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Real estate companies give back Local businesses find ways to help their community

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Local real estate companies have seen a boom in sales during the pandemic. And they’re sharing their good fortune by finding unique ways to give back to the community.

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“It was incredibly important that we as a community pay forward our local businesses to give them funds to survive,” real estate entrepreneur Cristal Clarke said.

CRISTAL CLARKE Cristal Clarke has donated $100,000 to Berkshire Hathaway Charities in support of local charities in the community. Cristal Clarke serves buyers and sellers in Montecito, one of the most affluent communities in the U.S. “As a result of the restrictions imposed on businesses due to COVID-19, what became apparent

at a very early stage was the need to support local businesses, which are the mainstay and fabric of our community, more than ever,” owner Cristal Clarke told the News-Press in an email. “It was important that once we emerged from the restrictions, our local businesses were still in place to serve our community. “With that in mind, it was incredibly important that we as a community pay forward our local businesses to give them funds to survive. I made the decision very early on to pay forward all the people I do business with — restaurants, dentists, chiropractors, photographers, hairdressers, etc. — so they had some sort of income to support themselves during those uncertain

times. “Thankfully with the support of this great community, I believe we are stronger now than before, and it is gratifying to be able to continue the support through this donation to the Santa Barbara chapter of The Charitable Foundation.” In 2020, Ms. Clarke’s sales exceeded $260 million. She is ranked No. 1 overall in the Santa Barbara MLS (multiple listing services) by sales volume and ranked No. 2 overall in the Santa Barbara MLS by units. She is also ranked as the No. 1 BHHS (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services) agent in California by sales volume. And she is ranked as the No. 1 BHHS agent worldwide by sales

UC strike canceled UC reaches agreement with lecturers; UCSB rally celebrates victory

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Storke Tower’s bell rang out to an empty plaza at 10 a.m. Wednesday — the planned picket canceled thanks to a last-minute agreement with the University of California. The union representing UC’s non-tenured faculty and librarians, University Council-American Federation of Teachers, reached a tentative agreement with the university at 4 a.m. Wednesday. UC-AFT members had previously planned a strike to begin that morning. “It’s a really good deal, and we’re really proud of what we’ve accomplished,” Caroline Luce, UCAFT’s communications chair, told the News-Press. The contract increases lecturers’ pay 30% over five years and provides what non-tenured staff want most: stability. The agreement sets a path to become a continuing lecturer, the title given to those who have taught over six years in their department and passed an excellence review. Continuing lecturers have regularly scheduled merit reviews, which in turn, grant raises. But according to UC-AFT’s strike readiness resolution, lecturers have a high churn rate. UC lecturers teach an average of two years on their campuses, and 40% of lecturers in their first six years do not get their contract renewed, the resolution says. “We have to re-apply for our jobs every year, and what that means is it’s really hard to plan our lives,” Dr. Luce said. “The university doesn’t even have to lay us off; they just don’t renew us.” Stephanie Moret, a lecturer in the environmental studies department at UCSB, has taught for more than six years but is still considered a “pre-six” lecturer because the university didn’t count her summer quarters toward continuing. The tentative agreement changes this standard. It also reverses some campuses’ effort to remove retirement benefits from the summer session. Dr. Moret said she joined the union because she is nearing

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“I have always thought that as a real estate industry you can still volunteer and do things, even in times of recession. We just keep fundraising and would love to see competitors do more in this good market,” said Renee Grubb, owner of Village Properties.

Lompoc city manager resigns, accepts new position

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Lompoc City Manager Jim Throop is leaving Santa Barbara County to work as the city manager of Cupertino.

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Harold Marcuse, a professor in UCSB’s history department, speaks about lecturer churn rate during a rally at Storke Tower Wednesday afternoon.

“retirement age.” “I couldn’t have this job if I didn’t have another income in my household,” she said. “There are a lot of lecturers who are my children’s age. For families, it’s really important that they have job security.” The agreement promises four weeks of paid family leave to all faculty — a key piece of the unfair practice strike. Chase Hobbs-Morgan, a political science lecturer, and Charmaine Chua, assistant professor of global studies, spoke at a celebration rally Wednesday by Storke Tower. The two, who both use they/them pronouns, are partners and see the different treatment of tenured/ senate faculty and lecturers. “My partner teaches about twice the number of classes that I do, at about 60 to 70% of the pay that I get. My partner also is Please see RALLY on A2

volume out of more than 60,000 agents. Among her other accomplishments in 2020, she closed 59 transactions and represented 37 sellers and 22 buyers. “At the onset of COVID-19 no one, in real estate, could have foreseen what would happen in the local real estate marketplace, myself included,” Ms. Clarke said. “In fact, many companies, agents and news organizations were forecasting doom and gloom for the housing market, which turned out to be entirely opposite from the reality of what happened. “While the real estate market received tremendous growth in

A picket sign created for the strike was altered after the union and the University of California came to an agreement at 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Lompoc City Manager Jim Throop has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 2. The Lompoc City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept the resignation. Mr. Throop has served as city manager since July 2018. Mr. Throop has accepted a position as city manager for Cupertino in Santa Clara County. “It’s been my honor and a true privilege to serve the city of Lompoc during these past three and a half years,” Mr. Throop said in a statement. “I am more than proud of what our city team and community members have been able to accomplish working together, and the wonderful city that Lompoc is. “Although there have been challenges during my time in Lompoc, I would not trade this experience for anything and will always reflect fondly on my time here. Lompoc is in good hands thanks to the city’s hardworking and dedicated staff, and the fantastic community that advocates for what they believe in. I look forward to what’s ahead for Lompoc,” said Mr. Throop. His accomplishments during his time as city manager include making significant steps toward improving the city’s budget and fiscal health, according to a news release from the city. The city

explained Mr. Throop did so by building substantial reserves, reducing debt and paving a better financial path forward. Lompoc Mayor Janell Osborne praised Mr. Throop, saying that he assumed his position during a difficult time, but he persevered through a transitional period and enacted permanent change. “Jim came into a lot of issues when he arrived as Lompoc city manager, including staff shortages and financial difficulties, but he has set us on a path to success,” Mayor Osborne said. “I only regret that Jim will not stay with the city longer to enjoy the fruits of his labor. I am thankful for Jim’s service to our city, and Lompoc is better for his time spent here.” Prior to coming to Lompoc, Mr. Throop served as the chief financial officer for the city of Oxnard. He has more than 33 years of financial and city management experience in both the public and private sector. And he holds a bachelor’s. in economics from USC and a master’s in business administration from Chapman University. Discussion concerning the appointment of an interim city manager is expected to take place during a closed session of the next city council meeting on Nov. 30. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Traffic fatality victim identified, driver charged SANTA BARBARA — Police have identified the person who died in a collision Sunday evening as Steven Doyle Carlson, 71. The Santa Barbara Police Department is continuing to investigate the fatality, which involved two vehicles and preceded the arrest of Jose Fermin Lopez Jr., 24, of Santa Barbara. On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Mr. Lopez, the driver of one of the vehicles, is being charged with these felonies: one count of murder, one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, one count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and one count of driving with a .08% or higher blood alcohol content causing injury. “Additionally it is further alleged that Mr. Lopez personally inflicted great bodily injury within the meaning of Penal Code section 12022.7(a),” the district attorney’s office said in a news release. Mr. Lopez was arraigned Wednesday from the hospital, where he is recovering from the injuries he sustained in the collision. Mr. Lopez did not enter a plea, and the arraignment was continued to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 22 in Department 8 of the Santa Barbara Superior Court. Bail has been set at $2 million. — Dave Mason

SBPD rescues man during fire SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Police Department rescued a man trapped in a burning home Wednesday. The Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received multiple reports of a residential structure fire in the 700 block of Spring Street, at around 9:50 a.m. Santa Barbara Police Officer A. Gutierrez was patrolling on Milpas Street as calls were coming into the dispatch center. Officer Gutierrez observed a large plume of black smoke about a block from Milpas Street. Officer Gutierrez was the first responder on the scene. He immediately radioed dispatch that the residential structure was engulfed in flames, and loud screaming was coming from inside the structure. A local business owner arrived on scene to assist Officer Gutierrez.

The fire was controlled within minutes, and fire investigators determined the cause of the fire to be electrical. — Katherine Zehnder

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A fire struck a home Wednesday in Santa Barbara. The man trapped inside was rescued by police.

Officers C. Ortega and D. Valerio arrived moments later to assist Officer Gutierrez. Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, the Santa Barbara police public information officer, said the officers could see the man trapped in the house through a window. Officers Gutierrez and Valerio pulled the man out of the window and carried him to safety, with the assistance of a local business owner. Santa Barbara City Fire arrived on scene shortly after. Officers immediately started evacuating residences in the 700 block of Spring Street and several buildings located on North Milpas Street. The rescued man was transported to the hospital and treated for minor injuries and smoke insulation. The officers sustained minor cuts and smoke inhalation. One officer did have to seek medical care. Santa Barbara city firefighters were able to extinguish flames and minimized further risk to the neighborhood. The victim sustained smoke inhalation and other injuries. All other occupants were safely evacuated from the home. Firefighters also assisted in evacuating a family of dogs, including puppies from an adjacent structure as a precaution, due to the amount of smoke.

LOMPOC — Two arrests have been made in connection with the Oct. 17 shooting death of Tony Villa as well as the injury of a second adult in the 500 block of North M Street. A 17-year-old male was arrested on Nov. 8 in Lompoc, and a 16 -year-old male was arrested Tuesday in Santa Maria, according to Lompoc police. Both were booked in Santa Maria Juvenile Hall. Police said the charges are homicide, participation in a criminal street gang, dissuading a witness and/or victim, and use of a firearm during a gang crime. The investigating officer was Detective Cpl. Guerra.

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Collision on Highway 101 BUELLTON — A solo vehicle collision took place around 5:05 a.m. Tuesday southbound on Highway 101, south of Santa Rosa Road. A preliminary California Highway Patrol investigation shows the driver of an approximately 40-foot long, 2016 International box truck was traveling at an unknown speed, going south in the highway’s No. 1 lane. The driver — Fabian Funes, 33, of San Bernardino — turned southwest, veering to the right across all the lanes of southbound 101 and colliding with the right shoulder dirt embankment, according to CHP. After the collision, the vehicle ended up overturned onto its left side, blocking the southbound lanes. As a result, those lanes were closed for about four hours. The driver was the truck’s sole occupant and wasn’t transported to a medical facility. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, but alcohol and drugs don’t appear to be a factor, according to CHP. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call Officer J. Ligon at the Buellton CHP office at 805-688-5551.

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Santa Barbara County reported 62 new COVID-19 cases and one death Wednesday. The decedent was in the 70-plus age group and had no underlying medical conditions. The individual resided in Santa Maria. Of the 62 new cases, the highest

number, 29, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had three cases. Elsewhere, seven cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Five cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon.

Four cases were in Isla Vista. Two cases were in Goleta. The locations of five cases are pending. Twenty-nine patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another eight are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 45,045 cases, of which 337 are still infectious. The total

number of deaths is now 537. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 65.3% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. The number is higher for those eligible in the city of Santa Barbara: 72.5%. Of the entire county population, 61.4% is fully vaccinated.

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Goleta seeks to fill vacancies on panels GOLETA — Positions are currently open in Goleta for the city’s Planning Commission, the Public Engagement Commission or the Mosquito and Vector District Management Board of Santa Barbara County. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Interested applicants can go to cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/ city-clerk/boards-commissions. The Planning Commission discusses land issues and consists of five members in four-year terms. The commission meets on

the second and fourth Mondays of every month at 6 p.m. There is $100 compensation per meeting. There is one vacancy on the commission. Eligible applicants must live within city limits and be a qualified elector. To be considered for the Public Engagement Commission, applicants must be a Goleta resident, but not a city employee. The commission’s projects include assisting with the district mapping process to determine boundaries for the city’s

first district elections, set for November 2022. The commission has six regular scheduled meetings per year. Commissioners are compensated $50 per meeting. There are four vacancies. The Mosquito and Vector Management District Board of Santa Barbara County consists of eight members, five of whom are appointed by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and three of whom are appointed by the city councils in Goleta,

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finishing their respective strikeauthorization votes today. Sheila Kulkarni, a graduate student researcher in the chemistry department, spoke at the rally in solidarity. “The moment that our lecturers rose up and said, ‘We’re not going to take this anymore. We are going to flex our power. We’re going to show that the university does not run without our labor,’ UC paid,” Mx. Kulkarni said, who went on to call the month “Strikevember.” Dr. Luce said UC-AFT stands in solidarity with the postdoc and graduate-student researcher unions. She looks forward to seeing the results of the authorization vote. Wednesday, she felt adrenaline after UC-AFT secured a tentative agreement. She stayed up until 4 a.m. to watch negotiators. “There were lots of intense

negotiations on Monday and Tuesday, and we weren’t sure UC was going to bargain in good faith,” she said. Valentina Padula, a French and Italian lecturer, was thrilled when she received word of the deal Wednesday morning. Union members had originally planned to cancel class during the strike, so she emailed all her students that they would meet that day. “Our members are not militant activists; they want to be in the classroom teaching,” Dr. Luce said. “Many of them were looking forward to that sense of pride on the picket line, but what they are more worried about is job security.” The University of California was not immediately available for comment. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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said should be reserved for the department chair. He said the department needs so many lecturers that a faculty member must also hire them. He blames the process on a high churn rate. “As soon as a lecturer doesn’t get rehired, we go through the charade,” he said. He described the process as taking “an incredible amount of time.” “We had to advertise nationally, basically deceive all lecturers across the country or potential applicants, that this was a real job that they might get — because nobody’s going to come here to teach for one quarter or even one year at $5,000 per course,” he said. Postdoctoral researchers and graduate-student researchers are also hoping for better wages and benefits. Both groups are

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Carpinteria wins first round of water polo Carpinteria won its first round Tuesday of the 2021 CIF SoCal Boys Water Polo Championships Division III tournament. The Warriors defeated the Eagle Rock Eagles, the CIF semi-finalist from the Los Angeles section, 18-9 at Carpinteria Community Pool. “Typical Warrior style got out to a fast start and never let off the throttle,” Coach Jon Otsuki told the News-Press. “They led 5-1 at the end of the first quarter then turned in another 6-1 second quarter to lead 11-2 at the halftime break. “Mateo Handall and Reyn Clayton each had great stat lines for this game,” Otsuki said. “Senior team captain Handall had two field blocks and two steals and three goals while senior counterpart Clayton had one field block and two steals and scored three goals of his own. “Junior Justin Main also collected a field block, two steals and two goals scored,” Otsuki said. “Others helping in the scoring event was Asher Smith with a game high of five goals, Coby Gonzales with three and Zach Isaac notched two goals to round out the scoring. “Jacob Taff recorded five blocked shots for the evening,” Otsuki said. The Warriors will continue to hold home pool advantage as they advance to the semifinals today. DOS PUEBLOS DEFEATS BUENA The Dos Pueblos girls water polo team defeated Buena 16-6 Tuesday in a home match to start its season. The Goleta team was ahead of the visitors from Ventura 6-1 at the end of the first quarter and expanded the lead to 12-3 by the end of the half, then 15-4 by the end of the third period, Coach

Christopher Lee told the News-Press in an email. The Chargers’ Ava Bennett, a junior, made five goals and two assists. Another junior, Athena Wigo, scored two goals. Franki Court, a freshman, made four goals and four assists. Another freshman, HanaLora Abel, made two goals, two assists and five steals. Anikka Kuhm, a senior, made one goal, one assist and four steals. Another senior, Isabella Moore, made two goals and four steals. And freshman goalie Megan Garner made five blocks, four assists and two steals. Dos Pueblos is 1-0 overall and hasn’t competed yet in league matches.

BISHOP DIEGO BEATS SANTA YNEZ The Bishop Diego boys basketball team won the first game of its season over Santa Ynez, 6154, in a game the coach described as close. “The Cardinals were able to take a 36-26 point lead at the half,” Coach James Coronado told the News-Press. “With streaky shooting and timely defense they held a slim 3-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. “I felt our effort was there, but we definitely looked like it was our first game. We left some plays out there tonight, but we’ll take a win any time we can get it,” Coronado said. Kai Morphy led the way for Bishop with 21 points, and Ty Williams added 19. “But I credit Kai’s defensive effort and his rebounding more than the scoring,” Coronado said. “When he is playing defense like that, we will be tough to beat even when our shots are not going down.” Landon Lassahn led Santa Ynez with 24 points, 10 rebounds and three assists, Coach TJ Tyler told the News-Press.

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SANTA BARBARA LOSES TO BUENA The Buena boys basketball team squeaked by Santa Barbara High School 52-51 Tuesday in an away game. “We went down early by 11 points before cutting the lead to 1 at halftime,” Coach Corey Adam told the News-Press about the game in Ventura. “We took the lead in the third quarter before falling behind by 4 with 2 minutes left. “We had several good looks to tie it with under 30 seconds left but were unable to hit a big shot,” Adam said in an email. “Ultimately we had too many turnovers combined with nine of 20 from the charity stripe really did us in. We can’t expect to win games shooting under 50% free throws. “We came into this game very inexperienced, playing in a tight game like this will really help these guys grow,” the coach continued. “Junior Devan Stone led us with 12 points despite being saddled with foul trouble early. Sophomore Mikey Denver came on strong in his first varsity action with 10 points and seven rebounds. Senior Blaise Winston chipped in eight points while playing really solid perimeter defense in his first varsity action.” The Dons will be back in Ventura Friday to play at St. Bonaventure.

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Westmont Warriors outrun Antelope Valley By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Sydney Brown recorded her second double-double of the year to help the No. 1 Westmont women’s basketball team (5-0) to a 78-40 victory Tuesday over Antelope Valley in Murchison Gymnasium. Brown made seven of nine attempts from the field and pulled four rebounds from the offensive glass at the Montecito college home game. “Syd Brown was phenomenal tonight — inside, outside and on the boards,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “She played

multiple positions for us. I thought she was focused, executed at a high level and did a great job.” Iyree Jarrett notched 17 points for the Warriors while also tallying five assists. Stefanie Berberabe scored 14 points, collected six rebounds and dished off six assists. Westmont jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter with a pair of layups by Berberabe and a 3-pointer from Laila Seanz and never looked back. By the end of the first quarter, Westmont held a 26-10 lead. By halftime, the lead had stretched to 42-20. “The game went differently than I expected in that they didn’t press

us full court,” said Moore. “That is something that they are good at, and we were prepared for it. That was a bit of a surprise, but I thought we handled that adjustment well and had a good first half. “Our second half got a little sloppy. All throughout the game we could have been sharper. “We will need to be sharper on Saturday against a tough Master’s team. From what I have seen on film, their new players are outstanding, and Stephanie Soares was the (2019-20) national player of the year for a reason.” When the Warriors open Golden State Athletic Conference play

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on Saturday by hosting the 24thranked Mustangs (4-0), they will put their 20-game winning streak on the line. The Master’s was the last NAIA team to beat the Warriors, which was back in March of 2020. Since then, the Warriors have won two GSAC Championships and an NAIA National Championship. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. as part of a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader. Tickets are available at athletics.westmont. edu. Ron Smith is the Westmont sports information director.

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Westmont to play in women’s soccer semifinal today By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

The field has been set for the NAIA Women’s Soccer Opening Round Tournament - Santa Barbara Bracket. Sixteenth-ranked Westmont (10-1-5) has been named the No. 2 seed and will host No. 24 EmbryRiddle of Arizona (14-5-1) in a semifinal match-up today. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. The Golden Eagles are the third seed. Prior to Westmont’s game, top-seeded and ninth-ranked Southeastern of Florida (15-3) will take on Marymount of California (8-10-2), the fourth seed, in the tournament’s other semifinal game. Those teams will kick off at 11 a.m. The winners of the two semifinals will meet in the championship game on Saturday at 1 p.m. At stake will be a chance to advance to the NAIA National Tournament Final Site, located in Orange Beach, Ala. They will be joined by the winners of the other nine opening round tournaments to compete for the national title. Southeastern won the Sun Conference Tournament Championship for the second consecutive year after finishing second in the conference standings behind No. 2 Keiser (Fla.) (14-2). The Fire are making their fifthstraight NAIA Opening Round appearance, having advanced to the finals on all four previous occasions. Southeastern outscored their opponents 51-20, led by senior forward Aisha Solorzano of Guatemala. A member of the Guatemala National Team, Solorzano recorded 12 goals and 10 assists for the Fire this year. Senior midfielder Shara Randez of Spain has added seven goals and seven assists. Embry-Riddle was the winner of the California Pacific Conference (CalPac) Tournament, defeating Marymount 3-1 in the championship game. The Golden Eagles went 6-2 in conference play, finishing second in the Southwest Division behind Saint Katherine (7-1).

The Golden Eagles are making their sixth appearance in the national championship and have put together a record of 3-4-1 in national tournament play. EmbryRiddle has advanced from the Opening Round in three of the four tournaments in which it has participated. Senior forward Sierra Vincent leads the team offensively with eight goals and nine assists. Sophomore midfielder Haley Harris has also scored eight goals while senior midfielder Lauren Foster, and freshman midfielder Rea Yoshioka have each contributed seven. Marymount struggled in the first half of the season, going 0-8-1 in August and September. However, the Mariners turned things around with the arrival of October, posting a record of 8-2-1 since then. In the CalPac Tournament, the fifth-seeded Mariners defeated fourth-seeded Simpson and topseeded Saint Katherine to earn both a slot in the championship game and a berth in the national tournament. Olga Luna, a junior forward, leads the Mariners with four goals and three assists. Four other Mariners have scored three goals each – Maileena Faaita, Sophia Ceman, Elise Padilla and Bri Flores. Westmont earned its spot in the national tournament as an automatic qualifier by claiming the GSAC Tournament Championship last week. The Warriors tied Hope International 2-2 in the championship game, then prevailed in penalty kicks 5-4. Westmont is led in scoring by junior forward Grace Duckens with seven goals and four assists. Teagan Matye, a senior midfielder, has produced five goals and two assists while junior forward Reese Davidson, and sophomore midfielder Daisy Alvarez have each added four goals. Tickets for the event are available at athletics.westmont.edu/tickets. Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Some California public employees to pay more to pension funds By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Some public employees in California must soon contribute more of their pay to their retirement after an investment policy change from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. The CalPERS board voted Monday to select a portfolio with a return of 6.8% and an expected volatility rate of 12.1%. This expected rate of return is two-tenths of a percentage point lower than last year’s target of 7%. The vote concluded a review of the pension fund’s assets, which occurs once every four years. This expected reduction in the rate of return means that some employees will have to contribute more to their pension funds because the fund expects to earn less from its investment portfolio. For employees hired after the implementation of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act in January 2013, CalPERS estimates

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sales volume and prices, which is still present in today’s market, many local businesses saw the opposite reaction and were struggling to stay open.” she said. Ms. Clarke has an advantage in dealing with international clients with whom she has developed a stellar rapport. She was born in Europe and after extensive travel moved to Santa Barbara from Laguna Beach in 1977. “Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties embodies the core principles that I believe should be evident in every company. It continues to provide communitybased support through The Charitable Foundation with donations to over 30 local charities, all of which provide a wide variety of support throughout the local community,” Ms. Clarke said. Her intense interest in the arts led her to a degree in art history and architecture from UCLA. Prior to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ms. Clarke had a distinguished tenure at Pitts & Bachman, Santa Barbara’s revered real estate firm. “The Charitable Foundation is one of many local companies that supports our community in a variety of ways,” Ms. Clarke said. “Those of us lucky enough to call Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities home, especially those of us who are fortunate enough to have been involved in real estate in the past few years have a responsibility to give back to this community which has given us so much over the years … After all, the people, the

they will contribute an average of 1.2% to 1.5% more toward their pensions. These changes will go into effect for school employees, excluding teachers, in July 2022 and will be enacted for most other local government employees in July 2023. “We understand that the law will affect the contributions that PEPRA employees pay, and we’ll make sure we’re accurately communicating that information so they fully understand the change,” CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost said in a statement. “And we know that even the smallest change to our portfolio can have an effect on employers’ bottom line, especially as they recover from a global health and economic crisis. We’re committed to working with our employer partners to make sure they have the resources necessary to plan their budgets and prepare for the future.” CalPERS is the largest definedbenefit public pension in the nation, with a current total fund market value of $495 billion.

The pension fund serves more than two million members and administers benefits to about 1.5 million members through its health program. Yet, despite being the largest pension fund in the nation, it is the least funded pension program in California, according to 2020 data from Truth in Accounting, a nonpartisan think tank. While promising about $531.2 billion in benefits, CalPERS is only about 70% funded, meaning the fund promised more than $158 billion that projected assets could not cover. Bill Bergman, the director of research at Truth in Accounting, said the move by CalPERS to require increased contributions on the part of employees is a marginal solution to a much bigger problem. “CalPERS remains dominantly invested in risky assets to justify its rate of return and discount rate assumption, and this represents a threat to California (and other) taxpayers that

deserves wider awareness and concern,” Mr. Bergman told The Center Square. “The increased contribution requirements facing government employees are only marginal, and come nowhere near what is required for CalPERS to dig out of the hole it has dug.” The board’s decision on Monday came just months after CalPERS announced historic gains on investment returns in the 2020-2021 financial year. The organization reported a net return of 21.3% between June 2020 and June 2021. The windfall profits will go toward long-term debts that local governments pay in addition to pension costs, the Sacramento Bee reported. This means the debt payments will go down for local governments while regular pension prices increase, which will result in a slight decrease in the average pension cost for local governments. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

places and the sense of community found here is one of the biggest driving forces in why people want to call Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities home!” said Ms. Clarke.

are) looking for more space, valuing outdoor home entertainment like pools and eating areas and space to roam, looking for home offices or detached home office structures, and homes that can entertain the family.” Ms. Grubb is known for her passionate philanthropy and her focus on giving back to the community. The following is stated on the Village Properties website (villagesite.com): “Our agents do more than just sell homes. They teach, coach, volunteer, fundraise and champion nonprofits to make a difference in the community that they serve.” The Teacher’s Fund started in 2002 when Ms. Grubb started seeing a lot of articles about lack of funding for education and teachers paying out of pocket for school supplies. “The unique thing about the Teacher’s Fund is that the grants actually fund the classroom, and the teacher decides how to spend it. As teachers geared up to teach virtually in summer of 2020, the fund sponsored much of the software needed. Most of the schools that ask for supplies are Title I schools,” said Ms. Grubb. Title I schools typically serve lower-income areas. In September, the Teacher’s Fund hosted its annual Back-toSchool Drive with a goal of raising $60,000 to support Santa-Barbara teachers, as they welcomed back their students to the classroom this fall. They surpassed this goal by more than $2,000. This year’s drive was especially needed to support local teachers and students alike as they make the transition back to an inperson educational format. “I have always thought that as a

real estate industry you can still volunteer and do things, even in times of recession. We just keep fundraising and would love to see competitors do more in this good market,” said Ms. Grubb, who has been a successful real estate professional since 1983 and is the former president of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors. Ms. Johnson echoed these sentiments: “I am beyond grateful to work with a company that values our Santa Barbara community so much and puts such a huge emphasis on giving back through the Teachers Fund and many other nonprofits. Being born and raised in Santa Barbara, I attended all local schools growing up and love that I am now able to help supply our local classrooms with the tools and supplies the students need to grow and thrive. “It feels like it’s come full circle, and I’m really glad I can help make a difference in our community through the Teachers Fund,” she said. “Village Properties makes it easy for us to get involved, and we always love seeing the ‘Thank you’ notes and drawings from the classrooms we are able to help supply! You can really see how your donation impacts the kids.” Added Ms. Grubb, “I think the teachers are amazing. We respect their difficult job of teaching children. They have a creativity that we are able to fund things that aren’t even on the radar such as plays, art projects. I love the teachers that think outside the box and come up with creative things for students to do. “We get so many thank-you notes and photos. It’s a wonderful thing. It really is.”

VILLAGE PROPERTIES Cristal Clarke is not the only one giving back to the community. Renee Grubb, owner of Village Properties Realtors, is also the founder of the Teacher’s Fund, a Santa Barbara nonprofit, which gives grants to teachers for them to purchase school materials and supplies for their classroom. “Our sales numbers have stayed consistently high compared to the years prior to COVID-19. There is huge demand for Santa Barbara real estate with many homes selling with multiple offers at or above the listing price. We see supply and demand forces at work everyday in our market and are confident that if more homes were to come up for sale in the Santa Barbara area, our number of sales would be even higher than the current statistics,” Village Properties agent Brianna Johnson told the News-Press in an email. “When the pandemic first hit, real estate was deemed nonessential. The governor reversed within 10 days, still following protocol. All of a sudden the market exploded in July of 2020, and it hasn’t stopped since then. We are continuing with strong expectations into 2022,” Ms. Grubb told the News-Press. “We saw a huge impact on our Santa Barbara area housing market throughout COVID-19,” Ms. Johnson told the News-Press. “As homes became more and more important to people, we saw needs changing. People were (and still

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OSHA halts implementation of vaccine mandate By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE EXECUTIVE EDITOR

(The Center Square) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is temporarily suspending enforcement of the Biden administration’s private sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Wednesday announcement comes after the Fifth Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals in New Orleans twice ordered implementation of the mandate halted, citing “grave” constitutional issues. “The court ordered that OSHA ‘take no steps to implement or enforce’ the (Emergency Temporary Standard) ‘until further court order,’” OSHA said in a statement. “While OSHA remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies, OSHA has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation.” States, businesses and other groups filed 34 lawsuits against the Biden administration’s mandate that private sector businesses with 100 or more employees require workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or face weekly testing. The policy also would impose nearly $14,000 in fines per employee if businesses are caught letting their workers skirt the directive. The mandate was scheduled to go into effect Jan. 4 before the Fifth Circuit ordered the stay. On Tuesday, the lawsuits were consolidated by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and sent after a lottery

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On May 4, 1947, Vera married the love of her life and best friend, Aggie Margolis. Originally only a family friend, Aggie wooed her by reciting the poem “Charge of the Light Brigade.” They had two children, Ron and Susie, both born in Los Angeles. Both Vera and Aggie had a love of dance and were involved with folk dance groups in northern Santa Barbara County. In the early 1960s she won a twist contest in the Santa Ynez Valley and her love of music inspired her to join a local choir and sing in the Valley. She and her husband Aggie were two of the ﬁrst members of the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community in the 1970s. Vera is survived by her two children, Ron Margolis and Susie Pierson, her ﬁve grandchildren, Danny Margolis, Jennie Pierson, Aliza Simburger, Zachary Pierson and Simon Margolis, and her two great-grandchildren, Lani and Curren. There was a graveside service Tuesday, November 16 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ballard. Donations in Vera’s memory can be made to Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community, P.O. Box 135, Los Olivos, CA 93441-0135 or via their website www.syvjc.org. Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors

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Dolores Gallego passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 with the comfort of her loving daughter Denise Pendergast by her side. Dolores Garcia was born July 17, 1935 in Brawley, CA. Dolores grew up surrounded by many family and friends including her sisters Cecilia “Sunny,” Jeannie and her brothers Nick, Sal and Art. She married Gene “Vito” Gallego who treated her like a queen and they lived a very happy, loving life together. They had two daughters, Christina and Denise, but also cared for other family members whenever the need arose. They were a very close-knit family. Dolores eventually moved to Santa Barbara, CA, to join her daughters and their young families. She and Christina started a home day care and cared for many children. Dolores was bilingual and was always eager to help the children learn Spanish. Dolores would often dance and sing “Circle of Love” to all the children in her home. Dolores was an avid reader, movie goer, and fan of her novellas on television. She kept up with new technologies and was able to stay in touch with her loved ones. She was also keen on pop culture and could make references that surprised her grandchildren. She loved a wide variety of foods and we would on occasion get to enjoy her cooking. Her tamales, taquitos, and ﬁdeo were some of the best around. Her sweet tooth was satisﬁed by the plethora of baked goods that Vito would always keep on hand. She also enjoyed knitting and would often make clothing and blankets for her loved ones. Dolores will be remembered for her wit, her intelligence, and her love. She will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Sunday, December 5th at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave, Santa Barbara, CA at 2 pm.

July 10, 1929 — September 23, 2021

On September 23, 2021, Leland McCormack Crawford, Jr. passed peacefully at home in Montecito. Family and caregivers were by his side.

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Always civic minded, Leland served frequently as President of the board -- sometimes more than twice -- for the following organizations: Rotary Club of Santa Barbara, The State Bar Associations of both Santa Barbara and CA, Casa Dorinda, Lobero Theatre, Montecito Retirement Association, Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, and the State of CA Mental Health Association. He served as a board member for the Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis Club, Montecito YMCA, Santa Barbara Historical Society, and Valley Club, the latter his pride and joy for being one of its longest-term members.

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Leland was predeceased by his mother Mae McCormack and his father Leland Morris Crawford; his sisters Eleanor Cassedy and Elizabeth Fee; and his adoring, beloved wife Francesca Jensen Crawford, whom he ﬁnally joins to continue their eternity of love and friendship. Leland is survived by his devoted daughter Paula Emmens and her husband Bruce; son Leland M. Crawford, III and his wife Stacey; granddaughter Sophia Crawford Hennigan and her husband Dan; grandson Robert Emmens. Services will be held at All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito on Tuesday, November 23rd at 2pm. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to Santa Barbara Mental Health Association and Santa Barbara Historical Society.

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Leland, the youngest of three children, was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on July 10, 1929. He spent his childhood riding bikes with his two sisters from the Santa Barbara Mission to the Montecito Country Club, the Coral Casino, Miramar Beach and the muni tennis courts. He later graduated from Santa Barbara High School and UC Berkeley, where he met his wife Francesca Jensen. He was an active Chi Phi fraternity brother and ﬁnished his law degree at UC Hastings. After serving in the U.S. Army, Leland practiced law for 52 years in Santa Barbara, 7 of those years in partnership with his father.

During their active and loving 63 years of marriage, Leland and Frani volunteered for Montecito’s Beautiﬁcation Day and many other charities, played tennis and golf, danced, socialized with friends and family, and organized golf trips all over the world. Leland read volumes of historical novels and books on US and world history, rarely missing the chance to debate history or current affairs. Never a dull moment be had when in his company. He shall be missed.

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Vera Joy Margolis, age 94, passed away quietly on Saturday evening, November 13, 2021, with her two children by her side. Vera, born September 13, 1927, in Los Angeles, CA, was the youngest child out of three of Leopold and Bertha Friedman. She and her husband of 68 years, Albert “Aggie” Margolis, moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County in 1960. An accomplished and celebrated artist, Vera was honored as First Lady by the Santa Ynez Valley Artists Guild in March of 2008. She joined the Artists Guild in 1973, soon after it was formed. Vera, after serving in various positions on the board, was instrumental in setting up the Guild’s highly successful scholarship program. Years later she had a one-woman art show in Buellton.

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to the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. “It took two court orders but the Biden admin is finally telling OSHA to stand down,” Liberty Justice Cente), a nonprofit law firm that defends workers rights, tweeted in response. LJC and the New Orleansbased Pelican Institute represent businessman Brandon Trosclair, who owns 15 grocery stores in Louisiana and Mississippi, employing nearly 500 people. Mr. Trosclair filed the lawsuit at the center of the Fifth Circuit court’s two rulings. “I am proud to be in this fight on behalf of not just my employees, but all Americans,” Mr. Trosclair said in a statement after the second Fifth Circuit decision. “It’s wrong for the federal government to order me to interfere in the private medical decisions of my team members or to impose insurmountable costs on my businesses.” The Biden administration says the mandate is necessary to protect workers and end the pandemic. But the Fifth Circuit said the “mandate is a one-size-fitsall sledgehammer that makes hardly any attempt to account for differences in workplaces (and workers),” its ruling states. Ultimately, the lawsuits likely are to be settled by the U.S. Supreme Court. Daniel Suhr, managing attorney with the Liberty Justice Center, said the consolidated cases could be in front of the Supreme Court as early as December.

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Satsuma mandarins Originating in Japan, this local favorite of seedless tangerine is beginning to emerge, and that’s the first true indication that the citrus season is under way. Sweet and very easy to peel, they are ideal for the kids’ lunch boxes, to take along on a hike or to enjoy as an afternoon snack. This week I prepared a spinach and frisée salad topped with satsuma mandarins and a satsuma mandarin dressing, as the Fix of the Week on page B2. Rich in vitamins A and C, they are also a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, as well as decent amounts of copper, calcium and magnesium. . Satsuma mandarins are available at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets from several local producers. Price averages $3.50 per pound.

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Alebrije figures from Mexico include these mystical animals. They’re part of the Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

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Frisée This semi-bitter winter green has dark to light green outer leaves that fade to a yellow to white core where the sun has not been able to penetrate the center. A curly form of a true endive, this green is excellent in a salad that I find best when paired with notes of sweet and acidic properties. With a wavy texture, I like to toss some of the leaves in a mixed green salad with more neutral flavored greens such as lettuces and spinach. Certified organic is available from several producers at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Wednesday Solvang farmers’ markets. Price averages $2.50 per head.

At left, the museum’s Fleischmann Auditorium will be full of vendors. At right, handwoven purses and a jewelry box from Nepal grace the marketplace.

Annual fundraiser offers one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience that gives back By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

hat many consider Santa Barbara’s most unique holiday shopping experience, the Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace, is back. From Dec. 3-6, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will once again host its popular three-day indoor/outdoor shopping extravaganza. This year, the event showcases 20 vendors representing more than 30 countries, featuring a variety of baskets, décor, ethnographic art, furniture, jewelry, clothing, pottery, rugs, sculpture and more. Whether guests are shopping for gifts, adding to their collections, or just looking to treat themselves, they can shop around the world for exotic treasures, both whimsical and practical. Admission and parking are free. Savvy shoppers can get first dibs on the items at VIP Night from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2. A limited number of VIP guests will enjoy wine, appetizers and desserts while getting first pick of a selection of unique, authentic

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gifts from around the world. Tickets are $20 per person and available at sbnature.org/tickets. The festive atmosphere and discerning shoppers make the marketplace a hit with vendors, too. “We do a number of pop-up events, we sell online, and we sell wholesale. But the Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace is our favorite,” said Caleigh Hernandez, the RoHo Goods founder. “Everyone wants to know the story of what we’re selling. At this event, people actually care about how our goods are made, and that feels really special. People come looking for unique items.” RoHo is a Santa-Barbara-based business that partners with talented artisans in Kenya and Cameroon to import beautiful shoes, purses, jewelry and home décor with the goal of uplifting both customers and creators. “We’re committed to giving back to our artisans,” said Ms. Hernandez, who was born and raised in Santa Barbara. “That means paying our artisans fair trade wages and above and sending their kids to quality schools.” Handmade alpaca wool items Please see TRIBAL on B2

I’m a huge fan of pistachios, which is one of my favorite grab-out-of-the-pantry snacks. For general snacking, I usually prefer the Santa Barbara Pistachio Company’s hot onion garlic or hickory smoke flavors. However, in addition to simply snacking on pistachios, I also like to add the tasty kernels to salads, and for that task I prefer these raw kernels. Their natural flavor profile is a true meal enhancer, and they add a host of essential minerals, protein and fiber to the meal. Pistachios are also a nice addition to homemade cookies and other baked goods during the holiday season. They’re available at the Saturday Santa Barbara and Tuesday Santa Barbara farmers’ markets weekly. Certified organic is available. Price is $9 per 12-ounce bag.

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Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290. Sam Edelman photos

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from Peru, handwoven baskets from Nigeria and mystical animal sculptures from Oaxaca, Mexico, will also be available. While at the museum, guests can enjoy food and refreshments from three food trucks offering American comfort food favorites and tacos. They can also explore the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits for free. Shoppers are encouraged to be generous to their loved ones while supporting international artisans and the local community: 25% of the proceeds benefit museum exhibits and education programs. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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The Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3-5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road. Admission and parking are free. A VIP Shopping Night takes place from 5:50 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit sbnature.org/tribalarts.

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The marketplace has featured treasures such as this RoHO jewelry from Kenya and Cameroon. RoHo is a Santa-Barbara-based business that partners with talented artisans in the African countries to import shoes, purses, jewelry and home décor with the goal of uplifting both customers and creators.

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s the summer stone fruit began to rapidly dwindle in early September, some of our seasonal fruit growers from the outlying areas of the Central Valley eventually made their exit from our weekly farmers’ markets for the season. A time for a much deserved break after a grueling summer season that first kicked off the first week of May with the cherry harvest. Despite the end of the stone fruit season, the work on these family farms never really stops, and just around the corner is the wait of the start of their citrus crops. For many, this comes to a head this week. Those deliciously sweet seedless satsuma mandarins have made their official return to market, the first major variety indicating the citrus season is under way. Incredibly easy to peel, these are a favorite among my family, with my kids putting on down at least a half dozen each per day since bringing them home for the first time this past weekend. And I must admit, I have been consuming a similar quantity on a daily basis, they are just that good. In addition to enjoying satsuma mandarins as they come, I like incorporating them into both fruit salads with assorted berries, as well as mixed green salads. I

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find their flavor profile very well complements both a Chinese chicken-style salad, as well as salad with more bitter greens such as frisée or escarole. This week I prepared a simple spinach and frisée salad topped with peeled satsuma mandarins, grilled chicken, green onion, feta cheese and pistachio kernels. You can easily omit the chicken if you’re a vegetarian and omit the cheese if you’re a vegan. When tossed in a mandarin-based dressing, the sweet flavor of the juice balances out the robust flavor of the spinach and frisée. 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. SPINACH AND FRISÉE SALAD WITH SATSUMA MANDARIN SECTIONS. 4 cups spinach leaves, stems discarded, washed and dried 2 cups frisée greens

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the necessary steps to turn your ideas into reality. LIBRA — Today you might experience a rush of spiritual insights. Whatever comes to you seems clear and right, and it could inspire music, poetry, or painting. The only problem might be that these insights may disappear if you don’t write them down right away. Visions from the other side can be ephemeral. If you like what’s coming to you, keep a record of it. You’ll be glad you did. SCORPIO — Today you could receive some unexpected good news regarding the impending arrival of money that you’ve anticipated for a long time. This will be very welcome news and worthy of a celebration, although you still might not believe it. Believe it! Your long wait is over. Now you have to resist the temptation to spend it all in one place. SAGITTARIUS — A social event today could put you in contact with some old friends who mean a great deal to you. The occasion will be very warm and friendly, though you may feel a little subdued. Never mind! Sometimes companionable silence is preferable to forced talk. Just bask in the presence of cherished companions and listen to what others say. You’ll enjoy yourself that much more. CAPRICORN — Working closely with someone might bring up some strong, warm affection between you. It may or may not be a romantic attraction, but if it is, don’t read too much into it now. The situation is creating the emotions. There’s the chance that the attraction could pass by tomorrow. But you’ve probably found someone with whom you can collaborate harmoniously. That’s important! AQUARIUS — Love, affection, and romance seem to be all around you. Strong unity with close friends, family members, and your romantic partner may well up throughout the day. You can also expect a rush of imagination and artistic inspiration, perhaps generated by the support of those around you. Any relationships formed now will last a long time. Recall this day when times get tough. PISCES — Strong psychic impressions about absent friends or family members may come to you today. All are apt to be positive, though you might find it disconcerting. You might even think it more so if you learn your intuition was right! This tendency may continue for a while. Your sensitivity to others’ thoughts and feelings is increasing. It can contribute to your understanding of them. Make the most of it.

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FBI ‘tagging’ parents fuels debate over school boards, parental rights By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The FBI has sparked nationwide controversy after a report emerged showing that the federal law enforcement agency has been “tagging” parents who have allegedly harassed school board members. The report raised concerns of FBI overreach and federal transparency on the issue as the nationwide debate over local school curriculum and COVID-19 requirements hits a fever pitch. After the whistleblower documents became public, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland questioning the “accuracy and completeness of (his) sworn testimony” before Congress earlier this year. “Merrick Garland testified that the FBI wasn’t targeting parents,” said Rep. Jordan. “We now know the FBI is ‘tagging’ parents they consider threatening. The attorney general has some explaining to do.” Rep. Jordan is one of many Republicans calling for action after the whistleblower claims became public, which included documents that appear to show the FBI is already well under way marking

some parents as potential threats. “It should’ve been AG Garland, not an FBI whistleblower, to reveal that the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division was ‘threat tagging’ America’s parents,” said U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C. “I sent a letter to him calling to see all correspondence on the matter.” The FBI responded to the claims, insisting that the agency is not infringing on First Amendment rights and that it is not investigating parents who speak out at school board meetings, though some have disputed that claim. “The creation of a threat tag in no way changes the long-standing requirements for opening an investigation, nor does it represent a shift in how the FBI prioritizes threats,” the FBI told the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the story. The news came after Mr. Garland announced that the FBI would be investigating certain parents after several raucous school board meetings this year. Whether the FBI should be investigating parents, and how they would determine who qualifies as a threat, has been a point of criticism for Republicans. “Those efforts are expected to include the creation of a task force, consisting of representatives from the department’s Criminal Division,

National Security Division, Civil Rights Division, the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, the FBI, the Community Relations Service and the Office of Justice Programs, to determine how federal enforcement tools can be used to prosecute these crimes, and ways to assist state, tribal, territorial and local law enforcement where threats of violence may not constitute federal crimes,” the DOJ said in its announcement. “The Justice Department will also create specialized training and guidance for local school boards and school administrators.” That announcement sparked major pushback from parents, lawmakers and others and became a major campaign issue in the Virginia elections earlier this month. “Now Joe Biden is deploying the FBI against parents who have concerns about Critical Race Theory being taught to their children,” U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said. “This is a remarkable and dangerous abuse of power. I just asked the Biden DOJ to name one instance in American history when the FBI has been directed to go after parents attending school board meetings to express their views. There isn’t one. Biden’s latest offensive against parents is shocking, unprecedented and

wrong.” A poll from Convention of States Action released in October found that 57% of those surveyed do not support the DOJ announcement to investigate parents while 19.8% are in favor. The rest are unsure. In response to the controversy, Rep. Hawley this week announced he will introduce a “parents’ bill of rights.” Those rights include parents knowing what their kids are being taught and which companies are receiving contracts to work with the school. Under Rep. Hawley’s plan, parents could sue schools if those rights are violated. “America has long recognized the right of parents to direct their children’s education but we are now seeing a concerted effort by the Left to shut parents out,” Rep. Hawley said. “Whether it’s Joe Biden’s Justice Department attempting to classify parents as ‘domestic terrorists’ or activists funded by dark money who seek to quietly introduce critical race theory into school curricula, education has taken a back seat to radical politics in many schools and parents are taking notice. It’s time to give control back to parents, not woke bureaucrats, and empower them to start a new era of openness in education.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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(The Center Square) — Boeing is now one step closer to reaching settlements over two fatal plane crashes involving its Max 737 airliner. The latest development came Wednesday as the company filed court documents in Chicago accepting responsibility for the fatal crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March of 2019. The plane lost control and crashed into an open field about 40 miles outside of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, killing all 157 people aboard. Boeing admitted its software on board failed, causing the plane to lose control and plummet. The agreement does not provide monetary compensation to the families, but allows them to pursue legal action in U.S. courts rather than their home countries. The victims included people of 35 different nationalities. “This is a significant milestone for the families in their pursuit of justice against Boeing, as it will ensure they are all treated equitably and eligible to recover full damages under Illinois law while creating a pathway for them to proceed to a final resolution whether through settlements or trial,” Robert Clifford, Steven

Marks and Justin Green — the lead attorneys representing the families — said in a statement. The crash in Ethiopia came six months after a Boeing Max 737 crashed in Indonesia, killing 189 people A third Max 737 crashed at Calicut Airport in southern India in August of 2020, killing 21 people, including both pilots, and injuring 75 others. The crash occurred as pilots made a second landing attempt, having aborted their first try due to heavy monsoon-season rainfall. The flight was operated by SpiceJet, which has now announced it has entered into an agreement with Boeing wherein the company will settle outstanding claims related to the grounding of the Max 737. The Indian government in August lifted a ban on the use of the jet after more than two years. SpiceJet has since announced an order for 155 Max 737 jets, while Akasa Air, also based in India, ordered 72 of them. Consumer safety advocate Ralph Nader disagrees with the actions being taken over the Ethiopian crash and filed an amicus curiae brief with the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Illinois. Mr. Nader said the court should inquire into the discrepancy between what the plaintiffs sought and the stipulation.

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05",)# ./4)#%3 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KARA OH Case Number: 21PR00513 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Kara Oh A Petition for Probate has been filed by Amber A. Bottelsen and Brent P. Bottelsen in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Amber A. Bottelsen and Brent P. Bottelsen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/23/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: SB5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Scott B. Fooks, Esq. Address: Weldon & Hass 205 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 965-7014 NOV 18, 25; DEC 2 / 2021--57721

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003119. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FINALLY FINISHED, 221 NATOMA AVE. UNIT 4, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: RICK A MESSER, 221 NATOMA AVE. UNIT 4, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 11/09/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 14, 2008. 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) NOV 18, 25; DEC 2, 9 / 20221--57720

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PETITION OF: DIANA KAREN LEWALLEN HIGGINS FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV04230 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Diana Karen Lewallen Higgins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Diana Karen Lewallen Higgins to Proposed name: Diana Lewallen Ord THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 3, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 11/10/2021 Name: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. NOV 18, 25; DEC 2, 9 / 2021--57722

PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA (County) intends to enter into a Second Amendment to the Communication Site Lease Agreement (Second Amendment) with T-Mobile West LLC (Lessee), the successor in interest Paciﬁc Bell Wireless, LLC, for the continued operation and maintenance of a wireless communication facility (“Facility) at the Santa Barbara Transfer Station, located at 4438 1/2 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara Assessor’s Parcel Number 059-140-023, within the County’s Second Supervisorial District (Property). The purpose of the Second Amendment is to add an additional 62.81 square feet of leased real Property, for a total leased area of 328.81 square feet. Based on the new leased area, the new annual Rent shall be $56,065.17 subject to a 5% cost of living increase each year. All other terms will remain the same. The Second Amendment will be executed by Janette D. Pell, Director, General Services Department, on behalf of the County Board of Supervisors, as authorized by Santa Barbara County Code Section 12A-10. All responses to this Notice will be received at the Ofﬁce of the Director of the General Services Department, located at 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 108, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. /s/ Julie Lawrence, Real Property Manager Shauna Dragomir, Real Property Agent General Services Department, Real Estate Services Division DATE OF POSTING: 11/18/2021 NOV 18 / 2021 -- 57744

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003024. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: NU IMAGE AERIAL MEDIA, 3019 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NU IMAGE AD GROUP INC, 3019 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/28/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 28, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) NOV 4, 11, 18, 25 / 2021--57682

OCT 28; NOV 4, 11, 18 / 2021--57637 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002846. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA YNEZ FUEL DEPOT, 3101 E HWY. 246, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PRICE PROPERTIES LLC, 4791 CALLE REAL SUITE 201, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/12/2021 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)

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

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OCT 28; NOV 4, 11, 18 / 2021--57636

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that, on December 14, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room on the Fourth Floor of the County Administration Building at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District intends to consider granting the necessary approvals in order to consummate the purchase of real property located at the westerly terminus of Brookside Avenue in the community of Orcutt in the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County, Assessor Parcel Number 107-321-013 for a total purchase price of $970,750, from Mariella Edgar, Trustee of the Jerry and Mariella Edgar Trust dated February 7, 2004 and Frank J. McCoy, Trustee of the Frank J. McCoy and Donna K. McCoy Revocable Living Trust dated September 19, 2014 and James Edward McCoy, an unmarried man, each as to an undivided 1/3 interest. In-person participation is currently unavailable, but the public may participate remotely by submitting comments via email at sbcob@countyofsb.org prior to 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2021, or by attending the meeting by Zoom Webinar. Detailed participation instructions are provided on the County’s website at www.countyofsb.org/ceo/cob. Publication Dates: 11/18/2021; 11/25/2021; and 12/2/2021 NOV 18, 25; DEC 2 / 2021 -- 57742