news@newspress.com. The News-Press cannot accept Death Notices from individuals. (The Center Square) – Spending on food stamps has increased by $53.5 billion – an 89% increase – in the two pandemic years. By comparison, that’s how much the entire program cost in 2009 during the Great Recession. Spending on the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grew 88.5% from $60.3 billion in 2019 to $113.8 billion in 2021. Spending on the SNAP program had previously peaked at $79.8 billion in 2013 before declining for the next six years.The average monthly benefit per person increased 68%, from $129.83 per person to $217.88 per person, from 2019 to 2021, according to figures from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.Thefederal program helps supplement the food budget of people who qualify. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income people through an Electronic Benefits Transfer card that can be used at stores to buy food.Emergency orders are helping some states collect more federal help. For example, by having a COVID-19 state of emergency in place, “Connecticut has received and distributed an additional $748 million of emergency SNAP benefits,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a June 28 executive order. “The continued receipt of these funds is vital to offsetting the effects of food insecurity in Connecticut during the COVID-19 pandemic.” About 35.7 million people nationwide used SNAP benefits in 2019, the lowest number since 2013. Participation in the program increased to 39.9 million in 2020 before climbing to 41.6 million in 2021, according to USDA documents.Morepeople are expected to participate in SNAP in the coming years.For 2023, the USDA estimated participation would increase to an average level of 43.5 million participants per month, up from 42.3 million in 2022. “This post-recession uptick in SNAP is consistent with participation trends following past economic crisis,” USDA officials noted in the agency’s 2023 budget. “While participation is expected to increase, the overall cost of the program is expected to decrease.”
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• The best time to visit a show is on the morning of the first day, not the mid- afternoon of the last day. (The dressage show was pretty much over by Sunday at 2:30 when (she) visited the show.)
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BILL Continued from Page A1 Goleta, told the News-Press in an email.“Ijust want to say that the monarch butterfly is endangered and we don’t see a lot of them in the preserve, I see more in my backyard than I do in the preserve. It’s obviously something the county needs to consider as they continue their planning process,” Alex Rodriguez, President of the La Cumbre Water Company Board of Directors, told theAlignmentNews-Press.Awould impact only two eucalyptus trees, adjacent to the preserve but not in the preserve itself. Alignment B would impact only one eucalyptus tree, which is actually in the preserve itself, according to the Aug. 19 update from the County Public WorksCongressmanDepartment.Salud Carbajal advocated for the endangerment status of monarch butterflies in a letter sent to the Department of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, on Feb. 4. The letter was signed by Congressman Salud Carbajal as well as many other members of Congress.“Oneof America’s most iconic pollinators, the monarch butterfly, has been trending toward extinction. This essential pollinator faces growing threats from the loss of milkweed and habitat, global climate change and disease. The most recent annual population counts show a decline of 85% for the eastern U.S. population that overwinters in Mexico and a decline of 99.9% for monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains, which overwinter in California. After two years of reaching record-setting lows of 30,000 butterflies, down from 1.2 million just two decades ago, the most recent numbers show that only 1,914 monarch butterflies were recorded overwintering on the California coast this year … The decision to delay protecting the monarch is especially alarming given that both the eastern and western populations are well below the extinction thresholds at which government scientists estimate the migrations could collapse,” reads the Congressional letter. “It is a good thing that Salud Carbajal is advocating for endangerment status, but his ability to intervene in our case is probably limited as he is dealing with federal issues,” said Ms. Inbar.The office of Congressman Carbajal confirmed in an email to the News-Press that the Congressman has no jurisdiction over the Modoc Multi-Use Path as the project belongs to the county. email: kzehnder@newspress.com
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“School closures carry high social and economic costs for communities – with lower income and Black and Brown communities facing the largest costs,” SEIU Local 1021 President Joseph Bryant said Tuesday. “School districts should not be able to close schools unilaterally without taking into account the impact on the community and the students the school serves. “AB 1912 is a simple bill requiring school districts to be transparent with communities about the impact of closures beyond dollars and cents.”
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“We will place a sign at the main entrance for all our future SBCCDS shows so that spectators can find us.”
• When the next horse show will be: Upcoming shows are Hunter/ Jumper shows on Sept.10 and 11 and Oct. 8 and 9. Visitors are urged to visit the morning of Sept.10 and the morning of Oct. 8th.
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— Katherine Zehnder a.m. a.m. 7:35 a.m. a.m. 7:10 p.m. p.m. 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. Aug. 25 10:16 a.m. 4.1’ 3:50 a.m. -0.1’ 9:12 p.m. 5.9’ 3:03 p.m. 2.3’ Aug. 26 10:37 a.m. 4.2’ 4:16 a.m. -0.1’ 9:44 p.m. 5.9’ 3:37 p.m. 2.1’ Aug. 27 11:00 a.m. 4.3’ 4:41 a.m. -0.1’ 10:17 p.m. 5.8’ 4:12 p.m. 1.9’ 76/59 73/59 71/60 88/58 97/66 6-12 Waves 1-2 feet; southsouthwest swell 1-2 feet at Visibility a of morning 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-2 feet; south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility under a mile in Wind southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-2 feet; south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visa
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A bill analysis said it would apply to all districts still in the process of being repaid for an emergency apportionment, which a district receives if it’s unable to meet financial obligations without a loan. In addition to Oakland Unified, three other school districts fall into this category — Inglewood Unified School District, South Monterey County Joint Union High School District and Vallejo City Unified School District. The bill had no registered opposition as it made its way through the Legislature. It is now headed to Gov. Newsom’s desk.
The lower costs are expected to come from the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the expiration of a 15% benefit increase from the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 and the American Rescue Plan at the end of fiscal year 2021, according to the budget. The emergency authorization payments that were provided through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other program waivers are expected to continue for the length of the Public Health Emergency, likely through the majority of 2022, according to the budget.
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DRESSAGE from from A2 working with community partners to expand our offerings to broaden our reach and impact,” said Library Director Jessica Cadiente. Because not everyone might have the tools and access to join virtual programs, SBPL offers laptops and WiFi hotspots that can be checked out. Anyone with a Library card can borrow an Acer chromebook and WiFi hotspot, a Youth Services chromebook and WiFi hotspot, or just a WiFi hotspot or Youth Services hotspot. Funds to support this program were awarded to SBPL as part of the California State Library Shared Vision Early Learning Grants. The Santa Barbara Public Library is a department of the City of Santa Barbara. Visit the Santa Barbara Public Library online at SBPLibrary.org for information about programs and services. All library programs are free and open to the public. Women’s Economic Ventures is dedicated to creating an equitable and just society through the economic empowerment of women. WEV is a business resource network for anyone looking to start a business, grow a local business or improve their business skills. WEV provides small business training, advisory services, financial literacy programs and small business loans in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. While WEV’s focus is on women, it welcomes people of all gender identities into the WEV community. Business courses, programs and loans are provided in both English and Spanish. Since 1991, WEV has provided business training and small business advisory services to more than 19,000 people throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. WEV has made more than $6.4 million in small business loans and helped more than 5,000 local businesses start or expand, generating an estimated $770 million in annual sales and creating nearly 12,000 local jobs. WEV is a U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women’s Business Center and Microlender, as well as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). email: nhartstein@newspress.com
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KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS A eucalyptus tree, left, stands along Modoc Road. which is where the rodeo shows take place,” said show chair Gina von de Burg. “Our show requires three arenas (two performance arenas and one very large warmup arena), which are actually behind the Dome. “I am so sorry this individual missed our show because they would have thoroughly enjoyed the experience,” she added. “The spectators get a much more close up and personal experience in the Mountain View and Oceanside arenas than in the Dome. “We will certainly do better signage in the future!” she said.
• How to locate the competition rings: Look for the brown metal fences. Warm/up arenas vs. competition arenas.
Going a step further, Lynne Sherman, head of Santa Barbara National Horseshow Community Volunteers, provided the NewsPress with a series of “visitor tips” for all future shows. “I am sorry your reader missed out,” she said. “Clearly we need more visitor information.”
beach community to immerse themselves during their stay. Guests can now book through Hilton.com and Hilton’s reservation system, and Hilton Honors members are able to earn and redeem points during theirThe158-roomstay.”
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This is one of my overall favorite farmers’ market finds, available at both the Saturday Santa Barbara and Sunday Camino Real Goleta farmers’ markets from both the Her Family Farm and Moua Family Farm. Harvested right out of the ground with the green stems attached, it has yet to cure and form its bark-like skin, yielding a very fresh flavorful product that is much more moist than ginger you commonly encounter in the store. Use to flavor stir-fry’s, salad dressings, and marinades, or pickle and serve with sushi preparations. It is also a nice addition to ceviche recipes. Price is $12 per pound. canaryOrganicmelon
1 medium ripe Hass avocado, skin and pit discarded (or use about 1 3 cup olive oil) ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar) ¼ cup ½inchwaterpiece fresh ginger root, peel discarded, grated Pulp from 2 medium passionfruit1tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper Place contents in a blender and blend until smooth. For a thinner consistency, add a little more water until desired thickness is reached. Refrigerate and mix well with a spoon each time you are serving. Yield: Makes about 1 cup of dressing.
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s we get closer to the fall season, there has been a continual shift of new products coming in, as well as some of our summer favorites starting to faze out. For those that love those fresh summer peaches, we are likely just weeks away from the final fruit being harvested from the trees. Nectarines, plums, and pluots are also making their final appearances for the year. With the stone fruit fading away, continuing to enter the fold are some local favorites such as apples, Asian pears, and grapes. Fresh ginger root, okra, and peanuts were some other top finds this past week. Also starting to enter the mix, an item that many of our local farmers have continued to ramp up production on over the past few years; fresh passionfruit. Growing on long vines, passionfruit is botanically classified as a berry, and delivers the essence of the tropics. Once sliced open, the yellow to orange hued pulp that engulfs the fruit’s small seeds is exposed, and the sweet aromatic properties of the fruit instantly hits the senses. There are several types of passionfruit under production, but the most common are the purple passionfruit, followed by the yellow.Native to Brazil, the thick skin starts to wrinkle when ripe, indicating it’s time to slice them open to enjoy. I find that the pulp delivers notes of tangy citrus and guava. Passionfruit can be enjoyed with a spoon, right out of the thick skin. It can also be used as a topping to yogurt, ice cream, and fruit salads. Passion fruit is an excellent addition to smoothies, cocktails and other beverages, and pairs very well with watermelon and mint. When making ceviche, I like to add a little passion fruit for that underlying tropical essence. This week I whipped up an avocado passion fruit vinaigrette that would pair quite well with an array of salads. One of my favorites is a chicken salad with sliced cucumber, red onion, feta cheese and cherry tomatoes, tossed over a bed of fresh spinach. The subtle passion fruit flavor is a nice change from your standard vinaigrette, and pairs very well with the chicken. I’ve been using avocado instead of olive oil in my salad dressings lately for a nice thick creamy consistency.
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This round fruit turns from green to dark purple as it matures on the expansive vines. Then it begins to wrinkle, an indication it’s time to cut through the thick skin and enjoy the tropical pulp within. Delivering notes of citrus and guava, the tangy sweet pulp is very aromatic, excellent enjoyed with a spoon as it comes, or when added to fruit salads, mixed green salads, beverages, as well as a host of desserts. This week I prepared a passionfruit avocado ginger vinaigrette, the Fix of the Week. A good source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, iron, and folate. The seeds deliver an abundance of dietary fiber when consumed. Passion fruit can currently be found at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local producers. Certified organic available, price averages $6 per pound.
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Just like the peaches, the late season melons are the best of the year, and these bright yellow skinned canary melons from Roots Farm were honey sweet this week. The flesh of these small to medium sized melons can range from white to light green and is very juicy and soft textured. This variety of muskmelon can be found at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Wednesday Solvang farmers’ markets. Add to a fruit salad, or blend to make a chilled melon soup. I also find the flavor quite pleasing in a blended smoothie. Certified organic, price is $1.50 per pound. Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos
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LEO — You may feel a strong connection with your fanciful, romantic side today, Leo. Dreams and illusions are apt to enter the scene and take you into the clouds. Be careful, because you might find that a strong aggressive force opposes these dreams. Your wit and connection with new technology and electrical gadgets will be your greatest assets on a day like today.
SCORPIO — If you find yourself in a slump today, Scorpio, don’t worry. It could be that nothing fits right or that a certain nervous, restless energy urges you to take action, but uncertainty prevents you from knowing which way to turn. This combination could result in a locked-up feeling that keeps you incapable of any movement at all.
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AQUARIUS — You may run into some tension today as fantasy gets in the way of your plan of attack, Aquarius. Keep in mind that things are moving rapidly these days, and the slightest movement is magnified. Don’t try to undo things that can’t be undone. Accept your mistakes and move on.
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CANCER — Wake up on the right side of bed, Cancer. This will set the tone for the rest of the day. Keep things positive and you’ll find that the aggressive energies of the day work for instead of against you. Don’t try to fight people who are so obstinate that they refuse to see another perspective. At the same time, make sure you stay open to other people’s points of view.
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Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English Everylanguage.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 Remembergrid. 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.
SAGITTARIUS — Use the day’s boisterous energy to take charge and make things happen, Sagittarius. You’ll find that actions you take today resonate in the coming days. Don’t worry about the consequences. Simply go for the gusto. Strong forces are at work encouraging you to seek freedom in your creative endeavors and giving you more room to explore your inner sanctuary that you hold so dearly.
PISCES — You may run into a great deal of frustration if you try to fight the current circumstances, Pisces. The key is to take whatever situation you’re in and make the best of it. Whining and moping about your position won’t make things better. You have great gifts to be proud of and thankful for, so don’t throw them away by thinking that they have no outlet.
GEMINI — Make sure that the battle you fight today is yours, Gemini. There’s a great deal of tension in the air that might erupt when you least expect it. It may behoove you to stay detached from the war that’s apt to ensue. Keep things light and try not to take things too seriously.
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TAURUS — Things may be tough and aggressive today, Taurus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make progress. There’s a nervous energy in the air spurring people to action. Keep in mind that you’re likely to get caught up in the frenzy and be called to take a stand. Be careful that your viewpoint doesn’t become fixed and stubborn.
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CAPRICORN — There’s apt to be powerful aggression today that may leave you feeling like you want to declare war on everyone, Capricorn. You may get the feeling that everyone else is completely nuts and you’re the only one who really knows what’s going on. Beware of misinformed people and false information.
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HOROSCOPE Thursday,Horoscope.comAugust25, 2022 ARIES — Keeping things in balance today might be tricky, Aries, since your instincts may gravitate toward a loving, fanciful, peaceful situation. There’s a harsh, warring force working against this position. Beware of this powerful energy that’s self-centered and courageous. Stick with the things you know and don’t stoop to another’s level if it doesn’t sit right with you.
VIRGO — Give people the benefit of the doubt today, Virgo. Even though you may not agree with everything going on around you, people have their reasons for the way they act and the way they are. This doesn’t mean that you need to act in exactly the same manner. Stick to your routine and don’t get thrown off track by the aggressive warrior in others.
LIBRA — Some action you took yesterday may be opposed today, Libra. Unclear facts and romantic fantasies could get in the way of your taking decisive action. You may feel the need to act anyway. Keep in mind that communication could be tainted by pockets of uncertainty. Try not to rock the boat.
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(The Center Square) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday criticized President Joe Biden’s “ongoing attack on the Permian Basin,” the most prolific shale oil basin in the U.S. located in west Texas and southeastern NewGov.Mexico.Abbott sent another letter to President Biden on Tuesday in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to “attack Texas production based on illogical and flawed grounds.” In June, he sent a letter urging President Biden to stop the EPA’s plan to redesignate certain New Mexico and Texas counties in the Permian Basin as being noncompliant with a 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The EPA reenacted the standards after they’d been dropped by the Trump administration in 2017. The president didn’t respond to Gov. Abbott’s letter. Instead, the EPA said if it was advancing its action it would notify Gov. Abbott and solicit state input. It didn’t address any of the concerns raised in his letter. The EPA’s plan is based on ozone monitors in Carlsbad, New Mexico, over which Gov. Abbott argues “the logical flaws in this reasoning are deep.”
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U.S. is being invaded at the southern border (The Center Square) — The National Association of Realtors released new data Wednesday reporting that mortgage payments have risen more than 50% in the last year. The increase hits on the heels of data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing that new home sales fell 12.6% in July, down 29.6% from a year Accordingago.toZillow, house prices have dropped in 30 of the 50 largest metro areas. Meanwhile, home values are still up 16% from last year and 44.5% from July of 2019. “Those who still want to sell are making some necessary price adjustments. And, that’s a good thing,” said Senior Economist at Zillow Orphe Divounguy. “More than half of homeowners with a mortgage had at least 50% in home equity across the country –a new record - according to data from Attom. Those who can still afford to buy are getting a little breathing room. However, most Americans have been pushed to the“Housingsidelines.affordability remains the biggest issue afflicting the market today and an increase in the available housing stock is a necessary condition to keep the market humming,” he added. Pending home sales also dropped by 1% in June, the second consecutive month of decline, according to NAR. Those sales have declined in eight of the last nine“Inmonths.termsof the current housing cycle, we may be at or close to the bottom in contract signings,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “This month’s very modest decline reflects the recent retreat in mortgage rates. Inventories are growing for homes in the upper price ranges, but limited supply at lower price points is hindering transaction activity.” NAR said Americans’ ability to afford a home has dropped to the lowest level in decades. “In June, housing affordability plummeted to its lowest level since 1989, according to NAR,” the group said. “Accounting for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20% down payment, the monthly mortgage payment on a typical home jumped to $1,944, an increase of 54%, or $679, from one yearInterestago.” rates have risen significantly in recent months, putting more pressure on homebuyers.“Onthedemand side, housing is less affordable than it’s ever been,” Mr. Divounguy said. “On the supply side, potential sellers are not interested in trading their low fixed rate mortgage for today’s much higher rate.”
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The Obituary deadline to publish on Friday, Sept. 2nd thru Wed. Sept. 7th is Thurs., Sept. 1st - 10 a.m. (The Center Square) – More than half of Americans surveyed in a new NPR/Ipsos poll, 54%, say it’s either completely or somewhat true that the U.S. is being invaded at the southern border. The poll surveyed 1,116 adults including 516 Democrats, 317 Republicans and 141 independents and had a margin of error of +/According5.1%.tothe findings, more than half said “there is at least some truth to the view that migrants bringing fentanyl and other illegal drugs over the southern border are responsible for the increases of overdoses in theSoU.S.”far, 10 counties in Texas have declared an invasion, citing the influx of fentanyl and methamphetamine brought in by cartel operatives, as well as human trafficking and smuggling increasing in their counties as a result of Biden administration policies.Respondents were asked if they found the statement, “The U.S. is experiencing an invasion at the southern border” to be completely or somewhat true, completely false, or don’t know. The majority, 54%, said it’s true. The only strong majority affirming the statement were 76% of Republicans; nearly half, 46% of all respondents agreed; 40% of Democrats also agreed. However, overall, Democrats were the most likely to say the statement is completely false; independents were most likely to say they didn’t know. Seventy percent of Republicans, 35% of Democrats, and 45% of independents said illicit drugs being brought across the border by cartel operatives were responsible for the increase in drug overdoses in America. A majority of Republicans also said the federal government is implementing “an open border policy.”U.S.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has maintained the border is closed and all federal immigration and other laws are being followed. State attorneys general who’ve sued him disagree. Many have called for him to resign, several in Congress have called for him to beTheimpeached.poll’sfindings were released after roughly 5 million people from more than 150 countries have entered the U.S. illegally, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol data, including “gotaway” data provided to The Center Square from a Border Patrol agent. “Gotaways” is the term CBP uses for those who’ve intentionally entered the U.S. illegally and evaded law enforcement, and who haven’t made asylum or immigration claims. While CBP collects “gotaway” data, it doesn’t report the data publicly. The Center Square has exclusively obtained that data from Border Patrol agents.The5 million figure includes 3.9 million who have been apprehended entering the U.S. illegally nationwide, including 3.4 million crossing into the U.S. through the southern border. It also includes a minimum of 900,000 gotaways, though that number is likely above one million, Border Patrol agents and law enforcement officials have told The Center Square. The estimated 5 million are now greater than the individual populations of 25 states — up from 23 states The Center Square previously reported in June.
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He points out that the ozone monitor in Hobbs, New Mexico, registered compliant design values in 2020, 2021 and 2022. As a result, the EPA lacks the supporting data to redesignate the Texas Permian Basin, he wrote.The EPA’s plan could jeopardize a quarter of the U.S. gasoline supply, Gov. Abbott argues. It’s really designed to end fossil fuels, which would have detrimental impacts on Americans struggling with 40-year-high inflation and high gas prices, he said. The proposal comes as the Texas oil and gas industry continues to break state job records and paid a record $3.88 billion in taxes last month. The Permian Basin produces roughly 5.2 million barrels of oil a day, which translates to roughly 95 million gallons of gasoline a day. The U.S. Energy Information Agency projects Permian Basin oil production will increase by 79,000 barrels per day (bpd) to a record 5.408 million bpd in September. Oil production in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas is expected to increase by 26,000 bpd in August, reaching 1.230 million bpd. Natural gas production is also expected to increase to record highs of 20.58 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in the Permian and to 7.1 bcfd in the Eagle Ford. The EPA’s plan “is just another way for the Biden administration to cripple the oil and gas industry,” Midland-based Oil and Gas Workers Association board member Richard Welch told The Center Square. “Texas is #1 in oil and gas production. We produce more than most countries do. If you stomp out #1, it cripples the rest of the world. “If they can cripple the industry enough to where it can’t grow, then it’s even better for the Biden administration’s green energy agenda, arguing the industry can’t produce.
from Sen. Cortese and other lawmakers.Sen.Cortese wrote that these instances have “demonstrated the need to protect public safety and public meeting access by modernizing the Brown Act,” a 1953 law that requires public access to attend and participate in local government meetings. Sen. Cortese said the law is needed to clarify standards for when “removal of a meeting participant is “Itwarranted.”hasbecome increasingly clear that the mechanisms provided by the Brown Act to deal with disruptions during public meetings are insufficient,” Sen. Cortese wrote in support of the bill. “Across California, public officials and public attendees continue to deal with disorderly conduct during meetings at such a high magnitude that critical business and the legislative process as a whole has become impaired.”Groupsopposed to the bill raised concerns that it could restrict the First Amendment rights of the public during government
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“If you limit production and supply it makes the price per barrel of oil go up, which makes the price of gasoline go up. The plan is to either empty people’s bank accounts paying for increased gas at the pump or force them to look for an alternative. The administration wants hydrocarbons to be so unaffordable that Americans will be forced to purchase electronic vehicles, which is why the federal government is giving $7,500 worth of taxpayer money in rebates to people to purchase them.”TheEPA’s plan is “another example of regulatory overreach … that threatens American families and our nation’s energy security,” Ed Longanecker, president of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, told The Center Square. The Texas oil and natural gas industry already has been “actively implementing measures to identify and lower emissions,” Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, told The Center Square.
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