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City Council advances rent control measures Rent cap, registry to be established in Santa Barbara By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
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A Christmas tree and its assorted prizes is among the 25 trees being offered during this Sunday’s drawing at the Carpinteria Lions Club’s Festival of Trees.
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Nearing midnight Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council voted 4-3 in favor of establishing Mayor Cathy Murillo’s 11th-hour proposal to tighten rent control. The near-split decision directs city staff to create an interim ordinance restricting rent raise above 2% plus the consumer price index, begin a rental registry and launch a study into long-term rent-control ordinances the council could pass in around a year. Mayor Murillo and Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Gutierrez filed the tenant-protection memorandum less than two weeks after the mayor’s loss in the city election. Mr. Gutierrez told the NewsPress that they both have wanted to bring forth a rent cap for years. Statewide, landlords are restricted from raising rent beyond 5% plus inflation, per Assembly Bill 1482. Mayor Murillo, who has one more regular meeting remaining, led the discussion Tuesday with a sense of urgency. Her impatience may come from her mere weeks left in office or conversations with renters and advocacy groups.
“I just feel like it’s so critical right now,” she said. “Renters that I’m talking to, they’re getting increases where they can’t find a place to live.” Council members offered skepticism — not of rent control or the intentions behind it, but the lack of information presented by the duo. Councilmember Mike Jordan said he saw a memorandum that promised information and heard a plea instead of data. The mayor said tenantadvocacy groups sent information, buried in the approximately 1,000 emails they received. Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez later shared data from the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors website, showing a booming housing market. He argued the landlords’ investments are resilient. Councilmember Eric Friedman, whose family moved to Lompoc in the ’80s for affordability, was worried about losing rental housing stock if landlords sell their properties. This concern was voiced by Santa Barbara Association of Realtors President Brian Johnson in local news articles. Please see RENT CAP on A3
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Santa Barbara City Council passes ordinances to customize lot-split bill By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
At left, the festival is popular for the trees’ prizes and themes. At right, the Carpinteria High School Class of 1978 is among the organizations that are sponsoring trees.
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If you want to feel the heartbeat of America during Christmas, look no farther than Carpinteria. That’s where the holiday spirit is alive and well with the annual Festival of Trees. This year the Carpinteria Lions Club will host what’s billed as the 10th and final festival, but the event’s chairman is hoping that another festival might become possible. Each year the event’s finale is a raffle of the Christmas trees. And
the winner of each tree receives not only the tree, but all the prizes underneath it. This year’s festival started Nov. 26, and the drawing will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the festival, located in a downtown building at 700 Linden Ave. In the past 11 years, the festival has raised more than $150,000 in total to help the community. This is the first festival of trees since 2019, due to COVID-19, The last event raised more than $38,000. “We hope to surpass our 2019 achievements in terms of
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fundraising,” Festival Chairman Mike Dawson told the NewsPress Wednesday. The money raised from this year’s festival will go toward building the Carpinteria Skate Park. Supporters have been working on this project for 11 years. They now have a building permit in hand, and the project is out for competitive bid. Funds from previous year’s festivals have gone to support local nonprofits such as the Carpinteria High School Culinary Arts Club and the high
school’s FFA club. This year’s festival has 25 trees, which have all been donated by the Big Red Crane Co. Mr. Dawson is not only the festival chairman, but he is the owner of the Big Red Crane Co. He has also donated all the marketing for this year’s festival. Each tree is sponsored by a local group or individual and is fully decorated with lights and ornaments. Each tree has a theme as well. The trees include the man’s dream garage, which features Please see FESTIVAL on A2
Santa Barbara City Council narrowed Senate Bill 9 — which will allow urban lot splits statewide beginning Jan. 1 — to the unique geography and concerns of its city Tuesday. Some have lamented the impending end to single-family zoning, and Santa Barbara traditionalists have wondered if the state’s broad brush might stain the fabric of neighborhoods they cherish. SB 9 doesn’t supersede the Coastal Act, and municipalities can enact ordinances to further restrict the state law. The city did just that while keeping a watchful eye on legality. State law allows cities to restrict SB-9 development in extreme fire hazard zones, unless there are building standards that mitigate the risk of wildfire. Santa Barbara has such a code, so city staff justified the exclusion of the “foothill” and “extreme foothill” areas in the interest for the health and safety
of residents. City staff and the council separated the forest-adjacent high-fire areas from the zones of concern near the coast, citing the treacherous exit routes in the foothills. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon, whose district encompasses the foothill area, read from the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and called on Fire Marshal Ryan DiGuilio to speak about risks. “The elements are there for another fire to occur in our community, so we’re trying to keep especially those extreme and foothill zones as safe as possible for residents,” he said. Community members shared stories about evacuations in the foothill area, riddled with dead-end streets, during public comment. Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Gutierrez paused and braced for pushback: “Is there anything we can do as a governmental body to try to regulate the age of people or the health conditions to try to regulate where they live out of their safety? Is that something Please see SB9 on A3
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50 COVID-19 cases, two deaths reported By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR
Santa Barbara County reported 50 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Wednesday. One decedent was in the 70plus age group, and the other was in the 30-49 age group. Both had underlying medical conditions. Neither death was associated with a congregate care facility. Of the 50 new cases, the highest number, 11, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt
had two cases. Elsewhere, eight cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Eight cases were also seen in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Seven cases were reported in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Five cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. The South Coast corridor, which
includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, saw four cases. One case was in Goleta. The locations of four cases were pending. Thirty-five patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another eight are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 46,302 cases, of which 491 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 552. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 66.9% of the eligible 5-and-older
population is fully vaccinated. The number is higher for those eligible in the city of Santa Barbara: 74.7%. Of the entire county population (all ages), 62.9% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. Meanwhile, the omicron variant, which so far has produced mostly mild symptoms (coughing, congestion and fatigue), has been found in 43 people in 19 states. Around the world, the variant has been found in 57 countries. email: dmason@newspress.com © 2021 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com
Lompoc playground closed for repairs LOMPOC — The Thompson Park playground is closed while repairs are being made to its slide and the climbing apparatus. The playground area at fenced off for community safety. The city Parks and Recreation staff are asking that people stay outside of the fenced area.
The city staff is not able at this time to estimate when the playground will reopen, but will inform the community as soon as possible regarding a reopening. — Katherine Zehnder
Vote scheduled for redistricting map The commission’s meeting continued after production concluded for this edition of the News-Press. For an update, see newspress.com at 7 this morning. — Dave Mason
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more than $7,000 of power tools and garden supplies; the Carpinteria High School class of 1978 tree, which includes $4,200 in cash and $3,800 in gift cards, which have all been donated by 27 class members, and the Carpinteria High School Boosters Club tree, which includes jerseys, basketballs, soccer balls and all kinds of sports equipment. “The festival draws in everyone from 5 to 85. Everyone wants to buy tickets,” said Mr. Dawson said. “Everyone is smiling and getting along. It shows the heartbeat of America, in a small community.” Sadly, this could be the final year for what’s known as a spectacular community event. There are now other plans for the 700 Linden Ave. space. “We are saddened by the loss of the building that we are in, but we are excited for the opportunity of the owner,” Mr. Dawson said. “We really hope another building opens up in the eight-block main drag. “But if not, we look forward to the community finding a new and unique way to continue this annual celebration.”
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The Santa Barbara City Council ended the lack of oversight of small-cell-tower installation during its Tuesday meeting. City staff spent months crafting an ordinance that would comply with restrictive Federal Communications Commission rules yet satisfy the watchful eyes of Safe Technology for Santa Barbara County. Safe Technology is a group of citizens who seek to “educate our community about the adverse cumulative effects of invisible wireless Radio Frequency Radiation,” according to its website. The group hired Andrew Campanelli, principal litigator at Campanelli & Associates, which represents its business at AntiCellTowerLawyers.com. Despite the name “Campanelli & Associates,” Mr. Campanelli only lists one other attorney on the website, who is “of counsel.” The city’s Ordinance Committee listened to the advice of Mr. Campanelli, which included an application checklist that soon became controversial. City Attorney Ariel Calonne warned against codifying a checklist, for applications must be reviewed expeditiously or the wireless company has the right to install the tower. “We think that putting a councillevel requirement for review as a mandate will likely lead to unwanted cell towers — and that’s what we’re trying to avoid,” Mr. Calonne said. “I want to go back
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Single-family homes, unless owned by a real estate trust or corporation, would be exempt from the rent cap and duplexes where the owner lives in a unit. Properties built in the last 15 years are also excluded. These terms were set by the state in AB 1482; Mayor Murillo says she wants to just lower that law’s limit. A rent cap only restricts what a landlord can charge a tenant who is renewing a lease. Santa Barbara does not have vacancy control, a limitation on the amount a landlord can raise the rate between tenants. Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez hammered accountability. She said she has encountered landlords who illegally push tenants out of properties to avoid the rent cap. She explained the “root of the problem” is a lack of accountability and tenants who are unaware of their rights. “Some of the housing that we have now is not livable, and we constantly have complaints about property management groups that are not following through. The tenants, they don’t have the funding or the education to fight for their rights,” she said. Ms. Gutierrez said the relocation assistance ordinance backfired. “The rents went up, people got evicted, so we have more families living on the streets,” she said. Ms. Gutierrez said the city needs to invest more in its rentalremediation services, saying nonprofits are overwhelmed with cases. Concerned renters and landlords alike called to share their experiences, waiting for the agenda item for more than six hours. Public comment filled over two hours with personal anecdotes before the mayor closed the opportunity out of concern for time. “It’s really hard to imagine a future here, and I’m saying that as
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to a year and a half ago: I made a commitment to the city council to bring you the most protective ordinance we could.” Councilmember Kristen Sneddon maintained interest in the checklist. Councilmember Mike Jordan said he felt like the city “bent over backwards.” “I think this has been a
remarkably extraordinary process, none that none like I have in 10 years as a planning commissioner, frankly,” he said. He said the ordinance can be amended if the council finds flaws. “I would presume that while we’re doing this and while we have been doing this, installations are going on under no ordinance, and
I just want to get the ordinance out there,” he said. Mayor Cathy Murillo thanked Safe Technology members for their contributions to the ordinance. Mr. Calonne also said he believes it improved because of community input.
someone who has built a career, a family and a life here for the last 10 years,” Christian Alonso said. “Every year and every rent increase forces me and my partner to consider whether we can continue to stay here.” Nancy Gottlieb said she lives in one unit of a triplex and doesn’t raise rent for repeat tenants, but she worries about large expenses. “I sort of feel like I’ve had this property now for 35 years, and all of a sudden I don’t have control over how I want to manage it,” she said. Landlord Katie Hay is frustrated with large out-of-state acceptance rates at local colleges, leading to high demand for rentals. “Rent caps do not increase workforce housing availability, building workforce housing increases workforce housing availability,” she said. Mr. Jordan said there’s a “rush to paint landlords in one light” and argued housing supply is a larger issue. “The housing shortage will have to be an effort on the part of the city to further incentivize or allow housing production,” he said. Mayor Murillo said increased development has been a goal during her 10 years on council. “Every time there’s a proposal to do something for tenants to increase protections, the rental property owners association and the Realtors association, they talk about ‘let’s increase housing’ — but I don’t see them showing up when there’s a project that needs support,” she said. Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez said he believes that even if Santa Barbara allowed skyscrapers, they wouldn’t be developed to be affordable. Councilmembers Meagan Harmon and Kristen Sneddon voted “yes” on the proposal. “This has reached a crisis point in our community where it’s not just anecdotal anymore about maybe we know somebody who’s been evicted, but it’s pervasive throughout,” Ms. Sneddon said.
She also said the city should raise wages so as to not lose its workers to rent increases. Ms. Harmon suggested adopting a temporary ordinance as the city studies what a strong, long-term plan may look like. “If we don’t move forward to develop a rent stabilization ordinance, what we’re saying is that the instability and community upheaval that is experienced as a result of significant rent increases on top of sky high prices and virtually zero availability is not a problem within the purview of this council to solve. And I simply
don’t agree with that,” she said. After the measure passed, Ms. Gutierrez questioned the enforcement of the ordinance. She said renters are currently filing police reports to have a record of landlords’ noncompliance. “I just want to make sure that what we just voted on today is actually going to have an effect in the community,” Ms. Gutierrez said. City Attorney Ariel Calonne said he would analyze and present enforcement options.
be double the average size of the area to qualify for a lot split. They must also provide two parking spaces per unit. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 for a recommendation to deny the ordinance because it said it did not match the General Plan. “They did not think it was fair that in the coastal zone, we’re able to say it’s inconsistent with the coastal land use plan, yet we can’t make that same finding inland,” Allison DeBusk, senior planner, said. There are a number of small exclusions, set at both the state and local level, that may disqualify a property in Santa Barbara from splitting under SB 9. Properties used as a rental in the last three years may not be split, and lots near environmentally sensitive areas are also excluded. SB 9, which could give homeowners a shortcut to establishing an income property, has a laundry list of requirements. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com
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At left, a Christmas Tree sits Wednesday on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara as clouds loom in the mountains. At right, a jogger takes advantage of the good weather Wednesday in front of the wharf. Today, rain is expected throughout the county.
Weather service: Expect rain today, break on Saturday and Sunday By DAVE MASON
NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR
Get out your umbrella today. The National Weather Service is predicting rain throughout Santa Barbara County. Besides that umbrella, get your coat. The expected high today
in Santa Barbara is 61, and the projected low is 47. Elsewhere, today’s predicted highs are 59 in Lompoc, 58 in Santa Maria and Santa Ynez, and as a sign of that coat’s importance, 51 in Cuyama. Lows will be in the 40s in most of the county. (By the way, the numbers from
the National Weather Service may differ from those in the News-Press’ daily weather graphic, which is produced by another source.) By Friday, the rain will be over, but the sun will be a little shy about returning. The weather service says to expect partly cloudy skies in the Santa Barbara area, but
the sun won’t be bashful at all in Lompoc, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez or Cuyama. In the meantime, hang onto your coat. The highs on Friday are predicted to be 59 in Santa Barbara and 57 at UCSB, 62 in Lompoc and Santa Ynez, 60 in Santa Maria and 54 in Cuyama.
The lows will take a dive in North County Friday, according to the weather service: 32 in Santa Ynez, 35 in Santa Maria, 36 in Lompoc. And Cuyama will be below freezing: 29. A low of 41 is predicted for Santa Barbara Friday, and UCSB is
expected to see a low of 39. The dry weather is expected to continue this weekend, but the National Weather Service predicted rain will be back everywhere in Santa Barbara County on Monday.
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Cate School beats Thacher 7-3 in boys soccer action
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Senior midfielder Daniel Boateng scored a hatrick to lead the Cate Rams Tuesday to a 7-3 victory over Thacher in boys soccer. “The adrenaline was overflowing
for the Rams, and the nerves were evident in the first few minutes of the match,” Coach Jorge Reynoso told the News-Press in an email about the Carpinteria school’s game against the Ojai team. “The Toads came out with a high press that caused a turnover in Cate’s
defensive third and capitalized on a defensive error that opened the score in the 10th minute. “Four minutes later, Seb Sutch made a run up the right flank and took a shot on goal that deflected off a Toad defender and into the net to tie the match,” Reynoso said.
“Sutch got his second goal of the night in the 26th minute,” the coach continued. “Peter Wood joined the scoring two minutes later. Boateng got his first of three in the 36th minute, and freshmen Uriel Beltran scored his first of the season in the 38th giving the Rams a 5-1 lead at
State attorney general announces $3.5 million judgment against property flipper Complaint accuses Wedgewood of allegedly evicting tenants By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER
(The Center Square) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $3.5 million judgment against Redondo Beach-based real estate investment company Wedgewood on Wednesday after the company was alleged to have unlawfully evicted tenants from foreclosed properties. The judgment, subject to court approval, would require the real estate company to pay $2.75 million in restitution to unlawfully evicted tenants, $250,000 in civil penalties and $500,000 to support programs that benefit California tenants or combat homelessness, according to the attorney general. “Too many Californians live on the precipice of eviction, worried that they and their family might someday be kicked out of their home,” Mr. Bonta said in a statement. “While we have strong protections in place for tenants of this state, there are still those companies who would skirt the law to turn a profit. As the people’s attorney, I am committed to using all the tools in my toolbox to advance housing access, affordability and equity in California. Today’s judgment is a step forward.” According to Mr. Bonta, Wedgewood regularly purchases foreclosed residences, refurbishes them and re-sells properties in a process popularly referred to as “flipping.” But to make a profit, Wedgewood has to move fast to remove existing tenants before putting the house up for sale, either through eviction or “cash-for-keys” exchanges where occupants are paid to vacate, according to the attorney general. While Wedgewood can legally evict lawful tenants from purchased properties, the process can take several months — a timeline that did
not align with Wedgwood’s business model, which centered around moving properties off its books in a matter of days or weeks, according to the attorney general. To do this, Wedgewood allegedly utilized unlawful tactics, including depriving existing tenants the right to stay on a property for 90days after foreclosure under an existing lease, pressuring tenants into “disadvantageous” cash-for-key agreements and pressuring tenants to leave the property by depriving occupants of utility services, according to a complaint filed by Mr. Bonta. As a result, Mr. Bonta’s judgment will require the company to reform its business model to ensure tenants are protected under law through several injunctive terms. The requirements include requiring the company to document and comply with state and local law for all cash-for-keys negotiations, providing proper notice to tenants before eviction and providing regular reports to the attorney general documenting compliance. In a statement, Wedgewood said after a five-year investigation that focused on actions before 2016, “Wedgewood and the CA Attorney General have come to a mutually agreed-upon settlement which includes no admission or finding of any liability and denies all allegations asserted.” “Wedgewood was 100% cooperative and transparent with the investigation,” the statement continued. “Ultimately, Wedgewood made the business decision to reach a settlement and move forward with our ongoing commitment to revitalize and recirculate residential properties back into California’s housing supply, creating thousands of homeownership opportunities across the state.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.
the half. “Thatcher got a couple goals back early in the second half, but each time they scored Boateng, and the Rams responded with one of their own,” Reynoso said. “It wasn’t a pretty win but it’s a win nevertheless.
Evelyn “Pat” Nalley went home to the Lord on December 5, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep after an afternoon of BINGO at her assisted living home. She was ready to be reunited with her beloved husband. Evelyn was the middle child of William and Tamar Emma Jones. Her mother passed away when Evelyn was only three years old. She was raised by a stepmother, Lena. She was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Cota age 96, and her brother Wilfred age 71. Evelyn attended Harding, La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara High School. After high school, she worked at Weber’s bakery until she married the love of her life, Floyd M. Nalley “Bud” in 1945. Bud served in WWII and spent time in a German POW camp after his plane was shot down, but later returned to Pat in Santa Barbara and started their family. They built a home on an acre of land on Sierra Vista Rd in 1950. Pat had to learn how to drive since the land was way out in the “boonies.” In 1977, the Sycamore fire destroyed their home but not their love of the land. With the help of their former sonin-law, Roger Vendrame, the house was rebuilt within six months. Pat was preceded in death by her husband in 2007. She personified traits of her ScotsIrish heritage, being stoic, strong, stubborn, independent and thrifty. Above all else she loved her family. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Nalley and Sandra Aguirre (Robert) both from Santa Barbara, her granddaughters, Stephanie Santana (Julio) of Santa Barbara and Brie Zentil (Nick) of Newbury Park and great-grandchildren, Salvatore, Carla and Gino Zentil. Graveside service will be held at Santa Barbara Cemetery on December 10, 2021 at 10am. The family extends their gratitude to staff at Mission Terrace and Cliffview Terrace and Dr. Frawley for their compassionate care.
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California attorney general Rob Bonta speaks Tuesday during a press conference at the Unity Shoppe, where he encouraged people to support the Santa Barbara nonprofit but warned against online scammers with fake charities. On Wednesday, Mr. Bonta announced a $3.5 million judgment against Redondo Beach-based real estate investment company Wedgewood for allegedly unlawful evictions.
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Raymond Richard “Rick” Conners, 74 of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away on November 27th, 2021 with his wife and children at his side. Rick was born to Frances and Ray Conners in 1947 in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated Loyola High school in 1965 and earned a degree from Loyola Marymount University. During the Vietnam War, Rick served honorably in the United States Army Reserves earning the rank of Staff Sgt. He also later served as a Reserve Sheriff Deputy. In 1969, Rick married his best friend and one and only, Cristi. That is when the adventures began. Rick and Cristi were married 52 years. They raised their children in California, Hawaii and Oregon and retired in Washington. Rick was Vice President of the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club. His call signs were WA6ZYG, AH6HZ, WA7ND, Silent key. Rick is survived by his wife, Cristi, son, Rick Conners and husband, Yunpeng, his daughter, Sarah and husband Darrin and his daughter, Megan and husband Jeremy. Rick is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Emily, Samuel Aurora and Diana. Donations would be greatly appreciated in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. An online memorial can be seen at www.poulsbomortuary.com
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Carpinteria’s Heidi Merrick has designed a variety of apparel for the RNCH collection, which is featured at Shop Alisal, the new e-commerce site operated by The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort.
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ust in time for holiday gifting, The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang has launched its e-commerce site, Shop Alisal, which offers branded merchandise, Western accessories, Alisal apparel, holiday trinkets and more. With nationwide shipping, items are available for purchase at www. shopalisalranch.com. They range from hoodies and T-shirts, Alisal Christmas
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ornaments and items from The Alisal’s recent RNCH collaboration with designer Heidi Merrick, who lives on a ranch in Carpinteria. In September, The Alisal partnered with Ms. Merrick to launch her latest collection, Autumn Winter 21/22 RNCH Collection. Inspired by her own ranch living and her time spent vacationing at The Alisal, the designer created the exclusive collection that blends the warm tones, earthy textures and relaxed sophistication of the California
ranch lifestyle. “The Alisal beautifully represents the values this year has impressed on me — family dining, horses, nature, good friends, hard work and all the things ranch life can bring,” said Ms. Merrick, who has been profiled in Elle Magazine, Los Angeles Times, WWD, Harper’s Bazaar, C Magazine and Glamour to name a few. Ms. Merrick, who’s the daughter of well-known surfboard shaper Al Merrick, is married to Johnny Merrick of The LA Home and the mother of daughter Hiver and son
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Alfie. A longtime fan and friend of The Alisal, she not only took inspiration from the property for her new collection but also selected the ranch as the location to celebrate her launch with her closest friends and family. Included was a fashion show on the Creekside Lawn featuring The Alisal’s own wranglers and horses, followed by a private, sitdown dinner by Anthony Endy, the property’s director of culinary operations and executive chef. “It was an overwhelming gift to have my show at The Alisal,”
said Ms. Merrick. “The ranch has been a great inspiration to me ever since my first fly fishing experience years ago, and I’ve been fortunate to come back several times with my family. I just love that I got to debut this new collection at the place that inspired it all.” Ms. Merrick, who produces her designs in her downtown Los Angeles studio, began in 2006 with four pieces that she draped, patterned and sewed herself. It has since developed into a global lifestyle brand sold in more than 27 countries.
In addition to The Alisalinspired pieces, Ms. Merrick’s new line also includes a full luxury line, which includes a sweater collection and elegant ready-to-wear items with relaxed silhouettes made of textiles such as silk, moire, denim and wool. “We are always thrilled when someone leaves the ranch inspired to implement some of the property’s lifestyle into their everyday life,” said Kathleen Cochran, the resort’s general manager. “The passionate Please see ALISAL on B2
At left, Heidi Merrick designed the exclusive collection that blends the warm tones, earthy textures and relaxed sophistication of the California ranch lifestyle. Center, hats are part of the collection designed by Ms. Merrick. At right, kids’ hats are also part of the RNCH collection.
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Continued from Page B1 spirit, wondrous beauty and timelessness of The Alisal is captured in the textures and colors of Heidi’s latest collection. We’re honored to be a part of this wonderful line and to have hosted the celebration.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com
Shop Alisal’s goods include this Christmas ornament.
FYI For more information about online items from The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang, visit www. shopalisalranch.com.
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This is a maroon shirt available at the Shop Alisal site.
Long sleeve shirts are also being offered at Shop Alisal.
This navy blue hoodie is among the merchandise at Shop Alisal.
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Kalelette This Brussels sprout and kale hybrid vegetable is one that I have never encountered at the standard or specialty grocery store. Possessing variegated deep purple and green hued leaves, they deliver a nice kale-like flavor that is slightly nutty and earthy. Best when roasted or sautéed, they are packed with nutrients, most notably vitamins A, C and K. They’re also a great source of calcium and dietary fiber. This week I prepared a roasted kalelette and beet salad, the Fix of the Week, below. Kalelette is available seasonally from Two Peas in a Pod Farm at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market. Price is $8 per pound.
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attention is directed toward those delicious satsuma mandarins. Also in the mix this time of year are these sweet seedless navel oranges. Relatively easy to peel, they are perfect for dividing into firm sections and enjoying on a fruit platter, or when sliced and added to a mixed green salad. They would also be a great addition to my roasted kalelette and beet salad in the Fix of the Week if you’re looking for an additional sweet and juicy component. Navel oranges are available from several local producers at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. Price averages $2 per pound.
Fresh spinach I’ve been consuming quite a bit of spinach lately, both raw in
salads and quickly sautéed in a pan until just wilted. An antioxidant powerhouse, spinach delivers four times the beta carotene of broccoli. It’s a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron, dietary fiber and some protein. Sauté it and add it to an omelette, or use it to top a sandwich or burger instead of lettuce, or work into a homemade lasagne. Best during the cooler months of the year, fresh spinach is currently available at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers markets from several local producers. Certified organic is available. Price averages $3 per bag. 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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few years ago I encountered this vegetable for the first time. Mounded on a table at Two Peas in a Pod Farm’s stand at the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers’ market were these petite round leafy greens. After taking a closer look, I thought they looked somewhat like Brussels sprouts, but instead of tightly compact leaves, these were more structured in an open formation. The sign by them, “kalelette,” suggested that they must be some sort of kale offspring. Indeed these kalettes were a Brussels sprout and kale hybrid vegetable. Kalelette, when cooked, delivers a flavor profile similar to kale, however slightly nuttier with earthy undertones. There’s a nice little crunch toward the base where the sprout itself is connected to the Brussels sprout like stalk. The best way to prepare kalelettes is either sautéed or roasted. They make for a wonderful side all on their own with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, or when tossed with other
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seasonal vegetables. This week I prepared a warm roasted kalelette and roasted beet salad. I finished my salad with some crumbled chèvre that slightly melts and gives the final dish a wonderful creamy consistency. Roasting the kalelette also creates this nice crispy consistency that is textually pleasing when enjoying this dish. 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. ROASTED KALELETTE AND BEET SALAD 1 pound kalelette, rinsed and dried 2 beets, peeled and cut into
1-inch chunks Olive oil, salt and pepper 3 ounces chèvre ¼ cup sliced red onion or 2 green onions diced. Optional: sliced pieces of navel orange. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl, add kalelette and beets. Toss with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil, and put it in the oven. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the beets are just tender and the kalelette is nice and crispy. Place into bowls and top with chèvre and onion while still warm. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar if desired. You can also add a very light drizzle of your favorite salad dressing if you like. Yield: 4 sides.
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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
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0003190 The following person(s) is doing business as: 3VOLUTION ORGANICS, 4385 Kapalua Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. 3VOLUTION ORGANICS, LLC, 4385 Kapalua Dr., Santa Maria, Ca 93455; CA This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 23, 2021. /s/ Paula Herrera, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/17/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/21 CNS-3532580# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 25; DEC 2, 9, 16 / 2021 -- 57776
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003207. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ELOQUIUM, 22C WEST MICHELTORENA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ELOQUIUM SPEECH THERAPY, INC., 22C WEST MICHELTORENA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 11/19/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 29, 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) DEC 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2021--57785 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0003098 The following person(s) is doing business as: Sylvie G. Productions, 16 East Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Sylvia Gilbar, 16 East Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 05, 2021 /s/ Sylvia Gilbar This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/05/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/21 CNS-3532038# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 25; DEC 2, 9, 16 / 2021 -- 57772
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0003114 The following person(s) is doing business as: Cathedral Oaks Children’s Center, 863 Via Abajo, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Children’s Centers LLC, 863 Via Abajo, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; California This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Taundra Pitchford, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/08/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/21 CNS-3532024# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0003110 The following person(s) is doing business as: Confidently Loved, 842 Goodchild Lane, Orcutt, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Angelina Aguilera, 842 Goodchild Lane, Orcutt, CA 93455 This business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 18, 2021 /s/ Angelina Aguilera, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 11/08/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/21 CNS-3532258# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS
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(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden’s controversial nominee for comptroller of the currency has withdrawn her candidacy over concerns about her ties to socialist policies and allegations she joined an online Marxist Facebook group. In statements posted to the White House website, Saule Omarova, a Cornell Law professor, said it was “no longer tenable” for her to continue pursuing the position and Biden acknowledged accepting her withdrawal. “As a strong advocate for consumers and a staunch defender of the safety and soundness of our financial system, Saule would have brought invaluable insight and perspective to our important work on behalf of the American people,” President Biden said. “But unfortunately, from the very beginning of her nomination, Saule was subjected to inappropriate personal attacks that were far beyond the pale.” Republican and some Democratic members of Congress as well as industry leaders had been calling on President Biden to withdraw her nomination after her past political views were made public. Democratic U.S. senators who reportedly told party leadership they would not support Dr. Omarova’s nomination include Jon Tester, D-Mont.; Mark Warner, D-Va.; Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.; John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. Dr. Omarova has openly suggested that her goal to reach climate change objectives includes bankrupting small oil and gas operators. Earlier this year, during a Jain Family Institute’s Social Wealth Seminar, Dr. Omarova said, “A lot of the smaller players in the oil and gas and coal industry will probably go bankrupt in the short order, or at least we want them to go bankrupt if we want to tackle climate change.” The oil and gas industry provides the majority of U.S. energy supply and contributes more in taxes and jobs than any other industry
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Saule Omarova, whom President Joe Biden nominated to be comptroller of the currency, faced bipartisan criticism over allegations that she joined an online Marxist Facebook group. She said she didn’t remember joining the group and that her family suffered significantly under communism.
in the private sector. Banking associations also raised “serious concerns” over Dr. Omarova because of a 71page paper she wrote, which was published by the Vanderbilt Law Review. In it, she proposed remaking the U.S. financial system, including abolishing private bank accounts to set up a system of only government-controlled bank accounts. The comptroller of the currency oversees banking regulations in the U.S. In her paper, Dr. Omarova proposed “replacing commercial bank reserve accounts
with universally available deposit accounts” to “allow all U.S. citizens and law-abiding citizens and lawful residents, local governments, nonbanking first and non-business entities to open transactional accounts directly with the Federal Reserve, thus bypassing private depository institutions.” Her plan also would transition all commercial bank deposits to the Federal Reserve, which would then have the authority to take the money out of Americans’ accounts if its monetary policy fails. The American Bankers Association, which represents the nation’s largest banks, argued her proposal would “undermine the valuable role community banks play in their communities.” ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols said, “Her proposals to effectively nationalize America’s community banks, end regulatory tailoring based on risk and eliminate the dual banking system are particularly troubling.” As of the second quarter of 2021, there were 4,791 community banks that are statechartered in all 50 states, Bankingstrategist. com reports, representing 97% of all banks. Roughly half, 2,371, are headquartered in smaller, rural counties with populations of less than 50,000. During a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing last month, ranking GOP member, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., said Dr. Omarova’s ideas would “devastate” community banks. “Taken in their totality, her ideas amount to a socialist manifesto for American financial services,” he said. At the same hearing, Dr. Omarova, with Soviet-era roots including studying at Moscow State University on the V.I. Lenin Personal Academic Scholarship, said she did not remember joining the Facebook group and that her family suffered significantly under communism. Casey Harper, a staff reporter for The Center Square, and Bethany Blankley, a contributor working for The Center Square, contributed to this story. email: dmccaleb@thecentersquare.com
Poll: Voters unhappy with economy, President Biden’s leadership
By CASEY HARPER
THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER
(The Center Square) — The majority of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction, and they doubt President Joe Biden’s ability to change that, according to a new poll. The Wall Street Journal released survey data showing that 61% of Americans believe the economy is headed in the wrong direction with rising inflation a key cause of concern. Inflation has increased quickly in the past year, with the consumer price index rising at the fastest rate in decades. Voters also said they prefer generic congressional Republican candidates to Democrats, 44% to 41%, if the election were held today. A steady stream of data in this direction has emboldened Republicans going into the 2022 midterm election and may have helped fuel a string of retirements among congressional Democrats. “Voters are going to punish Democrats for supporting
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A new Wall Street Journal poll puts President Joe Biden’s approval at 41% and his disapproval at 57%.
Joe Biden’s agenda of higher prices, rising crime, and open borders,” National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Mike Berg said in response to the WSJ poll. “That is why so many smart Democrats have made the decision to call it quits.”
Notably, only 30% of independent voters approve of President Biden’s job performance. Overall, the survey puts the president’s approval rating at 41% and his disapproval at 57%. Polls in recent weeks have shown Mr. Biden’s approval rating
hitting a low point since he took office. This comes on the heels of an I&I/TIPP poll released Monday that found even a majority of Democrats do not want President Biden to run again for office. The poll asked, “Who do you want to see run for president on the Democratic ticket in 2024?” In response, 22% of Americans surveyed said President Biden and 12% said Vice President Kamala Harris. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came in third among Democrats at 3% with the rest split among various candidates. “Even Democrats seem less than enthused about Biden holding the top spot,” the poll said. “Just 37% want him there. And only 16% give Harris the nod as presidential standardbearer, alarming given that Vice President Harris is next in line to be president should Biden not complete his term in office.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.
Democrats lean on Pelosi, Hoyer over supply chain worries By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER
(The Center Square) — As officials continue to work to clear supply chain backlogs at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, several members of Congress are calling on leaders in Washington, D.C., to take further action to address supply chain disruptions ahead of the holiday season. U.S. Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer last week alongside 22 other representatives from Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Minnesota, Arizona, New York, Hawaii, North Carolina, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and New Jersey. In the letter, the representatives called on House leadership to consider additional legislation that aims to specifically address issues impacting ports, trucking, ocean shipping and manufacturing. “As our constituents gather for the holiday season, it is imperative Congress acts to address the needs of the nation through additional action to specifically address the supply chain and resulting higher prices experienced by families across the country,” the letter sent Dec. 2 said. “We respectfully ask that the House swiftly considers the numerous bills written by our House colleagues that will support domestic manufacturing, agricultural exports and provide additional solutions to our supply chain crisis.” The request comes on the heels of the passage of two recent bills — the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Build Back Better Act. In the letter,
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received a letter from nearly two dozen House members, asking her to consider legislation to relieve problems with the supply chain.
representatives said these bills are “key steps” in addressing supply chain backlogs and easing inflation but said, “Congress must do more.” Rep. Harder, who represents constituents in California’s Central Valley, said solving supply chain problems is key to making his region
more affordable for families. “Making the Valley an affordable place to live and raise a family could not be more important right now,” Rep. Harder said in a statement last week. “With just three weeks to Christmas, we have to do more to get the supply chain under control, so these outrageous prices come back down to Earth. “Every kid deserves to wake up with presents under the tree and every family deserves to fill up their tank without breaking the bank. Fixing our supply chain ASAP is a huge step toward making that happen.” Though bottlenecks at the ports remain, officials from the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach have cited improvement in clearing backlogs in recent weeks. The ports, which move about 40% of the nation’s containerized cargo imports, have seen a combined decline of 37% in aging cargo at the docks as of Monday, according to a news release. This reduction prompted officials this week to once again delay implementing a “Container Dwell Fee,” which would issue fines to ocean carriers for shipping containers that dwelled too long at the port. The fines were initially set to go into effect Nov. 15 but have been continually pushed due to improvements in clearing backlogs. On Tuesday, 66 ships were at anchor for both ports, 35 of which are container ships, according to an operations report. This marks a significant improvement from Nov. 15, when 105 ships were anchored or drifting in the San Pedro Bay, 82 of which were container ships. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.