Santa Barbara News-Press: January 04, 2022

A year in Santa Barbara County

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Stearns Wharf celebrates 150 years ‘Wharf Wednesdays’ coming to state’s oldest working wooden wharf

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The first Wednesday of each month, “Wharf Wednesdays” will see businesses on the wharf offering special deals in celebration of the Santa Barbara landmark’s 150 years serving the community.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Stearns Wharf, lauded as the oldest working wood wharf in California, has served Santa

Barbara for 150 years — first as a spot to dock cargo and passenger ships and now as a popular leisure destination. To commemorate the anniversary, the businesses on the wharf are offering specials on the

first Wednesday of the month, or “Wharf Wednesdays.” The monthly celebrations will also include pieces of the wharf’s history. Stearns Wharf, built by John Pec Stearns in 1872, has

sustained storms, fires and near collapse. The City of Santa Barbara is also planning family-friendly activities along the 2,300-footlong pier on Wharf Wednesdays. Please see WHARF on A2

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Stearns Wharf was originally used to dock cargo and passenger ships coming to Santa Barbara, but in more recent years has become a popular leisure destination.

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FDA approves Pfizer booster for children 12 and over

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Booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been approved for children over 12 by the FDA, with the CDC expected to follow suit on Wednesday.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

On Monday, the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer booster for children over the age of 12. The CDC has yet to approve the booster, but that is expected to come on Wednesday. The FDA also expanded the use of the single booster dose to include use in individuals ages 12-15, as well as approving a third primary series dose for certain immunocompromised children ages five to eleven, according to the FDA press release. “Throughout the pandemic, as the virus that causes COVID19 has continuously evolved, the need for the FDA to quickly adapt has meant using the best available science to make informed decisions with the health and safety of the American public in mind. With the current wave of the omicron variant, it’s critical that we continue to take effective, lifesaving preventative measures such as primary vaccination and boosters, mask wearing and social distancing in order to effectively fight COVID-19,” said acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., in a press release. “A good thing here is also the change on the timing of the booster to five months instead of six. That’s a big step for this country, which has been resistant to the data,”said Dr. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translation Institute in La Jolla, according

to a report by Reuters. Dr. Topol also said that a third shot is essential to protect against Omicron for severe disease. “Based on the FDA’s assessment of currently available data, a booster dose of the currently authorized vaccines may help provide better protection against both the delta and omicron variants. In particular, the omicron variant appears to be more resistant to the antibody levels produced in response to the primary series doses from the current vaccines. With this in mind, the FDA has extended the range of individuals eligible to receive a booster, shortened the length of time between the completion of the Pfizer primary series for individuals to receive a booster and is authorizing a third protective vaccine dose for some of our youngest and most vulnerable individuals,” said Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Fact sheets have been provided for recipients and caregivers as well as for healthcare providers which contain information about potential side effects. The FDA will publicly post documents on their website regarding the agency’s decision following authorization. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department did not respond to a News-Press request for comment. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara County Grand Jury publishes final report for 2021 By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The 2021 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury published their final report, consolidating all previous reports and disclosing the jury members. In a letter to Judge Gustavo Lavayen, Pamela Olsen, who served at the Grand Jury’s foreperson, wrote, “I am honored to present to you and the citizens of Santa Barbara County the Jury’s consolidated final report. We hope that these reports will help inform the public and contribute to improved local government.” The Grand Jury interrogated a wide array of issues including remote learning during COVID19, cybersecurity and jail diversion in Santa Barbara County. According to their website, the Grand Jury may investigate, evaluate and make recommendations to any city, county or special district agency that receives county funds. The Grand Jury investigated issues and offered recommendations to public schools, city governments, the Santa Barbara County sheriff’s office and the Board of Supervisors. While Pamela Olsen served as foreperson, Pat Fallin served as recording secretary, Diante Kerchner as treasurer, John Richards as corresponding secretary and William Werlin as foreperson pro tem. “We members of this Grand Jury represent a diverse group

of dedicated citizens from within the County,” Mrs. Olsen wrote in her letter. “They have demonstrated their commitment to the Grand Jury process by spending countless hours researching, interviewing and writing reports. It has been an honor for me to have had the opportunity to work with these individuals.” The Grand Jury began their term by assessing the adequacy of the responses to the ten investigative reports issued by the previous year’s jury. The Grand Jury additionally investigated anonymous complaints regarding financial mismanagement, grade manipulation and a challenging work environment at Allan Hancock College and found the claims unsubstantiated. The Jury studied public pension plans and found that Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc had a high potential of solvency risks compared to other cities. “The members of the 2021 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury gained personal satisfaction from their service to the community and appreciate the privilege of serving,” Mrs. Olsen wrote in her letter. “I personally thank the Court for the opportunity to serve as Foreperson.” All ten reports by the 2021 Grand Jury as well as its members can be viewed at http://www.sbcgj.org/2021/ 2021FinalReport.pdf.

SB County Public Health changes isolation and quarantine guidance The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department altered its isolation and quarantine guidance Monday to align with new guidance from the California Department of Public Health. The following Public Health recommendations do not apply to health care professionals.

Ribbon cutting set for Lompoc UPS Store The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the UPS Store in Lompoc. The ceremony will take place on Friday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. at the UPS Store at 1305 N H St. # A in Lompoc. The UPS Store will be offering new customers $20 off one-year mailbox rentals plus three months free. The store will also be offering $5 off air shipping of $20 or more on a new customer’s first package. To receive discounts, bring an Ad into the store. The discounts expire on Jan. 31. The Lompoc Valley Chamber invites the public to join in celebrating this new chapter for the local family-owned business. For more information on the ribbon cutting, call the Lompoc Chamber at (805) 736-4567 or the UPS Store at (805) 736-0555.

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Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, should do the following: • Stay home for a minimum of five days. • If symptoms are resolving or if patients are asymptomatic after five days, they can take a COVID19 test (preferably an antigen test) to determine if they should continue isolation. • If unable to test, one must wait 10 days to end isolation. • Isolation must continue if the individual has a fever. • Wear a well-fitting mask around others for at least 10 days post-isolation, especially indoors.

Unvaccinated individuals, including those who have previously had COVID-19, and those eligible for a booster but have not yet been boosted should do the following if exposed to COVID-19: • Stay home for a minimum of five days after your last contact with the infected person. • Test on day five. • Quarantine can end on day five for those who are asymptomatic and test negative. • For those who can’t test, quarantine must last 10 days. • Wear a well-fitting mask around others for at least 10 days, especially indoors.

Downtown recycling center temporary closed MarBorg’s recycling center in downtown Santa Barbara closed Monday as the disposal company struggled to staff the location during a wave of COVID-19 cases. Bryan Latchford, City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience spokesperson, said the closure is expected to last for at least a week, per recent Center for Disease Control guidance allowing five-day isolation periods for asymptomatic individuals. MarBorg’s Goleta recycling center remains open at 20 David Love Place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-

Meeting to look into future of Plaza Vera Cruz SANTA BARBARA — The City of Santa Barbara is holding a meeting at Plaza Vera Cruz, 130 E Cota St., at 4 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the future of the park. The City fenced off the park and dedicated the space for recreation classes in 2021, an effort it took to reduce crime in the Lower East Side.

• If symptoms appear, test and isolate. Boosted individuals or those vaccinated and not yet eligible for a booster shot, should do the following if exposed to COVID-19: • Quarantine is not required. • Test on day five. • Wear a well-fitting mask around others for at least 10 days, especially indoors. • If symptoms appear, test and isolate. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after a COVID-19 exposure. For more information, go to publichealthsbc.org. — Annelise Hanshaw

The disposal company struggled to staff the location during a wave of COVID-19 cases. Friday. Its construction and demolition facility at 119 N Quarantina St. is operating from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, at 4430 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

A short-term contract with Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. is coming due, so officials submitted a request for proposals. Providers of structured recreational activities are encouraged to bid for a longer contract. Proposals are due Jan. 19. To register as a vendor

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or submit a proposal, go to santabarbaraca.gov/business/bids/ instructions.asp. Wednesday’s informal meeting is open to the public. City staff will meet attendees at the Haley Street side of the park. — Annelise Hanshaw

Businesses offer deals with ‘$1.50’ theme WHARF

Continued from Page A1 The final celebration in October will include a fireworks show. Wharf Wednesday specials include: Indoor-outdoor restaurant Char West discounts its small fountain drinks to $1.50 with the purchase of an entree. Customers at Conway Deep Sea Tasting Room can take home any five bottles of Deep Sea wine for $150. This dog-friendly, second-

floor tasting room overlooking the ocean is also offering a “buy four, get one free” special. Gift shop Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is offering a special on ceramic tiles: buy one, get one for $1.50. Continuing with the $1.50 theme (to match 150 years), Great Pacific Ice Cream Co. is offering customers who buy a single-scoop cone or bowl a second single-scoop cone or bowl for $1.50. Moby Dick Restaurant, a sit-down seafood spot, cooks up a happy-hour deal: buy one happy-hour dish, get one half off. Restrictions

may apply. Happy hour is served 3-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Mother Stearns Candy Company is pricing its truffles at $1.50 for Wharf Wednesdays, and Nature’s Own Gallery offers pink murex shells for $1.50. Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle has a special for those who plan to fish as a pair: rent one fishing pole and get a second pole for $1.50, plus an extra cup of bait.

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A motorcyclist involved in a collision on Dec. 15 died from his injuries on Dec. 28.

Man dies of injuries sustained in Dec. 15 collision

and drugs are not believed to be a factor at this time. The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to remind the public that it is required by law that a securely fastened, Department of Transportation approved helmet must be worn when operating a motorcycle. The department also urges the public to drive with due regard — do not drive while intoxicated, wear a seatbelt and do not drive distracted. - Forrest McFarland

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A victim of a Dec. 15 traffic collision succumbed to his injuries on Dec. 28 while at the hospital. The decedent was identified at 57-year-old Santa Barbara resident James B. Miller, and his death appears to be directly related to the injuries sustained during the collision. On Dec. 15, the Santa Barbara Police

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Airlines struggle with more cancellations as omicron leads to staffing shortages By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Nearly 2,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled as of 8 a.m. eastern Monday, according to the tracking site FlightAware, as the airline industry’s ongoing staffing and other issues during the holiday travel season continued. Domestically, 1,854 flights were canceled Monday and an additional 809 flights were delayed. Globally, more than 3,200 flights were canceled Monday as New Year’s travelers sought to return home. More than 4,400 international flights were experiencing delays.

Southwest Airlines canceled 437 flights as of 8 a.m. Monday, JetBlue 136, and United, 103. Delta had canceled 78 flights; Alaska Airlines, 73; and Spirit, 43. The omicron variant, the dominant coronavirus variant currently infecting people in the U.S., is being blamed for much of the staffing shortages. Omicron is significantly more transmittable than earlier variants but early studies indicate its symptoms are far less severe on most individuals who contract it. Bad weather in certain locations also is leading to cancellations. On Sunday, more than 2,700 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled, while more than 4,400 were canceled globally.

Federal judge blocks Head Start vaccine, mask mandate in 24 states By JON STYF THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked President Joe Biden administration’s vaccine and mask mandate at Head Start preschools, granting a preliminary injunction for the 24 states involved in the lawsuit. The mandate was set to begin on Jan. 31. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty said that the injunction will remain in effect until the case is settled. “This issue will certainly be decided by a higher court than this one,” Judge Doughty wrote. “This issue is important. The separation of powers has never been so thin. “Because the Plaintiff States have satisfied all four elements required for a PI to issue, a PI (preliminary injunction) should issue against the Agency Defendants enjoining and restraining the Agency Defendants from implementing the Head Start Mandate.” Defendants in the lawsuit included the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Children and Families, which

were attempting to make toddlers wear masks and require staff and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 31. “This latest attempt by the Biden administration to centrally plan the daily lives of Americans in the name of mitigating COVID19 is perhaps the most absurd so far,” Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. “The federal government simply has no legal authority to order two-year-olds to wear masks all day at preschool.” States involved in the suit where the mandate will now be blocked are: Louisiana, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. “This is another victory for the rule of law,” South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said. “Yet another court has said no to this abuse of power and executive overreach. These mandates are garbage and we will continue to stand for the rule of law.” The lawsuit claims a mandate related to Head Start is beyond the authority of the Executive

Branch and is against the law, violating the Administrative Procedure Act’s (APA) Noticeand-Comment Requirement, the Congressional Review Act, the Nondelegation Doctrine, the Tenth Amendment, the AntiCommandeering Doctrine, the Spending Clause and the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act of 1999. “Once again the federal executive branch has overstepped its legal authority to make laws and once again a federal court has agreed with the State of Alabama that such overreach is unconstitutional and should be stopped,” said Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. “In a rare New Year’s Day order, the Western District Court of Louisiana enjoined the Biden administration from enforcing its vaccine mandate for Head Start workers and its mask mandate for toddlers. The order affects 24 states, including Alabama, which brought suit against the mandate. This victory will help ensure that numerous Head Start programs will continue to operate rather than have to fire teachers and cut back services to children. And this win will forestall the nonsensical and damaging practice of forcing masks on 2-year-olds.”

Manhattan DA: No charges against Cuomo in COVID nursing home death scandal By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo started 2022 much like he ended 2021, with an apparent legal victory. A lawyer for the disgraced ex-leader of the state said Monday that the Manhattan district attorney’s office ended its investigation into the Cuomo administration’s nursing home policies during the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis without pressing any charges. “I was told that after a thorough investigation – as we have said all along – there was no evidence to suggest any laws were broken,” Elkan Abramowitz, former outside counsel for the executive chamber, said in a statement posted by Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi on Twitter. The news from Manhattan comes after prosecutors in Nassau and Westchester counties said in late December they would not seek charges against the former governor related to sexual harassment allegations made against him. In late March 2020, as COVID-19 cases were increasing in New York, state officials initiated a new policy requiring nursing homes to accept patients who had tested positive into their facilities. The rationale was to free up beds at hospitals suddenly taxed by an influx of patients needing treatment. Shortly after the policy started, though,

Public invited to prune Mission Rose Garden on Saturday SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Rose Society and Santa Barbara City Parks Division are welcoming gardeners —

caseloads and deaths at the long-term care facilities skyrocketed. The administration eventually issued a report that said the policy was not responsible for increased deaths at the facilities. Instead, the administration said community spread brought it in as workers and visitors introduced the virus to nursing homes before additional steps could be taken to control it. The policy was eventually rescinded in early May. The administration would also reveal daily death totals regarding people who died at hospitals and nursing homes. In January 2021, however, state Attorney General Letitia James said an investigation by her office determined that while Mr. Cuomo and state leaders did not underreport the total number of deaths, the number of deaths attributable to nursing homes was undercounted by up to 50%. All the while, Mr. Cuomo’s national profile rose as his daily COVID-19 briefings made him a national political figure. He eventually received a $5 million book deal regarding his management of the crisis during the early days of the pandemic. State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were also critical of Mr. Cuomo and the nursing home policy, especially regarding the lack of information the administration revealed about it. Mr. Cuomo resigned in August, not due to the nursing home investigation, but after an independent investigation into several sexual harassment Please see CUOMO on A4

both beginner and experienced — to help prune the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, also known as the Mission Rose Garden. The roses will get their annual trim from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, which will lead to more blossoms come spring. Attendees should bring gardening gloves and pruning

Cottage Health to pause visitation Cottage Health, which operates hospitals in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Solvang, will not allow most patients to have visitors beginning Wednesday. A news release from the medical provider cited

UCSB Men’s Basketball vs. Cal Poly game canceled Thursday’s matchup between UCSB and Cal Poly’s men’s basketball teams is canceled. The Gauchos announced the schedule change Monday morning, citing “COVID-19 protocols” as the cause.

shears, if they have them, but some supplies will be available on site. Staff will teach new gardeners how to prune these iconic Santa Barbara plants. The rose garden is located across from the Santa Barbara Mission on Plaza Rubio. If it rains Saturday, the event will be held Jan. 15. — Annelise Hanshaw

concerns of the rapid spread of COVID-19 and hospital capacity. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is treating 23 patients with COVID-19, one of which is in critical care. Two weeks ago, the hospital had eight COVID19 patients.

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The team’s Jan. 1 away game at UC Irvine was canceled as well. Thursday’s game would have been the conference home opener. The next scheduled game is at 7 p.m. Saturday and will be played at home in the Thunderdome. Spectators are not permitted, but the game will be streamed live on ESPN+. — Annelise Hanshaw

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California students return to the classroom amid rising COVID-19 case rates By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Students across California returned to in-person learning after the holidays on Monday amid rising case rates across the state, making good on a commitment made by state leaders to keep classrooms open even with the threat of another COVID-19 surge. School districts across the state opened their classroom doors on Monday as the state is tracking a rise in COVID-19 cases. As of Monday, the state was averaging about 15,800 cases per day and a positivity rate of 15.9% – the highest it’s been since January 2021. Ahead of the holidays, California officials emphasized a commitment to keeping schools open and kids in the classroom. This was a change from last winter when most California students attended school remotely during the state’s winter surge. In a joint statement released at the end of December, Gov. Gavin Newsom and several education associations and organizations announced a commitment to keep schools open. “Across California, school communities – students, parents, teachers, staff, administrators and board members together – have worked tirelessly to keep schools both safe and in-person,” officials said in a statement. “California schools have been open because of, not despite of, our priority on safety. As we approach the new year, we reaffirm our shared commitment to one another, to our parents and to our students: to keep each other safe and to keep our classrooms open.” In addition to keeping schools open, Gov. Newsom also committed to providing about 6 million at-home tests for each California student to be tested at least once before

returning to the classroom. During a news conference Dec. 22, the governor emphasized a commitment to keeping kids in the classroom, calling it the state’s “most important agenda.” The governor’s office did not respond to a request for comment about how many of these test kits were already sent out to students across the state. About 50 out of 80 Los Angeles County school districts returned to the classroom on Monday, with others expected to return at the start of next week, the Los Angeles Times reported. Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the nation, is set to return Jan. 11 and announced Monday that it would require all students and staff to be tested before returning to the classroom next week. To keep classrooms safe for teachers and students, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said last week that school employees should wear higher grade masks, like surgical masks, N95s and KN95s, and schools should increase testing capacity. The public health department also announced last week that students will be required to wear masks outdoors “in crowded spaces where physical distancing is not feasible.” During a news briefing on Dec. 30, Ms. Ferrer also noted that unlike the fall, where the county averaged less than a dozen outbreaks across 3,000 schools, this return to the classroom will likely be accompanied by an increase in case rates. “We did really really well at schools in the fall … but that will not be the case as we come back because we do in fact have the omicron variant circulating much more widely,” Ms. Ferrer said. “We already know that it is leading to more outbreaks even over the break amongst school sports teams.” School districts in the Bay Area also

reopened classroom doors to students on Monday, and officials said they are confident they can manage the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom due to a high vaccination rate among students. As of Monday, 89.6% of 12-17 year olds and 37.8% of 5-11 year olds in San Francisco County were fully vaccinated, according to data tracking from the state. “San Francisco has remained vigilant and beat back four surges, and we are well positioned with a highly vaccinated population to do the same with this current surge due to Omicron,” Dr. Grant Colfax, SF Director of Public Health, said in a statement. “Throughout the pandemic, San Francisco schools have remained low-risk settings by following proper safety protocols – let’s work together to keep it that way.” In a statement last week, San Francisco Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip reiterated a commitment to keeping kids in school, especially as a growing body of research suggests lockdowns and restrictions have taken a toll on students’ mental health. “We must do everything possible to keep students safely attending schools,” Dr. Philip said in a statement Dec. 29. “The mental health impacts on students due to social isolation far outweigh the challenges of in-person learning.” While K-12 schools in the state are keeping classrooms open, seven out of 10 of the University of California campuses have opted to start the Spring semester online for the first few days of the semester in response to rising case rates. These campuses include UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UCLA and UC Santa Barbara, according to the Sacramento Bee. The majority of these universities are expected to resume in-person learning Jan. 18, with UC Davis expecting to return Jan. 10.

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez leaves legislature to lead California Labor Federation By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, announced Monday she will be leaving the California Legislature to take on a new role as the leader of the California Labor Federation in the coming months. The assemblywoman announced her departure on the Assembly floor during the legislature’s opening session on Monday. Her exit ends her eight-year career in the state legislature, which includes five years as chair of the Appropriations Committee. “An opportunity to serve in this capacity doesn’t come up but every few decades, and as I think you all know, serving working Californians is my singular

The assemblywoman announced her departure on the Assembly floor during the legislature’s opening session on Monday. priority,” Ms. Gonzalez said Monday. “I’m very excited about this opportunity.” Ms. Gonzalez will succeed the California Labor Federation’s long-time Executive SecretaryTreasurer Art Pulaski after he retires from the organization in July. The California Labor Federation is one of the state’s most powerful labor organizations, representing more than 1,200 unions and 1.2 million members. Mr. Pulaski, who has led the organization as Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer since 1996, said in a statement Monday that he “cannot think of a more qualified, passionate and committed leader to

continue the critical advocacy of working people at the nation’s largest state federation of unions.” “Assemblymember Gonzalez lives and breathes union values every day. We couldn’t be more excited for Gonzalez’s return to the labor movement and look forward to her trademark tenacity on workers’ issues helping to advance the Federation’s proworker agenda for years to come,” Mr. Pulaski said. During her time in the Assembly, Ms. Gonzalez championed several laws to expand workers rights, including bills that guaranteed the right for workers to earn sick days, made farmworkers eligible for overtime

pay and established workforce protections against sexual assault for janitorial workers. Shortly after Ms. Gonzalez’s announcement, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced Assemblymember Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, would take over as chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee upon Gonzalez’s departure. In a statement, Mr. Rendon expressed support for Ms. Gonzalez’s new role, calling her one of the Assembly’s “hardest working members.” Ms. Gonzalez will formally enter her new role as chief officer of the California Labor Federation following a vote by the Executive Council in July.

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Continued from Page A3 accusations against him. Those sexual harassment allegations and the nursing home policies were also part of an impeachment probe led by members of the state Assembly. The state’s public ethics agency also pulled its approval of Cuomo’s $5 million book deal. The Joint Commission on Public Ethics also has taken steps to force the former governor to give back the money after the impeachment investigation determined administration officials worked on the book in violation of the conditions it gave in its approval of the book deal. And while Mr. Cuomo may not face prosecution in New York County, that does not mean he will necessarily escape punishment. Prosecutors in the New York

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Ewald Wolfgang Boesler went to see Jesus on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 when Germans celebrate Christmas. What a celebration! He wanted to “go out in style” and he surely did, without any pain or suffering. He used to say he was a blessed old man and now we can say he is a blessed NEW man. We rejoice knowing that he is now in the Presence of The Lord. Well done, good and faithful servant. Ewald was born to David and Waldina Boesler in Germany on January 3, 1935 on the family farm where he along with his twin sister Wally and older brother Egon lived. He loved the farm and hoped to inherit it someday. But God had other plans for him. At the onset of WWII, the Boesler family had their farm confiscated and became war refugees when Ewald was 10. Six years later after being in many refugee camps, they were allowed to immigrate to the United States. His family settled in the Detroit area where he worked odd jobs until he finally found his calling in construction. Soon the weather drove him west to Santa Barbara. Right away he found a job in construction and began attending Calvary Baptist Church. Soon after he met and married his beloved Judy in 1964 whom he was married to for 53 years. Ewald became a believer in Jesus Christ as a young boy at a home church gathering when he realized he was a sinner and in desperate need of a Savior. Ewald loved people but he loved The Lord even more. He was always asking people, “Do you love Jesus?” He was deeply concerned about everyone’s spiritual well-being. He was amazingly generous with his time, money and resources. He loved serving The Lord in many different ways and served in a variety of capacities at Calvary Baptist Church of Santa Barbara. Ewald (along with his late wife, Judy) hosted and served countless meals (mostly consisting of a variety of grilled meats, German potato salad, or clam chowder) to his family, extended family, friends, missionaries, youth groups, and college students. Ewald will be missed greatly by many but especially by his daughter Lisa Chesebro (Mark) and son Kevin Boesler (Rebecca); his four grandchildren, Caleb (Cassie) Boesler, Nathan (Sarah) Boesler, Daniel Boesler and Anna Joy Boesler; and two-month-old great-grandson Emmet Lewis (born to Nate and Sarah). A memorial service will be held January 6 at 2:00 pm at Bear Valley Church in Tehachapi. A graveside service will be held at Goleta Cemetery January 7 at 2:00 pm with a party to follow at 3:30 pm at Calvary Baptist Church Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, please support Ewald’s wishes by donating to Calvary Baptist Church’s Revitalization or your favorite missionary.

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Ann Margaret Barker passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021, just one week before her favorite holiday. She left this life surrounded by her beloved family, listening to the voices of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson, and holding her loving husband’s hand. Ann was born November 13, 1938 in Queens, New York. Her Italian parents, Millie and Armand Renga, met in New York after her father arrived from Italy. At just 3 years old, Ann and her family relocated to California and Santa Barbara was their new home. She remained in Santa Barbara, attending local schools, and worked as a telephone operator after graduating from Santa Barbara High School. As a young woman, Ann enjoyed spending time with her cousins and riding her horse, Gypsy, in the foothills of Santa Barbara. She met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Barker, and they were married on June 27, 1959. Ann devoted her life to taking care of her family. She raised 3 children and helped raise 4 granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. She had a warm and giving nature and put her family’s needs above all else. Ann cherished Italian family dinners and family vacations to Yosemite, Disneyland, and Las Vegas. She was full of life and love and always entertained her family with stories of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Ann is survived by her loving husband, Richard “Dick” Barker, her daughter, Melinda McMahon (Jim), her daughter, Susan Nelson, her son Richard Barker (Julie), her granddaughters, Tessie Nelson, Kelly Barker, Bridget McMahon, and Sydney Barker, her great-grandson, Hunter Spann, her brother, Armand Renga (Kym), her sister, Camille Dellar (Ron), and an extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family of Ann would like to share their gratitude to the home of Casa Rhoda House and the loving staff who treated her like family and to the VNA nurses.

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City borough were just one of several agencies investigating Cuomo regarding nursing homes. An investigation by Ms. James’ office still continues as well as ones by the FBI and federal prosecutors. Janice Dean, a Fox News meteorologist who became one of Mr. Cuomo’s most outspoken critics after her in-laws died in nursing homes, noted those ongoing inquiries in a statement on Twitter after Monday’s news broke. “This sounds like a little favor from an outgoing Manhattan DA, which we’ll address with the new DA,” Ms. Dean tweeted. Cyrus Vance served as the Manhattan district attorney until the end of December. Alvin Bragg won election in November and took over officially on New Year’s Day. A message to Mr. Bragg’s office seeking comment was not immediately returned.

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After a while, you forget you’re watching an animated movie about animals who sing. You simply become fully invested in the characters. That’s what fans said after a recent screening of “Sing 2,” which has exceeded the first, great movie in terms of story, characters and the selection of 1980s hits. Also, you have to give credit to the casting: Vocalist Bono is the voice of Clay Calloway, a famous rock star/lion singing — what else? — U2 songs. Brilliant. Without even the slightest doubt,

Illumination’s “Sing 2” is the best animated movie of 2021 in this writer’s opinion. No other movie comes close, not even Disney’s outstanding “Encanto” or the wellcrafted “Addams Family 2.” The year ended on the right note with “Sing 2,” which takes the entire genre to its next level, in terms of imagination, originality, plot twists and character development. No kidding, “Sing 2” has set a new bar for the competition, including Disney and Disney-Pixar. Without giving away too much at this point, the movie features a Las Vegas-like city, and a fan at a recent screening commented at one point that she had never seen

The year ended on the right note with “Sing 2,” which takes the entire genre to its next level, in terms of imagination, originality, plot twists and character development. such an imaginative hotel in the real-life Vegas. Adults during the screening clearly were fascinated by a movie that exceeded their expectations, and at times, you could hear children whispering or talking softly about the characters. Everybody became invested. There are some plot spoilers ahead. “Sing 2’ starts with Buster Moon

(Matthew McConaughy) , the koala who produces the musical shows, wanting more than having his concert in the local theater. He gets downright sneaky in his efforts to get his performers an audition with a producer/theater owner who can bring them to the next level of fame in a city that looks a lot like Vegas. Fortunately, Buster’s singers are talented. They vary from rock

singer and guitarist/porcupine Ash (Scarlett Johansson) to singer and pianist/gorilla Johnny (Taron Egerton of the “King’s Men” movies) and mother/pig Rosita (Reese Witherspoon). But to get the interest of the producer/theater owner, Buster needs a big name and finds that in Clay Calloway (again, that’s voiced by Bono). Please see SING 2 on B4

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When Spider-Man shoots his webbing, it sticks. That’s definitely the case for ““Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which remains No. 1 in the box office after its third weekend. The latest film starring Tom Holland as the webslinger grossed $52.7 million in the North America box office last weekend. Remaining in second place last weekend was “Sing 2,” the animated sequel about animals with musical talent. Complete with 1980s hits,

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

the movie grossed $19.6 million during its second weekend. “The King’s Man,” the World War I prequel to the “King’s Men” spy movies, moved up to third place from the previous weekend’s fourth place spot. It grossed $4.5 million. “American Underdog,” which stars Zachary Levi as NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, moved up to fourth place from fifth. It grossed $4.1 million. “The Matrix Resurrections,” the latest film in the sci-fi franchise starring Keneau Reeves, fell from third place to fifth, grossing $3.8 million.

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

Steven Spielberg’s “Westside Story” remained in sixth place with $2.1 million. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” returned to the top 10 films last weekend. It placed seventh with $1.4 million. “Licorice Pizza” placed eighth, grossing $1.3 million. In ninth place was:“A Journal for Jordan” with $1.2 million, And Disney’s animated “Encanto” placed 10th with $1 million. All figures are from boxofficemojo.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

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is working at a slower pace than usual. Libra: A crisis of values may confront you today, Libra. Someone you care about might need you to do something for them that you don’t feel comfortable doing, and this could put you in a tough spot. You probably won’t want to do it, but your friend needs your help. Consider every possible contingency before saying yes or no. Scorpio: Today you might feel a little gloomy without knowing why, Scorpio, and you could spend a lot of time trying to find a reason. There probably isn’t any concrete reason. It’s likely that you’re simply responding to low biorhythms. This is, therefore, a great day to go for a workout. Sagittarius: A close friend or love partner you haven’t seen for a while could finally make arrangements to see you, Sagittarius. You therefore could spend much of the day in a great mood, looking forward to the encounter ahead. You’ll have a lot of fascinating information to share. Capricorn: The house might seem rather empty today, Capricorn, as most of the other members of your household are probably out and about. This is, however, a good time for you to take care of some projects of your own that you’ve been putting off. They might be tedious and rather boring, but think how good you’ll feel when they’re finally done! Aquarius: Someone close to you might not be feeling very well, Aquarius, and you might feel the need to remain nearby and take care of this person. By all means do this. However, bear in mind that your empathic abilities are operating at a very high level today, and therefore you could actually experience some of their discomfort. Pisces: A goal that you may have been working toward for a long time might still seem very distant right now, Pisces. Therefore, today you could actually find yourself giving up on it. This doesn’t imply that what you want will never happen. In fact, sometimes letting go of a dream can actually cause it to manifest. Remember this when you start to brood on your lack of success so far. All is not hopeless!

By Horoscope.com Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Aries: A member of your household may be having troubles, Aries, and therefore you might consider staying home from work in order to help them get through it all. Nonetheless, you have career responsibilities that you need to fulfill. Whether to stay home or go to work may be a difficult decision to make today, but be sure you weigh all possible factors. Taurus: An important career concern could require considerable effort on your part today in order to enable you to advance whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish, Taurus. At some point during the day, you may be plagued by doubts as to your ability to do this. However, don’t let this cause you to panic. All you need is to muster a little energy and stay focused on the task at hand. Gemini: A trip that you wanted to take may have to be postponed, Gemini, probably for financial reasons. You’ll want to make the journey in the company of someone who’s financially strapped right now. This could be disappointing, but remember that this is only a delay. You’ll be able to have your vacation at a later date. Cancer: The need to complete an important task could have you mustering a far higher level of self-control than you’re used to, Cancer. Perseverance and determination could dominate your mood, and therefore you could accomplish wonders. However, be sure to take breaks occasionally, and remember to relax from time to time. Above all, don’t be so focused on your work that you forget to eat. Leo: A business or romantic partner could be in a rather schizoid mood today, Leo. You’ll probably spend a lot of time together, and during the course of the day your friend could jump between enthusiasm and gloom. This could drive you crazy, as you won’t know how to respond. Virgo: Generally, you tend to be rather ingenious where work is concerned, Virgo, but today you may feel that the fountain of innovation has totally dried up. No matter how hard you try, you probably won’t be able to muster any new ideas whatsoever. Chances are your biorhythms are low, and therefore your mind

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003465. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MY ZEN BONSAI AND MORE, 214 SOUTH CANADA, #49, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOSEPH A KRZYWONSKI: 214 SOUTH CANADA, #49, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: MZBAM. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/28/2021 by E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 28, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 4, 11, 18, 25 / 2022--57866

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003324. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CORTONA POINT APARTMENTS, 100 CORTONA POINT DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CORTONA CORNER APARTMENTS LLC: 100 CORTONA POINT DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: DELAWARE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/09/2021 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 13, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) DEC 21, 28/2021; JAN 4, 11/2022 --57839

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He’s an experienced rock star who stopped performing years ago for personal reasons, and the question is whether Buster can get Clay back. (By the way, the animators have created what you would expect an older rock star to look like if he happened to be a lion. It’s a perfect look.) Buster and his crew prepare a special musical, and the details won’t be spoiled here. Along the way, there’s a lot of comedy that made kids and adults laugh loudly during the movie screening. And the characters grow, which is the ultimate test of any animated movie. “Sing 2” meets that challenge head-on. Director Garth Jennings has done a great job and can be proud of his team for the story, animation, pacing, editing, etc. In addition, the movie boasts a host of popular hits, including favorites from U2’s Grammy-winning 1987 “Joshua Tree” album and its song “Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” (2001). U2 also recorded an original song for “Sing 2”: “Your Song Saved My Life.” There’s also music by other great singers, including Elton John. No doubt Buster and his pals have good taste.

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A.P.N.: 055-111-005 Trustee Sale No.: 2021-1821 Order No: 1974320CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/7/2018. 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. Will sell at a public auction sale to the highest bidder, payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a 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: GLORIA J. BURNS, A WIDOW Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 2/16/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0006447 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 1/12/2022 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93101 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $289,624.80 Street Address or other common designation of purported real property: 1047 LA VISTA ROAD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 A.P.N.: 055-111-005 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 trustee 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 does 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 are 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. NOTICE 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342 or visit this internet web-site www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-1821. 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 if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855) 986-9342, or visit this internet website www.superiordefault. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-1821 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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: 12/13/2021 S.B.S TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. Phone: 818-991-4600 By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer (TS# 2021-1821 SDI-22498)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Daniel Richard Dugan Case Number: 21PR00607 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Daniel Richard Dugan a/k/a Daniel R. Dugan a/k/a Daniel Dugan a/k/a Dan Dugan A Petition for Probate has been filed by James Joseph Allen in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that James Joseph Allen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 02/10/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Jeff Daugherty, Esq. 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1-T, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963-4567

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