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Schwartz, Williams meet about mayoral race Private meeting stirs public criticism of Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Santa Barbara mayoral candidate Deborah Schwartz is criticizing the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County Central Committee following a conversation she had with County Supervisor Das Williams at the end of September. The meeting between Ms. Schwartz, who also chairs the city Planning Commission, and Supervisor Williams didn’t initially stir any ill feelings between the two, Mr. Williams told the NewsPress. But now, he’s reading lengthy articles in local news sources accusing him of pressuring Ms. Schwartz to withdraw — which he

says is not true. He said he asked if she was considering dropping out, and the two discussed the possibility that an abundance of Democratic candidates may lead to the election of Randy Rowse. Ms. Schwartz is not considering withdrawing. She didn’t intend to talk about the meeting. Rumors circulated, and reporters approached her. “I didn’t go looking to expose this. It was the media,” she told the News-Press. “And I thought it was time to share this information and express my disheartenment that has occurred by his core group.” She assumed Mr. Williams approached her on behalf of the Democratic Central Committee. His chief of staff, Darcél Elliott, is

the chair of the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County. Ms. Elliott told the News-Press she was aware of the meeting but didn’t have a hand in it. Mr. Williams told the News-Press a well-known supporter of Ms. Schwartz asked him to have the conversation. “I think (the supporter) is concerned about Deborah’s future prospects if she came in fourth, which is what it’s looking like right now, and dividing up the vote and a conservative getting elected because of that,” Mr. Williams said. Ms. Schwartz doesn’t believe any of her supporters would vote for Mayor Cathy Murillo, who is endorsed by Das Williams and the Democratic Party. “Ever since I announced that I

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was running back in December, I have been spotlighting issues with current city leadership, specifically the mayor,” she said. “Why would any of my supporters throw in the towel this late in the race?” When she ran for City Council years ago, Mr. Williams made calls “nearly every day,” he said, calling for her campaign. The local Democratic Party supported her. Mr. Williams said a withdrawal may repair relationships to the levels they were at 10 years ago. But Ms. Schwartz told him she believes the local party has changed a lot. “The Democratic party that I grew up with and my parents participated in … was one where Please see CANDIDATES on A4

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Local doctors applaud progress with COVID vaccine Experts see advisory panel’s recommendation for ages 5-11 as good news for everyone By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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A skater and a stroller take advantage of warm weather Wednesday on Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Sunny days are here again. After Monday’s rainstorm, things have warmed up again, and never mind that it’s October. It feels like summer. On Wednesday, people found they could turn off their heaters and turn on the air conditioners or fans with the day’s highs. They were 82 at the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, 81 in Santa Maria, 83 in Lompoc and a sizzling 88 in Santa Ynez. Goleta was cooler with a high of 74, and people needed a light jacket in New Cuyama, with its high of 68.

Those numbers are from the National Weather Service. At night, it’s fall. The weather service reported Wednesday’s lows as 40 in New Cuyama, 45 in Santa Ynez, 47 in Goleta, 51 in Lompoc and 52 in Santa Barbara. Expect more of the same: sunshine and heat. The weather service predicts highs today of 84 in Santa Barbara, 86 in Santa Ynez, 80 in UCSB and up north in Santa Maria, 79 in Lompoc and 78 in Cuyama. It’ll be a similar story Friday (with some slight dips in temperature). Then Saturday, it’ll be partly or mostly cloudy Please see WEATHER on A4

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Local medical experts are applauding a Food and Drug Administration panel’s support for emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11. And Santa Barbara County is ready to administer the shots once final approval comes and the vaccines become available, Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county public health officer, told the News-Press Wednesday. “We are all geared up,” Dr. Ansorg said. “When we have the vaccine at hand, it will be distributed to pharmacies and DAVE MASON/NEWS-PRESS pediatricians. It will be a quick “The vaccine is an important roll out. part of keeping children “The dose is a third of the healthy,” said Dr. Henning adult dose. Studies have shown Ansorg, the Santa Barbara the lower dose is very efficient in County public health officer. producing an immune response in children and lessens the The next step is for approval frequency of side effects,” Dr. by Acting FDA Commissioner Ansorg said. Janet Woodcock. Then a Side effects for the COVID-19 Centers for Disease Control and vaccines have Prevention typically been committee soreness, would review fever, the vaccine and Local medical experts discuss fatigue and the question COVID-19 further in Sunday’s edition headaches of whether the of the News-Press. for one or two vaccine should days. be given to all “That children ages means the vaccine is doing its 5-11 or just those with health job,” Dr. Ansorg said. risks. He praised the results of Dr. Fitzgibbons noted the Pfizer-BioNTech’s research, FDA panel is asking the CDC which shows a 90.7% committee to review the data effectiveness for the vaccine. carefully and determine who Of more than 2,200 elementary in the 5-11 age group should get school children who were tested, the shots. “That’s an important three in the group receiving question. the vaccine tested positive for “I think it’s likely that most COVID-19, while 16 in the group children would benefit from getting a placebo got a positive this,” she said. “It’s most likely test. the CDC will have a more If the approval process universal recommendation for 5 continues in the vaccine’s favor, through 11 years old. shots could become available as early as next week. Please see VACCINES on B4

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Intoxicated driver faces murder charges GOLETA — Gilberto ArteagaGutierrez, 40, of Santa Barbara and Silvia Velasco, 45, of Lompoc died in a four-vehicle collision on Cathedral Oaks Road Tuesday evening. California Highway Patrol charged a driver who officers deemed intoxicated with murder and driving under the influence. The collision occurred just west of Camino Cascasda at around 7:30 p.m. A 2016 Toyota 4-Runner was traveling eastbound at a high speed, driven by the suspect, when it hit the rear of a 2002 Ford Mustang driving in the same direction. The impact caused the Mustang to spin clockwise, and the vehicle struck two cars parked on the south curb of Cathedral Oaks. A fire hydrant was also damaged in the collision.

Mr. Arteaga-Gutierrez and Ms. Velasco were extricated from the Mustang and pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Toyota suffered minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital by American Medical Response ambulance. Once treated, Andrew Raymond Burgher was arrested and booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail. A small dog was present in the suspect’s vehicle and was found in good health. The dog was transported to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Cathedral Oaks Road closed for several hours Tuesday night. The collision is under investigation. Anyone with information may contact CHP’s Santa Barbara area office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 805-967-1234. — Annelise Hanshaw

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SB County reports 68 COVID-19 cases NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed 68 COVID-19 cases Wednesday, increasing the county’s total to 42,965 cases. There are 369 infectious COVID-19 cases countywide. Santa Maria reported the most daily cases, with 26 cases.

It has a cumulative 14,650 cases, of which 147 are active. Santa Barbara detected 14 cases, bringing its total to 7,866 cases. There are 36 cases still infectious in Santa Barbara. The North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe found six new cases. It has a total of 1,646 cases and 19 active cases.

The following areas also reported daily cases: Lompoc, five cases (5,239 total, 36 active); Orcutt, five cases (2,717 total, 41 active); Isla Vista, three cases (1,580 total, three active); the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, two cases (1,673 total, 12 active); the unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota, two cases

(1,690 total, 12 active); and the Santa Ynez Valley, one case (1,482 total, 22 active). The geographic locations of four daily cases are pending. There are 42 patients with COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County hospitals, and 14 of those are in critical care.

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SB hotels brace for more than $273 million in losses By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara hotels are projected to lose $273 million in business travel revenue in 2021, down 54% compared to 2019 levels, according to a recent report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs. California hotels stand to lose more than $9.8 billion, while hotels across the nation are projected to end 2021, down more than $59 billion in business travel

revenue compared to 2019. The national hotel industry lost nearly $49 billion in 2020, according to a news release from AHLA. The new analysis comes on the heels of a recent AHLA survey, which found that most business travelers are canceling, reducing and postponing trips because of COVID-19. To keep hotel workers on the payroll, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, has co-sponsored the Save Hotel Jobs Act. The legislation would provide

grants covering payroll and benefits expenses. It also would require businesses receiving the grants to give the right to go back to work to employees who were laid off because of the pandemic. Other provisions cover areas such as worker-friendly tax credits. Hotels are expected to end 2021 down nearly 500,000 jobs compared to 2019, including more than 75,000 lost jobs in California, according to AHLA. Chip Rogers, AHLA president and CEO, applauded Rep.

Carbajal for co-sponsoring the legislation. “While many other hard-hit industries have received targeted federal relief, the hotel industry has not. We need Congress to pass the bipartisan Save Hotel Jobs Act so hotels can retain and rehire employees until travel demand, especially business travel, comes back to prepandemic levels.” For more information, visit www.ahla.com.

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Westmont’s basketball season begins tonight

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“Cade Roth is our clear-cut captain,” Westmont head coach Landon Boucher said. “He’s our leader, and he’s been doing a really good job leading both on and off the court.”

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

When Landon Boucher took over as head basketball coach on May 8, 2020, Westmont’s campus had been vacated for nearly two months due to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than have the summer to settle into his new promotion, Boucher, like everyone else, spent the bulk of the summer indoors nowhere near a basketball court. When students returned in the fall 2020, Boucher and company soon realized that year one of the new era was going to be nothing like the years preceding it. “That was definitely not what we imagined,” Boucher said. “It was a bittersweet time because, of course, I was excited to start the job, but then we were immediately put on pause until further notice. “A silver lining for us, though, was the fact that the core of our roster had stuck around in Santa Barbara and took that time to get better. I don’t think anyone took for granted a single time we were able to get on the court together.” Fans will see how this season’s team does when it plays its first game at 5 tonight when the Warriors host the Bethesda Flames. The club will play six games before GSAC play opens up, with five of the matchups taking place in Montecito. The Warriors will largely start fresh this season, with only four of the 11 men from last season’s roster appearing on this year’s edition. Along with Cade Roth, Ajay Singh, Jared Brown, and Tyler Austin, 10 new players make up Westmont’s 14man roster for the 2021-22 season. “One of the great things about last season was the fact that our four returners got so many minutes on the court together,” said Boucher. “You can see how crucial that time was when we’re at practice and trying to teach a brand new offense to a lot of new guys. Our returners having that foundation of knowledge and experience is huge for us. “For our new guys, obviously the off-the-court adjustment to Westmont coming from some big universities takes some time to set in. On the court though, I think we’re already gelling really well. We have a really unselfish group that wants to make each other better.” At the top of the list for the club’s returners is All-GSAC senior guard Cade Roth, who led the club in total minutes last season. Roth was Westmont’s lone member of the All-GSAC team last season, after averaging 13.3 points per game with a 41.0% clip from three-point range. “Cade Roth is our clear-cut

captain,” Boucher said. “He’s our leader, and he’s been doing a really good job leading both on and off the court. He’s been involved in FCA, he’s leading a Bible study group on Thursdays, and he’s just really come into his own as a leader.” Fortunately for Westmont, last year’s eligibility grant allows Ajay Singh to return to the club for an additional season after leading the club in scoring last year. “Ajay is a really gifted scorer,” noted Boucher. “He spent this whole summer in Santa Barbara working on his game and we’re excited to see him back out there. Last year we played him out of position a bit at the five, and now he’s on the arc a little bit. Ajay is always going to be a dynamic scorer, but he’s grown as an all-around player and we’re going to need him to continue growing in that role.” Also returning for the Warriors is guard Jared Brown, who enters his first year as an upperclassman with still three seasons of eligibility to his name. “Jared dedicated his whole summer to training here as well,” said Boucher. “We’re going to play him a lot at point guard this year, instead of playing him at the two, and it’s nice to know we still have a lot of time to work with him.” Cyrus Johnson transfers to Westmont from Sam Houston State, where he played three seasons for the Bearkats. The 6-5 forward also took a redshirt season, along with his COVID-year, so Johnson retains three years of eligibility coming into this season. “Cyrus is so versatile defensively,” offered Boucher. “He can guard all positions and he’s just an easy guy to play with. He’s very unselfish and he does a lot of things that just don’t show up in the box score. It’s going to be tough to take him out of games.” Another transfer is 6-7 wing Jalen Townsell, who comes to Westmont from Sacramento State. Townsell also has an additional three years of eligibility to his name. “Jalen has gotten better every day since arriving on campus,” said Boucher. “It’s been a couple years since he’s played consistent basketball, and he has worked relentlessly to get back into game shape.” Sebastian Reynoso transfers to Westmont from the College of Southern Idaho and is originally from Mexico. Growing up, Reynoso played on Mexico’s junior national team. Reynoso also has three years of eligibility. “Sebastian had done a good job quickly fitting into the role we see him in,” explained Boucher. “We expect him to provide good defense, get consistent rebounds, and hit a

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Westmont’s Duckens named GSAC Player of the Week By RON SMITH

lot of open shots.” Freshman Nate Meithof comes to Westmont from Keizer, Ore., where the left-handed guard averaged 26 points per game as a senior. In both his junior and senior seasons at McNary High School, Meithof was a top-five scorer in the state. “Nate is an electric scorer,” said Boucher. “He does not feel like a freshman out here. Nate has a great feel for the game with great instincts as well. Thinking about his ceiling is pretty exciting. I think he’ll be good this year of course, but especially down the road we think as he matures he has a chance to be special.” “We’re excited to get going,” said Boucher. “We have a handful of guys in our lineup, like Cyrus and Jalen, who haven’t really gotten to play in a few years. (Tonight) will be the first time that they’ve seen game action in a long time. I think with that, plus dealing with COVID last season, the excitement and anticipation for our guys is pretty high.” The Warriors will open GSAC play on Nov. 20, when they host No. 22 The Master’s in Murchison Gym. After taking on the Mustangs, the preseason No. 2 in the GSAC, the club then travels to Glendale to take on the conference’s preseason No. 1, the 7th-ranked Arizona Christian Firestorm. “Master’s is bringing back almost the same exact team as last year, so we know it’s going to be a challenge right out of the gate,” noted Boucher. “In our six pre-GSAC games we obviously want to have success in the win-loss column, but it’s also about using those games to get prepared for conference. “Right now our main hope is just to continue getting better every day. We’re going to face bumps in the road, whether that’s in the preseason or in conference, obstacles are inevitable. We know the GSAC is going to be super competitive, but I think if we just focus on what we can control that we can be playing our best basketball come February and March.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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ALISO VIEJO — As a result of her performance last week, Westmont’s Grace Duckens has been named the Golden State Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. Duckens tallied four goals and one assist in Westmont’s games against Arizona Christian and Ottawa, Ariz. On Oct. 21, the junior forward from Rancho Santa Margarita was involved in each of Westmont’s four goals against Arizona Christian (3-10-1, 0-6-1 GSAC). In the first half, Duckens connected with Grace Hotaling twice to put the Warriors ahead 2-0. In the 22nd minute, Hotaling headed a ball that glanced off a defender and went 10 feet to the left of the goal. Duckens found herself alone with the ball and fired what turned out to be the goal winner into the far side netting. Just 10 minutes later, the same pairing connected again. Hotaling sent a ball forward from the top of the 18 which found Duckens all alone. Duckens took a touch, then fired the ball into

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the far crease. Westmont scored again in the 48th minute on a penalty kick by Daisy Alvarez. Duckens drew the foul in the box that precipitated the penalty kick. In the 56th minute, Duckens earned an assist when she sent a ball from the right side to Teagan Matye who scored on the play. Duckens also recorded two first-half goals against Ottawa (9-

Carpinteria tennis players make it to semifinals By DAVE MASON

8-0 In quarterfinals, No. 4 seed Leonard defeated No. 5 seed Sofia Moreno of Nordhoff, 6-0, 7-5. Also in the quarterfinals, Porinsh beat No. 3 seed Kate Seery of Nordhoff), 6-2 , 6-1. In the semifinals, No. 1 seed Jaz Abbey of Malibu defeated Leonard 6-0, 6-0, and No. 2 seed Sofia Berglund of Malibu beat Porinsh 6-2, 6-2. The third place singles match will be played at 3:30 today at Carpinteria with the Warriors’ Leonard taking on her teammate Porinsh. Malibu’s players Jazz

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Carpinteria High School athletes Zahra Porinsh, Silke Leonard, Natalia Perez, Natalie Martinez, Abbie Delwiche and Valerie Ojeda have something in common. They all did well when their school hosted the Citrus Coast League Girls Tennis Tournament on Tuesday. Well enough to make it into the semifinals. In the singles’ first round, No. 6 seed Porinsh beat No. 11 seed Jaquelin Paniagua of Santa Paula,

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Questions grow over Bellosguardo Foundation Editor’s note: The state Attorney General’s Office has called for an independent audit of the Bellosguardo Foundation for its last three tax years after the nonprofit’s failure to complete financial records with the state Registry of Charitable Trusts. The Attorney General’s Office gave the foundation until Nov. 29 to complete the audit. Stay tuned to the News-Press for updates on that. In the meantime, columnist Robert Eringer has raised another question concerning the foundation.

hen then Mayor Helene Schneider and Jeremy Lindaman began the process of selecting trustees for Bellosguardo’s board of directors, The Investigator has learned, they appear to have been soliciting financial contributions for Ms. Schneider’s 2016 campaign for U.S. Congress. One prospective trustee told us: “The first people to be invited to the board of directors were people who would also be asked to donate to Helene’s congressional campaign. She probably thought we would feel obligated to help fund her campaign. It was never stated but I felt implied we should feel compelled to give her a

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we respected and embraced true diversity of views and opinions and allowed people to express themselves without degrading them,” she said. Her mom, Naomi Schwartz, served three terms as a Santa Barbara County supervisor, was appointed to the California Coastal Commission and worked for state Sen. Gary Hart. Ms. Schwartz feels like the Central Committee expects candidates to mirror all its policy points.

donation for her campaign.” (“as of 2019”) made financial This may prove to be a huge contributions to the Schneider problem for Jeremy Lindaman, campaign during the 2016 who managed Ms. Schneider’s election cycle, including board congressional campaign and chairman Dick Wolf, who was one was appointed by her — despite of Ms. Schneider’s largest donors, his total lack of foundation weighing in at $9,100. (Mr. Wolf, experience — to be president of who lives in Montecito, is wellthe Bellosguardo Foundation at known as the creator of the “Law THE INVESTIGATOR an annual salary now & Order” and “FBI” TV reaching $150,000. franchises.) Why might this be a Add Ann Towbes, who huge problem? has since resigned her Because the IRS trusteeship (she donated specifically prohibits $2,700) and Morris campaign solicitations in Jurkowitz (also resigned, connection with a 501(c)(3) but donated $2,000) and tax exempt nonprofit. that means 11 of 16 or an Robert Eringer About such an entity, astounding two-thirds of IRS regulations are very the board contributed to clear: “It may not be an the Schneider campaign action organization i.e. it may — a further indication that not participate in any campaign prospective board members may activity for or against political have been impelled to contribute candidates.” to her congressional campaign as Soliciting campaign donations an “implied” condition for being in the same breath as holding selected to the board. out trustee positions would be a The Investigator reached out direct violation of strict IRS rules to both Mr. Lindaman and Ms. forbidding such use of a 501(c)(3). Schneider to ask how it was With this in mind, we then possible that so many trustees cross-checked the list of happened to contribute to the political contributors to Ms. Schneider campaign as managed Schneider’s 2016 campaign with by Mr. Lindaman during the Bellosguardo’s board of directors. period when potential trustees We discovered that no fewer than were being consulted, cultivated nine of the 14 listed trustees and decided upon.

In an email, Ms. Schneider responded thus: “During my 2016 congressional campaign, I received contributions from several hundred individuals. Many of these individuals also gave to other candidates in the same campaign, including members who also happened to serve on the Bellosguardo Board of Directors. Of the 19 people who were on the Bellosguardo Board of Directors at that time, 3 contributed solely to my campaign, and the others either made no contributions, or contributed to both me and other candidates simultaneously, or contributed solely to my opponents. The breakdown per FEC reports are: 7 contributed to me and Salud Carbajal; 1 contributed to me, Salud Carbajal and Justin Fareed; 1 gave only to Justin Fareed; 1 gave only to Salud Carbajal; 1 gave to me and Justin Fareed; 1 gave to Salud Carbajal and Justin Fareed, and 4 made no campaign contributions.” We received no response from Mr. Lindaman.

She did not receive an endorsement from the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County but was endorsed by the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County. Ms. Elliott said she has worked with mayoral candidate James Joyce and Ms. Schwartz. Both were interviewed for the party’s endorsement, but Mayor Murillo secured the party’s favor. “It’s hard to run against an incumbent if you haven’t been in elected office before. You have values, and you can say you’re going to do things, but having a voting record that actually shows you doing those things is totally

optimistic that I’ll find my way through new doors. I don’t know what those will be,” she said. Around a week ago, she received a threatening message from a Google Voice number that police were unable to track. The Santa Barbara Police Department advised Ms. Schwartz to be careful and call 9-1-1 if she receives direct threats. Ms. Elliott ran for office in 2018 and took out a restraining order after receiving threatening messages. The city of Santa Barbara election is Nov. 2.

different,” Ms. Elliott told the News-Press. “At the end of the day, that was just really hard to overcome.” Ms. Schwartz said the party has attacked Democratic challengers in order to support incumbents. Ms. Elliott said she only criticized campaign contributions from large landlords but never the candidates themselves. She said the party would still consider supporting Ms. Schwartz in the future. Ms. Schwartz said she’s not concerned about future endorsements from the party after this election cycle. “Whatever happens, I am

Robert Eringer is a longtime Montecito author with vast experience in investigative journalism. He welcomes questions or comments at reringer@gmail.com.

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Randy Rowse for Santa Barbara mayor Santa Barbara desperately needs a leader who not only understands but appreciates business — the lifeblood that keeps the city running. We believe there is no one on the slate better to fill the position of mayor than Randy Rowse — a man who successfully ran a thriving business. This city has had the alternative for decades. As a result, one only has to look at the state of downtown today: “Homelessness” run amok, streets becoming increasingly narrow for cars but extremely wide for bikes and skateboarders, bulb-outs and the canyonization of Chapala. On the horizon, and probably blocking it, are high rises on State and Santa Barbara streets. Get ready for more massive structures built much too close to sidewalks and streets that would make Pearl Chase roll over in her grave. Not to mention, arbitrarily deciding to increase what was height limit of structures and allowing structures to be built too close to sidewalks and streets, dirty sidewalks, shoppers being accosted by petty criminals who never see the inside of a jail, the city’s micro-managing of those businesses that can still operate. There are too many arbitrary regulations being foisted upon those businesses still in business — and more coming all the time. It’s taxation without representation for those who own

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The News-Press supports mayoral candidate Randy Rowse in the Nov. 2 election.

businesses downtown and within the city limits. Business owners pay an inordinate amount of taxes and fees yet have no voting rights if one lives outside the city limits. Basically, it’s punishing those who bring money into the city coffers yet giving windfalls to those who bring nothing — spending $1.6 million to house 50 alleged homeless for four months in hotel rooms — paid for by those who have no say. If you don’t want status quo governance of Santa Barbara, vote for Randy Rowse. He’s the only candidate who can turn this city around.

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

FRIDAY

Sunny and beautiful

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Mostly sunny and Cool with clouds Cool with variable pleasant and sun clouds

INLAND

88 52

83 50

74 48

71 45

69 48

77 54

69 52

66 51

65 50

65 49

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 80/54

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 74/58

Guadalupe 79/51

Santa Maria 80/52

Vandenberg 73/51

New Cuyama 77/49 Ventucopa 79/52

Los Alamos 86/53

Buellton 86/52

Solvang 86/51

Gaviota 74/57

SANTA BARBARA 77/54 Goleta 79/54

Carpinteria 76/57 Ventura 78/60

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC

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74/47 73/49 88 in 2003 39 in 2006

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.00” 1.19” (0.58”) 1.19” (0.58”)

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throughout the county, and the highs will take a dive to 65 in Lompoc, 67 in Santa Barbara, 64 in Santa Maria, 65 at UCSB and 70 in Cuyama. But no more rain is forecast. Lows will continue to be

in the upper 40s and 50s throughout the week, according to the weather service. Monday’s storm, meanwhile, didn’t lead to serious damage in the Alisal Fire burn area or elsewhere. People walked down State Street Monday morning with their umbrellas in Santa Barbara, which saw 1.13 inches

of rainfall, according to the Santa Barbara County Flood District. The total for Santa Barbara for October is 1.56 inches. Santa Maria saw a little over a half inch of rain Monday, bringing its October total to 1.37 inches, according to the district. Buellton experienced 0.7 inch

of rain Monday, bringing its October total to 1.22 inches. Santa Ynez saw 0.88 inch of rain Monday, and its October total is 1.39 inches. Los Alamos experienced 0.65 inch of rain Monday, with its October total now at just over an inch. email: dmason@newspress.com

DEATH NOTICES FRIEDMAN, Michael, 76, of Santa Barbara. Died Oct. 18. Arrangements are by Coast Cities Cremations Ventura & Goleta. MACIAS, Richard, 71, of Santa Barbara. Died Oct. 11. Arrangements are by Coast Cities Cremations Ventura & Goleta. MOFFITT, Joanne, 71, of Lompoc. Arrangements are by Coast Cities Cremations Ventura & Goleta.

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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

73/56/s 82/55/s 64/36/s 76/39/s 81/66/s 74/55/s 89/54/s 64/55/pc 72/55/s 88/63/s 54/30/s 70/51/s 70/54/s 76/53/s 71/56/s 88/63/s 80/58/s 93/67/s 88/63/s 82/50/s 72/52/s 82/61/s 68/57/s 74/55/s 84/54/s 82/58/s 59/32/s

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 78/49/s 73/52/s 68/52/s 73/55/s 70/53/s 83/50/s 68/54/s 72/54/s

65/53/r 53/45/pc 56/52/r 73/51/s 59/38/s 77/53/s 88/77/t 50/43/r 60/49/s 63/52/pc 87/61/s 66/51/sh 57/51/r 59/41/s 61/49/r 66/57/pc

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30

7:07 a.m. 3:24 p.m. 7:10 a.m. 4:59 p.m. 7:22 a.m. 6:06 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

3.8’ 4.3’ 4.0’ 4.4’ 4.3’ 4.6’

Low

10:16 a.m. 11:37 p.m. 11:51 a.m. none 12:21 a.m. 12:39 p.m.

3.7’ 0.7’ 3.3’ 0.5’ 2.7’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 76/57/s 83/55/s 65/32/s 76/38/s 77/57/s 73/57/s 85/51/s 63/53/r 74/55/s 83/59/s 55/31/pc 72/54/s 66/53/pc 70/56/pc 67/56/pc 84/54/s 70/55/s 91/66/s 84/58/s 80/51/s 69/55/pc 74/59/s 66/57/pc 71/55/pc 78/54/s 79/56/s 60/36/pc

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 west-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 77/49/s 79/54/s 79/51/s 80/54/s 80/52/s 88/52/s 73/51/s 78/60/s

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

People enjoy Leadbetter Beach on a warm Wednesday that stood in contrast to the wet Monday.

Cloudy and remaining cool

57/50/c 54/50/c 56/52/r 70/45/pc 70/41/s 72/47/s 86/71/pc 56/38/c 57/53/r 60/54/r 88/60/s 57/41/r 56/49/sh 62/45/s 52/39/r 64/56/r

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 93,627 acre-ft. Elevation 712.38 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 11.8 acre-ft. Inflow 3.5 acre-ft. State inflow 22.5 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +19 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

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New

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Nov 4

WORLD CITIES

Today 7:16 a.m. 6:10 p.m. none 2:17 p.m.

First

Nov 11

Fri. 7:17 a.m. 6:09 p.m. 12:25 a.m. 2:55 p.m.

Full

Nov 19

Today Fri. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 62/39/c 68/40/s Berlin 61/42/pc 58/43/pc Cairo 91/69/pc 85/70/pc Cancun 91/69/t 85/65/pc London 62/56/pc 60/50/r Mexico City 75/54/t 71/50/t Montreal 52/38/s 53/37/s New Delhi 84/60/pc 84/60/pc Paris 64/50/s 60/50/sh Rio de Janeiro 76/70/t 73/69/sh Rome 69/50/pc 69/50/pc Sydney 84/71/pc 91/61/pc Tokyo 69/54/s 66/53/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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Life

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Fresh leeks

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Ceramic bells hang in the window at domecil’s new headquarters in Victoria Court. Below the bells are baskets of all shapes, sizes and materials from Patagonia Chile and all over the world. They’re part of the eclectic store’s products.

New digs

Local bacon

A local business, domecil, relocates from vintage Airstream trailer By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

tephanie PayneCampbell has moved her shop from a vintage Airstream trailer on Santa Claus Lane to more spacious digs in Victoria Court in downtown Santa Barbara. But domecil, as she calls

it (with the lowercase “d”), is still artfully filled with a curated collection of items for the home — baskets, blankets, rugs, cushions, cutting boards, ceramics, textiles and bells. “I’m big on bells,” said Mrs. Payne-Campbell. “I collect bells.” Among them are ceramic bells from Mt. Washington Pottery seen hanging in a

window. Below are baskets of all shapes, sizes and materials from Patagonia Chile and all over the world. The line of clothing at domecíl is designed by Mrs. PayneCampbell and made of natural fiber fabrics includes aprons, work coats, tops, skirts and simple dresses. “Some of the aprons are fullsize, some are half-size, and

some are smocks that can be worn as cover-ups and are stylish enough to be worn as an article of clothing,” she said. Priority for all of the items is that they be beautiful, utilitarian and predominantly handmade by artisans around the world. Nest chandeliers made of dried Myrtle branches created by artist Gonzalo Gimeno Torres bring a touch of nature to the

While fresh leeks are available year-round, their peak season runs from fall into spring. With the white edible portion growing below ground and the hearty green tops above ground, they make for the perfect onion substitute this time of year. This week I prepared a hearty beef and leek stew, the Fix of the Week on page B2. Leeks are a rich source of vitamins B6 and K, as well as iron, manganese and dietary fiber. Leeks are high in the nutrient folate, and they contain prebiotics, which helps regulate healthy gut bacteria and helps digestion. Leeks are excellent when sautéed in oil or butter, which creates a nice underlying sweetness. You can find fresh leeks at all weekly Santa Barbra certified farmers’ markets from several local farmers. Certified organic is available. The price averages $2.50 per bunch.

shop. “They have birds’ nests in them and are truly unique. Everybody remarks about them,” Mrs. Payne-Campbell told the News-Press. Serene homewares are on display throughout domecil such as handmade leather-wrapped mirrors, wool rugs, linen towels Please see DOMECIL on B2

We currently have several local ranchers, including the Jimenez Family Farm, Casitas Valley Pastures, Santa Barbara Meat Co., Rocky Canyon Ranch and Mt. Olive Organic Farm, selling premium bacon at our weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers markets. Most offer a thicker, meatier cut of their naturally raised bacon. The most recognizable difference from your standard grocery store bacon is in the vibrant color. They’re perfect for using for bacon-wrapped dates, adding to a breakfast burrito or omelette, or crumbling over a wedge style salad. Price averages $12 per pound.

Za’atar hummus I tend to rotate through the various flavors of hummus from Baba Small Batch. This week I have been thoroughly enjoying this za’ atar. This creamy spread starts with simmered down garbanzo beans, which are then blended with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and za’ atar (roasted sesame seeds, thyme, and sumac). Delivering a tangy, nutty and herb infused presence, this one is loaded with flavor. This hummus is available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real and Tuesday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets. Price is $6 per 8-ounce container.

At left, “I consider myself a connector who works with artists and artisans and finds joy in supporting them emotionally with encouragement and respect for what they do,” said Stephanie Payne-Campbell, owner of domecil. Center, artisanal mirrors are among the merchandise at domecil. At right, Mrs. Payne-Campbell noted her commitment to sustainability includes the creation of quality products.

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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ith the first nice rain of the year under our belt, the onslaught of wintery vegetables are beginning to emerge in greater numbers. From leafy greens and a host of cruciferous vegetables that include Brussels sprouts, broccolini and cauliflower, to dozens and varieties of root vegetables, our local farmers are continuing to plant and harvest through the seasons, rain or shine. Also starting to take form this time of year is the winter version of onions: fresh leeks. A member of the allium vegetable family, leeks thrive during the late fall and well into the winter and spring, delivering a flavorful presence reminiscent of garlic and onions all rolled into one. The white base that grows below ground is considered to be the edible portion — ideal for adding to soups and stews, sautéing and used to flavor a broth for fresh mussels, or for tossing with seasonal vegetables. Leeks can also be enjoyed roasted and grilled. This week I used a bunch of leeks to infuse flavor into a homemade beef stew. I made mine

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in the slow-cooker, but this can also be easily accomplished at a low simmer on the stovetop or in the oven at about 325 degrees. You know the stew is ready when the meat is fork-tender. 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. BEEF STEW WITH FRESH LEEKS 1 bunch fresh leeks (about 3-4 medium sized leeks if sold loose) 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces Olive oil 1/3 cup flour 8 celery ribs, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2, 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes (or use fresh Roma’s diced) 3 medium Yukon gold, or

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Discard leek tops and roots at the base and cut into small rounds. Float leeks in cold water to remove sediment, then place them in the slow-cooker. Brown meat in a hot pan on both sides in a little olive oil. Place meat in a mixing bowl and toss with flour. Add to the slow-cooker, along with all remaining ingredients. Add enough water until you are about a half-inch away from the top of the ingredients. (As it cooks, the vegetables will break down and create more liquid). Mix, then cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the meat is fork-tender. Cooking time on a stovetop will be about 2 hours at a low simmer. Yield: Serves 8.

Buy-A-Brick campaign helps library plaza efforts

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A Buy-A-Brick campaign has been launched to raise $5 million to build the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza at the Central Library. The campaign is being overseen by the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation, which is working to revitalize the library plaza on Anapamu Street. Groundbreaking on construction is expected in early 2022, according to a news release. Under the campaign, residents can buy a personalized brick that will be part of the new plaza, which will be named after Mr. Towbes, the late popular philanthropist known for his efforts to help Santa Barbara. “We are excited to launch the Buy-a-Brick campaign and see this as a truly unique way for our community to participate in supporting the library,” said Lauren Trujillo, executive director of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation. Only 250 bricks are available to purchase, offered at two different donation levels. The first level ($1,000 donation) allows for four rows of 16

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People can immortalize their family’s names or honor other people by buying a brick that will be part of the new Michael Towbes Library Plaza at the Central Library in Santa Barbara.

characters or 64 total characters and 1-inch text height. The second level ($500 donation) allows for one row or a total of 16 characters and three-quarters-inch text height.

All bricks are 4 by 8 inches. People buying a brick can use it to remember a loved one, honor someone special, show community support as a business or commemorate their family’s name. To order a brick, go to sblibraryfoundation.org/buy_a_ brick. When finished, the new plaza will be a place for free programming, and the Santa Barbara Public Library plans to partner with more than 60 community organizations to present those programs, according to a news release. Programs could vary from concerts and theatrical performances to civic forums, storytellers, job fairs, volunteer expositions, movie screenings, art installations and festivals. “This newly imagined library plaza will not only open doors to expanded experiences in literacy, learning and adventure but will rebuild our downtown and anchor our historic Cultural Arts District with an attractive, safe and accessible outdoor space,” Ms. Trujillo said in the news release. For more information, email info@sblibraryfoundation.org email: dmason@newspress.com

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and handmade soaps. The space is decorated with contemporary art by artists including Todd Johnson, Jenna Gibson and Jennifer Shively. “I consider myself a connector who works with artists and artisans and finds joy in supporting them emotionally with encouragement and respect for what they do. I also support them financially to provide them with work so they can continue doing what they do here in California as well as places like Kenya, Chile, Ghana and Columbia.” Before the pandemic, Mrs. Payne-Campbell travelled twice a year to Chile to seek the unique items. “The logistics of going to very remote places is quite a challenge. In fact, it’s a minor miracle,” said Mrs. Payne-Campbell, who discovered her passion for handmade artistry while on a backpacking trip in South America with her husband John Campbell. “I fell in love with southern Chile. The crafts were stunning,” she said. A graduate of Bishop Garcia Diego High School, Mrs. PayneCampbell attended Santa Barbara City College for two years, then lived in France for several years working as an au

At left, the line of clothing at domecíl is designed by Stephanie Payne-Campbell, who stresses natural fiber fabrics. At right, priority for all of the items is that they be beautiful, utilitarian and predominantly handmade by artisans around the world.

pair and in restaurants. “While there, I became fluent in French, a secret skill,” said the mother of three children — Jack, 20, Ellie, 17, and Max, 12. For five years, she worked with the UCSB Education Abroad Program in admissions. “My commitment to sustainability means creating heirloom quality products that are meant to be passed down and curating products made from natural materials that most times can be composted at the end

of their use,” said Mrs. PayneCampbell. email: mmcmahon@news-press. com

FYI domecil is located at 1221 State St., Suite 7, in Victoria Court in Santa Barbara. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. For more information, visit www.domecil. com.

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Don’t lose sight of your goals. LIBRA — Just when you slow down, simplify, and plan, things start to pick up again. Your imagination starts to fly. Stabilization hinders your creative spirit. The last thing your artistic mind wants to do is slow down. Resolving this inner conflict may be hard, but it’s possible. These two sides are on the same team, not opposing ones. If they work together, you can both achieve both goals. SCORPIO — Your sense of play might get you into trouble. This sort of attitude could run up against someone who’s trying to stay on task and take things seriously. It may be difficult for you to know how far to push a situation. You may want to force the other person to join your escapades, but you also see the need to settle down and get serious. SAGITTARIUS — Gadgets and new devices that are supposed to make it easier to accomplish certain tasks may actually cause more confusion. You’re often a big fan of doing things the oldfashioned way. Even though people may laugh at you, you tend to insist that the old way is the best way. Take your time to complete chores and tasks today. CAPRICORN — Be careful about going overboard with your sarcasm. Some people take your comments seriously. Not everyone understands your humor. This could make communication unclear at times. Deliver a straight story without exaggeration or embellishment thrown in to make things juicier. Don’t just tell the truth - tell the whole truth. You’ll feel better about the situation. AQUARIUS — Self-image could be a difficult issue for you. Perhaps you’ve painted a false picture of yourself lately. In an effort to cover your insecurity, you may not have expressed how you feel to some people. When you look in a mirror, you may find that the person you see is quite different than the person other people see. This conflict may put you in some uncomfortable situations. PISCES — You may feel like there’s absolutely nowhere to turn. Reality is a scary thing to face. The last thing you want to do is be serious. But you’re finding it difficult to get satisfaction from your fantasy world. Your dreams beckon to you, but you’re afraid to give in to that temptation because you feel a strong sense of duty to other people and places.

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ARIES — You have a strong sense of self. You take charge of situations instead of letting them take charge of you. But this sense of independence and selfconfidence may threaten other people. There are some who feel secure knowing that you rely on them. This is one of those days when you may feel a few growing pains as shifting personalities clash with comfortable behavior patterns. TAURUS — You may feel like a mediator between two camps, or you may be the one in a struggle that needs mediation. The big problem with the tension today is that one side could be headstrong and bound to the facts and the truth, while the other is bound to a broader perspective, not necessarily a realistic one. Facts could get twisted in all directions depending on who’s delivering them. GEMINI — Be careful about taking everything as a personal offense. Others’ inconsiderate actions may hurt you emotionally, but they don’t have to. As long as you’re able to maintain a healthy perspective on the situation, you’ll see that many of the behaviors that upset you result from someone else’s insecurities as opposed to their lack of affection for you. CANCER — Difficult tension may be frustrating for you to handle. You may wonder why everyone can’t just get along. The answer may seem simple to you, with your easygoing attitude. Unfortunately, there are big egos and unrealistic attitudes involved that make it difficult for other people to see things so simply. You may find that the best you can do is take a step away from the fire. LEO — Tension may arise among friends when someone suddenly feels like an ignored third wheel. People tend to pair up. Do what you can to stay on topics to which everyone can contribute equally. Staying united is key. Together you’re extremely powerful allies, while divided you’re each other’s worst enemies. VIRGO — Your lively, imaginative spirit is in tune with the collective. The need for a worldly consciousness and evolving humanity has become more obvious to you as time goes by. These issues come up today, but don’t be surprised if you get a reality check. Your dreams may be unrealistic. Someone could try to burst your bubble, so be careful.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002711. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SIERRA ROSE THERAPY, 21 E CANON PERDIDO ST., SUITE 211A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 931001, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SIERRA R SMARGON, 2435 DE LA VINA ST. APT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 09/22/2021 by: E353, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002837. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DOUGLAS CICILEOS TREE AND ARBORIST SERVICES, 717 WESTERN AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DOUGLAS J CICILEO CORP, 717 WESTERN AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/08/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 21, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002828. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: AG SAFETY & HEALTH COMPLIANCE, 438 MAGNA VISTA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CECILIA RUIZ PINA, 438 MAGNA VISTA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/07/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANDINI R. IYER Case Number: 21PR00477 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: NANDINI R. IYER A Petition for Probate has been filed by SIDDHARTH PICO RAGHAVAN IYER in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that SIDDHARTH PICO RAGHAVAN IYER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/09/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Braden R. Leck (205578) & Scott G. Soulages (302867) Address: 427 E, Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 963-9721

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OCT 28; NOV 4, 11 / 2021--57640

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002953. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DAUNTLESS ENGINEERING, 3752 FOOTHILL RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: APEIRON X, LLC, 3752 FOOTHILL RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: SPECTER ARMS. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/20/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 18, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) OCT 28; NOV 4, 11, 18 / 2021--57637

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0002862 The following person(s) is doing business as: Revive, 414 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing Address: 909 Third Ave, 24th Floor-Legal Dept, New York, NY 10022 Revive Marketing California, LLC, 414 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; DE This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Oct 06, 2021 /s/ Robert Dobson, Manager This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/13/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/21 CNS-3521162# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OCT 21, 28; NOV 4, 11 / 2021 -- 57624

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, November 2, 2021 In Santa Barbara The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday November 2, 2021, the County of Santa Barbara will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 50 “Licensing of Commercial Cannabis” to further clarify various requirements of the commercial cannabis licensing process.

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0002897 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GL PARTNERS LOMPOC INVESTMENTS, 4530 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91362 County of VENTURA GL INVESTMENTS-LOMPOC, LLC, 4530 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91362 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 10/17/2011. GL INVESTMENTS-LOMPOC, LLC S/ Garry Collett, President of Managing Member This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/14/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/21 CNS-3521811# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OCT 21, 28; NOV 4, 11 / 2021 -- 57625

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on November 18, 2021, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324-6770 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1320 - Legreid, Todd; 2311 ZapienYbarra, Erasmo; 3452 - Zhu, Annabelle; A028 - Hollock, Mary; A426 - Hollock, Scott PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 214 - Hardeman, Richard; 441 - Zepaza, Edgar; 527 - Morales Obispo, Elizabeth PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284-9002 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 036 - Lazaro, Rosa Maria; 501 Carson, Nancy Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit cardno checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 28th of October & 4th of November 2021 By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. 10/28, 11/4/21 CNS-3522429# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OCT 28; NOV 4 / 2021 -- 57627

Please see the posted agenda and staff report available on the Thursday prior to the meetings at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date. On June 11, 2021 and effective immediately, Governor Newsom issued Executive Orders N-07-21 and N-08-21, which rescinded some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19, but Executive Order N08-21 additionally states some prior Executive Orders related to COVID-19 still remain necessary to help California respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For current and alternative methods of public participation for the meeting of November 2, 2021, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. Please see the posted agenda, available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. If you challenge the project (Case Nos. 20CDP-00000-00060, 20CDP-00000-00061, or 20CDP-00000-00062) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a. Witness my hand and seal this 19th day of October, 2021. Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk OCT 23, 28 / 2021 -- 57660 A.P.N.: 051-253-013 Trustee Sale No.: 2021-1659 Order No: 1923601CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/10/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Will sell at a public auction sale to the highest bidder, payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GLORIA JANSEN BURNS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 11/14/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0052337 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 11/17/2021 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $81,303.35 Street Address or other common designation of purported real property: 501 NORTHVIEW ROAD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 A.P.N.: 051-253-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the trustee within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342 or visit this internet web-site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-1659. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web-site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-1659 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 10/18/2021 S.B.S TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. Phone: 818-991-4600 By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer (10/28/2021, 11/4/2021, 11/11/2021 | TS#2021-1659 SDI-22196) OCT 28; NOV 4, 11 / 2021 -- 57631

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Rodriguez of Fillmore 6-0, 6-2. In the semifinals, No. 6 seed Maxine Kelly/Galen Selbert of Malibu beat No. 2 seed Delwiche/ Ojeda, 7-5, 6-2. And No. 1 seed Lasky/Carroll of Malibu defeated Perez/Martinez 6-1, 6-0. Carpinteria tennis players will now play for third place in the tournament with Perez/Martinez taking on their teammates Delwiche/Ojeda at 3:30 today at Carpinteria. Meanwhile, Lasky/ Carroll will play their Malibu teammates Kelly/Selbert today in Malibu. “Overall I thought our Carpinteria girls played well,” Coach Charles Bryants told the News-Press in an email. “Zahra Porinsh had a little redemption against Kate Seery from Nordhoff, who had beat her last week. “Zahra played really well, hit with confidence and had a lot more fire in her game today,” Bryants said. “Silke Leonard played well beating Nordhoff’s strongest singles player before she ran into the No. 1 seed Jaz Abbey from Malibu, who was just playing at a different level. “In doubles, Abbie Delwiche/ Valerie Ojeda had a strong opening match and a good start in the semifinals before running out of steam. Our girls were up in the first set, but then the Malibu duo put it in another gear to seal the win. Natalia Perez/Natalie Martinez had a good opening set before getting tested in the quarterfinal round. They too

played well before they came across a very experienced Malibu tandem.” BISHOP DIEGO GIRLS TENNIS Bishop Diego tennis athletes Isabela Petraitis Robles and Olivia Van Wingerden attended the League Finals Tuesday at Villanova. “Isabela Petraitis Robles and Olivia Van Wingerden had won: 8-4 in the first round against Villanova No. 2 Monica Munoz and Tiffany Njoroge,” Coach Natlee Hapeman told the NewsPress in an email. “Isabela and Olivia worked hard to close the middle. Their communication was working, and their net work was well played. “They moved on to Providence No.1 Jane Krautman and Mia Vanderer and lost 0-8. I am so proud of them for leaving it all out on the court today. What a great end to the season.” KZSB’S FOOTBALL BROADCASTS KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press radio station, will broadcast two football games this weekend. Friday night, it will be Bishop Diego at Camarillo, with the winner claiming the Camino League Championship. On-air time is 6:45 p.m. Saturday’s game is Antelope Valley College at Santa Barbara City College, In addition to airing on AM 1290, the games will be broadcast on am1290kzsb.com and newspress.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

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At left, “I think it’s important to acknowledge that the information we have about children is based on a big and robust clinical trial,” said Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, chair of the Cottage Health infectious diseases division. At right, Dr. Charles Fenzi, CEO and chief medical officer of the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, said a vaccine for ages 5-11 will help not only children but those around them.

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Continued from Page A1 “It’s likely to be a more universal approach, based on the data I’ve reviewed,” she said. The CDC panel, whose official name is Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, is scheduled to meet Nov. 2. Final approval by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky could come within hours of the committee’s approval. “Having seen the literature and the low side effects frequency, I can’t imagine they will not approve it,” Dr. Ansorg said. His colleagues in the medical community shared his enthusiasm. “I think it’s wonderful news,” Dr. Charles Fenzi, CEO and chief medical officer of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, told the News-Press Wednesday. He also praised Pfizer for demonstrating its vaccine’s effectiveness and safety. No one in a clinical trial of more than 2,200 elementary school children developed symptoms of myocarditis, a very rare side effect among young men getting the vaccine. Pfizer’s data shows the risk for myocarditis is less among ages 5-11, Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, chair of the infectious diseases division at Cottage Health, told the NewsPress Wednesday. (Cottage Health is the nonprofit company that oversees Cottage hospitals in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Solvang.) “I think it’s important to acknowledge that the information we have about children is based on a big and robust clinical

trial,” Dr. Fitzgibbons said. “The information so far is reassuring about myocarditis.” Dr. Fenzi noted the vaccines for ages 5-11 will protect not only children but those around them. In other words, if children don’t get COVID-19, they won’t give it to their parents, teachers or vulnerable populations such as their grandparents, he said. Dr. Ansorg concurred. “Even if a child catches COVID and doesn’t get seriously ill, they can transmit the virus further to Grandma, who has chemotherapy for cancer. Even if she is vaccinated, she will not have a robust immune system and can catch COVID from the grandchild. “From a bigger perspective, the public health perspective, that age group (ages 5-11) is almost 10 percent of the population,” Dr. Ansorg said. “That is a big chunk of susceptible victims for the virus. Even if they don’t get horribly sick, they still can spread it to other susceptible people.” He described the vaccine for ages 5-11 as a benefit for the entire population. When asked about statistics for ages 5-11, Dr. Ansorg said there have been few COVID-19 cases and few COVID-related hospitalizations in Santa Barbara County. “But we have seen more infections and more severe illness in children than previously,” he said. “Nationwide, there have been 100 deaths in that age group due to COVID. “The vaccine is an important part of keeping children healthy.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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