Santa Barbara News-Press: November 03, 2022

A strong start

Celebrating dia de los Muertos

Modoc alignment opponents, county consider next moves

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Community Association for the Modoc Preserve is considering its next steps after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ approval of a plan to remove popular trees for a multi-

use path.

On Tuesday, the board unanimously voted to go with Alignment B for the path, which goes along Modoc Road in an unincorporated area outside the Santa Barbara city limits.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

A large crowd of Righetti High School students watched Wednesday as dancers and musicians celebrated Dia de los Muertos.

Performers at the Day of the Dead program at the Santa Maria school’s outdoor Greek Theater included Ballet Folklorico and Marimba Band.

In addition, students and staff got into the spirit by dressing up and creating face paintings of colorful skulls, flowers and other Day of the Dead motifs.

The event was organized by Latino Unidos.

“With the rally, I hope to share one of our many beautiful traditions that is celebrated within all of Latin America,” Crystal Campos, the Latino Unidos treasurer and a Righetti senior, said before the rally.

“Not only is this event important because of its meaning, but by doing this we are able to include students that wouldn’t normally celebrate it and help others stay in touch with their roots.

“Overall, I think embracing our culture is very important at the

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Carty seeks re-election to Carpinteria City Council

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Even as the Measure T ballot initiative has dominated headlines this election year, Carpinteria City Councilmember Gregg Carty has remained focused on his own campaign to win reelection to the board on which

he’s served 16 years, including two terms as mayor.

He’s done that by stressing what he’s accomplished while on the council — and what he hopes to achieve if he wins another term in office.

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Warren Thomas, co-founder of the Community Association for the Modoc Preserve, said CAMP is considering its next moves after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved Alignment B for the Modoc Multi-Use Path.

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“I’m confident that we can find a solution that protects the existing palm trees and allows a safe multi-use path for all to enjoy,” Supervisor Gregg Hart said.

CAMP to confer with lawyers, land trust and water company

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Editor’s note: This is part of the series on local candidates in advance of Tuesday’s general election.

Longtime council member opposes Measure T, doesn’t see it as dominant issue

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Dancers and musicians perform at Righetti High School

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Ballet Folklorico performs during a Dia de los Muertos rally Wednesday at Righetti High School in Santa Maria.

An altar is set up at the Righetti High School rally.

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News-Press announces its election endorsements

The News-Press has

STATE Governor: Sen. Brian Dahle.

Lieutenant Governor: Angela Underwood Jacobs.

Secretary of State: Rob Bernosky.

Controller: Lanhee Chen. State Treasurer: Jack Guerrero.

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Lance Christensen.

Attorney General: Nathan Hochman.

Insurance Commissioner: Robert Howell.

State Board of Equalization, 2nd District: Peter Coe Verbica.

U.S. Senate/Partial Term: Mark

Meuser. U.S. Senate/Full Term: Mark Meuser.

U.S. House Representative, District 24: Dr. Brad Allen.

State Assembly, District 37: Mike Stoker.

SCHOOL BOARDS

Santa Barbara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1: Rosanne Crawford.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 1: Debi Stoker.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 5: Sharon Salvador-Jegottka.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 1: Efigenia Banales.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 4: Phebe Mansur.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 1: Caroline Abate.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 3: Christy Lozano.

Lompoc Unified School District, Short Term-At Large: Jerri Thiel.

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School: Sheri Noble.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Goleta Water District, District 2: Greg S. Hammel.

Los Alamos Community Services District, Short Term: Kristy Gnesa-Williams.

Los Olivos Community Services District: Lisa Bertero Palmer.

Los Olivos Community Services District, Short Term: Brad A. Ross.

CITY COUNCIL AND MAYORAL RACES

Carpinteria City Council, Trustee Area 1: Patty Boyd (write in).

Lompoc Mayor: Jim Mosby.

Solvang Mayor: Mark Infanti.

Solvang City Council District 1: Robert Clark.

Solvang City Council District 3: David Brown.

Buellton Mayor: David King.

Buellton City Council District 1: Tom Widroe.

Buellton City Council District 4: Art Mercado.

David Brown runs for Solvang City Council

Editor’s note: This is part of a series on local candidates in advance of Tuesday’s general election.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

David Brown, who describes himself as business-friendly, is running for the Solvang City Council District 3 seat against Louise Smith.

Mr. Brown received his bachelor’s in agriculture/business management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1980 and his master’s in business administration from Pepperdine University in 1987.

Mr. Brown told the News-Press he decided to run to “employ my common sense to the city and be a steward on behalf of my neighbors.”

The News-Press asked Mr. Brown how his career has prepared him for the council.

“I think my career goes back to mostly finance and workouts and turnarounds,” he said.

“I probably read more financial reports than most CPAs with regards to work I have done,” he said. “I have a good understanding of fiscal responsibility, and I think I’m a very good negotiator bringing two diverse

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To learn more about candidate David Brown, visit dbrown4solvangcitycouncil. com.

sides together. I have also been on the board of directors for nonprofits and for profit companies. It’s not my first rodeo. I’m just wearing a different hat.”

Mr. Brown spoke to his goals if elected.

“I want to help secure better and more stable water sources for the city, whether it be storage or acquisition sources from neighboring water companies,” he explained.

“I’m really a Boy Scout, and the Boy Scouts have an outdoor code: ‘Leave it better than you find it.’ I would really like to leave it better than when I came in, whether that be grooming a new generation, better leadership, things of that nature.

“I have no ego requirements. It’s amazing how many things you can get accomplished if you share the credit.”

The News-Press asked Mr. Brown to explain why he felt he would be better than his opponent, Ms. Smith.

“I believe my background and experience have a greater scope and depth making me better qualified, as it relates to city management and representing the district,” Mr. Brown said.

“There was actually a third candidate, Janice Mathews,” he noted. “ She withdrew her paperwork and endorsed me.”

If elected, Mr. Brown said he would work to help businesses.

“I think too often agencies or regulations put unnecessary burdens on business,” he said.

“As a small business owner, I would like to clean up, streamline and minimize the barrier to entry for businesses and let the free market take its course. “That’s a partial solution to

Hart: ‘We need to build bike paths that encourage people to get out of their cars’

“We are conferring with our attorneys, Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and La Cumbre Mutual Water Co. to discuss next moves,” CAMP co-founder Warren Thomas told the NewsPress Wednesday in an email.

By Wednesday evening, 5,321 people had signed CAMP’s petition against Alignment B.

The number of people signing a petition to complete the path — a petition in favor of Alignment B — was 1,513 as of early Wednesday evening.

A majority of the comments that the Board of Supervisors received Tuesday were in favor of Alignment B for the Modoc Multi-Use Path. The users of the path would include bicyclists.

Of the comments emailed to the board, about two-thirds were in favor, and one-third was in opposition.

Of the commenters during the Board of Supervisors meeting, out of approximately 50 commenters, about a dozen were in opposition, said Supervisor Gregg Hart.

“I absolutely think a bike path can be designed that protects the preserve and most of the trees and also provides the connection we need on the regional bike path network,” Supervisor Hart told the News-Press Wednesday.

“As we face climate change, we need to invest in infrastructure that reduces greenhouse gas emissions,” said Mr. Hart.

“Transportation contributes to 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, and we need to encourage nonmotorized options. We need to build bike paths that encourage people to get out of their cars.

“Modoc Las Positas bike path is a perfect example of how successful that can be,” he said.

“With a class one bike path, you see families all the time.

“We want to extend that infrastructure, and there is a gap at this one spot,” he said. “I am strongly in favor of having a bike path that protects the preserve and enhances it and provides multimodal access for pedestrians, bicyclists and neighbors to connect to the regional bike path.”

The News-Press asked Chris Sneddon, deputy director of transportation for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, about the county’s next steps now that the MND has been approved.

“We are excited to be moving on to the next phase in developing this project,” Mr. Sneddon said Wednesday. “Our next steps are to submit the documents to get authorized by the state to move forward with the Detailed Design and Right of Way phase. We will reach out to the underlying property owner and easement holders in the area to meet with them, get them the information they need, and get their input on project design.

“We are also working on a stakeholder collaboration and outreach plan to keep people updated with project developments and seek input as we move forward,” Mr. Sneddon told the News-Press in an email.

Supervisor Hart said there’s more to do.

“We are not done. We have to work collaboratively with the stakeholders of the La Cumbre Mutual Water Co. and the Santa Barbara Land Trust to find a way to create an alignment that respects the conservation easement,” Mr. Hart said. “I’m confident that we can find a solution that protects the existing palm trees and allows a safe multi-use path for all to enjoy.”

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in the fall of 2023.

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housing as well,” Mr. Brown added. “I also have a whole page in Spanish on my website.

“I think being inclusive requires action, not just a tagline — access and engagement to who I am and what I want to accomplish.”

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end of the day since it’s what helps us be who we are!” she said in a statement.

Carlos Gonzalez, the vice president of Latino Unidos, said he considers Dia de los Muertos to be a very personal event.

“I am connecting with my culture, while educating other students on ways they can connect with theirs by hosting traditional games, dances, etc.,” he said.

Samantha Perez, who coordinates public relations for Latinos Unidos, said she sees the Dia de los Muertos rally as a great way to bring Righetti High School together.

“We have as much fun planning it as we do executing it,” Samantha said.

The holiday means a lot to

Susana Espinoza, the Latinos Unidos president.

“Día de los Muertos is a Latin American holiday that honors deceased loved ones but also celebrates the beauty of life,” Susana, a senior, said. “I hope that students can leave the rally knowing a little more about our culture and be proud of who they are and where they each come from.’’

The event also included an altar decorating contest.

“I feel proud and happy to share these traditions with our school community,” said Patricia Villalobos, Latinos Unidos Club adviser and a Spanish teacher at Righetti High School.

“I hope these events serve to remember and honor those who are no longer here but will forever live in our hearts.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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A large crowd of students watch the performances at the Greek Theater at Righetti High School.

Wednesday’s rally, which featured the Marimba Band and Ballet Folklorico, celebrated Hispanic heritage.

‘I hope these events serve to remember and honor those who are no longer here’

If Props 26 & 27 fail, what’s the future of sports betting in California?

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – If sports betting was legalized in California, experts say the state would be the nation’s largest market. But it’s looking unlikely that will happen this election cycle.

Despite a historic amount of money spent, two sports betting propositions on California’s November ballot – Propositions 26 and 27 – appear poised to fail, according to recent polls of likely voters.

Together, the campaigns that have come out in support of and in opposition to the initiatives have spent more than half a billion dollars – a record amount of money spent on propositions in the Golden State. The campaign in support of Proposition 27 and the campaign in opposition to the initiative have raised over $400 million – a figure that, when adjusted for inflation, is more than John McCain spent on his 2008 presidential campaign, according to Isaac Hale, an assistant professor of politics at Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Voters have been inundated with a slew of negative ads about the two proposals for weeks – a prospect analysts say could result in voters souring on both measures.

Additionally, both the California Republican and Democratic parties have come out against Proposition 27 – a measure that would allow online and mobile sports wagering in California that FanDuel and DraftKings are backing. And despite broad support from a coalition of tribes, Proposition 26, which would

TRAFFIC,

Child dies in crash on Highway 101

GAVIOTA — The northbound lanes of Highway 101 were closed for about five hours Tuesday night following a fatal rollover north of the Gaviota State Beach Tunnel.

A 6-year-old child, who was a passenger in the back seat, died from injuries sustained in the single-car collision, which happened around 7:30 p.m. on a wet highway during the rain.

Javier Gonzalez, 31, was driving the 2003 Nissan in the No. 1 northbound lane, north of the Gaviota State Beach Tunnel.

As Mr. Gonzalez was driving, he lost traction with the roadway, and the 2003 Nissan slid to the left out of control, according to California Highway Patrol Officer C. Chapman.

The Nissan traveled over and down a steep ravine that runs between the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 101. As the Nissan entered the ravine, it struck a large boulder, at which point, the vehicle overturned and landed on its right side, Officer Chapman said.

The right rear passenger, who was 2 years old; the middle rear passenger, Sonia Gonzalez, 31; and the left rear passenger, who was 6 years old, were transported to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital in Solvang. The 6year-old child was pronounced deceased upon arrival to the hospital.

Officer Chapman said alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this crash. The cause remains under investigation.

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legalize sports betting at tribal gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California, appears unpopular among voters, per recent polls.

With less than a week until the Nov. 8 election, it appears sports betting won’t be available in the Golden State following the midterm election. But experts say in the future, that could change.

“There’s too much at stake for nobody to give it another shot,” PlayCA Analyst David Danzis told The Center Square. “It stands to reason that all parties involved still have a very significant interest in some sort of sports gambling market in California.”

Mr. Danzis said that given California’s market size and the money potential, “no one’s walking away” even if the measures are defeated this year.

He added that a coalition of gaming tribes is already looking toward a 2024 ballot initiative but projected that a second go-around wouldn’t be as contentious.

“The tribes and the online gaming operators I think learned a bit from this campaign,” Mr. Danzis said. “At the end of the day, the likelihood of them coming together at some point in the future with the tribes holding a little bit more leverage when they do meet at the bargaining table, that’s likely to happen.”

Mr. Hale noted that even though DraftKings and FanDuel have spent tens of millions of dollars in support of Proposition 27, “it pales in comparison to the potential revenues over decades from online gambling.” He noted that the companies would “like to come back even if they lose,” but

regarding this crash is asked to call Officer Chapman at the CHP’s Buellton office at 805-688-5551.

— Katherine Zehnder

Prescribed training burn planned

LOS OLIVOS — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department plans to conduct a prescribed burn for training purposes between November and midDecember at the Chamberlin Ranch, near Los Olivos.

Prescribed fires typically burn less intensely than wildfires. Prescribed burns can help prevent the spread of wildfires and can reduce impacts to watersheds that can result in soil loss and sedimentation.

This burn will be used to train new Santa Barbara County Fire personnel and new Santa Barbara County Range Improvement Association members.

Approximately 117 acres of sage scrub and oak woodland will be burned. The burn will occur over one to two days. Once the burn day has been selected, a media advisory will be issued.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District staff review the Smoke Management Plan and provide conditions to minimize smoke impacts in Santa Barbara county. The burn will occur when the meteorological conditions are highly favorable to direct smoke away from population centers.

For more information, go to ssl. arb.ca.gov/pfirs/firm/firm.php.

— Katherine Zehnder

Santa Barbara school district ends school year with surplus

By JARED DANIELS NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Unified School District announced this week that the district ended the 2021-2022 school year with a $7.1 million surplus, which will be sent to the district’s reserves.

The announcement was made following a special budget study session on Tuesday held by the district’s Board of Trustees. These sessions are held to review where the district’s funding is coming from, as well as where and how the funds are utilized.

The surplus represents approximately 3.3% of the district’s $210 million budget for the previous school year. When added to existing reserves, the surplus allowed the district to maintain 10% of its budgetary

needs in reserves as stipulated by Board Policy 3100.

“Sustaining a balanced and responsible budget is essential to everything we do at Santa Barbara Unified,” Dr. Hilda Maldonado, the district’s superintendent, said in a news release. “We thank everyone who attended Tuesday’s meeting for providing feedback as we continue to make sure funds are used to support every child in our district.”

The district’s next budget discussion will take place Dec. 12 during the district’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees, and will cover the first interim review of the 2022 – 2023 school year.

For more information, visit sbunified.org/board/meetings.

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His election strategy is especially important this year because Carpinteria voters are picking candidates by district for the first time, instead of choosing anyone at large who is running for a particular office.

That means Councilmember Carty finds himself squaring off against his colleague, Vice Mayor Al Clark, in the District 5 council race, in addition to political newcomer Patrick O’Connor.

“It’s been sad and disappointing to run against my fellow councilmember, Al Clark, as we were both elected in 2006 and have served together ever since,” Mr. Carty told the News-Press. “Myself, Councilmember Clark and former Councilmember Brad Stein all ran together as ‘A-BC”’(Al-Brad-Carty).”

But even as he’s tried to stay positive and remain focused on the issues facing Carpinteria residents, he’s found himself drawn — reluctantly — into unfamiliar territory, including the shadow cast by Measure T.

“This is the first year that I’ve personally felt the ‘ugly’ side of politics,” he told the News-Press. “I did consider Councilmember Clark a friend. However, the rhetoric he has chosen to use this election is uncalled for and, frankly, confusing.

“He states he is running to ‘get Carpinteria back on track and save our city,’ yet he’s been a member of the council over the past 16 years, and we have voted in alignment on the majority of issues that have come across the city council. We’ve also served together on various committees and accomplished a lot together.

“However, with the introduction of District voting as well as Measure T, it seems my recollection of the past is much different from Councilmember Clark’s. The collective accomplishments of the past council have been thrown under the bus without logic. Members of his campaign have also spread blatant lies and harmful comments about me and my intentions.”

This includes public comments by a former mayor, which Councilmember Carty found particularly upsetting.

“While I haven’t agreed with decisions made by past and present council members, I’ve always remained respectful and have never said or done anything that warrants these types of attacks,” he said. “What makes this statement as well as others made on social media so sad and disheartening is that they

are 100% unequivocally false, and have affected my wife, my children and even my young grandchildren.

“There is a strange conspiracy circulating throughout our community that I, along with other council members and city staff, are engaging in nefarious financial deadlines. I can state with utmost certainty that ALL councilmembers and city staff have always acted with honesty, integrity and transparency, and will continue to do so because of the love and respect we all have for Carpinteria.”

Despite the disruption of his friendship with Councilmember Clark, and what he considers to be surprising, hurtful negative campaign rhetoric, Councilmember Carty continues to focus on his accomplishments in office.

“One of my proudest achievements while serving on the council was working with the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County to help orchestrate the acquisition of the Rincon Bluffs Preserve,” he said.

“I strongly supported Measure X and was glad to see it passing in November 2018,” he added.

He and Vice Mayor Clark were appointed by Mayor Wade Nomura to the Budget Finance Committee during that election cycle, in part, to recommend to the council the best usage of funds raised by Measure X.

“With our recommendations, as well as the collaboration with ALL council members, we can ensure the estimated $3-4 million annually is utilized appropriately in areas such as capital improvements, youth programs and the library.”

Another “great achievement and success” was the planting of Carpinteria’s Community Garden, he said. “Personally, being an avid gardener, it was important for me that our community members had space to develop a passion for plants and agriculture. It’s so wonderful to see adults and kids learning about the earth and where their food comes from.”

Councilmember Carty also cited the assortment of youth programs, such as the Junior Lifeguard Program, as well as the upcoming construction of the skatepark, as a “huge accomplishment.

“It’s a wonderful addition to our Parks Program,” he said. “It was inspiring to witness the younger generation come together and raise money for a cause that is close to their hearts and that I know will have a positive lasting impact on generations to come.”

He’s also supported environmental issues and causes brought forth by the community,

such as bans on smoking, plastic bags and Styrofoam. And he considers himself to be proactive in the fight against the rise in sea level.

“I will always be strong in support of our environment as it’s a key characteristic that makes Carpinteria, Carpinteria,” Mr. Carty said.

His primary goals if re-elected to another four-year term include finishing a dedicated senior center, completing the coastal bluffs trail from Rincon to Santa Claus Lane, protecting locally owned “mom and pop” stores downtown while shielding against the challenges of big developers, and putting forth a city-wide review of public health and safety “to ensure the safety of our citizens, be it crime, environmental or pandemic.

“Overall, the theme I plan to steward during this upcoming term is managing the goodness of Carpinteria of the past while connecting to the bright future,” he said.

“As long as I am on city council, you will never see high-rise buildings, ‘big-box’ stores, or anything else that doesn’t fit the charm and style of the jewel that is Carpinteria. What I do hope to accomplish is a revitalization of our downtown that maintains the core tenants of our general plan.”

Surprisingly, Councilmember Carty does not believe Measure T is the dominant issue facing Carpinteria. The measure was created to stop a developer’s plans to build the Surfliner Inn, a two-story boutique hotel with rooftop bar, on two downtown Carpinteria parking lots on either side of the railroad tracks.

“While Measure T is a hottopic item, the overarching theme that I’ve identified in this election comes down to a community divided by change and how it transpires,” he said. “It’s easy to get lost in the ‘Us versus Them’ frame of mind and fail to see that the majority of our community members have a true heart and passion for Carpinteria. That’s what sets us apart from any community, beach towns or otherwise. When there is an issue, the people of Carpinteria step up and support one another.”

So what about Measure T?

“There are several important issues, but there is no single issue that takes precedence over another,” he said. “With respect to Measure T, I have publicly endorsed No on T for the sole purpose of maintaining the existing city processes and general plan that has served us well over the past few decades.”

“Yes, I, along with all other councilmembers, excluding

Councilmember Clark, signed the resolution urging voters to vote no on Measure T. I did so as I do not believe growth decisions should not be made by ballot measure but as part of the established review process.

“It is truly too premature to have an opinion on the Surfliner Inn as it’s still in its infancy from a developmental standpoint. While I am open to the possibility of something being built in that location, I want to ensure that it serves the best interest of the entire community.

“The advisory vote would have been a significant cost for the city while also being non-legal binding,” Mr. Carty continued. “In addition, it’s not an appropriate or effective way to run a city as elected officials and agencies have established processes that have served us well. I am proud to see individuals come together for a cause they believe in but in this situation, I do not believe the solution is an appropriate one.”

He doesn’t think the voters’ decision on Measure T will determine who wins the District 5 council race, given that he signed the resolution and Councilmember Clark didn’t.

“I do not believe our opinion on Measure T will determine our success in this election,” he said. “Individuals that are against immediately stopping the potential development of the Surfliner Inn will vote yes on T, but I do know there are many that are supporting me for my character and decision making regarding ALL other issues. I would hope that individuals are voting for a candidate and not a singular issue.”

Councilmember Carty, 68, has lived in Carpinteria since 1959. He has four generations of family that call Carpinteria their home, “and their love is as much as mine for our community.”

He and his brother Martin founded Carty Brothers Construction, which has completed hundreds of projects within the county for 40-plus years. He is still actively working in construction on various private housing projects and renovations as well as volunteer-based projects.

“Carpinteria has a very special place in my heart, as it is the place I formed my childhood memories, developed lifelong friendships, began my nearly 40-year marriage, welcomed my two beautiful daughters, and now have the honor and privilege of helping shape the only community I’ve ever known.”

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BARAGRY, Barbara Anne of Santa Barbara 1933-2022

Barbara Anne Baragry was born in Akron, Ohio on November 6, 1933, and died on September 21, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona with her family at her side. She was the daughter of John and Mary Richter and a sister to Marilyn Davis.

Barbara had two beautiful daughters with Dr. Richard Archie Baragry, a prominent Ophthamologist, who was her high school sweetheart. Her family life adventures with Richard took them to New York, Hawaii and ultimately Santa Barbara, California.

Barbara worked for the City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority ‘till she retired. Her biggest joys in life were her family and her animal friends.

Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Baragry-Rezzonico and son-in-law Marc; Dianne Ybarra, and son-in-law Javier. Barbara also had two loving grandchildren, Brittany and Richard Ybarra.

She is also survived by her niece, Christine Holden, and grandchild Greer Holden. Services will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara on Saturday, to foothillsanimal.org.

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U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, far left, and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, far right, pose with Filemon Atilano, a local farmworker, after a roundtable discussion Wednesday at the Community Health Centers Headquarters in Santa Maria. Mr. Atilano told his story of struggling to recover from COVID-19 and the continuing impact the virus has had on his health. Secretary Becerra and Rep. Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, used Wednesday’s event to emphasize the importance of getting vaccinations. Others attending the event included representatives of the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Dignity Health, Marion Regional Health Center, the Grower Shipper Association of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, and the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project. In addition to the roundtable discussion, Secretary Becerra toured a local health clinic. To learn about COVID-19 vaccines, go to vaccines.gov or call 800-232-0233.

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10 West Gallery’s holiday show

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

All 28 juried members of 10 West Gallery are participating in the gallery’s seventh annual holiday show from Nov. 19 through Jan. 8.

The exhibit will feature an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 during the 1st Thursday Art Walk.

The art will vary from abstracts to works of realism to urban landscapes. The creations also include sculptures, paintings and digital media.

For the past six years, part of the annual holiday show has been the Mata Ortiz pottery market, featuring hand-crafted ceramic vessels from the small artisan village of Mata Ortiz, in Northern Chihuahua, Mexico.

The artist community of fewer than 2,000 residents developed its skills based on ancient Paquime pottery sherds found in the nearby mountains. Since the 1960s, the residents have passed on these skills from generation to generation. Selling their pottery is currently the sole economy of the village, once a lumber town before the removal of the railroad.

As the techniques are passed down, many of the younger generation of potters have introduced their own contemporary designs while keeping to the traditional Paquime methods and materials of craftsmanship. But many of the artisans continue to produce the cultural designs of those who once lived on their lands.

10 West noted that most of the clays and pigments are still dug from the mountains surrounding the village.

Each fall, Rebecca Russell and her husband Frederick (longtime Mata Ortiz specialists), and/or Jan Ziegler and her husband Mark Walker (10 West Gallery principals) travel to the village to meet the artists, purchase their works and bring the pottery home by car to Santa Barbara.

“Art galleries are not just for art buyers and collectors,” said

“Art galleries are not just for art buyers and collectors,” said Jan Ziegler, the 10 West Gallery director. “We also serve as ambassadors, increasing awareness of the importance of the visual arts in society.”

Ms. Ziegler, the 10 West Gallery director, in a news release. “We also serve as ambassadors, increasing awareness of the importance of the visual arts in society. Artwork is meant to be seen and enjoyed by all.

“I love working the gallery’s front desk, helping people discover the talent of our Santa Barbara area artists. So many viewers have commented about the quality and variety of the work.”

email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI

The annual holiday show will run Nov. 19 through Jan. 8 at 10 West Gallery, 10 W. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days. It opens at noon on Sundays and is closed on Tuesdays.

An opening reception for the holiday show will take place 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 during the 1st Thursday Arts Walk.

For more information, go to www.10westgallery.com.

Santa Barbara exhibit to run Nov. 19 through Jan.8

COURTESY PHOTOS

Tom Peck’s “Oaks in the Vineyards,” oil on canvas.

Patricia Post’s “Common Thread,” charcoal and inktense.

Bryson Bost’s “Populus,” acrylic on canvas.

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Mata Ortiz artisan Esperanza Tena’s pottery creation.

Penny Arntz’s “Solace of Open Spaces,” acrylic on panel.

Mata Ortiz artisan Bety Guillen’s pottery creation.

Gelson’s offers gourmet feast for Thanksgiving

SANTA BARBARA — For a stress-free Thanksgiving this year, Gelson’s is offering a wide array of pre-cooked selections including all traditional favorites, plantbased options and an à la carte menu for any size gathering.

Selections include classics like roasted turkey and gravy, spiralglazed ham, prime rib, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes, and plant-based options including the hazelnut cranberry roast en croute and celebration roast with gravy.

Aside from the pre-cooked dinners, customers can also purchase dishes à la carte, including the whole roast turkey, mashed potatoes and butterflake dinner rolls. Select wines will be available from Gelson’s collection.

Gelson’s cornucopia floral centerpiece, which features an arrangement of fall-themed florals, is available from Nov. 17 through 21.

All orders must be placed by Nov. 23, and pick up is Nov.

16 through 24 from the store opening until 7 p.m. Gelson’s will be closing early on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, so all orders will need to be picked up by 1 p.m.

For a list of complete meals and a la carte selections and to place all pre-orders, go to www. gelsons.com/shop/holiday-meals/ thanksgiving.

Gelson’s is located at 3305 State St., Santa Barbara.

— Marilyn McMahon

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Assisted Living Locators Santa Barbara, a senior placement and referral service, is providing tips for talking with aging parents over Thanksgiving to begin long-term care planning.

Tracey Chudacoff, owner/senior care adviser, said that festive occasions such as Thanksgiving are eye-opening to age-related decline, cognitive impairment and health or safety issues facing older loved ones.

“Long-term care is an important topic that every family should discuss,” she explained. “Assisted Living Locators is a free service that can help provide insight on preparing for the future. We provide advice on how to have tough conversations with parents or other aging family members.”

According to Ms. Chudacoff, there are five must-have conversations you should have with your aging parents this Thanksgiving holiday.

events from the past 24 hours, struggling to maintain a conversation or displaying noticeable changes in behavior. If you notice these changes, talk to them about seeing a specialist for cognitive screening.

• Financial planning: Many seniors have underestimated the cost of retirement. Preparing for these potential additional costs means having a conversation about your parents’ financial position, expenses, lifestyle and medical needs.

• Health and safety: Difficulty in performing necessities of life is a major issue and key indicator of the need for geriatric care. Are they able to move around comfortably and effectively? Have they lost weight? Are they managing their medications? Are they struggling with personal hygiene?

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• Cognitive ability: Be aware of cognitive decline warning signs, such as difficulty remembering

• Legal Planning: To ensure that their wishes are carried out, discuss legal matters with them. You should be aware of their life insurance policy, end-of-life wishes, health care insurance and authorization, power-ofattorney, current medication and

health conditions.

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• Wellbeing: Wellbeing is more than just a person’s physical health. Watch for signs your loved one is depressed: an unkempt house, negative change in temperament, disheveled appearance and disengagement with family and friends.

“Allow time for your aging parents to express anxieties and needs,” said Ms. Chudacoff. “You can decide together what needs to be done and who can help.”

She added that Assisted Living Locators can help you explore and understand elder care options.

“I meet with the family to discuss their loved one’s current situation and needs,” said Ms. Chudacoff. “I offer a variety of care resources including in-home and respite care, assisted living and memory care.”

For more information, contact advisers Tracey and John Chudacoff, Assisted at 805-953-5511 or visit assistedlivinglocators.com/careadvisor/santa-barbara.

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

bread as the Fix of the Week, below Price averages about $3 per pound.

Hachiya persimmon

Delivering the true essence of the fall season, bright orange persimmons can now be found at all weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Markets from several local growers.

This variety is best enjoyed when super soft, delivering a gooey texture and sweet flavor. If purchased firm, you can let them sit on the countertop until soft before enjoying.

Delivering an abundance of beta-carotene, vitamin C, dietary fiber and a host of essential vitamins and minerals, they are a perfect fruit to enjoy this time of year. Excellent when added to a smoothie, this variety is probably most regularly used to incorporate into baked recipes. This week I prepared a Hachiya persimmon

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Fix of the Week

Various shades of orange are quite prominent at farmers’ markets this time a year, with the fall season in full swing.

Tables are piled high with crisp carrots, delicious pumpkins, and a variety of locally harvested oranges and tangerines are soon to come. Also adding to the vibrant orange presence are sweet persimmons, a fruit that truly delivers the essence of the season.

There are two main types of persimmons grown on the commercial level: hachiya and Fuyu. While both deliver a similar sweet flavor profile with an almost cinnamon-like finish, there are indeed some major differences.

Heart-shaped hachiya persimmons fall in the astringent category, meaning they contain high levels of soluble tannins. Such persimmons are only pleasing to the pallet when consumed completely ripe. Those who have attempted to bite down on an unripe hachiya persimmon have surely discovered the unpleasant bitterness that quickly follows.

Hachiya persimmons are best when enjoyed super soft, delivering a slippery texture that melts in your mouth. They possess a dark orange color when ready to eat.

Granola

Available at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market weekly thanks to Roan Mills, this tasty granola is composed of Roan Mills’ own grown, house-made rye flakes and oat flakes, as well as almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, olive oil, honey and sea salt.

This granola is baked fresh for the market weekly and regularly sells out before the markets end.

It’s excellent in a parfait or over yogurt, incorporated into baked goods, enjoyed slightly warmed with milk, or worked into mixed green or fruit salads.

Price is $8 per bag.

Kabocha pumpkin

There are more than a dozen varieties of culinary winter squashes to choose from at any given weekly farmers market that all belong to the gourd family. Acorn, delicata, butternut, Cinderella and spaghetti squashes are just some of the varieties to choose from. There are two common forms of Kabocha pumpkin present at your local farmers markets. One has a dark green skin, and the other is “sunshine” kabocha.

Price averages $3 each.

This variety is great when scooped out with a spoon and enjoyed as is. It’s also excellent in smoothies, and it’s the best variety for incorporating into a host of baked goods such as breads, cookies and cakes.

Persimmons make for a great addition to your seasonal diet.

Like most foods possessing orange pigments, persimmons are an excellent source of beta-carotene, delivering approximately 55% of your daily recommended value in one medium persimmon. They are also a great source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese and a good source of potassium, copper, and phosphorus.

Hachiya persimmons are often brought to market and take about a week until ready to eat. This is because once soft, they are more difficult to transport. Fuyu persimmons, on the other hand, are usually ready to eat at time of purchase. Select persimmons with the darkest orange color for the sweetest flavor.

As mentioned, there are several ways to enjoy fresh persimmons. This week I prepared fresh persimmon bread, which I often enjoy warm with a light spread of cream cheese or melted butter.

2 ripe hachiya persimmons (they should be very soft), about 1 cup of pulp needed.

1½ cup all-purpose flour.

½ teaspoon salt.

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.

½ teaspoon ground ginger.

2 eggs.

¾ cup granulated sugar.

1/3 cup vegetable oil.

1 teaspoon baking soda.

1/3 cup chopped walnuts.

1/3 cup raisins.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Discard the stem and skin portion of the persimmons and set aside. In a small bowl combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.

In a larger bowl combine egg, sugar and oil and mix well. Then mix in the persimmon pulp and baking soda to the sugar mixture. Slowly add the flour mixture to the larger bowl, and mix until well incorporated. Finish by working in the walnuts and raisins.

Bake for about 75 minutes, or until the top has a nice golden crust and a knife can be inserted and come out clean.

Sam Edelman

HACHIYA PERSIMMON BREAD

SAM EDELMAN PHOTO

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. Photos Sam Edelman

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Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE Horoscope.com

November 3, 2022

ARIES — For a month you may have had problems communicating with the people close to you, Aries. This is nothing to worry about, yet it might make you feel off balance. This is a great day to settle conflicts from the last month or make your feelings clear to other people. Don’t be afraid to play “truth or dare.”

TAURUS — Taurus, you tend to live your life vicariously through your partner. Today you may come to the realization that this isn’t healthy for you. You may realize that you give more of yourself than you get back, draining you of energy. In fact, you’re almost completely out. Be selfish today. You need to do something for you for once, and it’s about time!

GEMINI — Gemini, you see new horizons. It’s possible that the changes you’ve been going through lately aren’t completely finished. You may even have a hard time keeping yourself from running away from it all. Your rebirth will only be complete after you clearly define your desires. Use today to think about what you want.

CANCER — Cancer, you hide your emotional needs from others. You need to be able to trust someone in order to share your feeling. They have to guess at your deepest secrets. Today you could save a lot of time in your love life if you just tell your partner what you want out of your relationship or even what you’d like to change about it.

LEO — Today you may want to change some of the moral and social values that get in the way of relationships. After surmounting these kinds of obstacles yourself, and watching others struggle with them, you’ve decided that it’s time to do away with them once and for all. Just be careful to respect the private lives of the people close to you.

VIRGO — Virgo, the people around you sometimes have a hard time understanding where you’re going. You’re living in an imaginary world that has little to do with reality. If you decide to stay home and lie around the house, you will have no problems. If you have to go to work, try to be as clear as possible with others.

If you don’t, your proposals could fall on deaf ears.

LIBRA — You may have doubts over the next few days, Libra. Don’t make any important decisions about your future during this relatively unproductive period. If someone in your professional or personal life asks you to make more of a commitment, you may be tempted to put on the brakes without really knowing why.

SCORPIO — What are you afraid of, Scorpio? Is it contact with other people? It’s as if an invisible rope were holding you back from getting close to people, or worse, pulling you back. What’s this about? You’re going through a period that’s closely linked to your past. A failed relationship still haunts you and casts its shadow on the current one.

SAGITTARIUS — It’s very possible that you will want to take a step back today in order to take a closer look at your relationships. Your address book is full of names. Your phone rings off the hook. You receive tons of texts and emails every day. Yet isn’t it funny that you feel alone? It’s time to get rid of the superficial relationships and concentrate on those that really mean something to you.

CAPRICORN — If you feel you’ve been looking to the past lately, Capricorn, it’s in order to liberate yourself from it. You may feel like revisiting your childhood or rekindling certain relationships with old friends. But the planets are making you a bit too romantic, and the reality of things will disappoint you.

AQUARIUS — Sometimes your relationships are like magnets, Aquarius. When you want to get close, the other person tries to get away from you. When you take a step back, he or she runs back into your life. Human nature is complex. Right now, you’re probably taking a step back, although you haven’t given up completely.

PISCES — You’re entering a period of doubt, especially about your love life. You like your relationships and feelings to be clear. You may think a lot about your relationships over the next few days. Are you sure you’ve chosen the right person? Are his or her feelings sincere? Could you live without this person?

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“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”

— Ansel Adams

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002481 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: RUBY SKY, 2320 BANNER AVE., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MARIA VIRGINIA P MACEDO: 2320 BANNER AVE., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067. 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 10/05/2022 by E49, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 05, 2022. 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: 20220002368 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LA BODEGA WOODWORKS, 121 WILSON AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOSE A PEREZ: 601 EAST ANAPAMU ST APT 204, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 09/22/2022 by E30, 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: CCRG Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 134 W. Branch Street, Suite B Arroyo Grande CA 93420, County: San Luis Obispo Registered Owner(s): CENTRAL COAST REALTY GROUP, INC., 134 W. Branch Street, Suite B Arroyo Grande CA 93420 California This business is conducted by: a corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/1/2008.

1. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

2. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business & Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

3. When filing by mail, the following instructions page must be included Signature of Registrant: Erny Pinckert Print Name of person signing. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print title of officer of manager.

ERNY PINCKERT, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 17, 2022.

Notice - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE.

JOSEPH E. HOLLAND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CLERK By:, Deputy New Filing

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Westmont men’s basketball wins third straight to open season

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Men’s Basketball (3-0) won their third straight game to open the season on Tuesday night, after handing the Bethesda Flames (0-3) a 94-73 loss. The Flames played the Warriors closer than either of their first two opponents, but Westmont still kept the opposition at arms’ reach as the home team flirted with the century mark once again.

“I’m really glad we were able to play Bethesda,” said Westmont head coach Landon Boucher. “This team was so much different from the previous two teams we’ve played. They were as athletic as some of the top teams in the GSAC, and they played super hard. This was a good game for us to notice some things we need to sharpen up on.”

Anthony McIntyre led Westmont offensively with 20 points, as he shot eight of 15 from the field and three of seven from beyond the arc. Zeke Viuhkola once again provided a spark off the bench, finishing with 15 points, while Cade Roth and Amir Davis each added 12 points as well.

Davis also led Westmont with nine rebounds, while McIntyre led the club with five assists.

As a team, Westmont collected 21 assists compared to Bethesda’s 10, and made 14 3pointers compared to the Flames’ seven. Westmont once again finished over 50% from the field, this time shooting a team wide 54.4% (37-68).

““While we had 21 assists, we weren’t the sharpest tonight,” admitted Boucher. “They forced us to turn the ball over 14 times. If there’s one positive from our team so far,

Anthony McIntyre led Westmont offensively with 20 points, as he shot eight of 15 from the field and three of seven from beyond the arc.

it’s our ability and desire to pass the ball. Sometimes you have the desire to pass without the ability, and sometimes you have the ability to pass without the desire. On this team we have both.

“Anthony McIntyre had another five assist game, and Cade and Amir combined for another eight. We’re finding guys in the right spot, but we just have to sharpen it up a bit.”

In the first half of action on Tuesday, the Warriors were slow to get going offensively until Viuhkola took the lid off the basket with 12:35 remaining in the half. At that point, with Westmont leading 16-13 despite a slow start, Viuhkola came in off the bench and drained a pair of 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions.

The freshman’s individual 6-0 run was the beginning of an eventual 30-12 run by the Warriors to end the half. After the Flames hung with the Warriors for nearly 10 minutes, the Warriors exploded on offense, finishing the half with a 46-25 advantage.

“Zeke off the bench was really good again,” noted Boucher. “He’s a stable presence off the bench. At the beginning of that run, Kyler Warren made a really good play, getting the rebound and then instantly looking up court to find Zeke in transition.”

In the second half, each team scored 48 points, with the sides trading runs for the final 20 minutes. Luckily for the Warriors, the

Westmont’s Knight wins at PCH Invitational

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Sophomore Andy Knight carded an even par 71 in the final round of the PCH Invitational to tie for first place and force a playoff for the individual championship. Knight was in fifth place after the first round in which he shot a five-over 76.

Matthew Shimizu of William Jessup shot a one-under par 70 on the first day, but fell back on the second day to record a 77. That left an opening for Knight who improved by five strokes to catch Shimizu despite windy and rainy conditions on the second day.

The playoff was held on the parfive ninth hole where both players had bogeyed earlier in the day. Shimizu improved by a stroke to make par, but Knight birdied to claim the first individual championship of his career.

“It was very exciting and there was lots of celebrating around the green,” said Westmont head coach Josh Ault. “Andy told me that the second round was the best ball striking round he had played. We have specific targets for each golfer based on a system we employ. He hit all of those targets.”

The men’s team finished third in the tournament with a two-round total of 633, 15 strokes back of William Jessup who won the event with a score of 618. Menlo was the second place finisher at 628. The Warriors finished ahead of Hope International (637), Oregon Tech (638), Simpson (650) and Cal Maritime (666).

“We were in third place after the first round,” reported Ault. “Overnight we talked about hope, truth and ferocity. We wanted to come out with those things and I thought the team gave it everything they could. At one point, we were only four back from the lead, but we could not close it out.”

Payton Hendricks was Westmont’s second finisher, tying for fifth in the event with a two-day total of 153. Danny Manginelli posted a 165 to finish 28th and Cooper Allen scored 168 to place 33rd.

The men’s team finished third in the tournament with a two-round total of 633, 15 strokes back of William Jessup who won the event with a score of 618.

In the women’s tournament, Westmont placed fourth with a score of 712 over two rounds. Menlo won the event with a total of 634 followed by Hope International (663) and Oregon Tech (670).

Kat Bevill, who played as an individual, led the Warriors with a two-round total of 171. She shot 86 in the first round and 85 in the second to take 14th place. Elizabeth Oloteo tied for 18th place with a score of 176 and Serena Jonay Garcia placed 20th with a score of 178. Sydnee Magpoc tied for 22nd with a total of 180 strokes.

“I’m proud of Kat and glad to have her back,” said Ault of the senior who was playing in her first tournament of the season. “The women’s team moved up from fifth to fourth on the second day. We were banged up and had two people sick. We weren’t at our best.”

The event brings an end to the fall tournaments. Westmont’s next scheduled outing is on February 27 and 28 when the Warriors will host the Westmont Invitational at Olivas Links Golf Course in Ventura.

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

email: sports@newspress.com

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said it could be hard to come back from a 40-point loss that polls are currently projecting.

Mr. Hale said he would be “surprised” to see similar propositions back on the ballot in 2024, but said there could be several paths forward. He said larger online sports gambling companies could attempt a more “conciliatory tactic” with the coalition of tribes, or the tribes themselves may be the ones leading the charge on online sports betting.

“I think the preferred outcome for

the tribes is that – we see them backing proposition 26 – they would like to have in-person sports betting in the short term,” Hale said, adding that it’s “no secret” tribes want to control online sports betting in the long-term.

Mr. Dazis said he also sees potential for Legislative leaders to step in and devise a compromise on sports betting that could end up more “equitable to both sides as opposed to one side.”

Kathy Fairbanks, a spokesperson for the “Yes on 26/No on 27” campaign told The Center Square in an email that the campaign is “focused on defeating Prop 27 on Election Day and not on any hypotheticals beyond that.”

damage was already done after their first half surge, allowing them to weather the storm as the clock winded down.

The Warriors now hit the road for four games, before coming home for their GSAC opener on November 17. Westmont will play twice this weekend, first tipping off at 12:30 on Friday against Pacific Union, and then facing off against Cal Maritime at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

“It’s going to be great to get on the road,” said Boucher. “Getting far away on a road trip that’ll be similar to an ACU or a Menlo trip will be great. It’s going to be good to spend time with each other off the floor, and then concentrate on playing a few good games.

“Both games this week will be good for us in different aspects. It’ll be nice to be away from home and continue to grow as a team.”

Links to live coverage for the entire road trip will be available on the Westmont Athletics website.

Following the road trip, Westmont will return home to play #1 Arizona Christian on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont’s Kingsley honored by GSAC

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont senior Karly Kingsley has been named the Golden State Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week after scoring four goals and registering an assist in two games last week.

“I’m really excited that this came together for her,” said Westmont head coach Jenny Jaggard. “I think it has been building this entire season. Karly is a very good player who is very consistent for us. She puts in a lot of work defensively and offensively is often the passer that leads to the assist. It was nice this week to see her get some goals and the assist on her record. She is extremely soccer savvy and reads the game well.”

Kingsley scored in the 36th minute of Thursday’s game against William Jessup. After receiving a pass from Grace Duckens, Kingsley took a shot from 20 yards out on the left-hand side that hit the bottom of the crossbar. The ball ricocheted off the crossbar, then hit the Jessup keeper in the back and bounced into the net.

On Saturday, Kingsley tallied three goals and an assist in the game against Menlo. Her first goal came in the eighth minute when Shayna Stock passed her the ball from the left touchline. Kingsley, who was 30 yards from the goal and unguarded, settled the ball before firing it just inside the near post.

Seven minutes later, Kingsley served a ball into the box that Reese Davidson headed into the goal, making it a 2-0 game.

In the 22nd minute, Duckens retrieved a ball from in front of the net and sent it back out to Kingsley. The senior ran onto the ball and sent it inside the far post, resulting in a 5-0 score.

Kingsley scored the final goal of the 8-0 game in the 51st minute. Ande Siegel sent a corner kick to Sadie Hill who was 20 yards out on the right side. Hill settled the ball then fired toward the goal. Kingsley, redirected the ball to the far post to complete a hat trick, the first of her career.

With nine goals and three assists on the season, Kingsley ranks second on the team in goals scored and in points accumulated (two for a goal, one for an assist).

The Warriors won the GSAC Regular Season Championship last week and earned the top seed in the upcoming GSAC Tournament. Westmont has a bye in this week’s quarterfinal games and is preparing for the semifinals that will take place on the team’s home field on November 10. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12 at Westmont at 1 p.m.

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

email: sports@newspress.com

The Warriors won the GSAC Regular Season Championship last week and earned the top seed in the upcoming GSAC Tournament.

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