Santa Barbara News-Press: November 10, 2022

sales tax passes in Goleta

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Luz Reyes-Martin has defeated longtime Goleta City Councilmember Roger Aceves for the District 1 seat.

Ms. Martin holds 56.07% of the vote with 1,321 ballots cast for her in Tuesday’s general election. Mr. Aceves ended up with 43.46% of the vote with 1,024 votes.

Elsewhere on the ballot in Goleta, the city’s 1% sales tax increase, known officially as Measure B, passed with 63.91% of the vote with 4,055 votes. There were 2,290 votes against the tax

with 36.09% of the vote.

Measure C, which keeps the passed ban of flavored tobacco in Goleta in place, was approved with 77.25% of the vote, or 4,902 ballots. There were 1,444 votes against with 22.75% of the vote.

Ms. Reyes-Martin’s victory means an end to the tenure for Mr. Aceves, who has served on the council since 2006.

“This campaign was truly community driven,” Ms. ReyesMartin, vice president of community engagement for Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, told the NewsPress. “I have so much gratitude for the dozens of volunteers who

were with me from the beginning.

“Together, we put forward a positive message for Goleta’s future and for representation in the 1st District,” she said.

“I am optimistic about the current results. If they hold, I am immensely proud to serve on the Goleta City Council.

“I look forward to working with all residents to address neighborhood issues as well as working with the rest of council to tackle citywide and regional

issues,” Mr. Aceves did not respond to the News-Press’ request for comment.

In another race, incumbent James Kyriaco defeated Sam Ramirez for the Goleta City Council District 2 seat.

Mr. Kyriaco holds 57.82% of the vote with 514 ballots cast in his favor. Mr. Ramirez holds 41.96% of the vote with 373 votes.

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Carbajal maintains lead; Allen ‘saddened by the results’

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, DSanta Barbara, has maintained his big lead in his bid for a fourth term, according to semi-official results from the Santa Barbara County Elections Office.

Rep. Carbajal, who told the News-Press Tuesday night he was optimistic about the outcome, had 44,794 votes or 60.34% of the vote.

Dr. Brad Allen, the Republican pediatric heart surgeon who lives in Summerland, had 29,444 votes or 39.66%.

Those numbers include both mail-in ballots and votes cast at the polls.

At this point, it seems clear that the congressman will start his new term in January.

When asked if he was conceding the race, Dr. Allen told the NewsPress on Wednesday, “From what I’ve seen in the results, it appears that Salud’s lead is almost insurmountable.

“I’m saddened by the results because we still need to send people with real-life experience to Washington instead of sending career politicians who follow their party’s ideology,” Dr. Allen said, adding, “I wanted to thank the people who voted for me. It was an honor to run and be the candidate.”

CARBAJAL

Opponents of Carp’s Measure T hold lead of only eight votes

Vote could still swing in either direction

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Eight votes. That’s the difference between whether or not a proposed twostory boutique hotel will have a chance of being built on the site of what is now a downtown Carpinteria parking lot.

Semi-official election results show that those opposing Measure T, the ballot measure aimed at stopping the project from ever being built downtown, are leading those supporting the measure by the slimmest of margins: 1,398 votes, or 50.14% vs. 1,390 votes, or

49.86%.

County election officials say 2,903 out of the city’s 8,137 registered voters, or 35.68 percent, voted on the matter.

It’s possible those numbers could change when the county posts an election results update on Tuesday.

The Vote No side is not necessarily pro-hotel, but wants to make sure land-use decisions are made by elected officials respecting the city’s General Plan, as opposed to citizens resorting to ballot initiatives.

The Vote Yes side, however, is

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And Luz Reyes-Martin defeats Councilmember Roger Aceves

KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

Goleta voters Tuesday approved a 1% sales tax increase, which affects stores such as those in the Camino Real Marketplace.

A 1% sales tax increase has been approved for Goleta businesses such as Best Buy.

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Luz Reyes-Martin, left, and Roger Aceves

Infanti, Brown,Orona win in Solvang races

SOLVANG — Mark Infanti has been elected mayor of Solvang.

And David Brown and Elizabeth Orona are victorious for Solvang City Council districts 3 and 4 respectively.

Mr. Infanti, who ran unopposed, received 94.68% of the vote with 1,138 votes in Tuesday’s general election.

He previously worked as a project management consultant for clients such as aerospace and defense contractors.

Mr. Infanti has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Texas El Paso. He also studied architecture for a few years prior to switching his major.

Mr. Brown, who ran against Louise Smith, received 47.65% of the vote with 81 votes. Ms. Smith received 41.18% of the vote with 70 votes.

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 works in finance and is a small business owner.

Ms. Orona defeated incumbent Robert Clarke for the District 4 seat with 57.14% of the vote with 220 votes. Mr. Clarke holds 42.86% of the vote with 165 votes.

Ms. Orona holds a bachelor of science in mathematics/applied science, with economics as the secondary application of mathematics from UCLA.

She has 35 years of experience as an information technology professional.

— Katherine Zehnder

Carpinteria vice mayor leads race, but not ready to declare victory

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Carpinteria Vice Mayor Al Clark apparently has beaten fellow Councilmember Gregg Carty decisively in the race to represent the newly created District 5 on the city council for the next four years.

Semi-official election night results show Vice Mayor Clark receiving nearly twice the number of votes as Councilmember Carty, 321, or 56.32%, vs. 185, or 32.46%/

The vice mayor received 292 mail-in votes and 29 votes Tuesday at the polls Tuesday.

Councilmember Carty received 161 mail-in votes and 24 votes at the polls.

Vice Mayor Clark, in a brief text to the News-Press, declined to declare victory Wednesday. “There are still many ballots to count, and it will take a while. Results could change,” he said.

The next election update will be on Nov. 15

Political newcomer Patrick O’Connor trailed behind with 59 votes, or 10.35%, garnering 40 mail-in votes and 19 votes at the polls.

County election officials reported that 40% of 1,560 registered voters in District 5 cast ballots this election year.

Neither Councilmember Carty nor Mr. O’Connor returned phone calls or texts Wednesday from the News-Press, seeking comment.

Using the campaign theme, “Let’s keep Carpinteria Carpinteria,” Vice Mayor Clark ran a series of ads, claiming that he “listens to the people of Carpinteria … and he acts,” and that he “always stands up for what is best for Carpinteria residents over commercial and developer

interests.”

One ad stressed that he “continues to have serious concerns about the Surfliner project,” meaning the proposed two-story boutique hotel that a local developer wants to build on a downtown parking lot.

“Al Clark stood alone in urging the city council to put the Surfliner Hotel to an advisory vote of the people,” the ad said. “Had the council agreed, we could have avoided the current complicated and costly process,” an apparent reference to the Measure T ballot measure aimed at stopping the project in its tracks.

Yet at the same time, Mr. Clark declined to join his four Carpinteria City Council colleagues, including Councilmember Carty, in signing a joint statement urging residents to vote against Measure T and the idea of using ballot initiatives to make land-use decisions versus the current practice of review and decisions made by elected officials.

Vice Mayor Clark has the strong endorsement of U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, who said Mr. Clark “brings integrity and commitment to Carpinteria city government. Al’s experience and record show that his is the right voice for District 5.”

In other election news, Councilmember Roy Lee received 477 votes, or 87.2% of the vote in District 3. He ran unopposed but a write-in candidate received 70 votes or 12.8 percent.

And in District 1, political newcomer Monica Solorzano will join the council, winning 309 votes, or 93.35%. Write-in candidate Patty Boyd received seven votes, or 2.11%.

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County posts results of school board races

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Rosie Munoz, the president of the board of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, has been re-elected.

According to “semi-official results” from Santa Barbara County, Ms. Munoz received 2,114 votes, 81.37% of the ballots cast. Her opponent, Phebe Mansur, had 472 votes, 18.17% of the ballots cast.

In all cases, the semi-official results include both mailed ballots and votes cast at the polls.

In another Santa Barbara Unified race, Gabe Escobedo led with 2,148 votes or 56% of the ballots cast. Opponents Efigenia Banales and Dan La Berge had 986 votes (25.7%) and 682 votes (17.78%), respectively.

In a board race in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, Diana Perez led with 1,160 votes or 65.02% of the ballots cast. Opponent Raymond Acosta received 610 votes

or 34.19% of the ballots.

In a Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District board race (short-term at large), Anna Schryer led with 1,761 votes or 36.86% of the vote. Christopher F. Johnson received 1,734 votes of 36.3%, and Lee Rosenberg had 1,259 votes or 26.36%,

In another race for the Santa Ynez Valley school board, Sheri Noble received 526 votes or 59.17%. Denise J. El Amin trailed with 361 votes or 40.61% of the ballots.

Voters were asked to choose three candidates in the race for the Cold Spring School District board in Montecito. Elke Kane received the most votes with 414 or 31.65% of the vote. Jennifer Miller had 382 votes or 29.20% of those cast. Michael Marino had 352 votes or 26.91% of the votes cast.

And Erika Parades Kelus received 141 votes or 10.78% of the ballots.

In a Santa Barbara City College trustee race, Charlotte Gullap-Moore led with 3,928 votes or

61.41% of the vote. Opponent Debi Stoker had 2,454 votes or 38.37% of the mailed in votes.

Marsha Croninger led in the other City College trustee race with 4,886 votes or 80.07% of the ballots. Opponent Sharon SalvadorJegottka had 1,176 votes or 19.35%

In the Lompoc Unified School District (short term, at-large) board race, Nancy SchulerJones led with 1,859 votes or 24.87% of the ballots. Jerri Thiel received 1, 785 votes or 23.88%. Bree Valla got 1,594 votes or 21.33% of the ballots. John Galusky received 1,334 votes or 17.85% of the ballots. Joshua Zelby had 582 votes or 7.79%. And Kathy Howard received 272 votes or 3.64%.

In the Hope School District, Frann Wageneck led with 455 votes or 58.18% of the ballots. And Dani Blunk received 325 votes or 41.56% of the ballots.

More results will be in Friday’s News-Press. email: dmason@newspress.com

Stoker not conceding yet in Assembly race

Says votes still to be counted expected to heavily favor Republicans

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Mike Stoker isn’t ready to concede to Gregg Hart in the race for the newly created 37th Assembly District.

Santa Barbara County’s “semiofficial” results show Mr. Hart, the Democratic candidate and the 2nd District supervisor, ahead with 43,589 votes or 58.77% of the ballots. That includes both mail-in ballots and votes cast Tuesday at the polls.

Mr. Stoker, the Republican candidate and the former southwest regional Environmental Protection Agency administrator, had 30,583 votes or 41.23% of the ballot.

But the race hasn’t been decided, Mr. Stoker told the News-Press Wednesday. The

Carpinteria resident said that the early ballots, which were received by Saturday, favor Democratic candidates such as Mr. Hart. Mr. Stoker said the later round of ballots in South County and the ballots cast in North County are expected to favor Republicans.

“My consultant strongly believes if my opponent is held under 60% tonight, we have a very good chance of winning this when the remainder of the votes are counted over the next week,” Mr. Stoker said.

He said the initial results aren’t an indication of the final outcome.

Mr. Hart, who lives in Santa Barbara, could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom wins re-election in California

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom will get a second term as governor after winning re-election, according to a race call by the Associated Press shortly after polls closed Tuesday.

With roughly 33.7% of votes counted, Gov. Newsom led with 61.3% of the vote as of 9 p.m., according to preliminary results from the Secretary of State.

Gov. Newsom was heavily favored in recent polls to win re-election over his challenger, Republican State Sen. Brian Dahle. Throughout his campaign, the Republican state senator from Bieber faced a unique challenge – a lack of recognition. In the latest poll conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies a week before the election, 42% of likely voters said they had no opinion of Sen. Dahle.

The win comes after Gov. Newsom defeated defeated a Republican-led election in September 2021, where nearly 62% of voters rejected the recall effort. Tuesday’s victory represented the governor’s third election win in four years.

The governor told reporters he was “deeply humbled by the election results” Tuesday night. Speaking from a Proposition 1 campaign party – a measure on the ballot to enshrine abortion protections in the state’s constitution – Gov. Newsom praised the efforts of Democratic leaders who led the charge to get the initiative before voters.

“We affirmed, clearly with conviction, that we are a true freedom state – that we embrace the rights of women and girls,” Gov. Newsom said. “That is a point of contrast with the uncertainty that we’re experiencing as it relates to the national mood.”

“We have governors that won their reelections tonight in other states that are banning books, that are banning speech, that are banning abortion,” he later added. “And here we are in California moving in a completely different direction.”

In the months leading up to Election Day, Gov. Newsom hardly campaigned in California for his re-election. Instead, he turned his attention to other states, running TV ads and billboards in GOPled states. The governor’s re-election campaign specifically ran billboards in seven Republicanled states to promote California’s abortion services website.

The governor’s focus on GOP politics in other states, like Texas and Florida, led observers to question whether the Democratic governor is planning a potential presidential run. Gov. Newsom has consistently denied that he is eyeing the Oval Office.

During a debate on KQED in October, Sen. Dahle accused Gov. Newsom of being “focused on running for president,” but Gov. Newsom told moderators that if re-elected, he is committed to finishing a four-year term.

Heading into the election, voters identified inflation and cost of living, homelessness and climate change as the top issues facing California right now, according to the USC Schwarzenegger Institute-USC Price California Issues Poll.

Gov. Newsom has made addressing the cost of living in the Golden State – particularly high gas prices – a priority in recent weeks. In early October, he directed the California Air Resources Board to order refineries to begin distributing the winter gas blend weeks early, resulting in a drop in gas prices.

The governor has also announced he wants to introduce a windfall tax on the excess profits of oil companies and plans to call a special session of the Legislature on Dec. 5.

Gov. Newsom has also identified addressing homelessness as a priority, announcing last week that he would hold off on delivering state funding to address homelessness until cities can develop more aggressive plans.

While Gov. Newsom was leading after polls closed with voting precincts partially reporting, the total vote count could take days to finalize.

Results announced for Goleta Union School District, county Board of Education

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

polls.

GOLETA UNION DISTRICT 1

Incumbent Dr. Richard Mayer has defeated challenger Caroline Abate with 59.08% of the vote with 2,209 votes. Ms. Abate received 40.52 % of the vote with 1,515 votes.

Dr. Richard Mayer has served on the Goleta Union School District board for 40 years and is a professor of psychology at UCSB.

GOLETA UNION DISTRICT 3

Emily Zacarias has defeated her challengers — Christy Lozano and Bert Haley — for the District 3 seat.

Ms. Zacarias received 61.45% of the vote with 1,551 votes.

Ms. Lozano holds 25.4% of the vote with 641 votes.

Mr. Haley got 12.76% of the vote with 322 votes.

Ms. Zacarias is a mother of two and currently works for the Santa

Lompoc mayor re-elected

LOMPOC — Jenelle Osborne has been re-elected for her third term as Lompoc mayor.

Prior to being elected mayor in 2018, she served on the Lompoc City Council since 2016.

Ms. Osborne received 53.87% of the vote with 2,821 votes in the general election. Her challenger James Mosby received 45.41% of the vote with 2,378 votes.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, TRUSTEE AREA

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Incumbent Marybeth Carty has defeated her challenger, Rosanne Crawford.

Ms. Carty received 70.78% of the vote with 8,419 votes. Ms. Crawford received 28.89% of the vote with 3,437 votes.

Ms. Carty has served on the board since her appointment in 2013. Ms. Carty has a background in teaching and early childhood education and volunteered in Santa Barbara County Schools for more than 30 years.

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Beach and a master’s in business administration in management from Pepperdine University.

Ms. Frost also served as the managing director of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre of Allan Hancock College from 1991-2007.

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OF EDUCATION, TRUSTEE AREA 5

Board President Judy Frost has defeated opponent Gabriel A. Morales with 54.35% of the vote with 5,018 votes.

Mr. Morales received 44.79% of the vote with 4,135 votes.

Ms. Frost has served on the board since May of 2018. She holds a bachelor’s in accounting from California State University, Long

Incumbent Victor Vega, who ran unopposed for the District 2 city council seat, received 95.45% of the vote with 609 votes.

Incumbent Dirk Starbuck, who ran unopposed for the District 3 council seat, received 96.14% of the vote with 1,071 votes.

The numbers reflect both mailed-in ballots and votes cast at the polls on Tuesday. They’re part of the “semi-official results” released by the Santa Barbara County Elections Office.

— Katherine Zehnder

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

Responders to gather for drill

SANTA MARIA — More than 40 responders representing departments from across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties will come together Monday to participate in an All Hazard Incident Management Team drill at the Santa Maria Veterans Hall.

In preparation for future emergencies, both counties have established local All Hazard Incident Management Teams, which are activated in events such as wildfires, natural disasters, public health crises and large planned events. The teams have been activated in response to

recent incidents including the Alisal Fire, Avila Fire and COVID19 vaccination clinics.

On Monday, both teams will work together to manage and mitigate a simulated wildfire scenario along the county line.

Participants will function in predesignated roles that align with the state and national incident management system.

Participants in Monday’s drill include the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, the Vandenberg Fire Department and the Montecito Fire Department.

— Katherine Zehnder

Barbara County Education Office as a special education teacher at Hollister Elementary School, which is part of the Goleta district.

Clear skies

she said. “We just have to wait and see.”

The Vote Yes side has raised many issues in support of their campaign, but recently have settled on just one: stopping the proposed Surfliner Inn from being built downtown.

mistrustful of city leaders, who they say have ignored the wishes of the majority of residents, refusing even to put the issue before them in a non-binding advisory vote.

Vote No spokesman Jason Rodriguez declined to declare victory Wednesday.

“We don’t know yet what’s out there,” he told the News-Press. “The numbers appear to be in our favor, but I’m not going to come out and run a victory lap, that’s for sure.

He called it “crazy” to have the issue decided by an eight-vote margin, and expressed disappointment that only one third of the city’s registered voters took the time to vote, versus the two thirds “who did not care enough” to cast ballots.

“When you consider how passionate people can be, you’ve got to admire (those who voted) regardless of what side you’re on.”

Vote Yes spokeswoman Ann Sly told the News-Press Wednesday she was “disappointed” that her side fell eight votes short of winning. “It is certainly a heartbreaker,” she said.

But she noted that some provisional and mail-in ballots remain to be counted.

“I don’t know if it would make a difference,”

POWER, Heloise

Their yard signs and campaign ads fairly scream as much: Yes = No Hotel.

But Mr. Rodriguez said their efforts are misleading.

In an interview with the News-Press before the election, he called Measure T confusing and misleading.

“The opposition has done a terrific job of including many elements in the conversation that are not legally a part of the measure, for example, suggesting that this measure is about a hotel, when in fact the word ‘hotel’ is not in the measure,” he said. “If I were to add a wishlist of items to something being voted on, and if the voter who I was telling that wishlist to wasn’t educated enough to do their own homework on if the measure actually included the wishlist of things I was telling them, I could absolutely get people to vote on empty promises and misleading statements. That’s been the opposition’s playbook.

“It doesn’t take much to get people to see that the opposition has been deceitful and misleading,” he added. “I show an undecided voter the measure (with “hotel” nowhere in the text) and then I show the voter the way the

opposition has been promoting the measure on yard signs (“no hotel” are pretty much the only words they use). The educated voter who knows better very quickly connects the dots.”

But Ms. Sly said Wednesday that her side has been very clear from the beginning that Measure T was about changing the zoning for the specific parking lot at issue to open space/ recreation “to prevent private development on public land, including the hotel.

“We’ve been very upfront about that,” she said. “It does not affect other lots in the city. We do not want to change the General Plan or change Carpinteria. We’re trying to keep Carpinteria the way it is, and maintain the charm and small town character of this incredible beach town. A hotel is not in keeping with that.”

She said that despite their claims of just wanting to provide voters with information and not sway their vote, the Vote No forces did try to influence voters, going so far as to bully them.

“We are proud of ourselves for running a positive campaign,” she said. “We tried to inform people. We have no ulterior motive except to change zoning and not have development on that land.”

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Allen not ruling out another bid for seat in 2024

CARBAJAL

Dr. Allen noted he is not ruling out another bid for the 24th Congressional District seat in 2024.

Rep. Carbajal told the NewsPress he saw Tuesday’s results as vindication of the work he has done on legislation to help the Central Coast and of legislation that passed by the Democraticcontrolled Congress, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the bipartisan infrastructure law, the CHIPS and Science Act, gun control legislation and legislation that helps veterans.

The congressman added that he was grateful to his supporters.

Rep. Carbajal’s lead in the election came amid other good news for Democrats, who did better than expected in Tuesday’s general election.

With all of the country’s problems, Dr. Allen said he was surprised that the anticipated red wave didn’t happen.

The Associated Press predicted Democrats have secured 176 seats in the House; Republicans, 203 seats. A majority requires 218 seats.

Dr. Allen said he thought the factors benefitting the Democrats included concern over the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and President Joe Biden’s success in connecting Republican candidates with former President Donald Trump. Mr. Biden appealed to those who voted against Mr. Trump in the 2020 election.

“Our country is so divided at this time, it wouldn’t matter what your party believes, you’re going to vote this way,” Dr. Allen said. “You can’t imagine the other side can do any better.”

Dr. Allen said abortion will be less of issue in 2024 after people realize they can get abortions via pills that are protected by the Constitution’s interstate commerce clause.

The pills are mifepristone and misoprostol.

Dr. Allen also noted people should realize that the U.S. Supreme Court was ruling that abortion laws should be decided by the states, which means Congress couldn’t pass a federal abortion ban under the court’s ruling.

In the Senate, Democrats and Republicans both had 48 seats, according to estimates by various news sources. (Technically, the Democrats have secured 46 seats, and the two independent senators who caucus with them were projected to have won their re-election.)

Democrats need two more seats to maintain their majority, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking ties. The Republicans need three more seats.

It may be a while before America knows who controls the Senate. The Senate race in Georgia was split pretty evenly between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican opponent Herschel Walker. Unless one of the candidates gets more than 50% of the vote, there will be a runoff election in December.

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On October 2nd, longtime Santa Ynez resident and thoroughbred breeder, Heloise Power, known mostly as Weezie, died peacefully in her bedroom overlooking the valley and Santa Ynez River. She was 95. In several respects she died as she had lived: in beautiful surroundings, in a dignified and private way, on her own terms. Her only daughter, Callie Power Kindrish, only grandson, Julian Kindrish, daughter-in-law, Khoury Ibrahim, loyal caregiver, Crystal Carlos, and beloved cat, Orcutty, were at her bedside. An enviable end to an enviable life.

Weezie was born in Pasadena, CA., a fourth generation Californian and eldest daughter of John and Heloise Bacon who came to Santa Barbara often as she grew up and moved there permanently in the 1950s. She attended Westridge, and Polytechnic schools in Pasadena, Ethel Walker School in Connecticut, and Smith College where she studied English literature and French. After college she spent a year in Paris.

Beginning when her grandfather gave ponies to Weezie and her two brothers, horses played a big role in her life. She was a great lover of animals in general, and of horses especially. As a child she would ride her pony to the beach, into the mountains above Santa Barbara, in the Fiesta parade and throughout her life.

In 1949 Weezie met Sandy Power in Pasadena. They married at her parents’ garden in Montecito and soon moved to Guam where Sandy was stationed during the Korean War. It was an idyllic time in their marriage. They lived in a Quonset hut and kept a land crab as a pet. Weezie collected beautiful shells on the beaches. After the war the Powers moved to Redlands, CA, Sandy’s hometown. In 1965 they purchased a ranch outside Julian, CA and began breeding Thoroughbreds. Weezie spent much of her life studying Thoroughbreds, and their bloodlines. She loved the breed and took great care of her heard of mares. She was respected in the industry for producing successful race-horses while treating them humanely.

In 1973 the Powers moved to Santa Ynez where they bought a piece of what was then Rancho San Fernando Rey near Lake Cachuma. Both were lovers of the valley, it’s scenery, wildlife, history and community.

Weezie was blessed with a good mind and a great curiosity about the world. She loved to read and was always well informed about a great many subjects that she loved to share. She applied her intellect and her excellent education to gardens, literature, travel, and history- particularly that of California. Her home in the hills above Solvang was full of books and artwork, shells and many things that spoke of a rich and interesting life and a love of entertaining.

Many will remember Weezie for her generosity. She supported numerous individuals and causes, went to significant lengths to help people pursue education and careers by making strategic introductions and donations. Her primary causes were education in Santa Barbara County’s hispanic population and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Weezie was known for her directness, strong opinions, elegance, and a unique style and sophistication in her speech. She especially loved her cousins and friends and would invite them in for a glass of chardonnay. When a juicy subject came up she would lean in and exclaim “Do tell!”

Weezie is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ballard and is dearly missed by those us who were fortunate enough to have known and been inspired by her.

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Visual Artists

Exhibition on view at Santa Barbara Tennis Club

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara Visual Artists are featured in the current 2nd Fridays Art exhibition at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Road.

On view through Nov. 30 is the art work of Peter Andrews, Jan Baker, Stan Evenson, Karen Frishman, Helena Hill, Dee Faia Parkins, Judy Villa and Felice Willat.

The Santa Barbra Visual Artists are a nonprofit organization of active area artists who meet together socially to produce and celebrate art and to exhibit their original works in diverse media at local venues at least three times per year, according to Susan Tibbles, gallery director and curator of exhibitions.

Mr. Andrews has shown numerous times throughout Southern California, including juried and solo shows. Many of his works can be found in private collections throughout the U.S. and overseas.

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people and nature. It is the artist’s view of the world,” she said.

Mr. Evenson has designed more than 150 album covers and countless music industry promotions and campaigns for legendary artists such as Peter Frampton, Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, Steve Miller, Tina Turner, Joni Mitchell, Dave Mason and Carly Simon, to name a few.

He also served as president of AIGA/LA (The Professional Association for Design) and co-chaired the AIGA (Re) designAwards.

In addition to being an internationally known designer winning numerous awards and being published in countless books and periodicals, he has been honored to have three design pieces selected for the Permanent Collection of the Library of Congress.

The Santa Barbara Visual Artists exhibit is on view through Nov. 30 at Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Road. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, contact Susan @ info@ susantibbles.com or visit www.2ndfridaysart.com.

Over the years, he has worked in several different artistic mediums, including poetry, assemblage, drawing and painting.

He is a member of the SBVA and the Westlake Village Artist Guild.

Ms. Baker, the current president of SBVA, has attended master conferences with Daniel Greene and David Leffel’s workshops.

Her natural style is realistic paintings of portraits, still lifes, cityscapes, and landscapes in oils and pastels.

“An artist sees the world through the beauty of color, light and contrast. Painting is an experience … to see it all in color, the beauty of

“Since 2014, Mr. Evenson has been transitioning from designer to fine artist, experimenting with paint and collage, combining his passion for vintage iconography, humor and the outrageous with an innate sense and love of design into fine art,” said Ms. Tibbles.

As a marketing specialist and graphic designer, Ms. Frishman has always focused on using design to serve the needs of business. Now she channels her creative abilities to create art for art’s sake.

Using acrylics, washes, vintage paper, stencils, handmade stamps and more, Ms. Frishman combines various elements to create abstract collage art that offers an element of surprise. She uses bold and unexpected color combinations on

Brussels sprouts

Freshly harvested Brussels sprouts have arrived right on schedule. I have been getting my fill of them over the past couple of weeks and plan to enjoy them through the late fall and winter while in season.

Brussels sprouts are available from several local growers, and you can currently find them at most weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Markets. This week I made a simple roasted Brussels sprouts dish topped with bacon, chevre, fresh cilantro and aged balsamic vinegar as the Fix of the Week on page B2.

Delivering a sweet nutty flavor and pleasing soft texture, Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite seasonal veggies. Price averages $5 per pound.

Chili lemon pistachios

With the annual harvest wrapping up in the Cuyama Valley in Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Pistachio Co. brings in some incredible locally grown pistachios to the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market weekly.

These pistachios are available raw, roasted, salted or in a variety of flavors and seasonings. The chili lemon flavor is one of my favorites, delivering notes of tangy and spice, in addition to the wonderful natural pistachio flavor.

These pistachios are the perfect gift for you to bring to guests this time of year. And they’re excellent to enjoy while watching your favorite sporting event.

Certified organic, the pistachios sell for $9 per 12 ounce bag.

Also commonly referred to as “black” kale or “dinosaur” kale, lacinato kale is one of the more nutrient winter green crops you can encounter, whether enjoyed in raw or cooked preparations. The younger the kale, the more tender it will be. As the kale matures and the leaves broad, the thick stem is usually discarded.

I often use lacinato kale to prepare a Caesar salad variation by chopping the kale into very small pieces, tossing it in Caesar dressing, and finishing with cubed avocado, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and homemade croutons. One of my other favorite salads is a ginger-sesame kale topped with firm sauteed tofu.

You can currently find certified organic Lacinato kale at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’’ markets from several local producers.

Price averages $2.50 per bunch or $6-$8 per pound when sold loose in its baby form.

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.

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Stan Everson’s “Olive Bomber”

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Felice Willat’s “Pink Cadillac”

Art by Judith Villa

Art by Peter Andrews

Art by Helena Hill

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Fix of the Week

The first round of freshly harvested Brussels sprouts is just beginning to emerge. Arriving each year prior to Thanksgiving, Brussels sprouts are a staple for many this time of year. And they’re often highlighted throughout the holiday season.

Resembling miniature cabbages, Brussels sprouts consist of a compact network of overlapping bright green leaves attached at their base. Each individual sprout is attached to a large stalk in the field, which are usually harvested from the stalk prior to sale and sold loose by the pound.

Some local growers do sell the entire stalks, usually with at least a few pounds worth of sprouts ready for harvest in the comfort of your home kitchen.

While the stalk itself is discarded, the individual Brussels sprouts, as well as the broad leaves at the top of the stalk, are quite delicious. The sprouts are most commonly roasted whole in the oven with a little olive oil and seasoning, but are also excellent when steamed, boiled or sautéed.

The leaves at the top of the stalk are most commonly steamed or sautéed.

Brussels sprouts are a very good source of dietary fiber; vitamin A, C, K, and B6, as well as folate, potassium and manganese. They are additionally a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and copper.

The nutritional value of cruciferous veggies cannot be understated.

When selecting your Brussels

sprouts, look for those with a vibrant color across their outer surface. You may see a small amount of sunburn or yellowing on the very outer leaves but these can be easily discarded.

The base of the individual sprouts should look fresh, a sign they were just harvested. They should also feel dense for their size. The sprouts with the most compact leaves are preferred.

Once home, Brussels sprouts should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. They will often last a couple of weeks, but like most produce, the sooner you eat them the better.

When preparing Brussels sprouts, I will first give them a quick rinse under cold water, and then dry with a towel. While it is a little more work, I like to remove a few layers of each sprout. To do this, slice off the hard white base at the bottom of the sprout.

The first few layers of leaves, which are attached closer to the out base, should come right off.

You will then have nice clean sprouts to work with.

I most commonly prepare my Brussels sprouts by roasting them in the oven. I drizzle them with olive oil and season them. And I absolutely love the crispy exterior leaves and soft flavorful center.

This week I prepared some roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots. They’re tossed with crumbled bacon, chevre, aged balsamic vinegar and fresh cilantro.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

2 pounds Brussels sprouts.

3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch-long thin strips. Olive oil to drizzle. Coarse salt.

Pepper.

3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.

2 ounces chevre, ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves.

Aged balsamic vinegar.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Rinse and dry your Brussels sprouts, then remove the hard stem from each sprout.

Discard a few layers of the outer leaves. In a mixing bowl, add the Brussels sprouts and carrots, and drizzle with a little olive oil, just enough to lightly coast the sprouts and carrots.

Season liberally with salt and pepper. Toss, then place sprouts in a single layer in a baking dish and the carrots on top of the sprouts in a single layer. Place in the oven and roast until the Brussels sprouts are cooked through, about 45 minutes. Place in a serving bowl and top with crumbled bacon, chevre, aged balsamic, and fresh cilantro.

Yield: Serves 6 sides.

Antique and Vintage Show to be held Nov. 18-20

SANTA BARBARA — The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held Nov. 18 through 20 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: sbantiqueshow.com/discount-flyer. Children under 12 are free, and so

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canvas, wood and watercolor paper.

She is a member of the Santa Barbara Abstract Art Collective and co-chair of SBVA.

Ms. Hill, a watercolor artist and freelance writer who focuses on landscapes of Santa Barbara and her travels, has led women’s writing and watercolor retreats to Peru and Italy.

She is a board member of the Santa Barbara Art Association and is affiliated with South Coast Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE), Los Padres Watercolor Society and the California Watercolor Association.

Primarily a self-taught realism painter working in oils, Ms. Parkins now paints abstracts using acrylics as her medium. After taking a long break from painting and relocating to Santa Barbara, she decided to begin again.

Ms. Villa spent the last seven years focusing on abstract art, but it was not until she discovered the techniques of fluid arts that her passion for painting came alive.

“The painting techniques she uses achieve cellular-like separations with the use of acrylic paints and other chemical agents. The painting techniques of fluid arts are dynamic, vibrant and magical. Her paintings are on display in local galleries,” said Ms. Tibbles.

Ms. Willat is an award-winning fine art photographer and publisher, whose images from around the world capture the beauty of the human landscape across cultures. Her photographs have been juried into the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, Los Angeles Center for Photography, Photo LA, Photo Independent, TAG Gallery, Bergamot Station, the Brand Library in Glendale and

is parking. From the 17th Century to midcentury, an array of merchandise from more than 60 quality dealers from around the country will be available. Included will be tin to Tiffany, furniture, jewelry, paintings, silver, china, pottery, lighting, textiles, Native American, vintage fashion, Bakelite, Oriental rugs, Asian and more.

Michael and Gae Ann McHale,

new directors/owners of the show, bring a multi-decade background in antique shows and exhibits and are also owners of McHale Silverwares and Fine China and now Silver Trident Productions.

They can be reached at 805484-1291. Exhibitors can contact Ms. McHale at 619-925-2346 or stpantiqueshows@aol.com.

— Marilyn McMahon

numerous other venues across the United States and in London, UK and Italy.

“The camera is my medium to capture the fleeting beauty I see and feel in nature, the unguarded expressions and hidden gestures of life and in the optical illusions that appear in reflections and the layering of images,” said Ms. Willat.

“Engaging with my camera takes me out of ordinary reality and into the world of possibility where I thrive. When something captures

my imagination, I want to share it with others by taking a photograph.

“Being an artist is to live in the world of possibility, less of certainty. I could capture a moment, something sacred or commonplace, an unconscious gesture, a tattered clothesline, a red plastic pitcher or a worn prayer book. I like to leave the familiar, travel to far-away places, and find the gift of really being present.”

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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.

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Karen Frishman’s “Channel Islands Kelp Forest”

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Thought for Today

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

ARIES — This would be an ideal day to think about your personal interests in all areas of your life, Aries. You’ve surely noticed that in various relationships you tend not to consider yourself and what you get out of it. The configuration of the planets today can help you concentrate on yourself and think about what you give up in return for your need to please others.

TAURUS — Taurus, don’t be surprised if you meet people who are quite self-centered today. In general, it could be that you have a hard time understanding people who are egotistical and don’t participate in activities with others. Today you could try looking at them as if they had something to teach you - the value of living a bit more for yourself and less for others.

GEMINI — Today could be rather constraining, Gemini. Despite your great aspirations, today will be marked by the need to take care of the small problems that arise in everyday life. In other words, just what you love. That said, being more down to Earth or in contact with the realities of the world can never do anything but good for you.

CANCER — Even if it’s true in general that Cancer have strong bodies like you, there are times when it’s important that they take care of themselves. This would be an ideal day to be more aware of that fact. It isn’t that you’re going to have health problems. Rather, the planets are positioned in the middle of abundant activity, suggesting that you’d be wise to take care of your body - your greatest asset.

LEO — Today might be a little rough for you, Leo. It’s as if reality were waiting to trip you up. Nothing about you is realistic. If you’re still a bit childish or irresponsible, today may be rather hard on you. It’s nothing serious, so don’t worry. However, if you feel as though your back is to the wall, don’t react. Try to calmly accept what’s happening to you.

VIRGO — Here’s a day that will be rather calm for you, Virgo. Peace has replaced all your soul searching. You feel in contact with life’s daily routine, including aspects that you don’t always consider like the weather, people’s expressions, or small coincidences. You seem to be

floating on a cloud. You’re going to have a good deal of confidence today!

LIBRA — It’s time to get yourself together. You tend to be all over the place. You need to channel your energies into something you really care about. Tell yourself how proud you would be if you could get this done. Don’t give up and don’t change directions on your way. Stay focused!

SCORPIO — Today you should think about your overdependence on money and material possessions, Scorpio. Don’t you think you spend too much of your precious time thinking about money and where you’re going to find it? Are you careful with your money? Do you stick to or even have a budget? These are important questions, and this is a good day to find the answers.

SAGITTARIUS — The last few weeks have been a little too serious for your tastes, but this is good for you every once in a while, Sagittarius. You may tend to want to play, which sometimes keeps you from getting your work done. Take today to try and get your daily life organized so you can have time to take care of your responsibilities and have a little fun.

CAPRICORN — Capricorn, you’re someone who needs to have a lot of time to yourself. You often dream of curling up in bed with a good book or going for a bike ride. This is just your natural rhythm. Don’t try and ignore it, because doing so could only mean problems for you. Give in from time to time. If you don’t, at least use today to think about how you could.

AQUARIUS — This will be a great day for you, Aquarius. Everything you touch will seem to turn to gold. The day’s events will fall right into place. You will take pleasure in being calm and efficient. But what you may not realize is that this could happen every day. Take the time to see what’s going right today in order to make it happen again tomorrow!

PISCES — Today you may be feeling a little surer of yourself than usual. You can be fairly shy and reserved. Today you should try and make people a little more aware of you, to take you seriously. It’s time that people respected you more, especially the people around you. Try to think of yourself before you think of other people. You’re worth it!

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CODEWORD PUZZLE

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language.

Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance.

All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid.

Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

“It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.”

— Rene Descartes