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SB police experiences staff shortages By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Police Department is experiencing staffing shortages that officials say will lead to a reprioritization of calls for service. The shortages are determined by the department’s functional strength, which is ultimately determined by how many officers are available to be immediately deployed to calls for service. While officer availability ebbs and flows, SBPD officials estimate that the department is currently experiencing functional shortages

of about 25-30%. According to Commander Marylinda Arroyo, who oversees field operations at SBPD, there are a number of reasons for these shortages. For one, a number of officers are currently on medical or military leave, which shifts the department’s functional strength because the officers are not available to be immediately deployed. Once they return, the functional strength will shift, Ms. Arroyo explained. But there are also unfilled vacancies in the SBPD that are contributing to the current staffing shortage. Ms. Arroyo said some

officers have chosen to leave the SBPD to join other police departments closer to family, a few have retired, and others have resigned to take jobs in other industries. Until these vacancies can be filled, Interim Police Chief Bernard Melekian has implemented a reprioritization of calls, which will alter the way officers have traditionally responded to calls for service. According to Ms. Arroyo, this method will focus on “priority 1” and “priority 2” level calls, which either involve life-or-death situations or serious incidents

that require police response. Other calls, such as “priority 3” or reporting calls, will take a lower priority. When possible, Ms. Arroyo said the department hopes to deploy coresponse partners from the city to address calls and reports that are non-life-threatening. One example of this, she said, is that if there is a tree in someone’s yard that is causing a problem. Perhaps the best person to respond to this complaint is not a peace officer, but a city official with a background in code enforcement or zoning. She explained that in some cases, this

could help to resolve problems quicker than going through the police department. “(This method) is about finding alternatives to sending peace officers when we have other issues that are being addressed,” Ms. Arroyo told the News-Press. “If someone is calling to make a complaint that is not a crime, and there is nobody in distress and there is not a threat of any kind, how might that be resolved as opposed to just sending a peace officer? That’s what we want to provide — the highest level of service possible within the city and utilize our partner departments.”

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The city of Santa Barbara’s election will be held Nov. 2, and voters inside city limits should have their ballots already. The Santa Barbara County ClerkRecorder’s Office is conducting the election on behalf of the city clerk. The office sent ballots Oct. 1. Registered voters who have not received a ballot may contact the Clerk Recorder’s Office at 800-SBCVOTE or 805-568-2200. Citizens who are not yet registered, or who have changed their name or address, may register through Oct. 18 at registertovote. ca.gov. To vote, use black or blue ink to select candidates, enclose the ballot in the envelope and sign and date the envelope in the spaces provided. The signature should match the signature

provided upon voter registration. Ballots can be dropped in a ballot drop box, mailed and postmarked by election day or delivered at a voter service station by 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Voters citywide can cast their vote for mayor. Residents in districts 4, 5 and 6 have their city council members up for re-election. The candidates for mayor are: James Joyce III, Matt Kilrain (“Boat Rat Matt”), incumbent Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Deborah Schwartz and Mark Whitehurst. Barrett Reed is challenging incumbent Kristen Sneddon in the District 4 City Council race. Councilmember Eric Friedman is running unopposed in District 5. Incumbent Meagan Harmon faces three challengers in District 6: Jason Carlton, Nina Johnson and Zachary Pike. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Ms. Arroyo said this new method could impact response times for calls that are labeled low priority, though she expects the department to maintain its track record of responding to the most urgent of calls in a matter of minutes. According to the department’s CompStat summary from August, officers responded to the highest priority calls in an average of 5.5 minutes and responded to “priority 2” calls in an average of 20.3 minutes. By deploying officers to the most urgent calls and utilizing the city’s network for

Five campaigns for city of Santa Barbara offices have accrued fines after filing late contribution reports, Interim City Administrator/City Clerk Rebecca Bjork announced Wednesday. The California Fair Political Practices Commission requires that campaign committees file within 24 hours of receiving contributions of $1,000 or more within 90 days of the election. The fine is $10 per each day a report is late. The Nina Johnson for City Council campaign faces a fine of $6,570. Randy Rowse for Mayor is charged $4,020. Mark Whitehurst for Mayor owes $800. James Joyce for Mayor has a $90 violation, and Deborah Schwartz for Mayor was fined $40. Sarah Gorman, City Clerk services manager, couldn’t speak to how often the City fines candidates, but she commented on the extent of the violations. “These particular violations are viewed as particularly strong,” she told the NewsPress. Ms. Bjork provided her comments in a news release. “The law is clear that contribution reports must be filed on time,” she said. “The public is deprived of important information it needs to make informed decisions, election decisions when reports are not filed on time.” Ms. Johnson, senior assistant to the city administrator’s, and Mr. Rowse don’t recall learning about the filing requirements

from the City. Mr. Rowse wonders if he got everyone else in trouble. He looked up the deadlines online one day and realized he had made a mistake and reported himself to the city clerk. It seemed like she didn’t know what enforcement actions to take right away, he said. He told the News-Press the 24-hour rule was new and must have been established after he ran in 2015 for City Council. But the Political Reform Act was reformed to include the rule prior to his 2015 campaign. Mr. Rowse didn’t know because perhaps it wasn’t enforced. As for the $4,020 coming out of his $270,875.85, he feels bad to disappoint his donors. His transgression was this: Mr. Rowse collected nearly $24,000 in contributions from Aug. 8 to Sep. 17 before realizing his mistake. On Sept. 17, he filed 12 reports. Ms. Johnson reported over $50,000 in contributions received from Aug. 8 to Sep. 27, separated into 27 individual reports she filed on Sep. 27. “The misunderstanding on the filing requirement is one that I take full responsibility for,” she said in a statement to the News-Press. “As soon as we learned about the requirement, we filed the larger campaign statement as soon as possible on Sept. 25 and the remaining statements were filed on Sept. 27, and we have been in compliance ever since. “All information was fully disclosed and available online for the public to view, well before ballots were mailed Please see VIOLATIONS on B4

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Decedent of Arroyo Hondo crash identified GAVIOTA — The Coroner’s Bureau identified Shawn Lyle Osborn, 51, of Santa Barbara as the decedent from Monday’s crash near Arroyo Hondo. — Annelise Hanshaw

Loma Alta Drive to close Oct. 18 to June 1 SANTA BARBARA — Loma Alta Drive will be close to vehicular traffic from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street Oct. 18 and remain closed until June 1. The city of Santa Barbara is closing the street in anticipation of storm-related

impacts to the roadway after the recent Loma Fire. The Public Works Department is holding a meeting about the potential storm-related impacts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the McKinley Elementary School auditorium, 350 Loma Alta Drive. Spanish translation will be provided. Face masks are required. — Annelise Hanshaw

County reports 84 new cases, two additional deaths By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 84 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and two deaths. One of the individuals who died was between ages 18 and 29, and the other was in the 30-49 group. Both had underlying medical

conditions. One person resided in Goleta, and the other resided in Santa Maria. Across the county, officials reported 34 new cases in Santa Maria, 12 cases in Santa Barbara, 11 cases in Orcutt and eight cases in Lompoc. Elsewhere, officials reported four cases in North County areas including Guadalupe, three cases in the Santa Ynez Valley, three in the

unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota, two in Isla Vista, two in Goleta and two in the South Coast area including Carpinteria. Three cases were pending a location assignment on Wednesday. Wednesday’s new cases brought the county’s active case rate to 378 infections. On Wednesday, 38 people were hospitalized for COVID-19, and 17

of those patients were recovering in the ICU. According to the county’s latest vaccination data, 77.1% of eligible 12-and-older residents are partially vaccinated, and 69% of that same population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population, 58.4% of people are fully vaccinated. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Marina Owen brings more than 15 years of health plan management experience to her new role as CenCal Health CEO.

SANTA BARBARA — CenCal Health has selected Marina Owen to serve as its next CEO effective Nov. 1. She will succeed Bob Freeman, who is retiring after 28 years. Ms. Owen has more than 15 years of health plan management experience, and she most recently served as the chief operating officer at Central California Alliance for Health. She also previously served as a director of Provider Services and Community Engagement at CenCal Health from 2008 to 2017. As CenCal CEO, Ms. Owen will be responsible for providing strategic direction, management and administration of programs and services, while also ensuring

that CenCal Health fulfills its mission. “I am honored to serve CenCal Health once again,” Ms. Owen said in a statement. “I look forward to partnering with our board, members, providers and community organizations to improve the health and wellness of our diverse communities and advance health equity in the future.” In a statement, Mr. Freeman, the former CEO, said he is leaving the organization he loves “in very good hands” with Ms. Owen. During his time with CenCal Health, Mr. Freeman is credited with managing the organization’s growth to a membership of more than 205,000 people in San

Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. In addition, a specialized pediatric unit was also created during his tenure to support MediCal members who are eligible for California Children’s Services. “When someone retires from an organization they’re very proud of, the one thing they want most is for that organization to continue its good work moving forward,” Mr. Freeman said. “I leave CenCal Health in a few weeks knowing the types of things we accomplished under my tenure will continue under Marina Owen.”

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co-response with lower priority calls, Ms. Arroyo said she believes the department will still be able to provide the highest quality of service to the city. “We have some of the finest peace officers in the state of California. We have really good people and they care deeply, but it was a rough year,” Ms. Arroyo said. “There were a lot of things that have occurred, and with that being said, we know that we’re down numbers. We still want to and will continue to provide the best law enforcement service to the city.” To fill vacancies, Ms. Arroyo said the SBPD is continuously taking applications to fill positions. She said the department has upped opportunities to take the written test that is required to apply from two times per year to five times per year. Ms. Arroyo noted, however, that the hiring process for a single officer can take anywhere from two months to six months because of background checks.

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Law reforms compensation process for those who are wrongly convicted By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 446, which places the burden of proving a wrongfully convicted person’s innocence on the attorney general.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation into law this week that reforms the compensation process for those who are wrongfully convicted of a crime. The legislation, Senate Bill 446, seeks to ensure that anyone who is wrongfully convicted is fairly compensated by the state. It was brought forth by Sens. Steven Glazer, D-Contra Costa County, and Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, and was signed into law on Monday. According to a news release, the new bill “shifts the burden of proving innocence from the wrongfully convicted person to the attorney general.” “This bill recognizes that once a person is found innocent in court they should not have to prove innocence a second time in order to receive state compensation they are entitled to based on their

years of wrongful incarceration,” Justin Brooks, the director of the California Innocence Project and a professor at California Western School of Law, said in a statement. “Once an innocent person is released from prison they should be compensated as soon as possible and not have to continue battling against the government.” Under existing law, a person who has been pardoned on the basis of innocence can submit a claim against the state to the California Victim Compensation Board for the erroneous conviction. Existing law then requires the board to approach the legislature with a recommendation for appropriation and schedule a hearing to make a recommendation for the claim. SB 446 revises this process and now requires the board to make a recommendation for appropriation without a hearing for those wrongfully convicted. In addition, the bill requires the attorney

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general to establish convincing evidence that a claimant is not entitled to compensation. The legislation prohibits the attorney general from relying solely on the trial record of the previously convicted person to determine compensation. “The wrongfully convicted have already lost years of their lives proving their innocence in the Courts,” Jasmin Harris, associate director of Development & Policy at the California Innocence Project, said in a statement. “These individuals deserve a just and comprehensive process to ensure that they are rightfully compensated. We are grateful to Sen. Glazer and Sen. Becker for championing this important issue for innocent people in California.” The California Innocence Coalition advocated for this policy change. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

106 years young By DAVE MASON Last month Charles Dever turned 106. And the tailor’s son, who became a decorated World War II navigator for the Army Air Corps, got to celebrate his milestone with well-deserved honors. The Goleta veteran was honored by the city of Goleta with a proclamation, signed by Mayor Paula Perotte. And he was also honored by being part of Dream Flights, a nonprofit established to recognize seniors and U.S. veterans. Dream Flights enabled Mr. Dever and other veterans to talk with pilots and see planes up-close. Mr. Dever was born on Sept. 20, 1915, in Englewood, N.J. He was the fourth of five children born to a tailor. Mr. Dever, the only son, helped deliver clothing from his father’s downtown tailor shop, according to a news release. He played football and was a track star in high school, but the

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Great Depression and World War II interrupted his plans to attend college. Instead, he worked at a cosmetics company in New York City until he was called to service by the Army. He joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed on the East Coast before going overseas to North Africa and Western Europe as a navigator on B-24 airplanes. He completed more than 50 missions. Lt. Dever was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross among many other medals. After the war, he moved to Los Angeles, with his wife, to work at a cosmetics company. The couple had two children. In the early 1960s, he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service until he retired in 1980. After retirement, he continued to live in the family home in Fullerton, until July 2019 when he moved into Goleta to be closer to his Santa Barbara family. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Commencement planned for 2020 Westmont grads

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It took more than a year, but the class of 2020 is getting its in-person commencement at Westmont College. Complete with bagpipes. The Montecito college announced Wednesday that the more than 180 graduates will go up on the stage at Carr Field at 9 a.m. Oct. 16. (A total of 298 is eligible for the ceremony.) Last year’s in-person graduation was delayed by the pandemic, but now the college is ready to present the class’ diplomas in a tent on the field. The event isn’t open to the public, and each graduate is allowed one parking pass and four guests. The campus will be closed to the public from 6 a.m. to noon. But that afternoon, the graduates and public will celebrate the 2020-21 edition of Westmont’s homecoming, which will feature a children’s fair, a young alumni tailgate, men’s and women’s soccer games, and the annual All-Alumni Awards Celebration. The awards are going to Reggie Williams, class of 1995, the Alumnus of the Year; Sharon Koh, class of 2000, the Alumna of the Year; Daniel Guzman, class of 2012, Young Alumnus of the Year, and Michael Trueblood, Global Service Award winner. Before the big afternoon will be the big morning for the class of 2020. “We have been working to

ensure these graduates are able to commemorate this milestone and celebrate their tremendous accomplishment, even if it is nearly a year-and-a-half late,” Mary Pat Whitney, Westmont director of public events, said in a news release. The commencement speaker will be Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe, a Martin Luther King Jr. scholar, senior fellow for ethics and justice at Dallas Baptist University’s Institute for Global Engagement and a member of the Westmont Parents’ Council. There will also be student reflections by Hendrik Struik and Odile Ndayishimiye Uwineza. During the graduation, the Provost’s Office will present the Faculty Scholarship Award to Westmont graduate Nathan Tudor, who earned a 4.0 GPA during his successful pursuit of a degree in religious studies. And Edee Schultze, the vice president for student life, will deliver the Dean’s, Dave Dolan and Kenneth Monroe awards to outstanding graduates. The Oct. 16 event isn’t just a commencement. It’s also a oneyear reunion for the class of 2020. To mark the occasion, the Alumni Office will hold a cap and gown pickup party on Oct. 15 under the Carr Field tent. Expect a DJ, raffles, food and later a time of worship led by the class’ musicians. email: dmason@newspress.com

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The Carpinteria girls tennis team worked hard for its 15-3 victory over Nordhoff Tuesday night. Coach Charles Bryants said the Citrus Coast League match was actually closer than the score suggested. “We had a bit of a slow start and really had to fight hard to get through the first round,” Bryants told the News-Press in an email. “Many of the sets were close, but we were able to pull away toward the end for a 5-1 first round lead. But it definitely was not easy. “We seemed to gain steam and momentum through the next two rounds and played very well,” the coach said. “In singles, I was really impressed with both Silke Leonard and Zahra Porinsh,” Bryants said. “Silke went 3-0 and was on fire her first round, beating the Rangers’ No. 1 player, 6-1. She looked great and was moving her hard hitting opponent side to side. “Zahra went 2-0 and had to work hard against the Rangers’ No. 2 player, who was able to get everything back,” Bryants said. “Sometimes you lose patience with those kinds of players, but Zahra stayed the course and was precise with how she finished points. “Stephanie Gonzalez went 1-0 and looked sharp in her match,” Bryants said. All three of Carpinteria’s doubles teams won. Natalie Martinez/ Ariana Lounsbury, Natalia Perez/ Cassandra Maya Prado and Valerie Ojeda/Abbie Delwiche went 2-0, and Ojeda paired up with Nansy Velazquez to go 1-0. “All were challenged but seemed

to win many of the big points and sudden death points,” Bryants said. “We made some of these close sets one-sided because of winning those types of points. “It was not an easy match for us. We had to work hard, and the Rangers are a talented team,” the coach said. “Overall, I was really happy with how we overcame our slow start and how we seemed to get stronger as the match went on.” Carpinteria is now 9-4 overall and 5-0 in the Citrus Coast League.

DOS PUEBLOS DEFEATS CABRILLO The Dos Pueblos volleyball team beat Cabrillo 3-0 Tuesday night. Scores were 25-10, 25-17 and 2514. “We’re at the point in our season where every match is a must-win match for us, so I’m proud of the girls for showing up and getting the job done,” Coach Megan O’Carroll told the News-Press in an email. “We had some great productivity out of our middle Lily Mires and opposite Makeila Cervantes,” she said. “I want to shout out our block. We’ve been working really hard on that the past few days, and it really showed. Our defense was super scrappy and got up a ton of balls. Overall, super solid effort across the board.” Portia Sherman made 13 kills, 12 digs, 1 ace and 1 block. Chloe Hoffman had 15 kills, 12 digs and 3 aces Erin Curtis made 19 digs and 1 assist. Natali Flint had 2 kills, 7 digs and 34 assists. Makeila Cervantes had 6 kills, 4 digs and 1 ace. Lily Mires had 5 kills and 2 blocks. Katie Sitolini had 5 digs.

Layla McQuiggan had 3 digs. The Chargers are now 7-1 for the league and 27-5 overall.

DONS DEFEAT PIRATES The Santa Barbara girls volleyball team beat Santa Ynez 3-1 in an away game Tuesday night. Game scores were 20-25, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-20. “The Pirates played a strong match, and we were a little off our game at the start. But we fought back,” Coach Kristin Hempy told the News-Press in an email. The Dons’ Shae Delany made 15 kills, 15 digs and 3 aces. Emma Zuffelato had 16 kills, 14 digs and 2 aces Carolina Koceman (libero) made 21 digs. Mary Johnson (Opo) had 6 kills. Campbell Brown (MB) had 5 blocks. The Dons will host Lompoc tonight. SAN MARCOS DEFEAT CABRILLO IN GOLF The San Marcos girls golf team defeated Cabrillo 283-317 at Sandpiper. “It was great to see Riley O’Brien earn the match medalist honors, and Campbell Thayer continues to improve,” Coach Sarah Ashton told the News-Press in an email. “The course played a little differently after that awesome thunderstorm last night, so some of the scores were a little higher than usual, but we enjoyed the beautiful afternoon!” Ashton said. O’Brien had the match’s lowest score with 50. Fia Torrey scored 54. Stella Ashamalla had 59, and Evelina Erickson and Campbell Taylor each scored 60. Talia

LAGUNA BLANCA BEATS ST. BONAVENTURE The Laguna Blanca volleyball team beat St. Bonaventure 3-2 Tuesday at the Ventura school. Game scores were 25-15, 25-21, 23-25, 12-25 and 15-13. “This group has been working hard all year, and I’m thrilled for them to get their first Tri-Valley League victory,” Coach Jason Donnelly told the News-Press in an email. “They’ve stayed the course and focused on improving daily, and to hang in tonight and play our game was great to see. It was a fantastic team win.” Lola Hall made 13 kills and 8 digs. Amelia Fowler had 5 kills, 6 digs and 3 aces. “Natalie Bianchi stepped in and played great tonight.,” Donnelly said. “She’s a first-year volleyball player and continues to get more and more comfortable out there on the court and was able to make some key plays at the net for us.” “The girls executed the game plan really well tonight. We served tough all night long and got them out of system,” the coach said. “Jacqueline Richardson had a particularly great night from the service line. She had two aces but more importantly had a number of long service runs throughout the night and was clutch in the fifth game.” Laguna Blanca plays at 6:30 tonight at Foothill Tech. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows.

New Cuyama 75/46 Ventucopa 72/48

Los Alamos 70/49

Lompoc 64/51

Cummings had 64. Kenslee Martin led Cabrillo with 52, followed by Jessie Mendibles, 55; Izzy Johnson, 68; Isabelle Donovan, 72; and Natalie McCune, 78.

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Santa Maria 65/51

Vandenberg 64/54

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Maricopa 77/58

Guadalupe 64/53

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INLAND

73 43

Pismo Beach 64/53

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At left, Westmont President Gayle Beebee presents diplomas at an earlier graduation. After more than a year’s delay, the class of 2020 will get its traditional, in-person commencement Oct. 16. At right, Westmont’s 2020 graduates will get to celebrate their long-awaited commencement on Oct. 16.

INLAND

71 46

Buellton 68/48

Solvang 71/47

Gaviota 63/53

SANTA BARBARA 68/52 Goleta 67/53

Carpinteria 67/56 Ventura 69/60

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

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69/59 74/53 97 in 1971 42 in 1941

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0.00” 0.12” (0.08”) 0.12” (0.08”)

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

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

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76/68/r 73/58/s 73/64/r 91/69/s 78/51/s 89/65/s 89/79/pc 72/62/c 74/63/pc 77/62/pc 91/70/pc 63/44/s 75/62/t 72/56/pc 58/45/pc 76/65/c

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

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10:34 a.m. 11:16 p.m. 11:08 a.m. none 12:15 a.m. 11:47 a.m.

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4.4’ 6.2’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 67/50/pc 75/51/c 54/26/c 69/39/c 61/53/c 69/50/pc 66/52/r 55/43/pc 67/51/sh 66/54/r 49/23/sn 66/46/c 64/50/c 69/46/pc 66/54/pc 67/49/r 66/51/r 81/57/pc 67/51/r 69/43/pc 69/47/pc 70/61/r 66/54/pc 65/50/pc 65/47/pc 67/55/r 49/24/sn

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

Wind from the southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 75/46/pc 67/53/pc 65/50/c 64/53/c 65/51/c 71/46/pc 64/54/c 69/60/c

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

77/64/pc 69/55/s 73/61/sh 93/67/s 78/52/c 88/65/s 87/77/t 77/62/pc 76/62/pc 78/62/pc 89/67/c 62/49/pc 82/64/pc 64/52/sh 57/47/pc 77/65/c

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 95,071 acre-ft. Elevation 713.14 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 32.2 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.5 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Oct 20

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:59 a.m. 6:35 p.m. 8:16 a.m. 7:40 p.m.

Last

Oct 28

Fri. 6:59 a.m. 6:34 p.m. 9:28 a.m. 8:18 p.m.

New

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Today Fri. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 66/46/s 68/53/pc Berlin 63/49/pc 60/40/s Cairo 85/66/s 86/67/s Cancun 87/74/t 89/75/t London 67/56/c 68/49/pc Mexico City 75/50/pc 76/53/pc Montreal 70/51/pc 70/55/s New Delhi 95/74/s 96/75/s Paris 64/46/pc 66/49/s Rio de Janeiro 78/67/t 69/66/c Rome 70/57/pc 75/56/pc Sydney 83/60/pc 69/60/pc Tokyo 74/70/r 79/70/s W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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T H U R S DA Y, O C T O B E R 7, 2 0 2 1

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

hree new staff members have joined the Gleason Family Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley portfolio of brands, which include Roblar Winery and Vineyards in Santa Ynez, Refugio Ranch Vineyards in Los Olivos and Royal Oaks Wines in Solvang. Chef Peter Cham is the new executive chef and head of culinary operations, and Max Marshak is head winemaker, assisted by Kat Neenan. “When I first visited Roblar, I received a grand tour of the property, including the winery, Roblar Farm, the Tuxedo Barn and the farm house,” said Chef Cham. “Seeing how beautiful all the different venues were made the choice to hop on board with Gleason Family Vineyards easy for me. I knew that curating the culinary operation would be new, exciting and fulfilling as the properties continue to grow and evolve. Plus, how could a chef not be inspired with amazing, fresh produce being grown on-site?” Chef Cham is crafting a seasonal Bites Menus utilizing fresh produce and herbs grown just steps away from the estate’s tasting room and vineyards on the property’s organic Roblar Farm. Included are smoked salmon deviled eggs with pickled shallots, crispy capers, chives and Espelette peppers; wood-fired wild mushroom pizza with confit garlic and kale pesto; or charred Roblar Farm broccoli with bagna càuda, grilled lemon, parmesan and Aleppo pepper. The Bites Menus are available Friday through Sunday. Also new are the winery’s recently launched “Birds ‘n’ Bubbles,” which features Chef Cham’s famous fried chicken every Thursday and weekly Sunday brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Santa Barbara native was raised in a Cambodian household that embraced food as a way to unite the family. His early interest in cooking sprouted by his grandmother’s side in the kitchen. In 2006, Chef Cham headed to San Francisco to study and explore the culinary arts, landing work at Radius Restaurant & Café, a food business in tune with his own kitchen ethos. Three years into his time with Radius, Chef Cham became the executive chef.

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Max Marshak has joined Gleason Family Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley as its new head winemaker. “I am most excited about the forwardthinking culture of our company,” Mr. Marshak said.

All in the family

Chef and winemakers join Gleason group in Santa Ynez Valley He also spent time as stagiaire at other legendary and Michelin-starred San Francisco establishments such as Coi Restaurant, Quince and Fifth Floor. Chef Cham relocated to Cambridge, Mass., in 2013, to

work at West Bridge under Chef Matthew Gaudet, named a Best New Chef by Food & Wine that same year. After weathering a few New England winters, he returned to Santa Barbara as head chef at The Hungry Cat. And in 2016,

Chef Cham moved to Finch & Fork restaurant at Santa Barbara’s Kimpton Canary Hotel, where he became its executive chef. In addition to his culinary work, Chef Cham is an avid outdoorsman and cycling enthusiast. As a long-running

participant in Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry, he has raised more than $50,000 for the organization aimed at ending child hunger. As the new winemaking team, Mr. Marshak and Ms. Neenan are processing 16 different varietals sourced from the portfolio’s estate

vineyards, plus a small amount of fruit purchased from Sta. Rita Hills vineyards. The Roblar and Refugio estate vineyards produce about 170 tons of fruit annually, and the operation’s overall case count totals approximately 12,000 cases. Mr. Marshak’s interest in the science of fermentation began with small-scale home-brewing and winemaking experiments, which were side passions to his early careers in construction, commercial fishing and writing for fly fishing and hunting magazines. His segue to the wine and hospitality realm began while he was tending bar in New York City, where he interacted with winemakers and wine brands. He learned directly from some of California’s best winemakers in 2012 when he became an intern at Santa Ynez Valley’s Fess Parker Winery. The following year, Mr. Marshak joined Jonata wineries as an intern, which turned into the full time position of enologist for all three of the winery’s well-known brands: Jonata, The Hilt and The Paring. “I was so lucky to have the opportunity to form my winemaking career under the mentorship of winemaker Matt Dees, alongside Jonata’s assistant winemaker, Drew Pickering, and to work with vineyards and brands of uncompromising quality,” Mr. Marshak told the News-Press. In 2014, he started his own wine label, Marshak Wine Company, sourcing highly-curated Santa Barbara County fruit for very small volumes of “lovingly crafted” wines. He joined Gleason Family Vineyards in 2020 as head winemaker for all of the portfolio’s brands. “I am most excited about the forward-thinking culture of our company. We have many different irons in the fire, from vegetable farming to winemaking and hospitality, the overarching theme is collaboration,” said Mr. Marshak. “I never feel like we are making wine in a vacuum, and I know that I have the freedom to push the winemaking forward and continue to uncover the full potential of our properties. GFV is a very energizing and rewarding team to be working with.” Assisting him in the Gleason Family Vineyards winery facility Please see GLEASON on B2

At left, chef Peter Cham is the new executive chef and head of culinary operations for the Gleason Family Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley. “ I knew that curating the culinary operation would be new, exciting and fulfilling as the properties continue to grow and evolve,” Chef Cham said. Center, Max Marshak gets assistance from Kat Neenan, a new Gleason Family Vineyards winemaker. “As a winemaker, the ability to work with two estate vineyards — in partnership with Max Marshak and his dynamic winemaking philosophy, backed and supported by the Gleason Family, who are constantly striving to improve every aspect of the company — is an irresistible opportunity,” Ms. Neenan said. At right, Gleason Family Vineyards’ Roblar and Refugio estate vineyards produce about 170 tons of fruit annually, and the operation’s overall case count totals approximately 12,000 cases.

At left and center, a diverse menu is continuing to grow under Chef Peter Cham’s leadership. At right, Roblar Winery and Vineyards is part of Gleason Family Vineyards.

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Continued from Page B1 is one of Santa Barbara County’s woman winemakers, Ms. Neenan. Her winemaking career similarly started in the hospitality world while she was working in a destination resort’s five-star dining room where she learned about fine dining and Old World wines. She began studying to become a sommelier and experienced her first wine harvest in 2011 in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley AVA. Now 10 years into her winemaking career, the majority of Ms. Neenan’s training has occurred on California’s Central Coast. She has also worked harvests in Oregon and in the Marlborough region of New Zealand and has worked with many skilled winemakers who have helped her hone her craft. “As a winemaker, the ability to work with two estate vineyards — in partnership with Max Marshak and his dynamic winemaking philosophy, backed and supported by the Gleason Family, who are constantly striving to improve every aspect of the company — is an irresistible opportunity,” Ms. Neenan said. “We’re easing into our second harvest with this team, and the desire to surpass what we’ve accomplished last year, to do it better, is even more pronounced. With the excellent quality of the fruit we’ve seen so far, I’m confident we can achieve that goal.” “The exuberance and grace that Max and Kat exhibit as our winemaking team is tremendous. We’re able to work in lock step to continue building the vision of Roblar and Refugio wines, and it’s truly a joy,” said Matthew Bieszard, the Gleason Family Vineyards general manager.

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Purple Japanese sweet potatoes Her Family Farm currently has a bounty of freshly harvested sweet potatoes, available in an array of shapes, sizes and colors at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Possessing a dark purple skin and vibrant purple flesh, these Japanese sweet potatoes are quite stunning specimens. Use them to make purple sweet potato fries or chips. Or add them to a roasted vegetable tray, sauté them, or boil and mash them. This week I prepared a purple sweet potato coconut curry dish, the Fix of the Week, below. An excellent source of antioxidants due to the deep purple pigment, they are notably a great source of dietary fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin C and potassium. Price is $2.50 per pound.

Pumpkin chèvre With Halloween just around the corner, the pumpkin food craze is under way.

While I typically steer clear of many of the pumpkin options out there, I do look forward to this pumpkin-infused goat cheese from the Drake Family Farm. Available at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market seasonally, this soft spreadable cheese is excellent over a morning bagel or scrambled eggs or in a salad. The flavor and texture profile of this chèvre brings to mind a bite of pumpkin cheesecake so it is also excellent over vanilla ice cream or sliced fruit. Price is $6 per 4-ounce container.

Jujube Native to China, jujube grows on trees and are quite prolific in our area. Their flavor profile is similar to that of an apple, with a very interesting texture that is airy, snappy and slightly grainy. A nice balance of sweet and tart, they are commonly just eaten as they come, with both the skin and flesh edible. They can also be cooked to make syrups, preserves or into a paste for desserts. You can currently find freshly harvested jujube at all weekly Santa Barbara certified’ farmers’ markets from several producers. Price averages $3.50 per pound. Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos

FYI For more information about Roblar Winery and Vineyards in Santa Ynez, Refugio Ranch Vineyards in Los Olivos and Royal Oaks Wines in Solvang, visit www. gleasonfamilyvineyards.com.

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espite the fact that their labels are loosely swapped, yams and sweet potatoes are technically not the same. It is typically the sweet potato that is incorrectly labeled as a “yam” and not the other way around. Yams possess a rough dark brown skin that looks like tree bark. Once sliced, their flesh is notably dry and very starchy. Yams grow on a vigorous herbaceous vine that produces the edible tubers. Native to Africa, Asia and parts of South America, they are not commonly encountered at the grocery store and farmers’ markets. What is readily available throughout the fall at our local farmers’ markets, however, is a nice selection of sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes have a much smoother skin than that of a yam and are produced under the earth’s soil, similar to that of regular potatoes. While the orange fleshed varieties are the most common, our local farmers have a diversity of options that include those that are cream-colored, pink, yellow and deep purple specimens. This week I honed in on the stunning purple Japanese sweet potatoes from Her Family Farm at our Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Possessing a dark purple skin and purple flesh, these sweet potatoes tend to be texturally more dense than most of its counterparts. Purple sweet potatoes can indeed be prepared as you would all other sweet potato varieties, but one of my favorite techniques is to simmer them in a coconut milk base, which enables the flesh to become quite moist and smooth as

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it absorbs the coconut flavor. This week I prepared a tasty purple sweet potato coconut curry side or main dish, which I infused with some curry paste, seasonal vegetables and Thai basil. If you like, you can add some chicken or tofu for a boost of protein. PURPLE SWEET POTATO COCONUT CURRY 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 medium purple sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 yellow onion, quartered and sliced 1 bell pepper, seeds and membrane discarded, sliced (I like to use ½ red and ½ green) ½ cup sugar snap peas, stems pulled off, whole or sliced 2 tablespoons curry paste (can add more later to taste if desired) 14 ounce can coconut milk 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable) 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup Thai basil leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves Salt to taste In a deep sauté pan, add sesame oil and turn to medium-high heat. Add sweet potato, carrot, onions and peppers. Sauté for just a few minutes. Then add peas, curry paste, coconut milk, broth and brown sugar. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Season with salt to taste, then add basil. Stir and turn off heat. Serve over steamed rice or in a bowl as it comes, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. Yield: Serves 4.

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Diversions horoscope • puzzles

SUDOKU

Thought for Today

By Dave Green

ARIES — Equipment you’ve come to depend on in your daily life might suddenly go down today. This might throw you into a panic, but don’t fall into this trap. Phone a friend who knows about these things or bring in a professional. At times like this, it’s best not to agonize over a malfunction but to just get it taken care of as quickly as possible. TAURUS — Romantic matters suddenly take a turn for the better as a long, fascinating conversation takes place between you and your partner. This could involve a subject that intrigues you both, so let the information fly! The discussion could end with plans to dig up more facts on the subject. What you find will probably bring up more questions than answers! GEMINI — Excitement mounts in your household when some new equipment comes into your possession. This could involve a computer, phone, or some other device. This could make a big different to everyone, but make sure you don’t treat it like a toy. You’ll want it to last a while! CANCER — Expect a full day of activity. You might spend a lot of time on the phone, perhaps making arrangements for a social event. There may also be a number of errands to run, though there could be some difficulty with them. Perhaps some items you need are out of stock. You’ll still feel productive by day’s end. LEO — This could be a lucky day as far as money matters are concerned. Perhaps a sum you were expecting and gave up on will arrive unexpectedly, or a chance to earn some extra income could come up. There might be paperwork involved, and the circumstances may be unusual, but don’t be intimidated. Think of this as the day you grabbed the gold ring! VIRGO — You tend to be unconventional, but today you could outdo even you. A spiritual experience could be at the heart of it. You’re changing in ways that are obvious to everyone. Don’t worry if they’re confused. You’ll be confused, too. Think of yourself as a caterpillar becoming a butterfly! The Monday, November 16, 2015 transition may be strange, but the butterfly is far lovelier than

the caterpillar! LIBRA — Unusual dreams, visions, and audio phenomena may come to you today. You might think you’re hearing voices. Before jumping to conclusions, rule out any logical conditions. You’re not crazy. This probably indicates a growing psychic awareness. You should write down what you see, hear, or learn during this time. It could be valuable. SCORPIO — Some fascinating news could reach you today through a friend or group activity. This could involve something close to home or an intellectual subject, perhaps one discussed by the group. You’ll want to tell others as soon as you can. Make sure of your facts before you do. Some of them may be garbled. SAGITTARIUS — Knowledge of a specialized nature could come into your possession today. At some point you could be the center of attention. Everyone, including those with influence over your career, wants to know what’s going on. You’ll tell your story and everyone will be rapt, hanging on your every word, expecting answers without even knowing the questions. CAPRICORN — If you’ve wanted to take a class in astrology, science, or computers, it’s time to sign up. If you’re already taking such a class, expect a fascinating, stimulating discussion in connection with it. Make sure you take notes, as you won’t want to forget this information as soon as you hear it. AQUARIUS — If you’re trying to learn a computer program, you might obsess about it. In fact, it might even haunt your dreams. It could be frustrating, dreaming about math and computers when you’re more used to vivid images, but look at the dreams anyway. Should your mind be operating in a more scientific manner right now? Does something in your life not “add up”? PISCES — A social event today could put you in touch with fascinating new people in interesting fields. Intriguing discussions could take place throughout the evening. The only problem is if you go there with a partner, you probably won’t see much of him or her. You might get involved in separate conversations that last for hours. You’ll have a lot to share later!

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Ojai Film Festival set for Nov. 4-14 By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The schedule has been announced for the Ojai Film Festival, set for Nov. 4-14. The selection team has chosen 74 features, shorts, documentaries and animated films from more than 22 countries. They will screen at both the Ojai Art Center and virtually via the eventive.org festival hosting platform. To see them, click onto ojaifilmfestival. org.

For the first time, the festival has added a YouTube Award for Best Content Creator, which this year is focused on content of YouTube travel channels. The festival has also created a new mini-festival, with the theme “Enriching the Human Spirit through Film.” “Every year for the past decade, we’ve noticed that the overall quality of the films submitted to the festival has been continually increasing, and even with COVID still raging around the world, I

believe that this year’s crop of submissions is the best yet!” Steve Grumette, the festival’s artistic director, said in a news release. Here are highlights of the festival: • Nov. 4 opening nIght. There will be a free screening of the Disney-Pixar movie “Up!” at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl, starring the voice of Ed Asner, who recently died. Best known as Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Mr. Asner is a former Ojai Film Festival Distinguished Artist award winner.

• Nov. 5. Opening night reception at the Ojai Art Center and presentation of the inaugural YouTube Creator Award. • Nov. 6. 4 p.m. Diversity Program. • Nov. 7. 10 a.m. Awards Brunch. • Nov. 7. 4 p.m. The festival’s winning screenplay will be performed by professional actors and director in a live Zoom table read, allowing the audience to experience and honor the as-yetunproduced screenplay • Nov. 7. 7 p.m. Ventura journalist

Ivor Davis will do a Q&A with Ventura County director and filmmaker John Zilles to discuss the documentary made about his life: “I Was There.” Nov. 8. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Gold Coast Films to celebrate Southern California films and filmmakers. “This internationally recognized independent film festival presents opinions and perspectives from all over the world,” festival president Jon Lambert said. “Viewers will laugh, cry, smolder and chuckle as they are presented with globally

influenced commentary on today’s problems and concerns.” The festival will continue to add additional in-person seminars and events that are being planned for the festival’s final weekend: Nov 12-14. To purchase tickets, visit ojaifilmfestival.com/2021-tickets. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/ojaifilmfestival and www.instagram.com/ ojaifilmfest. email: dmason@newspress.com

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Jesse Allan Barich filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Jesse Allan Barich to Proposed name: Jesse Allan Craven THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 22, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 4 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 09/03/2021 Name: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.

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