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Housing to replace drive-in theater in Santa Maria City council change zoning to accommodate low-income housing

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The Santa Maria City Council has voted to change the zoning at Hi-Way Drive-In to allow for a low-income housing project. The drive-in theater has not been financially viable, and the owners are selling the property to People’s Self-Help Housing, a nonprofit. Tuesday’s vote to change the zoning from commercial to residential was the first step in a potentially two-year process on the path to building a lowincome housing project that will be funded by People’s Self-Help Housing and state grants. “It’s relatively flat, which helps with the cost of the preparatory work for construction,” Ken Triguerio, president and CEO of People’s Self-Help Housing, told the News-Press Wednesday.

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“It’s in the middle of a residential area,” Mr. Triguerio said. “Infrastructure is pretty well developed around it, which makes it more financially feasible.” Currently People’s Self-Help Housing has 2,000 units of rental housing, but more homes are needed, he said. “We have a wait list of over 500 people for our rental units,” Mr. Triguerio said. “On our list of interested parties is more than 5,000 who would qualify for the housing. We have so many people in great need of an opportunity like this.” Chuen Ng, director of community development for the city of Santa Maria, said the People’s Self-Help Housing project will provide additional homes for low-income and very Please see HOUSING on A2

Grand Jury dispels Allan Hancock College allegations

Randy Rowse says he doesn’t feel pressure to serve any group or party over another By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Randy Rowse stepped into his election-night party at El Paseo with a smile. Standing among his family, friends were some of the area’s prominent conservatives. But Santa Barbara’s mayorelect doesn’t feel pressure to

represent any one group or party affiliation. He appreciates his supporters — from which he received over $300,000 in campaign contributions — but now he says he has to serve the city. “I’m not working for the people who voted for me more than the people who didn’t

vote for me. I owe everyone everything, period,” he told the News-Press. “There’s no group, no ideology. I have no party, as you already know,” he said, referring to previous interviews where he discussed running unaffiliated. “It’s really a very, very simple process. It really is; it’s

egalitarian as all get out.” Despite his lack of party affiliation, he said he is not an “unknown factor” coming into the Santa Barbara City Council. Mr. Rowse was seated in the chambers just two years ago and has worked with four of six council members. Please see ROWSE on A3

UCSB to begin its winter quarter Jan. 3 with remote learning By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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UCSB plans to have students do two weeks of remote instruction before in-person learning resumes Jan. 18.

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Because of concern over the omicron variant, UCSB has decided to begin its winter quarter with two weeks of remote learning. The quarter begins Jan. 3. Inperson learning will resume Jan. 18, pending reassessment of the pandemic, according to a news release. The university noted the variant poses challenges for starting inperson classes. UCSB noted the problems faced by students and instructors who test positive over the break and can’t travel back to campus on time. The university said there’s also a time issue for those who test positive on arrival and need to self-isolate. According to UCSB, beginning the semester with two weeks of

remote instruction allows students and instructors to deal with any delays or COVID-related health issues without missing classes. It also allows additional time for people to get booster shots. The university explained the objective is to minimize disruptions to students’ course work and provide as much stability as possible for students and instructors in uncertain times. UCSB is encouraging students to stay wherever they can best do their coursework during the two weeks of remote instruction and to get COVID-19 tests before returning to campus. University housing , dining halls and other campus facilities will be open to those who choose to return to campus. University operations other than instruction Please see UCSB on A3

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Allan Hancock College is the subject of a recent Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigation.

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The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigated allegations of financial mismanagement, grade manipulation and a difficult work environment at Allan Hancock College — the kind of accusations that, if true, could dull the shine of the “Hancock Promise.” The Grand Jury, though, could not substantiate the complaints with fact. Hancock’s president, Dr. Kevin G. Walthers. told the News-Press he believes the complaint came from a “handful” of the college’s employees. The Grand Jury’s report acknowledges some staff bitterness. The broad complaint points to instances as early as five to seven years ago. Dr. Walthers said each incident has been addressed by the Santa Maria college. “We feel like we’ve looked at this a couple of times, and now that somebody else has looked at it maybe it will bring it to a resolution,” he said.

He mused whether the Grand Jury was a way to “vent some steam” for a public employee. The pressure was visible in a 2018 survey among 217 faculty and staff; 81% of administrators, 47% of classified staff and 41% of faculty completed the survey. The results put responses in three categories: favorable, unfavorable and neutral. When given the statement “There are enough people to do the work in my work group,” 58% of respondents answered unfavorably. Of those surveyed, 46% disagreed with “There are no significant barriers at work to doing my job well.” The firm that conducted the survey, Korn Ferry, scored the questions answers 21% below average for the education industry. Other poor-performing questions looked at training and communication. Despite concerns, the same respondents indicated above industry-average that they believe Allan Hancock Please see REPORT on A2

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Candles were lit Tuesday night in honor of homeless individuals who died in 2020 and 2021.

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Several Santa Barbara organizations hosted an interfaith memorial service for the homeless and recently housed people who died in 2020 and 2021. SB ACT, Home For Good Santa Barbara County, the Santa Barbara County Department of Housing and Community Development, CLUE SB, Flacks Seed Consultants and other community advocates collaborated to present the “Longest Night’’ and commemorated those who died on the streets from COVID-19 and otherwise. A small crowd held candles during the event, which took place Tuesday night both in-person in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and virtually over Zoom. The Santa Barbara service opened with a musical prelude by community leader Ethan Bertrand alongside a welcome

A small crowd gathers during the “Longest Night,” a memorial service in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

by homelessness and affordable housing consultant Chuck Flacks. An invocation was provided by Dr. Radhule Weininger, a clinical psychologist, followed by a message

by Mr. Flacks, who honored Father Jon Hedges. Father Hedges died earlier this year after a lifetime of ministering to the homeless.

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Wayne Mellinger then shared a personal narrative regarding his own experience with homelessness in Santa Barbara County. The Rev. Kristin Rohm read the names of those who died during the past two years alongside a moment of silence and remembrance. Candles were lit in their honor. Kim Albers, the Santa Barbara County homeless assistance program manager, offered a call to action, thanking those who offer short-term relief with hopes of long-term solutions. “Thank you to all who provide immediate life saving support that people need right now,” Mrs. Albers said at the memorial. “Hold that hope in your heart that we can move from crisis to community.” “Longest Night” concluded with a Benediction by the Rev. Julia Hamilton, who serves as the lead minister of the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara.

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67 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths reported Santa Barbara County Wednesday reported 67 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Two of the decedents were in the 70 or older group, and one was in the 50-69 age group. Two of the individuals had no underlying medical conditions. No deaths were associated with a congregate care facility. All three of the individuals were in Santa Maria.

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Of the 67 new cases, the highest number, 18, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Elsewhere, 10 cases were in Santa Maria, Neighboring Orcutt had four cases. Three cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Two cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.

Three cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported three cases. Eight cases were in Goleta. Eight cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Two cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of six cases are pending. Thirty patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 12 are

recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 47,254 cases, of which 512 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 560. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 68.4% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 64.3% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

by other single-family homes.” PSHH will fund the preliminary work for the preparation of the construction. The rest of the project will be funded by state grants, which PSHH will be applying for. Construction loans will also be in the names of the individual homeowners. “The program we run is designed to be affordable for those who earn about 80% of median

income,” said Mr. Triguerio. “These are young families with children. This is a category of population that has been locked out of homeownership opportunities. “This is one of the only programs around that provides affordable housing. Essentially, meaning that the cost of the permanent mortgage is about 30% of income. This is a great

opportunity for them,” he said. However, Mr. Triguerio said construction on the project will not actually begin for probably another two years. Hi-Way Drive-In is one of two drive-in theaters in Santa Barbara County. The other one is West Wind Drive-In, located in Goleta.

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use of peer-review evaluation practices” and commission a new staff survey. The jury’s report also looked at alleged financial mismanagement, which was not substantiated, in two incidents of loans to students. The college issues emergency loans to students; there’s a maximum of one loan each semester per student. One case that the Grand Jury investigated involved a student receiving two emergency loans, but a software error applied grant funding to the loan. The student still needed the loan, so the university corrected the error. Dr. Walthers said a few employees are “really hung up on this instance” although it occurred five years ago. The college updated the software so it wouldn’t automatically apply outside funding to an emergency loan. The Grand Jury report mentions an instance where a loan was forgiven. The jury determined the college’s actions

were an “appropriate exercise of administrative discretion.” The report also cleared allegations of grade manipulation in the college’s concurrent enrollment program, which allows high school students to earn Allan Hancock College credit for studies at their schools. The jury learned about a misunderstanding in the first year of the program where students requested to change from a failing grade to a “no pass” grade. The option is only available early in the semester, but the students were confused and were allowed the “no pass” grade. “We’re a really big organization and we’re really good at what we do, but I’m pretty sure everyday we make a mistake,” Dr. Walthers said. “But what matters is how we correct the mistake.” He hopes the long-standing criticisms he hears of these instances will fade now that the Grand Jury report is public. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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provides a high-quality education. Dr. Walthers said 2018 was a “tough time” for the employee environment. The year welcomed its first Hancock Promise students. The program offers a year of free tuition to local graduates, but administrators were also embroiled in tense negotiations with bargaining units. Since then, the college changed its training and professional development procedures. To improve communication, Dr. Walthers has published messages to the trustees on the website and started a podcast. The complainant alleged the work environment included “fear tactics,” “intimidation and reprisal” and “gaslighting subordinates.” The complainant labeled the college’s resolution system biased as well as appeals to the board of trustees.

Dr. Walthers said substantial complaints are investigated by an outside firm, hired by the college’s lawyers. When asked if there are any assessments the college uses to evaluate administrators, he scoffed. “I’m not even going to answer that. There’s an assumption there that our administrators are not doing their jobs. But I assure you that in the past two years, they’re doing their jobs — plus managing a vaccine clinic,” he said. There’s little turnover of managers, he continued. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re effective leaders. Again, he was asked about staff assessment of leadership. He said employees can voice complaints to human resources. “We’ve had conversations with administrators about things like, ‘Be careful with your language,’ but we always try to catch these things early,” he said. The Grand Jury recommends the college “make more effective

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UCSB women’s basketball team continues winning streak By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

SAN JOSE — The UCSB women’s basketball team enjoyed another blowout win Tuesday at San Jose State, using a 23-4 run in the middle of the game to pull away and defeat the Spartans 81-51. Junior center Ila Lane led the way with another unstoppable performance, scoring 26 points on 11-of-15 (73.3%) field goal attempts to go along with seven rebounds. Three other Gauchos scored in double-figures. Senior point guard Danae Miller went for 13 points (5-10 FG), making it four straight games with at least 11. Junior point guard Johnni Gonzalez scored 11 with a game-

high six assists, and junior guard Alexis Tucker added 10 points off the bench. SJSU (3-8) held an 8-6 advantage early on, but would never see the lead again. The Spartans shot just 31.1% from the field and 27.8% on threes for the day. The Gauchos (6-3) held a 21-17 lead early in the second, but would find separation as they started to find their touch from the outside. UCSB went on a 12-2 run to go up 33-19, thanks to three straight three-point makes, including two from Gonzalez. A three from Miller capped the opening half’s scoring to send it into the break with a scoreline of 38-21, advantage visitors. The Gauchos opened the second

Westmont women’s basketball team beats Montana Tech By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

CHANDLER, Ariz. — On the second day of the Cactus Classic, the No. 2 Westmont women’s basketball team (11-2) claimed a 59-51 victory Wednesday over the Orediggers of Montana Tech (7-8). “It wasn’t pretty, but it was gritty and we got it done,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “It was nice to pull out a win. “We held them to 51 points today. We faced back-to-back physical teams and physical games (in Arizona). It was good to be able to bounce back and get a win today.” The Warriors were outscored 14-8 in the first quarter but turned things around in the second frame, outscoring the Orediggers 20-9 to take a 28-23 lead into the lockerroom at the intermission. Sydney Brown hit a 3-point field goal with two seconds left to give the Warriors the five-point halftime advantage. In the third quarter, the Warriors outpaced the Orediggers 19-15, added by two 3-pointers by Laila Saenz. In the final frame, Kaitlin Larson scored on a layup to give Westmont its largest lead of the day at 53-48. Stefanie Berberabe led the

Warriors with 19 points while also tallying four steals. “Stef turned things up for us defensively and was able to get some offense going off of her steals,” pointed out Moore. “She got her midrange jumper going for a while, and we were able to get her loose in transition a little bit too. A lot of good things happen when she can get loose and get out on the open court.” Iyree Jarrett recorded 12 points and three assists for the Warriors and Saenz added 10 points. Brown scored eight points and pulled down 10 rebounds. “We have played some gritty defense the last couple of days but have struggled to get any momentum offensively,” noted Moore. “We need to come back after the break and be ready to knock down some of the shots we are not finishing right now.” The Warriors head home for a Christmas before returning in the new year to prepare for the return to Golden State Athletic Conference play. Westmont resumes play on Thursday by hosting William Jessup at 5:30 p.m. Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

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He said he has met with each council member and department leader. And he would like to start his tenure with a return to in-person council meetings, along with the public participating via Zoom. Mr. Rowse would also like to reset the council’s procedures and decorum. “My thinking is to regenerate a collaborative team on Council. It seems like it isn’t really focused on the city itself, it seems like there’s a lot of ancillary factors involved,” he said. He doesn’t like when the city council writes ordinances in support of nationwide policies such as Medicare for all. “I don’t know how you feel about Medicare for all, and you don’t know how I feel. But what I do know is it’s not a Santa Barbara thing,” he said. Mr. Rowse described a “princess act” in the past where he “stamps (his) little feet” when symbolic ordinances are written.

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matched her with three makes on six tries. This was the Gauchos’ fourth straight win in December. With a win against UC San Diego on Dec. 30, they would complete their first undefeated month since January 2008. Ila Lane had her secondhighest scoring performance of the year with 26 points. She is leading the Big West Conference with an oustanding 59.5 field goal percentage. Gonzalez recorded six assists for the third time this season. It was also her third time reaching double-digits in the point department.

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Santa Barbara, Dos Pueblos beat Ojai schools in basketball By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Road trips to Ojai paid off Tuesday night for boys basketball teams at Santa Barbara schools. One of them was Santa Barbara High School, which beat Nordhoff 71-61. “We got up 7 in the first quarter and by as many as 17 in the third quarter,” Coach Corey Adam told the News-Press in an email. “Credit to Nordhoff. They really made us work defensively. Nordhoff is a solid team and will likely win several playoff games in their division.” The Dons’ Mikey Denver made 22 points and 12 rebounds. Luke Zuffelato added 22 points and 6 rebounds. “Blaise Winston added 9 and 8, and Andre Battle added 9 pts and solid defense on Nordhoff’s best player, holding him to 10 points,” Adam said.

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DOS PUEBLOS BEATS THACHER Also smiling in Ojai was Dos Pueblos, which beat Thacher 7241. “The first half was a close game,” Coach Joe Zamora told the News-Press in an email. “Neither team was able to build a 3 possession game. “In the second half, we were able to stop them on the defensive end, and our shooting efficiency went up in the second half. Joaquin led us with 17, Joe Talarico had 13,” Zamora said. “Christian, Kael and Grant had 11.” Dos Pueblos is 7-4 for the season as it awaits league competition.

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half with six unanswered, taking a 44-21 lead to cap an extended 23-4 run. UCSB’s lead went over 30 for the second time this season on a threepointer by junior forward Tatyana Modawar in the final minute of the third. The lead would grow to as high as 32 before the game was over. The Gauchos shot 53.3% from the field (32-60 FG) and 45% on threes (9-20 3FG). This marks the third time in four games that they have shot over 50% or scored more than 80 points, after doing neither in any of their first five games. UCSB’s three-point makes and percentage were both seasonhighs. Gonzalez knocked down 3-of-4 from the outside while Miller

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“If someone’s putting an ordinance together just to send a message, that’s what makes people so cynical about government,” he said. But he also prefers to avoid ordinances when practicable. He said he would rather talk to landlords of vacant properties on State Street than enforce a vacancy ordinance. “I believe in a collaborative community approach instead of a top-down, ordinance-heavy approach,” Mr. Rowse said. State Street is where he hopes to start making a change. He envisions a cleaning and lighting effort that doesn’t encroach on long-term visioning. “I think we’re just around the corner from coming back,” he said, referring to State Street’s new businesses. Mr. Rowse owned Paradise Cafe, now La Paloma Cafe (also its original name), when he served on the city council. Now the only job he will hold when he takes office is mayor. email: ahanshaw@newspress. com COVID-19 PCR test on Jan. 3 or 4. Appointments can be made via the Student Health Patient Portal. Campus testing will remain available at no charge to students, staff and faculty. For more information, email UCSB at ucsb-covid19@ucsb. edu until the COVID-19 Call Center reopens on Jan. 3. Emails on urgent matters will be answered during the holidays. The university said non-urgent questions will be answered in January. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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BARNES, Bessie “Betsy”

Bessie “Betsy” Barnes passed away on December 1, 2021 after a long and happy life. Born in 1925 in Stillwater, OK, she was the second child of Ray and Annie Kitchen. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Guy, and husbands Dancil “Dan” Cooper and Elbert “Don” Barnes. Betsy graduated from Levelland High School (TX), attended Hardin-Simmons University and earned her B.A. and M.A. from Texas Technological University and University of Southern California. A lifelong advocate for education, she was a reading specialist with the Santa Barbara City Schools for many years. One of the founding members of the local chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Sorority, she was a member and supporter of her sorority until the end of her life. Betsy loved music, ﬁne arts, horses and travel. She and her brother Guy learned violin at an early age performing in local community recitals. It especially brought her joy praising God through music at the First Baptist Church. A supporter of the Santa Barbara Philharmonic, local plays, and art events her enthusiasm and pleasure were evident throughout her long life. She traveled extensively in the United States and Europe collecting and sharing many interesting and often humorous stories. Betsy graced everyone with her high standards and generous, good-natured spirit. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her friends and acquaintances, only child and remaining survivor Bruce Cooper and his partner Evelyn Morabe. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 21st, 1pm at Santa Barbara Cemetery.

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Sheriff’s Office helps House of Hope ISLA VISTA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Good Samaritan Shelter to bring Christmas cheer to clients at Hedges House of Hope. Custody staff from the Quality of Work Life Committee started a project to fill stockings with fun gifts and essential items for the clients. Hedges House of Hope is a

50-bed shelter, serving single homeless adults in Isla Vista and Goleta. The program was named in honor of the late Father Jon Hedges, a homeless advocate who had a passion for serving the homeless throughout his lifetime. Deputies at the Isla Vista Foot Patrol Station received the internal email about the project headed by the Quality of Work Life Committee and

decided that this would be a great opportunity to honor their friend and colleague, Father Hedges. In the spirit of his legacy, deputies pooled their money to purchase 50 hygiene kits that include a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb and deodorant, according to a news release. These items will be included in stockings filled with other gifts such as a manicure set, holiday

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(The Center Square) — Georgia is again pushing back against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 mandates. Georgia and 23 other states are asking the court to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the administration for Children and Families from requiring Head Start program staff, certain contractors and volunteers to wear masks and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 31. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr announced the court challenge against the Head Start vaccination and mask mandate Tuesday.

“This is just the latest and most egregious in a growing list of overreaches by this president,” Gov. Kemp said. “It is all the more troubling and inexcusable, given this mandate directly impacts and impairs our children. “As with our prior lawsuits against the administration’s unwarranted and inappropriate decisions, we will not rest in this fight to protect the rights and choices of Georgia’s families, especially when it comes to our youngest citizens. We will not allow these policies to invade our classrooms, teaching the wrong lessons about the role of government to growing minds.” The lawsuit contends HHS exceeded its authority and violated

law by issuing the policy. The states claim the mandate is an exercise of legislative power in violation of the nondelegation doctrine, the 10th Amendment and a handful of other laws, which mostly assert delegation of power. The lawsuit announced Tuesday is the third of its kind filed by Georgia. Georgia also filed and joined lawsuits against President Joe Biden’s federal contractors and employer vaccination mandates. “After taking unprecedented action to impose three reckless mandates on our nation’s workforce, the Biden administration has doubled down on its efforts and is now targeting our state’s youngest learners,” Mr. Carr said. “The federal government is attempting

to force Georgia families to choose between two equally problematic outcomes – either give up their right to make their own healthcare decisions or risk their child’s education. “This unlawful power grab is merely the latest example of a disturbing pattern emerging in this administration, and we will continue to fight back to protect our state and our citizens.” Tuesday’s lawsuit also includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.

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“I think what makes a good painting is when artists paint from their heart,” said Diane Waterhouse of Waterhouse Gallery.

Waterhouse Gallery’s 37th anniversary Santa Barbara business continues to thrive at La Arcada

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

aterhouse Gallery essentially began with a blind date. That’s how Diane and Ralph Waterhouse met. It was 1983, and the date took place in a restaurant that would eventually become Lucky’s on Coast Village Road. They both had connections with art. Mrs. Waterhouse’s father, Joe Makray, was a painter known for his portraits. And Mr. Waterhouse was an artist who painted wildlife and landscapes. The couple started Waterhouse Gallery, which recently celebrated its 37th anniversary with a crowd watching six artists doing plein air painting in the courtyard outside the gallery. The gallery is located in La Arcada on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, which has been its home for most of its successful existence. “It was one of the biggest receptions we’ve ever had,” Mrs. Waterhouse told the News-Press about the anniversary celebration. “People were so pleased to be watching our artists paint.” Inside the gallery, paintings cover nearly every inch of the

walls. “We have around 100 paintings,” Mrs. Waterhouse said. “And Ralph has a studio. He paints upstairs.” In fact, some of Mr. Watercolor’s art is downstairs in their gallery, such as his oil on canvas of Douglas Preserve. As she looked around at all the art, Mrs. Waterhouse smiled. “The gallery is a reflection of Ralph and me because our house looks like this. It’s very salon style. We have a lot of paintings.” The gallery’s walls show Santa Barbara in vivid paintings that skillfully experiment with light and colors. The scenery ranges from local beaches to the Santa Barbara Mission, Casa del Herrera, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge. “I think what makes a good painting is when artists paint from their heart,” Mrs. Waterhouse said. “They paint something that attracted them to that particular scene or that spot, and it gives them joy.” A sense of drama is seen in works by local artists such as Nancy Davidson, who shows the kinetic clouds above the beach in her new oil work “Ebb Tide” and a distant light above the Pacific

Ocean in another oil painting, “Santa Barbara Sunset.” Thomas Van Stein captures the surf moving onto the shore in his oil work “Winter Day East” and the colors of the sky in his oil paintings such as “Sunset Butterfly Beach” and “Summer Moonrise Ortega Hill”. Ann Sanders depicts the “Douglas Preserve Spring” in one of her many vivid pastels, which also shows scenes such as “Clouds Over Bird Refuge.” Among the other art are Rick Delanty’s dynamic acrylic paintings of sites such as the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and downtown Santa Barbara, and Ellie Freudenstein’s colorful oil paintings, which include “Morning at Shoreline” and “April in the Meadow.” Mr. Waterhouse told the NewsPress that the Waterhouse Gallery has thrived for 37 years through hard work, an ability to adapt and its relationships with artists, the art industry and art magazines. The gallery displays works by artists who have been with the business for a long time. And Mrs. Waterhouse noted the gallery benefits from her husband’s perspective as an artist. Mr. Waterhouse was trained in

England as a graphic artist and has operated galleries such as the one he oversaw in England’s Lake District (Ambleside). He continued his career with galleries when he moved to the U.S. in 1983. And Mrs. Waterhouse was always around art because of her father, the painter known for his portraits. She grew up in Pasadena but moved to Santa Barbara in 1966 because her father wanted to leave the smog behind and live in a better environment. Mrs. Waterhouse attended Santa Barbara High School, then San Marcos High School, where she graduated in 1969. In 1984, she and Mr. Waterhouse started Waterhouse Gallery in Solvang. “We commuted. We loved the drive,” Mrs. Waterhouse said. In 1988, they moved the gallery to a location near the Arlington Theatre. And in 1990, Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse found what they considered their dream space at La Arcada, where they’ve been ever since. Most of the gallery’s artists are from Santa Barbara County, but Please see WATERHOUSE on B2

At top, artist Ralph Waterhouse and his wife, Diane Waterhouse, have owned and operated Waterhouse Gallery for 37 years. Above, the Waterhouse Gallery is in La Arcada on State Street.

At left, Wyllis Heaton painted the Santa Barbara County Courthouse in this oil on canvas. Center, Ray Hunter’s “Incoming Tide” is a 14- by 11-inch watercolor. At right, gallery co-owner Ralph Waterhouse painted this oil on canvas of the Douglas Preserve

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In Cantonese, the word bok choy translates to “white vegetable” — a common vegetable that is incorporated into a host of Asianinspired dishes. Excellent both raw and cooked, the white base portion tends to yield a crispier texture while the upper green leaves are more tender and are similar to spinach. This week I prepared sautéed baby bok choy with white sweet potato and sugar snap peas for the Fix of the Week, below. Bok choy is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as a good source of vitamins B6, K and E, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and manganese. You can currently find freshly harvested baby bok choy at the Saturday Santa Barbara and Sunday Camino Real farmers’ markets. Price averages $5 per pound.

Bacon avocado While you can still find a few hass avocados here and there, the season for the winter varieties has just begun, with one of them being this bacon avocado. Unlike its Hass counterpart that turns black when ripe, bacon avocados remain green but still have the same slight give to the touch when ready. The skins are quite smooth, shiny and thin, and the fruit inside is a bright green. The flesh delivers less oil content than hass. Use the avocados as the base of guacamole, a sandwich spread, a salad topper or in any other preparation that calls for avocado. Grown and harvested by several local farmers, bacon avocados are available at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real Marketplace, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Wednesday Solvang farmers’ markets. Price averages $1 each.

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Produced from pasture-raised chickens thanks to Jeronimo Brown of Casitas Valley Pastures, these locally made sausages are quite incredible. They’re available in an array of flavors that includes mild Italian, hot Italian, garlicbasil, jalapeño-cheddar, salt and pepper, breakfast and French apple, It is often difficult to make a selection. Excellent when grilled or sautéed, the sausages are also nice when simmered at a low heat in a tomato sauce, soup or stew preparation until super tender. They also make for a great topper for a homemade pizza once cooked. They’re available at the Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real Marketplace, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Thursday Carpinteria farmers’ markets. Price is $13 per pound.

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ith the holiday season in full swing, our local farmers are continuing to harvest some exceptional produce from the fields. The cooler weather and nice spats of rain have finally produced some wintry conditions in our area, elevating the flavor and sugar levels of root vegetables such as carrots and beets, as well as the deliciously sweet tangerines and oranges on display. The wide array of winter greens are also thriving, currently as vibrant and flavorful as they come. This week I focused on the petite baby bok choy at the farmers markets, making sure to grab quite a few heads. I have become quite fond of this green over the past few years, primarily due to the wonderful textural balance of the crunchy base and softer top leaves. Most commonly sautéed, bok choy is also a great addition to soups, or in raw preparations such as salads and spring rolls. Its flavor is slightly sweet with underlying notes of its relative mustard greens. I find it also delivers a mixed flavor profile to that of cabbage and spinach. This week I prepared a dish with sautéed white sweet potatoes, carrots, sugar snap peas and bok choy. Because the bok choy cooks down quite fast,

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it is added toward the end of the cooking process, along with some minced garlic. This is a nice side that pairs most quite well alongside chicken, pork and fish preparations. This week the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers market will be closed because of Christmas. It will be open the following week on New Year’s Day. 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. SAUTÉED BOK CHOY AND WHITE SWEET POTATO AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS 2 tablespoons olive oil of sesame oil. 3 heads of baby bok choy. (You can also use a large head of standard bok choy.) 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced. (I prefer the yellow or white fleshed varieties for this.) 2 large carrots, peeled and diced.

½ pound sugar snap peas, stems pulled down to remove stem and string. Salt and pepper. 4 cloves garlic, minced (after mincing place in a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil). ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped (or use fresh parsley but about half the quantity. Cut off the very base end of the bok choy and discard. Slice each bok choy lengthwise into about four equal pieces, then set aside. In a large sauté pan, add oil and bring to high heat. Add sweet potato and carrot and sauté for about 3 minutes. Then add sugar snap peas and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the sweet potato is just cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Add bok choy and garlic and sauté for about 2 more minutes. Make sure the bok choy has direct contact with the pan, and flip once halfway through to create a nice sear on each side. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm. Yield: Makes about 4 small or 2 large sides.

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Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse have found talent from outside the county and state as well. Mrs. Waterhouse was impressed when she saw Kyle Ma’s work in an art magazine. Not knowing all of the personal details about Mr. Ma, Mrs. Waterhouse called his home in Texas and learned he was younger than she thought. “He’s in high school, and he paints like a master,” Mrs. Waterhouse said. “He’s now 20.” As she talked, customers came into the gallery, asked about art and looked around. “There’s nothing more exciting to me than when somebody buys a painting for their first time,” Mrs. Waterhouse said. “I say to them, ‘You will always remember this day.’” email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI The Waterhouse Gallery is at 1114 State St., Suite 9 in Santa Barbara. It’s in La Arcada. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The gallery is closed Sundays. For more information, contact the gallery at 805962-8885 or art@waterhousegallery.com. You can reach the gallery after hours at 805-886-2988 or 805452-1062. The artists’ works grace waterhousegallery.com.

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Artist Thomas Van Stein participates in the recent 37th anniversary celebration at Waterhouse Gallery.

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California to require COVID vaccination boosters for healthcare workers By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced several new measures Wednesday to combat rising COVID-19 case rates associated with the omicron variant, unveiling a new vaccination requirement for health care workers and steps to ensure kids stay in the classroom after the holidays. Gov. Newsom announced all healthcare workers across the state will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster shot by Feb. 1. This new requirement comes after California became the first state in the nation to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers, which required that all workers be vaccinated by Sept. 30 as a condition of employment. With cases rising in the state, Gov. Newsom said Wednesday that mandating the booster will prevent staffing shortages and protect frontline workers as they continue to treat patients with COVID-19. “We recognize now that just

being fully vaccinated is not enough with this new variant,” Gov. Newsom said. “We believe it’s important to extend [the vaccine] requirement to getting that third dose, to getting boosted.” Gov. Newsom also reiterated a commitment to keeping children in school, announcing the state will send out more than 6 million at-home tests to ensure each child is tested at least once before they return to school after winter break. After receiving criticism for shuttering schools during last year’s winter surge, the governor said keeping kids in school remains a top priority heading into the new year. “We believe that our most important agenda must be to continue our nation-leading efforts to keep our kids in school,” Gov. Newsom said. “Let there be no doubt – that is our commitment. That is our priority.” The state has seen a 20% increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, according to data tracking from The New York Times. Gov. Newsom indicated Wednesday the highly

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transmissible omicron variant is likely the cause of rising case rates in the state, saying the state’s genome sequencing lab has identified “well north” of 50% of sequenced results showing the presence of the omicron variant. The state has identified 191 individuals who tested positive for the omicron variant, according to Gov. Newsom, and officials expect that number to grow. In anticipation of a rise in cases after the holiday season, Gov. Newsom said the state would work to extend hours of operation at state-run testing centers, particularly in places where there is high demand. He noted 90% of California residents — even in rural areas — have access to testing within 30 minutes of their homes, adding that available testing sites can be found on the state’s online MyTurn portal. The state has administered more than 64 million vaccine doses and more than 116 million tests, according to the governor’s office. About 8.7 million Californians have received a booster dose. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

New York City mayor-elect postpones public inauguration due to omicron By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — New York City is still getting a new mayor on New Year’s Day, but the public inauguration for Mayorelect Eric Adams has been put on hold. Mr. Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announced a planned Jan. 1 swearing-in ceremony at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn has been postponed due to the spike in COVID-19 cases brought on by the omicron variant. “We look forward to getting together in person with our loved

ones, colleagues and well-wishing New Yorkers to honor this great democratic tradition and to thank all those who have made it possible, at a safer time in the weeks ahead,” the officials said. “Health and safety must come first.” According to state data, 13,760 of New York’s 22,258 new cases from Monday came from the metropolis. With a sevenday average of 130.44 cases per 100,000 residents, the city has the highest caseload rate in the state. And that average rate has mushroomed from 92.92 per 100,000 on Saturday. Earlier on Tuesday, current Mayor Bill de Blasio announced

the city would give residents $100 if they get a COVID-19 booster shot. What the mayor said he would not do is look to shut down any part of the city, reinforcing statements he made on Monday. Vaccinations and boosters, he said, are what would be key to getting through what’s expected to be a short-term spike. Enduring another shutdown would be devastating to many New Yorkers, he added. Especially since the city has the vaccines and health care infrastructure in place to control the virus. “We got to keep focused on the big picture, which is to keep the city moving forward,” said Mayor de Blasio, whose term ends Dec. 31.

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(The Center Square) — Authorities in Arizona seized $9 million worth of fentanyl pills in the state’s largest bust of the illicit drug – enough, they said, to kill half the population of Arizona. The bust comes after a nonprofit group cites fentanyl as the leading cause of death among Americans between the age of 18 and 45. Arizona and Texas attorneys general and governors vowed to fight what they called the “lawlessness of the Biden administration,” which they argue is enabling fentanyl to be brought into the U.S. through its open border policies. Fentanyl has become the drug of choice of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel, which controls the U.S.Mexico border stretching from California to El Paso, Texas. First made in China, fentanyl arrives at key Mexican Sinaloacontrolled ports where cartel operatives turn the drug into pills that look like prescription pills to sell primarily in the U.S. market brought by traffickers across the border. Nearly 1.7 million pills of fentanyl were confiscated from storage units and homes in the Scottsdale area through a multiagency operation involving the Attorney General’s Office, the Scottsdale Police DEA Task Force and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. “This is not a recreational drug,” Scottsdale Police Department Chief Jeff Walther said. “This is death.” Two milligrams is a lethal dose. A teaspoon holds about 5,000 milligrams, enough to kill 2,500 people. One pound of fentanyl, or 453,592 milligrams, could kill 226,796 people. Law enforcement operatives “seized 3 million pills, 45 kilos of fentanyl powders (99 pounds), over 35 firearms, and arrested over 40 drug traffickers,” DEA Special Agent Cheri Oz said. The amount of powder confiscated was enough to make an additional 4 million pills, Attorney General Mark Brnovich

said. “You’re talking about more than 4 million more pills that could have been made,” Mr. Brnovich said. “I want to put that in context. We’re talking about 6 million fentanyl pills. That is enough to kill more than half the population of the state of Arizona.” Ms. Oz said the DEA has seized more than 9.5 million fentanyl pills in Arizona this year alone. The Scottsdale DEA Task Force has been investigating the Sinaloa cartel for months. The cartel is named after the Sinaloa region of Mexico, where its leaders are from. Each lab in the Sinaloa region produces an average of 20,000 doses of fentanyl every week for the U.S. market, Univision reports. The drug bust comes as a nonprofit organization published a report citing fentanyl as the leading cause of death of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. “Fentanyl poisoning poses a serious threat to the American public, killing more people last year than suicide, car accidents, or gun violence,” the nonprofit Families Against Fentanyl says in the report. The report analyzed death data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, totaling 81,500 deaths from fentanyl poisoning in 2020 and 2021, and a record high of 100,000 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2021. In 2021, fentanyl caused the death of one person every 8.57 minutes, or 175 people a day in the U.S., the nonprofit report states. The CDC previously reported that fentanyl has become the deadliest drug in America; the fentanyl death toll increased by 1,125% between 2011 and 2017, before Biden’s open border policies. The nonprofit group has called on the Biden administration to designate fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) in a letter also signed by several former high-level federal law enforcement directors and government officials.

According to federal statute, WMDs are partially defined as “any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxin or poisonous chemicals, or their precursors.” The administration has not replied to the letter or designated the drug as a WMD. But it did issue recommendations to Congress to reduce the supply and availability of fentanyl, and President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order to address the fentanyl crisis. “The trafficking into the United States of illicit drugs, including fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, is causing the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans annually, as well as countless more non-fatal overdoses with their own tragic human toll,” President Biden said. The order imposes sanctions on foreign nationals involved in the global illicit drug trade in the U.S. It allows the federal government to block all property and interests of sanctioned persons of interest and instructs financial institutions to prohibit those involved in the illicit drug trade from being able to transfer payments, make foreign exchange transactions, receive loans or access credit through U.S. financial institutions. But at a recent border wall event, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Biden administration’s open border policies are directly causing fentanyl-related deaths of Americans. The best way to cut off the flow of illicit drugs is to shut down the border and enforce immigration laws passed by Congress, Gov. Abbott said. “Joe Biden has facilitated the death of those people by the open border policies that he has allowed to take place here in Texas,” Gov. Abbott said, referring to the nonprofit’s report. “And it must be stopped. The people who are making money off of this are the gangs and the cartels that our DPS and National Guard are working to apprehend every single day.”

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER Notice is hereby given that American Riviera Bank, Santa Barbara, California, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to merge American Riviera Merger Sub, Santa Barbara, California, with and into itself, under the charter of American Riviera Bank. This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office, 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square, San Francisco, California 94105, not later than the 30th day following the date of the first required publication of the notice, which was December 23, 2021. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portions of the application file will be made available upon request. Dated: December 16, 2021 American Riviera Bank 1033 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 American Riviera Merger Sub 1033 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 12/23/21, 1/5, 1/17/22 CNS-3540056# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 23 / 2021; JAN 5, 17 / 2022 -- 57848

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 13, 2022, the personal property in the belowlisted units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324-6770 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1320 - Legreid, Todd; 5122 - Sparks, Rhonda; 5340 - Franklin, Grant; 6117 - Johnson, Trevor; 6345 - Liu, Tantan; A6-E - Huggins, Michael Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit cardno checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 23rd& 30th of December 2021 By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. 12/23, 12/30/21 CNS-3539066# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 23, 30 / 2021 -- 57844

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 13, 2022, the personal property in the belowlisted units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324-6770 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1320 - Legreid, Todd; 5122 - Sparks, Rhonda; 5340 - Franklin, Grant; 6117 - Johnson, Trevor; A6-E Huggins, Michael PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 082 - Woods, Danielle; 100 Espinosa, Jonathan; 253 - Mitchum, Justin; 362 - Navabotello, Mariano; 374 - Conner, David PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284-9002 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 153 - Cortez-Harper, Raphael; 434 - Pawlonek, James Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit cardno checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 23rd& 30th of December 2021 By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. 12/23, 12/30/21 CNS-3538372# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 23, 30 / 2021 -- 57838

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003246. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LEGACY, 1137 COAST VILLAGE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PICCOLOMUNDO LLC, 215 DEMING WAY, BUELLTON, CA 93427. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/29/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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MONTECITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT A vacancy on the Governing Board of the Montecito Union School District was created on December 14, 2021. The Governing Board will be filling the vacancy by making a provisional appointment until the next election in November 2022. Any person is eligible to be a Governing Board member providing he/she is 18 years of age or older, a resident of the school district, and a registered voter. Interested community members are invited to complete an application and submit a letter to the Superintendent, Anthony Ranii (385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108), indicating their interest and willingness to serve in this significant public capacity. The application and letter must be accompanied by a personal resume. The application can be found on the Montecito Union School District website at https://www.montecitou. org/569077_3 or applications are available at the Montecito Union School District Office at 385 San Ysidro Road between 8:00am4:00pm. The final date for submitting applications is 3 p.m. on January 14, 2022. Candidates will be interviewed individually at a special meeting of the Board on February 8, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. The person selected will join the Board at their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The person appointed shall hold office until the next regularly scheduled election for district Board Members in November 2022. Questions should be directed to Anthony Ranii at (805) 969-3249 ext. 401. DEC 22, 23 / 2021 -- 57832

PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal No. 2021-002 California Vegetation Treatment Program PEIR Support for Montecito Fire Protection District Vegetation Treatment Program The Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) requests Competitive Sealed Proposals for: RFP# 2021-002 – MFPD Vegetation Treatment Program Proposal Opening – Friday, February 4, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. in the conference room at Montecito Fire Station 1, 595 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara. RFP documents may be viewed on the Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD) website at www. montecitoﬁre.com or a copy may be secured from MFPD at 595 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara CA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Responses must be sealed, clearly marked “Fire Station 1 – Cal VTP PEIR Support for MTO VTP” and returned to: Montecito Fire Department Attn: Nic Elmquist, Wildland Fire Specialist 595 San Ysidro Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 pm February 4, 2022. Proposals received after this time will be returned unopened. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. DEC 23, 28 / 2021 -- 57856

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUNZENG DONG Case Number: 21PR00572 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Junzeng Dong A Petition for Probate has been filed by Guobao Dong in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Guobao Dong 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: 01/27/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Vincent Y. Lin, Esq. Address: 17700 Castleton Street, Suite 263 City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone: 626-935-0929 DEC 23, 30/2021; JAN 6/2022 --57843