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Honoring America’s heroes Memorial Day service at Santa Barbara Cemetery salutes the military, first responders; ceremonies held throughout county By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

A crowd of at least a thousand people listened as Howard Hudson and Bob Burtness played “Taps” on their bugles to honor those who have given their lives for America. That was the scene Monday at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Montecito, where the same audience looked toward the flag and later up at the sky for a flyover by four Texan T-16 planes from the Van Nuys-based Condor Squadron. Their passes included the missing man formation. Before that, the Santa Barbara Choral Society sang “Shenandoah” and “America the Beautiful” before an audience of veterans from various wars and their families, friends and supporters. That is how Memorial Day was observed during the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation service, one of several throughout Santa Barbara County. Elsewhere, Vandenberg Space Force officials spoke at a program at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Solvang, and veterans were honored during programs at cemeteries in Goleta, Carpinteria and Santa Maria. The large Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation ceremony in Montecito stood out this year for being the first time that first responders were honored as well as the military. That point was emphasized as former Navy Lt. Bill Blankenship, the foundation’s founder, introduced those seated near the podium. Among them were Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill

Brown, Interim Santa Barbara Police Chief Bernard Melekian (a Coast Guard veteran), Santa Barbara City Fire Chief Chris Mailes, Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig and Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor. At one point, the law enforcement and fire departments’ leaders stood, turned and applauded the long row of firefighters, deputies, police officers and California Highway Patrol troopers seated behind the podium. “In my humble opinion, it is these people behind me and all the vets here that make this nation so great,” Lt. Blankenship told the audience. “I feel like we’re all part of a team, and I feel there’s a strong bond between these individuals and us military veterans,” he said. Lt. Blankenship went on to praise first responders for dedicating their careers to 24/7 service to the community and called them “wonderful people.” Earlier in the ceremony, retired Marine Brigadier Gen. Fred Lopez raised the question at the podium of whether Memorial Day is observed or celebrated. He went on to say during his address that while deaths are mourned, Memorial Day celebrates what troops gave their lives for: American principles. “The idea of America is arguably the most significant in human history,” Gen. Lopez said. “It is an idea spawned by a small group of people who took great risks three centuries ago to begin a new life individually and collectively. Please see MEMORIAL on A4

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“Taps” is played by Howard Hudson and Bob Burtness during the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation’s Memorial Day Service Monday at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Above, First responders listen to David Lopez sing the national anthem. Below, former Navy Lt. John Blankenship, left, who founded the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, listens as retired Brigadier Gen. Fred Lopez gives an address at Monday’s ceremony.

Four T-16 Texans fly over the Santa Barbara Cemetery to honor those who have given their lives for America.

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(The Center Square) – A bill that would provide a full sales and use tax exemption for purchases of manufacturing and research and development equipment up to $200 million was advanced by Assembly lawmakers. The bill, which passed the Assembly in a 74-0 vote, expands California’s existing partial sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing and research and development equipment to a full exemption for a period of five years. Nationwide, California has the highest state sales tax rate in the U.S. After accounting for local rates, sales and use tax rates in California can reach 10.75%, according to the text of the bill. Thirty-eight states provide a full exemption from sales and use tax for manufacturing equipment, the bill notes. The bill passed the Assembly last week. With only the state’s existing partial tax exemption for manufacturing and research and development equipment, “taxpayers pay more to buy equipment in California than they would elsewhere, creating a competitive disadvantage for the state,” according to the bill. Supporters of the bill said enacting a full exemption will help to maintain California’s status as a hub for innovation and keep manufacturing jobs within the state. “Within the California economy, manufacturing plays a crucial and essential role, supporting high wage jobs and small businesses,” Assemblymember Tim Grayson, the bill’s author, said in a statement. “AB 1951 will incentivize long-term investments and fuel growth in the manufacturing industry in California by providing a full state and local sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of manufacturing equipment.” Under existing law, a person can receive a partial sales and use and tax exemption for qualified “tangible personal property” that is used primarily for manufacturing and research and development. The exemption is limited to $200 million in qualified purchases in a single calendar year and is set to expire July 1, 2030. The new measure passed last

week would slightly alter this provision by providing a full exemption for purchases of up to $200 million from Jan. 1, 2023, to Jan. 1, 2028. After the five years are up, the state would revert back to the partial exemption until 2030. Supporters of the bill said the measure would advance innovation and maintain manufacturing jobs within California. Robert Gutierrez, president of the California Taxpayers Association – a cosponsor of the legislation – said that the bill “will lead to more California-made products on store shelves” and support workers statewide. Manufacturing jobs currently employ about 1.3 million people in California, and every one manufacturing job “supports at least 2.5 other jobs,” the California Chamber of Commerce said in a statement. “AB 1951 sends an important message: California is serious about retaining and attracting high-quality jobs and production,” Preston Young, CalChamber policy advocate, said in a statement. According to a fiscal analysis of the bill, about $695,000 annually would not be added to the state’s coffers due to additional taxpayers “that did not utilize the partial exemption now utilizing the full exemption.” Additionally, local government revenue loss is anticipated to total $533 million for the “change in taxpayer behavior.” Concerns about the proposal’s ability to “erode the sales tax base” was among the reasons cited for opposition from the League of California Cities. In a statement, the organization praised the intent of the measure, but recommended utilizing the state’s surplus to invest in manufacturing. “While we support California’s manufacturing economy, local governments can ill afford additional erosion of sales and use tax revenues,” the organization wrote in opposition. “Instead, the Legislature should use the historic state budget surplus to invest in California’s manufacturing economy, incentivize innovation, and spur a manufacturing marketplace that is competitive with nationwide.” The measure is now in the Senate Rules Committee.

While tragic, school shootings aren’t as common as claimed By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – In the wake of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, many are claiming that school shootings in the U.S. are widespread. Two organizations refute this claim, arguing they are exceedingly rare. “School shootings are so rare that in the United States in 2021 there was one schoolshooting death for every twentythree million Americans,” Ryan McMaken at the Mises Institute reports. “By comparison, approximately one in 350,000 Americans drown each year.” Mr. McMaken, editor at Mises Wire, says, “Our children are far, far more likely to be killed in an automobile accident than in a school shooting,” but “no one in Washington is talking about highway deaths. “School shootings are a tiny subset of homicides which are themselves not exactly a leading cause of death in the United States,” he added. In 2019, there were roughly 16,700 homicides in the U.S., a rate of five victims per 100,000 people. By comparison, more than 100,000 Americans die of diabetes every year, he notes. Of the 16,700 homicides in 2019, 17 were victims of shootings at K–12 schools, or 0.1 percent of all homicides. School-shooting deaths

also occurred at a rate of 0.005 per 100,000 Americans. In recent history, the most deadly years for school shootings were in 2018 and 2012. In 2018, there were 39 victims killed at schools, in 2012, 26 were killed. “The data suggests policy makers should be far more concerned about children dying due to drunk-driving incidents, car accidents in general, suicide, drowning, cancer, or child abuse,” Mr. McMaken said. According to a Crime Prevention Research Center report, “schools that allow teachers to carry guns are extremely safe.” As of 2019, 20 states allow teachers and staff to carry guns to varying degrees on school property. “There has yet to be a single case of someone being wounded or killed from a shooting, let alone a mass public shooting, between 6 a.m. and midnight at a school that lets teachers carry guns,” the report states. “Fears of teachers carrying guns in terms of such problems as students obtaining teachers’ guns have not occurred at all, and there was only one accidental discharge outside of school hours with no one … really harmed. “While there have not been any problems at schools with armed teachers, the number of people killed at other schools has Please see SHOOTINGS on A3

(The Center Square) – A group of 19 Republican governors sent President Joe Biden a letter calling on the administration to increase access to baby formula nationwide. The letter urges the Biden administration to take various actions to make baby formula less expensive and more available. The letter tells President Biden to cut tariffs, import quotas, and other trade barriers that block baby formula from entering the country. Additionally, the letter urges the FDA to update its labeling standards for baby formula from outside the country. The governors want to allow baby formula to be imported from countries with equal or higher food safety standards to those of the United States. “We agree that importation should be an immediate priority to replenish empty shelves, but until American domestic suppliers are back to full production capacity, your Administration must ensure the rapid importation of foreign formula from trusted trade partners such as the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and others,” the letter

says. The letter also lays out a couple of long-term goals. It calls on the country to improve its domestic supply chain for baby formula and urges independent and transparent reviews/ recommendations on how to avoid future problems when baby formula used by the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) gets recalled. The letter says that the out-of-stock rate for baby formula is at 40% across the country and is as high as 50% in some states. The Republican governors who signed onto the letter include: Bill Lee of Tennessee, Doug Ducey of Arizona, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, Ron DeSantis of Florida, Brian Kemp of Georgia, Brad Little of Idaho, Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Larry Hogan of Maryland, Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Greg Gianforte of Montana, Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Mike DeWine of Ohio, Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Henry McMaster of South Carolina, Greg Abbott of Texas, Spencer Cox of Utah, and Mark Gordon of Wyoming.

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A kid eagerly anticipates the waves during his family’s Memorial Day outing Monday at Goleta Beach. Many families, bicyclists and others were out at local beaches, and countless boats were out on the water by Santa Barbara.

Gas prices hit new record high on Memorial Day By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The cost of gasoline hit a new record high on Monday as many Americans kicked off the summer season traveling over Memorial Day weekend. The average price of a gallon of gasoline climbed to $4.62 a gallon Monday, up about a penny from Sunday and $1.58 higher than last

Memorial Day, when the average cost was $3.04. Many observers say the cost has yet to peak and expect only higher prices as summer wears on. “The summer driving season is here! With it, the most expensive #gasprices we’ve ever seen on a Memorial Day: $4.60/gal, and we’ll likely make a run to $4.75/gal in the next couple weeks barring any major change,” GasBuddy’s Patrick de Haan tweeted.

“Est[imated] odds of reaching a national of $5/gal this summer: 65%.” Earlier in May, the average cost of gas hit a new record high every day for two consecutive weeks. The average cost of a gallon of diesel fuel was $5.52 Monday. Diesel powers the semis that truckers drive to transport food and other consumer goods across the country, contributing to 40year-high inflation.

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Gas prices hover around $6 a gallon at the 76 station at Fairview Avenue and Calle Real in Goleta.

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increased significantly – doubling between 2001 and 2008 versus 2009 and 2018,” the report points out. Texas, being one of these states, has a School Marshall Program. The Texas Legislature created the program in 2013 after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. The bill was signed into law by then-Gov. Rick Perry. Initially, it allowed public school districts and open enrollment charter schools to appoint

school marshals. In the next two legislative sessions, bills signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott expanded to include public twoyear junior colleges and private schools in the list of institutions that can appoint school marshals. “The sole purpose of a School Marshal is to prevent the act of murder or serious bodily injury on school premises, and act only as defined by the written regulations adopted by the School Board/ Governing Body,” according to the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement. Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks has already called

for schools to begin the process to implementing the program in his county. He is also offering assistance to help them do so. “It is time to take aggressive and deliberate steps toward the enhancement of our security measures in order to better protect the lives of our students and faculty,” he said in an open letter he published and sent to the heads of the school districts and school boards. “We must insure that our schools and the lives of our loved ones are as safe and secure as possible and that none are designated as a ‘soft target.’”

In seven states, all but one out west, the average price of a gallon of gasoline is at least $5 a gallon. Illinois is the non-west outlier, with the average price on Monday at $5 a gallon (rounding up from $4.996). In California, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline reached $6.15, highest in the U.S.

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FAVELA, Rose J.

Rose J. Favela shed her last petal on April 19, 2022, at the age of 85. She passed peacefully at her home, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Rose is one of the bravest people, who lived most of her life blind and deaf. “Through your bravery, courage, wisdom and strength, you showed us anything was possible.” Remembrance will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, 1735 San Andres St., at 1:00pm, on June 15, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Moose Lodge, 110 W. Victoria St., at 3:00pm. Email: memoryofrose85@gmail.com for more information.

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As he delivers his address, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, wears a polo shirt given him by the Ukrainian Marine Corps detachment in Kiev.

Referring to the political divisions in America today, the congressman said, “We need to remember that more unites us than divides us.” Monday’s ceremony also featured the Gold Coast Drum and Pipe Band performing “Amazing Grace” on its bagpipes and drums. And the audience stood as David Gonzales sang the National

Anthem. There was also a spirited moment as veterans in the crowd stood while the Santa Barbara Choral Society sang songs representing their branch of the service. Those standing included first responders who are veterans. email: dmason@newspress.com

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“For all our flaws, past and present, the United States still remains the greatest and most prosperous, most egalitarian civic experiment ever undertaken,” Gen. Lopez said, prompting applause. “The notion of great people willing to fight and die for the idea of America has been part of our national DNA for over 247 years,” Gen. Lopez said. He noted that these Americans “did their best to preserve for us and bring to others the blessings of liberty.” Also at the podium was U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, a Marine veteran who was more casually dressed than usual in a blue polo shirt. “I usually wear a tie to these events,” Rep. Carbajal, DSanta Barbara, said. “But today I’m wearing a shirt I got from the (Ukrainian) Marine Corps detachment while I was in Kiev, Ukraine, in December. “Let’s hear it for the Ukrainian people following in the footsteps

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of the United States, standing up against tyranny for their freedom and democracy,” Rep. Carbajal said. The audience applauded the congressman’s words praising the Ukrainians for their resistance to the Russian invasion of their country, which began Feb. 24. Rep. Carbajal also noted that this year’s Memorial Day was the first one since the end of the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history and one that cost the lives of more than 2,400 Americans. The congressman added that it was the third Memorial Day since the start of the COVID19 pandemic. He said that as a member of the House Armed Services committee, he is working with his colleagues on more than a dozen bills to help veterans and make sure they and their families have the resources and support they need. And Rep. Carbajal praised President Abraham Lincoln and noted that the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on May 31, 1922, to honor one of the nation’s greatest presidents, one who preserved the union despite the Civil War.

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All things ‘Aquatic’ Artists interpret liquid theme in show at Santa Barbara Tennis Club By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

More than 40 artists have interpreted all things “Aquatic,” which is the theme for the 2022 annual jury competition hosted by 2nd Fridays Art at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club. It is on view from Saturday through June 30. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. An artists reception and awards presentation, open to the public, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 10 at the club, 2375 Foothill Road. Attendees are asked to follow COVID precautions. “The exhibition titled ‘Aquatic’ is the anticipated annual open call, which has been going on for 10 years,” said Susan Tibbles, gallery director and curator of exhibitions. “The artists in the show are represented by a variety of mediums — oil, acrylic, encaustic, collage, photography and mixed media. The theme dictates a wide range of interpretations of all things aquatic including environmental issues, seascapes, water sports, backyard pools and reservoirs. “Tricia Evenson‘s ‘A Good Day to Fish, or Is It?’ has an uncanny timeliness to the local collapse of the pelican population in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast in recent weeks. Jane Gottlieb’s nod to Monet, in her photographic rendition of his famous Lily Pond, exudes a contemporary twist and painterly quality.” Ms. Tibbles told the News-Press that Cynthia Martin’s “Sunset Off Stearns Wharf” evokes “a passing landscape a commuter Please see AQUATIC on B4

FYI The “Aquatics” exhibition will be on view from Saturday through June 30 at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Road. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. An artists reception and awards presentation, open to the public, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 10 at the club. Attendees are asked to follow COVID precautions. For more information, call 805-682-4722 or visit www.2ndfridaysart.com.

Tricia Evenson’s “Three Hearts of Mother Octopus.”

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At far left is Seyburn Zorthian’s “Watery Gestation.” At right is Jane Gottlieb’s “Monet’s Lily Pond.”

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Cottage Health chooses Sarah Gray as Nurse of the Year By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Sarah Gray couldn’t believe the news, but it came as no surprise to co-workers who know her commitment to patient care. She’s the Nurse of the Year. Cottage Health awarded its first Nurse of the Year award to Ms. Gray, who has worked 13 years on the night shift of the surgical intensive care unit at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. “I was in utter disbelief when I heard my name announced for the award,” Ms. Gray said in a news release. “I am extremely grateful and honored that my colleagues would nominate me. They made me feel so very special and loved.” She knew since she was 18 that she wanted to be a nurse. After she graduated from high school, she studied nursing at Mississippi University for Women. She came to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in 2009 as a travel nurse and soon became an employee in the surgical intensive care unit. “In the nomination from Sarah’s co-workers, they describe her as amazing, not only for her superior nursing skills, but also for her calm demeanor and sincerity,” said Laura Canfield, vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer, at the awards celebration during Nurses Week. “She’s always supportive and empathetic,” Ms. Canfield said in the news release. “They called her the epitome of a great leader and a caring and compassionate nurse. She is known as ‘the rock’ of the night shift, and she inspires everyone who works with her.” The Nurse of the Year award honors an outstanding Cottage Health nurse who goes above and beyond to provide excellent care,

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ tops box office

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Tom Cruise and “Top Gun: Maverick” flew right to the No. 1 spot in the box office in its opening weekend.

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A surprised Sarah Gray learned recently that she’s Cottage Health Nurse of the Year.

improve patient outcomes and support colleagues. All Cottage employees from all departments were invited to nominate a nurse for the award. To qualify, the nominated nurse had to be an RN, LVN or nurse practitioner who provides direct patient care during at least half of

their work time. A panel of direct-care nurses on the Nurses’ Recognition Committee reviewed the nominations and selected the award winner from more than 40 blinded nominations. email: dmason@newspress.com

Sarah Gray knew since she was 18 that she wanted to be a nurse. After she graduated from high school, she studied nursing at Mississippi University for Women.

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“Top Gun: Maverick” soared to the top of the box office in its opening weekend with a whopping $126.7 million gross. The long-awaited aviation sequel flew right past “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which fell to the No. 2 spot in the North America box office with a $15.9 million gross. Opening in third place last weekend was “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.” The film based on the animated Fox TV comedy grossed $12.4 million. “Downton Abbey: A New Era” placed fourth with $5.75 million. Falling to the No. 5 spot is “The Bad Guys.” The animated feature about villainous animals becoming heroes grossed $4.34 million.. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” remained in sixth place with $2,51 million. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” placed seventh with $2.44 million. In ninth place was the horror movie “Men.” It

The long-awaited aviation sequel flew right past “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which fell to the No. 2 spot in the North America box office with a $15.9 million gross. grossed $1.22 million. The comedy “F3: Fun and Frustration” opened in 10th place with $1.03 million. email: dmason@newspress.com

Relationships need to be nurtured

relationship cannot survive on its own. It needs the care and nurturing of two adults, giving to each other in a way that creates a mutually beneficial connection. To foster a deep and loving relationship, there needs to be: 1. Kind, constant, and honest communication. Without talking, your relationship will not survive. The more you communicate, the closer you will be. 2, The willingness to work through difficulties and disagreements. Throwing in the towel, even if you don’t walk out the door, is not the path to happiness. You must face the discomfort that comes with differing opinions and ideas. 3. A sense of humor, some fun and a bit of distraction from the rigors of daily life. You can’t spend all your free time “working” on your relationship — don’t make it a hobby. Discuss what you like to do, where you’d like to go, and how you both like to have fun. Then go do it. 4. Sharing life lessons with the one you love. When you discover something about life, or you make a self-correcting move that is healthy for your relationship, let your partner know. You’ll be surprised by the positive response. 5. Emotional support, validation

and compliments. If you don’t feel that your partner likes and respects you, there will not be a strong connection. You have to lift each other up and let each other know the depth of your caring. 6. Love, intimacy, romance, and sex. These are the cornerstones of a loving relationship. Being great roommates just won’t cut it. There has to be the desire to be together as a couple. You may think the spark has gone, but there are too many ways to rekindle it. All you have to do is try. 7. Sharing goals and dreams that resonate with both of you. We are happier when we are working toward a goal than when we have achieved one. Make sure you always have something to look forward to and that you are pursuing it as a couple. 8. Compassion, acceptance, and

Shelters seek homes for pets Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/ animal/home.sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals. org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara

forgiveness. These will show you the way through a difficult time. If you are together for a while, there will be losses, challenges and some things that you just can’t fix. Weathering the storms together is a big part of what relationships are all about. 9. A mutual desire to step outside the box. The tried-andtrue is good, but the neverattempted-before may be better. Couples who share new experiences together develop a stronger bond. 10. Being able to admit mistakes and to talk about them. We all screw up. Learning to understand and let go of mistakes that you or your partner make will turn your life around and give you more time for joy. Just as we need to breathe to survive, your love needs a breath of fresh air to flourish. Giving your relationship what it needs to thrive is a truly loving gesture. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. He practices in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and is available for video sessions. Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare.org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter.org. — Dave Mason

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SB native, artist Michael Long served as juror AQUATIC

Continued from Page B1 might see driving down the Central Coast. The deconstructed colors create glittering stripes that suggest currents or waves. “In the series by RT Livingston, ‘The CiC Carpinteria: (The Sea I See ),’ the artist draws the line where the water meets the sky, representing the physical act of drawing a line across the horizon, while simultaneously expressing her aesthetic, philosophical and environmental points of view. “Janice Lorber’s ‘Water Pipes’ expresses the concern over the looming water shortage in California by highlighting the pipes that carry this precious resource in her watercolor painting,” said Ms. Tibbles. “ ‘Seyburn Zorthian’s ‘Watery Gestation,’ uses blues, black, lights and darks in relationship to each other, with an ‘energy stroke’ as the basic bones of the composition. That stroke, which comes from life experience focused into the present moment, dictates the subsequent direction of the painting and defines the abstract elemental meaning.” Juror for the show was Michael Long, a native of Santa Barbara, collage and assemblage artist who has been active in the Santa Barbara art community for more than 30 years. He was an elementary school teacher before co-founding the Rondo, a co-op gallery and artist workspace in Santa Barbara and is the show organizer and curator for the annual art show “Ready to Hang” at the Community Arts Workshop in Santa Barbara. The show hosts hundreds of local artists. Self-taught, Ms. Tibbles launched her career as a fine artist in 1990. Her work has been shown in both solo museum and gallery exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe including Santa Monica, San Francisco and Laguna Beach; Santa Fe, N.M.; New York City and Berlin. She has served as guest lecturer and speaker at several universities and art councils throughout the West Coast. Her illustrations have appeared in the op-ed pages of various publications over the past 20 years, including the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco

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Chronicle and the Washington Post. “I work in mixed media construction, encaustics and collage, using found and fabricated objects in an idiosyncratic and imaginative way,” she says on her website. “My artwork shows the psychological and sociological complexities and metaphors of discarded objects brought to life in a new light. Much of the strength of my work lies in the decontextualization, reconditioning and enshrining of bits and pieces of American culture, creating icons of multifaceted experience. “My work unites us with our past, present and future.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES PETITION OF: ANNA RAE KATHRYN MITCHELL FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV01490 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ANNA RAE KATHRYN MITCHELL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ANNA RAE KATHRYN MITCHELL to Proposed name: ANNA MITCHELL BURNBAUM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 29, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 05/06/2022 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. MAY 17, 24, 31; JUN 7 / 2022--58312 PETITION OF: SAPNA MAHESH PATEL-ROSS FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV01520 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SAPNA MAHESH PATEL-ROSS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SAPNA MAHESH PATEL-ROSS to Proposed name: SAPNA MAHESH PATEL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 22, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 05/06/2022 Name: THOMAS P. ANDERLE, Judge of the Superior Court. MAY 17, 24, 31; JUN 7 / 2022--58314

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001271 The following person(s) is doing business as: The Courtyards, 127 Agnes Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing Address: 20720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 This business is conducted by 127 Agnes LLC, 20720 Ventura Blvd Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Nov 08, 2018 /s/ Steve Heimler, Manager This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/13/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/22 CNS-3587701# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 24, 31; JUN 7, 14 / 2022 -- 58352

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001272 The following person(s) is doing business as: Casa De Cook. 826 W Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing Address: 20720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 826 West Cook Street LLC, 20720 Ventura Blvd., Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; CA. This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Feb 19, 2020 /s/ Steve Heimler, Manager This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/13/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/22 CNS-3587698# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 24, 31; JUN 7, 14 / 2022 -- 58351

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001121 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SUSHI TERI CORP, 1013 BATH STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SUSHI TERI CORPORATION: 1013 BATH STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/26/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: May 01, 2001. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001160 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: NIKKA RAMEN, 5701 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NIKKA MARKETING ENTERPRISES INC.: 5721 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/29/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 01, 2016. 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0001231 The following person(s) is doing business as: Better2ogether, 7170 Davenport Rd., Apt. 104, Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Blanca Castro, 7170 Davenport Rd., Apt. 104, Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Blanca Castro This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/10/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/22 CNS-3587499# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 24, 31; JUN 7, 14 / 2022 -- 58353 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001242 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PIXELS AND LIGHT, 6166 BARRINGTON DR., GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: TEAM HAWS REAL ESTATE: , 6166 BARRINGTON DR., GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/11/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: May 06, 2022. 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) MAY 24, 31; JUN 7, 14 / 2022--58355

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE GOLDEN STATE FINANCE AUTHORITY [Voluntary Contractual Assessment Program] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Golden State Finance Authority (“GSFA”) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as feasible, in the Board Room, 1215 K Street, Suite 1650, Sacramento, California 95814, to consider amending the Program Report for GSFA’s voluntary contractual assessment program (the “Program”) to revise the proposed financing arrangements, authorize the financing of wildfire safety improvements, and make various administrative changes, pursuant to Chapter 29 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the California Streets and Highway Code (the “Act”). The Program was established in 2014, and allows owners of real property located within the boundaries of the Program (the “Program Boundaries”) to voluntarily enter into contractual assessments to finance or refinance the installation of certain types of improvements that are permanently fixed to real property, including distributed generation renewable energy sources, energy and water efficiency improvements, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and seismic strengthening improvements. The Program Boundaries include (1) any unincorporated land within those counties that are now or in the future either full members or associate members of GSFA and elect to participate in the Program and (2) any incorporated land within those cities that are now or in the future associate members of GSFA and elect to participate in the Program. The proposed changes to the Program would revise the financing arrangements for improvements to nonresidential real property, or residential real property with four or more units, to allow for the participation of multiple program administrators using a streamlined financing process. It is further proposed to add wildfire safety improvements that are permanently fixed to real property to the list of authorized improvements that may be funded under the Program, and make various administrative changes and updates. In taking formal action to initiate proceedings to consider amending the Program, GSFA is required to prepare an amended Program Report pursuant to Section 5898.22 of the Act (the “Amended and Restated Program Report”), containing, among other information, a map showing the Program Boundaries, a draft contract specifying the terms and conditions that would be agreed to by participating property owners and GSFA for participation in the Program; a plan for raising a capital amount required to pay for the work performed pursuant to the voluntary contractual assessments; and a statement of the policies concerning the Program. At the time of the hearing, the Amended and Restated Program Report will be summarized and all interested persons may appear and comment upon, object to, or present evidence with regard to the Program or the proposed amendments, the extent of the area included within the Program Boundaries, the terms and conditions of the draft contract, or the proposed financing provisions. Pursuant to Section 5898.26 of the Act, at the conclusion of the hearing, the GSFA Board may adopt a resolution confirming the Amended and Restated Program Report or may direct its modification in any respect. Under the Act and the Improvement Bond Act of 1915, GSFA may issue bonds that are payable by contractual assessments and GSFA may advance its own funds to finance work to be repaid through contractual assessments and may from time to time sell bonds to reimburse itself for such advances. If you have any questions regarding the Program, or wish to obtain a copy of the Amended and Restated Program Report when it becomes available, please contact GSFA at the address below, or by email at info@gsfahome.org. Interested persons may submit written comments addressed to the Golden State Finance Authority, 1215 K Street, Suite 1650, Sacramento, CA 95814, prior to the hour of 5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2022. At the time and place noted above, all persons interested in the above matters may appear and be heard. DATED: May 17, 2022 GOLDEN STATE FINANCE AUTHORITY /s/ Craig Ferguson Secretary MAY 24, 31 / 2022 -- 58360

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001118 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: NIKKA JAPANESE MARKET, 5721 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NIKKA MARKETING ENTERPRISES: 5721 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/26/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: May 01, 2005. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001099 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: NIKKA FISH MARKET & GRILL, 5722 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NIKKA MARKETING ENTERPRISES INC.: 5721 CALLE REAL, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/25/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 01, 2012. 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 TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2020-01202 Loan No.: ODL-110519 APN: 035-033-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/5/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Eileen Lazar, Trustee of the Eileen Lazar Trust UDT dtd August 26, 2011 Duly Appointed Trustee: Superior Loan Servicing Recorded 11/14/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0052340 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 6/8/2022 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $134,336.61 Street Address or other common designation of real property:1637 La Coronilla Drive Santa Barbara, California 93109 A.P.N.: 035033-008 “As Is Where Is” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction docs not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you arc or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NO TICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01202. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (714) 730-2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01202 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date:5/2/2022 Superior Loan Servicing, by Asset Default Management, Inc. As Agent for Trustee 7525 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Canoga Park, California 91303 Sale Line: (714) 7302727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4747797 05/17/2022, 05/24/2022, 05/31/2022 MAY 17, 24, 31 / 2022 -- 58321