Santa Barbara News-Press: December 31, 2020

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2020: Year of the pandemic World and county experience roller coaster of challenges By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The coronavirus pandemic took the entire world by surprise in 2020. It impacted every individual, family, business and aspect of life as we knew it. The outbreak of COVID-19 infected more than 76 million people worldwide, took the lives of at least 1.6 million and spread to nearly every country in the world. From event cancellations to lockdowns to surges in cases to mask mandates to, finally, the most rapidly developed vaccination to date, the unfolding of COVID-19 has been a rollercoaster. It all started in a Chinese seafood and poultry market at the end of December 2019. On New Year’s Eve in 2019, the government in Wuhan, China, confirmed health officials were treating dozens of cases of an unknown pneumonia. Mere days

later, researchers identified the new virus, but said there was no evidence it was readily spread by humans, according to a New York Times report. The first COVID-related death was reported on Jan. 11, 2020 in China, from a regular Wuhan market customer. Throughout January, more and more countries reported COVID-19 cases, such as Japan, South Korea and Thailand. Jan. 21 marked the first case in the U.S. A Washington state resident had just returned from a trip to Wuhan, which was subsequently closed off to all traveling. On Jan. 30, the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency, and the day after, the Trump administration suspended entry into the U.S. by any foreign nationals who had traveled to China in the past 14 days. The second day of February 2020 was the first reported coronavirus death outside of

China, and a few days later, a Chinese doctor who tried to ring the alarm of the virus’s severity died from the virus. On Feb. 11, the name “COVID19” was officially attached to the new virus. Also in early February, Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer, told the News-Press, “I do take it seriously. Everybody does … Knock on wood, so far it hasn’t exploded into anything disastrous at all … I am concerned about this, but I actually remain perhaps even more concerned about influenza and its impact on human health year after year.” In late February, Italy’s first major outbreak spun out of control, marking the beginning of widespread cancellations and lockdowns. Finally, the pandemic made its way to the U.S., with the first COVID-19 death (known at the Please see pandemic on A7

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A Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shot is administered to a medical worker Dec. 17 at the Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.

Legends we lost

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County said goodbye to many legends this year. Award-winning actor, worldrenowned director, philanthropist and former Montecito resident Kirk Douglas was one of the legends who left us in early February. Mr. Douglas passed away at his home in Beverly Hills at the age of 103. He owned a home with his wife in Montecito for nearly two decades, frequenting Trattoria Mollie at its previous Coast Village Road location. From his career-defining role in “Spartacus” (1960) to his roles in “Champion” (1949), “The Bad and the Beautiful” (1953) and “Lust or Life” (1957), the golden-age actor won three Best Actor nominations at the Oscars, and received an honorary Oscar in 1996 for his role as a “creative and moral force in the movie industry.” He also wrote a series of bestselling books, including “The Ragman’s Son,” “Dance with the Devil,” “The Gift” and “My Stroke of Luck.” Mr. Douglas was commonly spotted at the Montecito YMCA rooting on his grandchildren during coed basketball season. He’s remembered as a family man, where he appeared in an HBO documentary with his son Michael Douglas and asked his son if he had been a good father. His son’s response was, “Ultimately.” The actor was also humanitarian with a commitment to justice. He founded the Douglas Foundation in 1964, raising

nearly $118 million in donations. The foundation assisted in the funding of the reconstruction and renovation of Cottage Hospital, and endowed four playgrounds in Israel and one in honor of the Oklahoma City bombing victims. Mr. Douglas also worked with his wife, Anne, at the Los Angeles Mission for the Homeless and the Anne Douglas Center for Women. Together, they helped improve playgrounds all over the Los Angeles Unified School District. He left a legacy much deeper than his on-screen talent, showing many his down-to-earth, genuine approach to life. More recently, last month, Santa Barbara bid farewell to Ernest “Ernie” Brooks II, a Santa Barbara local known for his breaktaking photos taken from under the sea and his service as president of Santa Barbara-based Brooks Institute of Photography. He touched many with his photos, which captured the majesty of sea life in dramatic monochrome, and took classes of Brooks Institute students on photographic dives. Mr. Brooks II grew up in Santa Barbara and raised his kids in Santa Barbara, eventually being inducted into Santa Barbara High School’s Hall of Fame in March 2019. He also received “The 1996 Partner’s Award” from the American Oceans Campaign honoring his lifelong commitment to the community. Also in November, the community mourned the parting of Barbara Tellefson, the Unity Shoppe founder, president and Please see legends on A8

Nonprofits step up during pandemic By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Award-winning actor, world-renowned director, philanthropist and former Montecito resident Kirk Douglas was one of the legends who left us this year in early February 2020.

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In November, the Santa Barbara community mourned the parting of Barbara Tellefson, the Unity Shoppe founder, president and director of operations, who died from a terminal illness at 84.

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During 2020, nonprofits stayed true to their missions of helping others, but rapidly pivoted to the needs of local residents during COVID-19, all while adhering to COVID-19 regulations and safety requirements. Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County repaired homes to shelter in place, provided aid to wildfire victims, held free food pantries, assisted students with remote learning, supplied personal protective equipment to the public, gave small business loans, cared for seniors and their caregivers and so much more. The Santa Barbara Foundation, United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Hutton Parker Foundation collaborated in March to launch the COVID-19 Joint Response Effort, which provided assistance to individuals and families impacted by the

coronavirus and state emergency orders as well as nonprofits actively assisting them. As of Oct. 31, between 34 local funders, more than $18.9 million in funding had been mobilized to support communities during the pandemic. The effort provided grants to 158 nonprofits in the county and awarded 2,362 Individual Assistance and Rental Assistance grants through the COVID-19 Joint Response Effort and CARES Act to some of the most vulnerable community members. In March, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County changed its model to serve the rapidly increasing need of local residents. Because the surges caused unemployment and food stamp offices to respond slower, many more individuals relied on food banks to put dinner on the table. The food bank opened two new

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warehouses in North and South County, conducted outreach to supporters, foundations and the federal government for more money to provide food, set up more than 50 safe food distribution points, created drivethrough pantries, delivered to seniors, and even constructed a text-response system to keep residents informed on food distribution. The nonprofit managed to gain 7.6 million pounds of healthy groceries during its COVID19 response, with volunteers packing 6,000 grocery bags per week and performing 23,000 home deliveries. According to its website, 177,000 individuals have been served, which exceeds that of any recent disaster in the county. Resilience Institute Santa Barbara has also partnered with the food bank to hold free curbside food pantries in front of Apolistic Assembly Church weekly, serving around 300 local families since COVID-19. Vitamin Angels, a global public health and nutrition organization reaching at-risk mothers and children in other countries, launched its Healthy Futures Initiative to raise $500,000 to address COVID-19’s effects in vulnerable communities. The Santa Barbara nonprofit has also been working to fill gaps in health coverage among vulnerable communities, caused by disrupted health systems that leave malnourished pregnant women and children more vulnerable for disease and infection. In September, the Turner Foundation was one nonprofit that provided a safe place for neighborhood kids to learn remotely as classes started up again. The foundation typically provides safe, secure affordable housing to low-income individuals, families and seniors along with after-school education and enrichment programs for resident youth. When COVID-19 hit, staff and volunteers saw a need for a place for the kids with parents who are essential workers to go to do their homework and receive help when they couldn’t get it at home. They opened two remote learning centers on the Westside, where staff members communicate with teachers and parents, monitor students to ensure they stay on task, help with assignments, answer questions, check grades and encourage them to take ownership of their responsibilities. The Turner Foundation also provides an outdoor space for kids to safely play games and enjoy time with other kids, along with a Music and Imagination Program, a free after-school music program with private music instruction and youth jazz band rehearsals. Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County has been providing life-saving repairs on homes during the pandemic. The organization had to temporarily close its ReStore because of COVID-19, but other than that, volunteers continue to work. The organization highlights the importance of a safe, livable shelter, especially to quarantine in and shelter at home. In September, wildfires added

onto the hardships of COVID19, and Goleta nonprofit Direct Relief and the California Pilots Association Disaster Area Response Team partnered to fly 23 pilots out of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and deliver 100,000 KN95 respirators to residents and firefighters in Oregon’s worst-hit fire zones. They also provided wildfire kits to treat up to 750 people. Direct Relief also stepped up to the plate in early March at the start of the pandemic, committing $2 million to supply N95 masks to Sansum Clinic, along with other cities in California, large cities in the U.S. and China. Many other nonprofits jumped on board the mask train, including the Coastal Quilters Guild of Santa Barbara and Goleta. Already in late April, the nonprofit had sewed nearly 1,500 cloth masks to Cottage Hospital as part of the Guild Mask Making Project. The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade also made more than 30,000 masks as of late July, in its Most Mask Makers Challenge, which invited local volunteer seamstresses and sewists to make masks to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. A portion of the Bucket Brigade’s volunteers also used their own 3D printers at home to create face shields for first responders. In addition, the Bucket Brigade partnered with the Friendship Center, which helps aging adults and provides a respite for their family caregivers, and figured out a way to provide food security for the adult daycare center’s 375 members and their 700-plus family caregivers. While the Bucket Brigade delivers food to the homes of hundreds, the Friendship Center also assembled game bags full of treats, games, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and decks of cards to help them stay entertained at home and care bags with shampoos, bath and body wash, granola bars, hand sanitizer and stress balls. Women’s Economic Ventures saw the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, and created the Quick Response Loan program on March 18 to provide emergency financial support for Santa Barbara and Ventura County businesses. Within a month, the nonprofit had approved 50 loans totaling $392,500. WEV has been a patron of micro-businesses by providing training, coaching and loans to more than 300 local establishment owners each year. Its loans helped local establishments such as Dioji, a doggie daycare in Goleta, and Carlyle Salon in Santa Barbara survive. While donations decreased, interest in adoptions of animals from Santa Barbara County Shelters grew. Even local animal shelters pivoted, figuring out a way to ensure social distancing for adopters by holding meetand-greets with dogs in yards and video chats to see pets. While many more nonprofits, big and small, did many more incredible things for the community during the pandemic, the list truly never ends. However, those benefiting from nonprofits and their ability to rapidly respond and pivot to new ways to help are eternally grateful. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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Two arrested following pursuit GOLETA — Two people were arrested Tuesday night following a vehicle pursuit that originated in Goleta and ended in Santa Maria, authorities said. Around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop on the northbound side of Highway 101 at Los Carneros Road. The vehicle, a gray Tahoe, was stopped for driving without headlights, but failed to yield and fled the area, said Raquel Zick, sheriff’s spokeswoman. The vehicle was eventually spike striped by the California Highway Patrol and the vehicle stopped just south of Clark Avenue in Santa Maria, Ms. Zick said. The driver, Jamie Cuellar, 28, of Santa Barbara, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges, including possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, destruction of evidence, driving without a license and evading. She was also arrested on suspicion of a number of felony charges, including possession of a controlled substance for sales, bringing drugs into the jail, conspiracy, and transportation of a controlled substance. Ms. Cuellar also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Ventura County stemming from drug charges and failing to appear in court, Ms. Zick said. The passenger, 38-yearold Daniel Fletcher, of Goleta, was arrested on suspicion of destruction of evidence, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. Mr. Fletcher is also facing multiple felony charges, including

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Authorities identify shooting victim GUADALUPE — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department has identified the man who was shot and killed in a shooting last week as 19-yearold Jesus Felipe Garcia Jr., of Guadalupe. The shooting occurred Dec. 22 in the 1000 block of Escalante Street. In addition to Mr. Garcia Jr., another person was injured in the shooting, said Raquel Zick, sheriff’s spokeswoman. Mr. Garcia suffered multiple gunshot wounds, however the official cause of death is pending a

finalized autopsy report. The identity and status of the injured person was not released. The circumstances of the shooting, including determining whether it was gang-related, are part of the ongoing investigation, Ms. Zick said. No arrests have been made and detectives continue to investigate the shooting, which includes a follow-up to the forensic examination results. — Mitchell White

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possession of a controlled substance for sales, transportation of a controlled substance and conspiracy. Both suspects were released without bail in accordance with the local court’s extension of the Emergency Rule 4, no bail rule.

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Fire personnel were dispatched to the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Wednesday morning after an aircraft was experiencing landing gear issues. The aircraft was able to get its landing gears to engage and landed safely.

SANTA BARBARA — A Learjet was experiencing landing gear issues Wednesday morning, however was able to land safely at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The incident was reported around 11:05 a.m. Fire personnel from the Santa Barbara City and Santa Barbara County fire departments, along with paramedics, responded to the airport. Immediately after take off, the pilot noted that the landing gear deployment light did not go off. A further investigation determined the landing nose gear did not retract upon take off

and the aircraft, which departed the airport enroute to Florida, returned to the airport, said Deanna Zachrisson, airport spokeswoman. “There was question as to whether the pilot would be able to street the nose gear after landing or need a tow off the runway,� Ms. Zachrisson told the News-Press in an email. “However, the nose gear steering did work and did not require a tow.� The five people aboard the aircraft were uninjured.

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You can quote them! Here are 10 of 2020’s memorable sound bites Fresh leeks This seasonal staple begins to shine as onions become harder to find. Fresh leeks are delicious when incorporated into a homemade quiche, a beef stew, mashed or scalloped potatoes, and a homemade soup. I often use fresh leeks when making split pea or lentil-style soups, but this time I worked them into a Turkey Leek Soup, the Fix of the Week on A4. Because leeks are grown with a portion underground, it’s important to rinse them before use. Sautéing leeks in butter or oil yields a much sweeter finish. They are currently available from several local farmers at all weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Certified organic is available. The price averages $2 per bunch or $3 per pound.

YEAR IN REVIEW

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Quotes took a mix of twists and turns this year. Starting with a contortionist. Lila Woodard, who was 14 when she talked to the News-Press last winter about her flexibility, was among people with a lot to say in 2020. They varied

from a man who collects typewriters — remember those? — to a saxophonist living a double life in the Santa Ynez Valley. Here’s a look at 10 quotes and the people who said them in this year’s Life stories. News-Press staff writer Marilyn McMahon contributed to this story.

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eople are intrigued by the dated technology, the value of communicating from the heart. They find it’s a better way of expressing their emotions. It’s immediate, and there are no distractions like spell check or advertising or emails flashing on screens.” — Simon Kiefer, aka The Typewriter Guy. The Goleta resident has collected more than 100 vintage typewriters and founded the Santa Barbara Public Typewriter Project.

Red samurai carrots This variety or “red” carrot is one of my new favorites, delivering a super crunchy texture and sweet rich flavor. Taking on a dark pink to light red hue, they make for a stunning presentation and Aretaining most of their unique color when cooked. This Japanese-bred variety tends to be even sweeter than its orange counterpart. While they deliver slightly less beta-carotene than the orange varieties, they do yield a boost of lycopene, a beneficial antioxidant. They’re currently available from Chavez Family Farm at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Sunday Camino Real, Tuesday Santa Barbara, and Wednesday Solvang farmers’’ markets. The price is $2.50 per bunch.

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Organic sun-dried tomatoes Grab these gems while you can, as the quantity is quite limited. Truly sundried certified organic tomatoes from Jacob Grants Roots Farm of Los Olivos, they deliver a rich flavor to your dishes. You can rehydrate these Atomatoes in olive oil or warm liquid for a softer texture, and you can toss them into your scrambled eggs, pasta salads or a host of baked goods. This week I prepared a garlicky parmesan-style cream sauce and simmered my sundried tomatoes for a few minutes before tossing with pasta, sautéed mushrooms, lemon zest and chopped parsley. Add softened sundried tomatoes to a sandwich, a tomato sauce or on a crostini creation. They’re currently available at the weekly Saturday Santa Barbara, Tuesday Santa Barbara and Wednesday Solvang farmers’ markets. The price is $8 per 4ounce 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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Local contortionist Lila Woodard shows she’s flexible.

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t took me several months to learn the bow and arrow, and now my goal is to hit the bullseye on the target every time.”

— Contortionist Lila Woodard, whose talents include shooting arrows from a bow with her toes while doing a handstand on canes high off the ground. She is the daughter of Lindsay Woodard, a teacher at Laguna Blanca School, and Bill Woodard, principal at Dos Pueblos High School.

Sir “Putty” Mills, 96, plans to keep riding motorcycles.

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xloved riding my motorcycles so much that I became the youngest member of the Santa Barbara Motorcycle Club. I still ride all the time. I’ll quit when I’m 100, maybe.” — Sir “Putty” Mills, 96, of Santa Ynez. Rutledge Alexander “Putty” Mills designed and built the lunar rover prototype used by the Apollo 17 astronauts during their training.

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Lindsey Leonard of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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was very attracted to working for this organization because the cause is so critical. … I’m very proud of the work that the dedicated staff at the Alzheimer’s Association do. They are in many ways angels.” — Lindsey Leonard, the new executive director of the California Central Coast chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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or both Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve this year, I roasted a turkey. For Thanksgiving, my bird was roasted in the oven, and for Christmas Eve, I cooked it on my propane grill, where it was infused with oak wood smoke. These are the only two days of the year I typically consider cooking a bird of this size, but really, it’s something I should prepare more often. Both of my turkeys this year were under 12 pounds, a manageable size to work with, while still large enough for leftovers for my family of four: leftovers for sandwiches, turkey tostadas and, of course, the infamous turkey soup, a bowl of which I’m enjoying at this very moment. When it comes to preparing the turkey itself for cooking, I find a 24 to 36-hour brining lends to the moistest bird possible. Start the process with an approximate ratio of 6 quarts of water, 1 cup of salt and 1 cup of sugar. The sweet and salty notes penetrate quite nicely throughout the meat. I also usually add a couple of cut-up oranges and lemons, a whole head of coarsely chopped garlic, peppercorns, some quartered onions or shallots, and a bunch of fresh thyme sprigs to create an even more complex flavor profile. All of this is done in a basic cooler, which is very wellsanitized in advance, then placed in the refrigerator until a couple of hours before cooking. Roasted and rested, the results have been quite delicious this year. The next day, the soup preparation begins, using the bones from the bird and an array of seasonal vegetables to produce a very flavorful broth. With fresh leeks now in season, I find those are key in the results, both in building the stock and in the final product. What vegetables go into

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your soup is really up to your preference. Below is what I had on hand this year for my turkey soup. This same process can easily be down with a whole roasted leftover chicken as well. TURKEY LEEK SOUP Leftover precooked turkey (or chicken), 3 cups reserved meat set aside 3 large leeks 1-2 heads garlic 8 medium carrots 1 medium head celery 3 medium potatoes (I used a white flesh sweet potato) 6-7 sprigs fresh thyme (can also use parsley and or oregano) 1 tablespoon seasoned salt Fresh cracked pepper Remove as much meat from the precooked turkey as possible and set aside. Place the remaining bones in a large pot. Cut the lower white portion of the leeks into rounds and float in cold water to remove sediment. Cut the top green portion of the leeks into large pieces, then rinse to remove sediment and place in a pot with the bones. Add one head of your garlic, leaving cloves

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whole, into the pot and mince the other head (maybe about 6 cloves) and set aside. Peel your carrots and place the peelings into the pot, and dice the remaining carrots and set aside. Chop off the leafy portion of the celery and place it into the pot, and dice and set aside the remaining stalks. Peel and dice the potato and set aside. Add the thyme sprigs, seasoned salt and cracked pepper to the pot. Fill the pot with water, leaving about 1 inch of empty space at the top. Place over the stovetop and bring to a light boil, then reduce to a very low simmer. Cover and simmer for about 4 hours. Once done, strain out the broth for use in your final soup. You can remove any additional meat from the bones and set aside for the final soup as well. Place all veggies that were set aside into the strained broth and place over low heat. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender. Mix in turkey meat to warm. Add additional seasoning as desired to taste. Yield: Serves 8.

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Lotusland Executive Director Rebecca Anderson stands in front of the site’s Japanese Garden.

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ike everything with COVID-19, we’re discovering some of these adaptations are pushing us into places that are really innovative and new and important.”

— Rebecca Anderson, Lotusland’s new executive director, about changes that needed to be made at the Montecito garden during the pandemic.

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art of my role, I think, is to help people deal with the grief of loss. Whether you have lost an individual to a pandemic or not, we’re all in this together. We are all feeling a loss, whatever that loss is.” — Rav Debi Lewis, commenting this summer about her work as the new spiritual leader of the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community. DAVE MASON/NEWS-PRESS

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) 1.

Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below.

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The names and business addresses of the seller are: J&MT, LLC, a California limited liability company, 3-5 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is (if “same as above�, so state): “same as above� As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are (if “none�, so state): None The names and business addresses of the buyer are: NADIA AJLOUNI, an individual, 3-5 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The general description of the assets to be sold: Inventory of stock and furniture, fixtures and equipment for that certain business located at: 3-5 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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The business name used by the seller at that location is: The Blue Owl

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The anticipated date of the bulk sale is January 13, 2021, at the offices of Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 166-2020MO,

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If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Compass First, Inc., 1114 State Street, Suite 313, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Escrow No. 166-2020-MO and the last date for filing claims shall be January 12, 2021 which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2020-0002927. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA MANUFACTURED HOME REALTY, 1285 CAMINO MANADERO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DONALD BLAIR ZURLINDEN, 1285 CAMINO MANADERO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. 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 12/04/2020 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2020. 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 10, 17, 24, 31/2020--56628 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2020-0003004. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: RIGO’S WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS, 7127 HOLLISTER AVE STE 1, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: RIGO’S WINDOWS, LLC, 423 PACIFIC OAK RD, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/16/2020 by: E993, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 25, 2019. 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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on January 21, 2021, 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. 2207 - Shillinger, Steve; 2213 - Campoverde, Jose; 4002 gonzales, thomas; 4012 - Vargas, Joe; 6422 - Azlein, Noah; A184 Meeks, Casey; A200 - Ahnemann, KAY; A218 - Morello, Mike; A399 - AHNEMANN, KAY; A403 AHNEMANN, KAY PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 160 - Looker, James; 316 - Morse, Brandon; 433 - Bernard, Clifford; 447 - Montano, Rini PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284-9002 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 078 - Cruz, Gilbert; 232 - Badone Assili, Genevieve; 341 - Williams, John; 521 - Venegas Salas, Carlos 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. By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. Bond No. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, rules and regulations available at sale. Dated this 31st of December 2020 & 7th of January 2021 by PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Ave., Glendale, CA 91201, (818) 244-8080, Bond No. 6052683. 12/31/20, 1/7/21 CNS-3425912# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) NOTICE For the construction of the Polonio Pass Water Treatment Plant Staff Office Building. The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) is publishing this RFB seeking competitive bids from qualified and appropriately licensed general building contractors. The project consists of constructing a CMU type building with an approximate area of 714 square feet. The RFB documents may be obtained from the CCWA website (www.ccwa.com) or by contacting the CCWA administrative office at 805-688-2292. ON LINE VIRTUAL PRE-BID CONFERENCE ~ Prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-bid conference of the proposed work site which will be conducted by the CCWA at 10:00 am on January 5th, 2021. Central Coast Water Authority staff will be present at the site’s virtual tour and will be able to answer questions. This virtual pre-bid tour will be provided through the following link: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1487405117 For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. Or Telephone: Dial +1(623)4049000 Meeting ID: 148 740 5117 Sealed Bids will be received at the Administrative Office of the CCWA at 255 Industrial Way, Buellton, CA 93427 until 3:00 p.m. on January 14th, 2021 and immediately opened after 3:00 p.m. Due to current COVID19 social distancing protocol, the General Public and Bidders will not be allowed to enter the building. The General Public and Bidders will be able to witness the Bid Opening through the CCWA Ring Central Meeting Application, which can be accessed through the following link: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1499928319 For the best audio experience, please use computer audio. Or Telephone: Dial+1(623)4049000 (US West) Meeting ID: 149 992 8319 DEC 25, 31 / 2020 -- 56678

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It was a winning year for local sports in spite of pandemic By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Many sports were forced to call a long timeout during the Year of COVID, but there were still plenty of headline news in the world of athletics. Santa Barbara had a presence in major events ranging from the Super Bowl to the Major League Baseball playoffs, as well as in many local events in between. FEB. 2 — Mitch Wishnowsky, a former SBCC punter from Australia, caps his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Although the 49ers lose to Kansas City, 31-20, Wishnowsky gives them good field position with punts of 46 and 40 yards. He also makes a prophet out of SBCC coach Craig Moropoulos, who told the other Vaqueros of 2014 that, “There’s a great chance that you’ll be watching this guy on Sundays.” FEB. 5 — Former UCSB star Gabe Vincent, recently acquired by the Miami Heat, has a breakout game with the NBA team by making a trio of three-pointers at the Staples Center against the Los Angeles Clippers. Although a knee injury sidelines him during Miami’s run to the NBA Finals, he does accompany the team into the NBA bubble in Florida. “He fits so many of the things that we like … High character, super-hard work ethic,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says. “He’s developed his game through a lot of sweat and hard work behind the scenes when no one was watching. We relate to guys like that. We’re fans of his and we’re excited to be able to develop him.” FEB. 17— UCSB’s baseball team knocks the daylights out of Cal, 17-7, before an overflow crowd in the first night baseball game ever played at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium. The lights were installed during the offseason at a cost of $1.6 million. “We were

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John Moore, the retiring men’s basketball coach at Westmont College, went out a winner after capturing the Golden State Athletic Conference championship and earning NAIA National Coach of the Year honors.

really excited about the turnout we had tonight in the stands,” says coach Andrew Checketts, whose Gauchos won 13 of their 15 games before the COVID-19 pandemic ends their season prematurely. “There has been so much effort from a lot of people to make this stadium what it is today.” UCSB will begin two other athletic facility projects in November: the $5.25 million Arnhold Tennis Center and $3 million in Thunderdome enhancements, including a new practice court and retractable chairback seating. MARCH 4 — The UCSB women’s

basketball team finishes second in the Big West Conference regular season on Danae Miller’s buzzer-beating basket in the regular-season finale at Hawaii. “It takes a lot of confidence to take that shot … and live with the consequences,” coach Bonnie Henrickson observes. The Gaucho men will also finish in a tie for second place. But both teams will arrive at the league tournament just eight days later to learn that the postseason was being canceled by worsening COVID-19 pandemic. APRIL 23 — Rick McLaughlin, who became the youngest head coach in the history of NCAA Division 1 volleyball when hired at Loyola Marymount in 1993, wins the first AVCA National Men’s Coach of the Year Award in UCSB history. His Gauchos were 14-2 and ranked No. 3 in the AVCA National Poll on March 12 when the season was cut short by COVID-19. “We knew this was going to be a big year with eight seniors on the team,” McLaughlin says. “This didn’t start just this year for this group — it started four years ago — and they were all in.” MAY 8 — John Moore, who transferred to Westmont College to play basketball during the mid-1970s, announces that he is stepping down after 27 seasons as the Warriors’ head coach and turning the reins over to assistant Landon Boucher. Moore once called it, “the best job in America, and not just the best basketball job.” He also was one of the best to ever hold it, winning 558 games as well as this year’s NAIA National Coach of the Year Award. Westmont was 26-5 and the No. 7 overall seed for the NAIA Tournament when COVID-19 canceled the event. “My sole regret this season is that we were unable to compete in Kansas City, as it would have given us even more time together and one last chance to battle for a national championship,” Moore says. JUNE 21 — Although summer baseball has been canceled through-

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The Santa Barbara Foresters pile onto each other in celebration after winning their eighth National Baseball Congress World Series championship in Wichita, Kan.

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time) in the nation announced on Feb. 29. March was the month where the pandemic quickly became very local. On March 6, a passenger on a Grand Princess cruise ship from Ventura tested positive for the coronavirus. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency that week after another passenger on that cruise died after contracting the virus. A couple days later, Santa Barbara City College, UCSB and Westmont moved to remote instruction through April, and Santa Barbara County began preparing to declare a state of emergency by restricting cruises and public gatherings. Large events were canceled, sporting events became fanless, and safety measures were implemented for local nursing homes. On March 11, a local health emergency was declared, and an order was issued for everyone to socially distance. All Santa Barbara County public schools closed along with private schools. Worship services moved online. The California Department of Public Health called for the immediate closure of all bars, nightclubs, pubs, wineries and breweries. And on March 15, county health officials confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus. Soon, the statewide stay-athome order was implemented, and small businesses tried to find ways to band together to stay afloat. On March 24, Dr. Ansorg

said, “Assume the virus is in your community.” Day one of April 2020 came with the announcement of the first COVID-19 death in the county. The Santa Barbara City Council began approving COVID-19 financial assistance for downtown businesses, hotels and annual funding for nonprofits. Easter worship services were moved online, and the public was encouraged to not gather for the holiday. In addition, all airlines announced face mask requirements. Early May came with hope of reopening, entering into “phase two” of COVID-19, but the end of May came with a requirement for everyone to wear face coverings in public, as more evidence came out about the transmission of the virus. To the community’s disappointment, on May 21, Fiesta 2020, also known as Old Spanish Days, announced that its signature events would be held online or on television. It marked one of only a handful of cancellations of the 96year-old tradition of live concerts, swirling dancers and joyous celebration. In mid-June, a health officer order allowed more sectors to reopen with modifications, such as hotels, childcare programs, museums, professional sports, gyms, restaurants, schools and higher education. Cases were still climbing, but slowly. However, with a quick turnaround the following month, the county rolled back its previous openings, and all the businesses that had just reopened were ordered to shut down again. County beaches were closed

for the Fourth of July weekend, and local COVID-19 testing sites began backing up for days, and sometimes weeks. Santa Maria began emerging as the area most impacted by the virus with the highest case numbers. It was determined that congregate housing was causing the increasing numbers and disproportionately affecting minorities. Also in July, the number of local homeless encampments seemed to rise. The apparent increase happened after the state followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance to avoid breaking up encampments to avoid spreading COVID-19. In August, the state’s multicolor tier system was introduced, and non-essential businesses remained closed. In addition, the county Main Jail outbreak continued to spread, with many inmates testing positive. The CDC started to develop a plan to distribute a coronavirus vaccine as well. September brought some hope, with barbershops and hair salons able to reopen. Leading physicians such as Dr. Ansorg and Dr. David Fisk, the medical director of infection prevention and control at Cottage Health, stressed the need to improve testing. Cases were beginning to decline, even in Santa Maria. In early September, when asked when life would get back to normal, Dr. Ansorg told the News-Press, “The honest answer is I don’t know. But I had a really pleasant surprise when the numbers were trending downward … If we see less transmission of

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The $39 million reconstruction of Santa Barbara High’s Peabody Stadium was finally completed, opening to a media tour on Nov. 10.

out most of the country, Dos Pueblos High graduate Dustin Demeter finds a landing place in Oklahoma. Demeter — who hit an opening-day, walk-off home run for the University of Hawaii on Feb. 7 — hits another homer after joining Tulsa’s informal “Sandlot League.” His brother Davy is also on the team. “It’s like we’re back in high school,” Dustin says. “The teams are thrown together and it’s a pretty fun league.” JULY 1 – Although the 10-team California Collegiate League has called off its season, the Santa Barbara Foresters open play as an independent team with a 12-3 rout at Pershing Park over the Inland Empire Buccaneers. Third-generation Forester Bryce Warrecker, fresh off the pitcher’s mound at Santa Barbara High, strikes out five of the six batters he faces. “We fought so hard to get back on the field, but we have to do it under safe conditions,” Bill Pintard says while starting his 26th season as head coach. “It’s the first time I’ve ever ordered face masks as part of the uniform package, and they’re not catcher’s masks.” AUG. 10 — The Foresters win a record eighth championship at the National Baseball Congress World Series by thumping the Cheney, Kan. Diamond Dawgs 12-3 in Wichita, Kan. It completes a 33-4 season for the summer collegiate club. “I’ve been coaching the Foresters for a long time, and this team was as good in all facets of the game as any I’ve ever had,” Pintard says. “It was a remarkable finish to a remarkable year. This year was crazy, but we were able to find some kind of normalcy.” AUG. 25 — Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann, a 2008 graduate of Dos Pueblos High School, catches a no-hitter pitched by close friend Lucas Giolito. The ace pitcher was quick to credit McCann’s pitchcalling for his 4-0 gem against the Pittsburgh Pirates. “Just where I’m at in my career,” McCann says, “and doing it with a guy like Lucas, who I

the virus, then definitely more things can open.” At the end of September, businesses were allowed to resume indoor operations at reduced capacity after a unanimous decrease in cases. In October, Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, tested positive for COVID-19, along with President Donald Trump. Both showed signs of recovery within a matter of days. The county encouraged residents to avoid celebrating Halloween in person or gathering, and the county continued to push residents to shop locally and support small businesses as they struggled keeping their doors open. Come November, Santa Barbara County moved backward under more restrictive orders, due to increasing cases and deaths. As part of the roller coaster, the county, which progressed into the red tier, returned to the more severe, purple level. But health officials expressed optimism for the COVID-19 vaccines. Then came the roller coaster again. On Nov. 20, the state issued another stay-at-home order for counties in the purple tier, and the CDC reported that children’s visits to the emergency room for mental health had risen. And Santa Barbara County fought the regional stay-at-home order by Gov. Gavin Newsom that was issued on Dec. 4, arguing to form a new Central Coast region, where ICU capacity was well above 15%. But December also came with arguably the most positive news yet for the pandemic-

have such a special connection with, is something that… I just don’t know what to say. It’s pretty special.” They would lead the White Sox to the A.L. playoffs, but McCann would sign a free-agent contract during the offseason and join another Santa Barbara native, Jeff McNeil, with the New York Mets. SEPT 14 — The UCSB men’s and women’s basketball teams are finally allowed to begin workouts, although with COVID-19 restrictions which include no indoor training. The Gauchos respond by setting up portable basketball hoops and weight-lifting machines on the tennis courts next to the Intercollegiate Athletics Building. “I’m trying to avoid getting tan lines,” women’s coach Bonnie Henrickson says, “but I’ll take them if it means being around the team again.” OCT. 18 — Former San Marcos High star Thayer White wins his first City Golf Championship, sinking a 30-foot birdie putt on the second sudden-death playoff hole to defeat 2008 champion Brandon Gama. It completes his six-year comeback from injuries he suffered during a vicious attack in Berkeley. Thayer had to relearn how to read, write and speak — as well as play golf — after having been hit over the head with a baseball bat. Even Gama could appreciate the poignancy of the moment, saying, “Knowing what he’s been through and to be where he is right now and do what he’s doing, it’s pretty remarkable. I’m proud of him. Today he’s a champion.” NOV. 10 — Although all high school sports have been put on hold by the pandemic, the reconstruction of Santa Barbara High’s Peabody Stadium is finally completed. The stadium, first built in 1924, is officially unveiled during a media tour to show off the $39 million project. “It’s breathtaking,” SBHS principal Elise Simmons says. “There are these moments when I just catch myself going, ‘I can’t believe I’m the principal of this beautiful school and

this Peabody Stadium.’” NOV. 11 — Former UCSB pitcher Shane Bieber, a fourth-round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians just four years earlier, becomes only the seventh player in history to be a unanimous pick for the American League’s Cy Young Award. He got the first-place vote on all 30 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers Association of America after leading the A.L. in victories (eight), strikeouts (122), and earned run average (1.63). “Honestly, it was just a great time to be able to get the season in with so much uncertainty going around the league and nation,” Bieber said. “Just being able to get that season in and be able to do what we did as a club was special.” NOV. 29 — UCSB opens its men’s basketball season two weeks late and without spectators, but the obstacles created by the pandemic can’t prevent the Gauchos from romping to a 92-55 victory over Saint Katherine. “It definitely affected the play a little bit,” junior Amadou Sow says of the empty Thunderdome, “but we’ve just got to come out and play hard and find our own energy.” DEC. 16 — Deacon Hill’s senior season may be on pause, but Santa Barbara High’s record-setting quarterback still takes a big step in his football career by signing a national letter of intent with Wisconsin. “At the end of the day, it just came down to what would make me a better person and a better football player, and that’s Wisconsin,” Hill says. DEC. 17 — Although SBCC pulls the plug on all fall sports, its Board of Trustees gives football coach Craig Moropoulos an early Christmas present as consolation by approving a $1.5 million project to replace the deteriorating synthetic turf at La Playa Stadium. “Especially coming at this time, it was very much needed,” Moropoulos says. “It’s a great way to finish off 2020.” email: mpatton@newspres.com

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Earl Warren Showgrounds opens its testing site, which eventually became backed up due to high demand.

stricken world. The vaccine was here. The Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 11, and the first doses arrived Dec. 17 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Maria’s Marian Regional Medical Center and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. One day later, the FDA approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. After receiving one of the first COVID vaccines, Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, an infectious disease physician at Cottage Health, said the vaccine should change nothing in terms of mask-wearing, social distancing and isolating, but, “As we enter into this next phase right now, to have an assurance that I have my safety belt on a little bit tighter for what’s ahead is very

appreciated.” Now the county is entering into the new year cautiously, but with hope. This past year consisted of countless losses: precious lives taken by COVID-19 and other pandemic-related events; small businesses closing their doors; rich traditions canceled, in some cases for the first time ever; jobs and livelihoods lost; a recession; and many more unprecedented hardships as a result of the pandemic and the shutdown of the world. However, there’s always tomorrow. The world, the nation and the county await vaccinations and the reopenings of businesses. Everyone’s crossing their fingers. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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Continued from Page A1 director of operations. She died from a terminal illness at 84. Her nonprofit has helped struggling families put food on the table and clothes on their back, and meant everything to low-income families and those affected by the Montecito debris flow and Thomas Fire. Her vision for Unity Shoppe also allows for the community’s low-income families, seniors, the disabled and disaster victims to choose what they need, treating them with dignity. Ms. Tellefson was known for her energy and tenacity in helping others, and she will be remembered by thousands in 2021 who will be fed thanks to her ability to manage the need for free, nutritious groceries in a safe manner during COVID-19. The Santa Barbara County hero always said that giving is not about making the giver feel good, but about making the person receiving feel good. Ms. Tellefson said her experience as a single mother, struggling to feel fully independent or understood, gave her empathy. Unity Shoppe will keep her vision alive, the doors wide open and its services free of charge to Santa Barbara residents in need for years to come, which was her dying wish. Members of the social scene of Montecito said goodbye to their doyenne, Beverley Jackson, in August, who died from natural causes at 91. The vibrant partier spent 25 years documenting the social scene of Santa Barbara at the News-Press, detailing comical accounts of her interactions with celebrities and movie stars in the 1970s and ’80s. She worked on committees within the city and hundreds would attend her parties. Ms. Jackson was an avid traveler, and developed a strong admiration for Chinese culture, leading her to write popular books such as “Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition,” which covers the former practice of binding the feet of Chinese girls. Her Montecito home was wellknown as a museum, and those close with her said she knew just about everyone in the community, and was terribly interested in them.

to place residential containers outside by 6:30 a.m. the next day. In addition, the Santa Maria Regional Landfill will be closed on New Year’s Day and reopen at 7 a.m. Saturday. The Utilities Department administration office will also be closed on New Year’s Day. Discarded Christmas trees will be The socialite loved dressing up and attending parties “habitually late,” and invited all kinds of people to her celebrations, young and old. Her writing will live on for generations of Santa Barbara residents, bringing the ’70s and ’80s in the region to life. The diving community lost one of their own in October, Lad Handelman, who died from cardiac arrest. The pioneer in commercial diving and the offshore gas and oilfield industry co-founded Cal Dive and Oceaneering, as well as a spinal injury support group called Outlook. Mr. Handelman wore many hats as an Offshore Energy Hall of Famer, a NOGI diving award winner, a Havard grad, a husband, a father and a beloved member of the community. He was also a big supporter of the Boys and Girls Club as a club member himself as a child. The diving legend spent more than 25 years as an environmental leader, prioritizing safety in all his diving operations. He suffered a broken neck while snow skiing in 1985 and became a quadrapalegic. He found that there wasn’t a local support group for people in wheelchairs, so he made one. Mr. Handelman served on the board of directors of the United Boys and Girls Clubs, the board of directors of the Historical Diving Society, the Santa Barbara City College Marine Technology Advisory Committee, served as a lifetime member of the Association of Diving Contractors and a member of Western States Petroleum Association. The heavily involved community member was also a great friend of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. He left a legacy of a successful businessman with a soft heart — and a mystery. No one knows his true age because he never told anyone his birth date and would make up dates for nurses. However, he told everyone that he’s having a birthday party in 2050, and all are invited to attend. While goodbyes are hard, the legacies of these valued, active and cherished community members will live on in Santa Barbara for many, many years to come. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

collected on residential solid waste collection routes at no charge during the week of Jan. 4 through Jan. 8. Charges apply for trees picked up after Jan. 8. Residents should place Christmas trees on the curb at least three feet away from collection containers on the scheduled collection day (one day

later during holiday weeks). Trees must be free of all stands, tinsel and ornaments, and flocked or artificial trees will not be accepted. Questions can be directed to the Utilities Department at 805-925-0951 ext. 7270. — Grayce McCormick

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Members of the social scene of Montecito said goodbye to their doyenne, Beverley Jackson, in August, who died from natural causes at 91.

death reported By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported an additional COVID19 death on Wednesday, an individual over 70 who resided in the unincorporated areas of the Goleta Valley. The decedent had underlying medical conditions and the death was associated with an outbreak at a congregate living facility. The county has now reported 157 deaths due to COVID-19. The county reported 280 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing its total to 17,008. Of those, 15,682 have recovered and 1,169 cases remain active. The city of Santa Maria reported 85 new cases on Wednesday and now has a total of 6,359 cases. Of those, 5,902 have recovered and 377 cases are considered still infectious. Santa Barbara reported 66 new cases on Wednesday and now has a total of 2,673 cases, including 240 that are still active. A total of 22 new cases were reported in Goleta, which now has 728 total cases, 85 of which remain active. The city of Lompoc reported an additional 19 cases and now has 1,773 total and 87 active cases. Other daily totals on Wednesday include: South County unincorporated areas, including Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria, 15 new cases (488 total, 47 active); Unincorporated areas of Sisquoc,

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Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Ann, who died in September 2020. She is survived by her husband, Stephen, of 49 years; her children, Theresa (Omar), Stephen (Maria), Michael (Joanna), and John (Sahira); ten grandchildren, Olivia (Kyle), John Joseph, Deja, Samuel, Tony, Rico, Mateo, Sara, Joell, and Dominic; and, two great grandchildren, Luca and Kingston. She is also survived by her father, Alvaro, and her siblings, Phil, Victoria, Christina, Al Jr., and Ana Marie. Her large, extended family includes many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She enjoyed living in the Santa Maria/Orcutt area for over 40 years near her family and dear friends. A private graveside service will be held in Santa Barbara with a memorial mass scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com.

HASKELL, Linda Hanna

Linda Hanna Haskell, 59, of Santa Barbara passed away on October 26, 2020 in Kauai, HI. Linda is survived by her 3 sisters Sally Haskell, Keri Haskell Starbuck, Mary Haskell, and her two nephews Lucas and Michael Starbuck. May she find Peace at last.

Herman spent two years in the Army during the Korean War, stationed at Fort Ord, Monterey, California. Herman and Nancy had two children, Ron who was born in Monterey and Susan, who was born in Santa Barbara. The bakery was a popular destination for local school NLGV WDNLQJ ÀHOG WULSV 7KH\ ZRXOG ZDWFK KLP PDNH GRnuts, decorate cakes and take a tour of the bakery, receiving a cookie on their way out. Many residents of Goleta had their birthday, graduation, wedding and baby shower cakes made by Herman who eventually saw those babies grow up and order cakes of their own as he continued baking for the next generations. Herman and Nancy retired from the bakery in 1980, but he stayed on and helped out when needed for a couple of new owner changes, as he couldn’t completely wean himself off of getting up early and baking, much to the chagrin of wife Nancy. In his actual retirement days, he enjoyed traveling, attending concerts and took a wood carving class and made some impressive carvings. He enjoyed walking on the beach with his dog, watching old movies and watching the grand kids grow up. After wife Nancy passed away in 2017, Herman moved to Lompoc to be closer to daughter Susan Pierce (Chuck) and grandchildren Jeffrey and Steven Whitehair, Katie Pierce and four great-grandchildren, Cambria, Jackson, Natalie Whitehair and Aleshia Valrie. Herman was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Nancy, son Ron Wolf, grandson Seth Pierce and cousin Peter Wolf. The family would like to thank the caregivers from the Comprehensive Care Center of Lompoc and his daily companions from Visiting Angles of Santa Barbara. Starbuck-Lind Mortuary of Lompoc will handle arrangements. No services will be held at this time with Covid restrictions in place. Private scattering of ashes by immediate family will take place in the near future.

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Wind northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 3-5 feet with a west-northwest swell 5-9 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility clear.

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In 1950 Herman married his high school sweetheart, Nancy van Rensselaer, and they settled in Goleta so he could work alongside his parents at the bakery, eventually taking over as owner and head baker after his father Hans, passed away in 1962.

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Herman was born June 9, 1930, in Santa Barbara to German immigrants Hans and Kathe Wolf, who owned and ran The Goleta Bakery. Growing up in Santa Barbara, he attended Wilson Elementary School and was one of Frank van Schaick’s “kids” enjoying camping trips, beach outings, sports and learning life lessons from “Van” with the other kids at camp, Go Wild Cats! He attended La Cumbre Junior High School and graduated in 1948 from Santa Barbara High School, where he was in the marching band and ran track.

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Rebecca was born in Santa Barbara as the second child of parents, Alvaro and Ann Avila, exactly nine months after Valentine’s Day. She attended local schools and was a proud 1968 graduate of Santa Barbara High School. She moved to Los Angeles where she met her husband, Stephen, and they were married in Santa Barbara in June 1971. After their first two children were born in Los Angeles, they decided to move back to Santa Barbara where two more children were born. Rebecca was employed by the State of California for over 25 years and decided to retire to better spoil her grandchildren. Steve called her the “first responder” to her children and grandchildren. Rebecca was a very creative person who enjoyed a wide range of hobbies. She and her husband loved to travel and discover new places together. Rebecca was a devout Catholic and an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas where she had served many years as a Regent and District Deputy.

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WOLF, Herman Hans

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The diving community lost one of their own in October, Lad Handelman, who died from cardiac arrest. The pioneer in commercial diving and the offshore gas and oilfield industry co-founded Cal Dive and Oceaneering, as well as a spinal injury support group called Outlook.

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November 14, 1949 – December 23, 2020

email: mwhite@newspress.com

RAFAEL MALDONADO/NEWS-PRESS

Last month, Santa Barbara bid farewell to Ernest “Ernie” Brooks II, a Santa Barbara local known for his breaktaking photos taken from under the sea and his service as president of Santa Barbara-based Brooks Institute of Photography.

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DeMARCO, Rebecca (Avila)

Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe, 15 new cases (694 total, 41 active); Unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota, 11 new cases (529 total, 62 active); Orcutt, 10 new cases (847 total, 69 active); Santa Ynez Valley, eight new cases (421 total, 43 active); and Isla Vista, two new cases (658 total, 18 active). No new cases were reported at the federal prison complex in Lompoc. The geographic area of 27 cases was pending on Wednesday. A total of 852 health care workers have contracted COVID-19. Some 129 residents are receiving care at a local hospital, including 35 who are in the Intensive Care Unit. Santa Barbara County’s ICU availability was at 9.5% on Wednesday, and the Southern California region’s ICU availability remains at 0%. Cottage Health issued an update on Wednesday, announcing that it is caring for a total of 278 patients across all campuses. Of those, 214 are acute care patients, which includes 19 who are on ventilators. Some 71 patients are in isolation with COVID-19 symptoms and 65 are confirmed COVID-19 positive. Santa Barbara Cottage Hosptial’s adult critical care availability capacity was at 15.6%, officials said.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 124,591 acre-ft. Elevation 727.30 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 1.2 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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