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Karen Christensen admires the new footings at the stadium of Earl Warren Showgrounds. Equine Evac has been renovating the equestrian facilities and finished phase one.

Showground rebound Equine Evac finishes phase one of Earl Warren renovations

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The Santa Barbara MLK Committee celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday with a virtual tribute to remember the life of the late civil rights leader.

Speakers reflect on civil rights icon’s work in light of recent events

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The horse shows that once made Earl Warren Showgrounds a Central Coast destination for equestrian competition are returning after the start of renovations. Equine Evac, a nonprofit that transports livestock to safety in times of natural disaster, is leading a restoration of the facilities. Phase one is complete and includes new fencing and footing in the main arena, new footing in the stadium and the beginning of a rough stock (cattle, pigs, sheep) arena. New restrooms and a speaker system will benefit spectators when they’re allowed again. (Currently during the pandemic, the horse shows are permitted without spectators.) “It was in its day one of the finest facilities in the country, actually,” project director Karen Christensen told the News-Press. “At this point, it fits the bill for a boutique show facility.” Ms. Christensen is involved in many equestrian organizations in the region. When one of her shows got fined for being held on unsafe footings at Earl Warren, she felt responsible to help fix it. She didn’t think Earl Warren’s board could tackle the project. The venue is state property but doesn’t receive government funding. She figured a nonprofit would be the best venue, and she was well acquainted with Equine Evac. So she called Equine Evac to rescue the arena. Equine Evac knew the problems facing the showgrounds. For years, the board had been talking about it. “Our mission is to take care of the large animals. But when the facility has not been kept up, things are falling apart,” said Kathy O’Connor, Equine Evac president. During the Thomas Fire, Equine Evac housed 1,300 animals safely on site — including reindeer from the Santa Barbara Zoo. But it was apparent that the facility needed help. “The evacuation is an absolutely critical need for the community,” Ms. Christensen said. “And preserving this place as self-sustaining is critical to the community.”

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To honor the civil rights legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the MLK Committee of Santa Barbara hosted a virtual tribute Monday afternoon. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day event featured online performances, speeches from local officials and readings from students across Santa Barbara. During a typical year, the MLK Committee hosts a number of in-person events to remember the inspiring work of Dr. King, including the annual lighting of the UCSB Eternal Flame and a parade down State Street. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee opted to forego all in-person festivities this year and instead commemorate the holiday via

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Some of the horse stalls need leveling and cosmetic upgrades. Equine Evac hopes to raise more money to renovate the barns.

flooded in rain, the organization’s members installed French drains throughout the area. Soon after they finished the arena, five shows scheduled events. Without the renovations,

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Ms. Christensen predicted the venue would only get one show in 2020. “We instantly had five shows come in at the last minute, which Please see showground on A4

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal sees President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed economic stimulus plan as an effective way to help families in need and speed up the COVID-19 vaccinations. “We can always do more, but that’s a very comprehensive plan that will help provide relief to the American people that is needed,” the Santa Barbara Democrat told the News-Press Friday outside the Santa Barbara Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was there to present a framed congressional certificate to Isabelle Gullo, cofounder and executive director of C.A.R.E.4Paws, to recognize the Santa Barbara County nonprofit’s work in helping pet owners in need. The News-Press reported on that award in Saturday’s edition. After the award ceremony, Rep. Carbajal told the NewsPress that Mr. Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan will add another $1,400 in stimulus payments to Americans and provide relief for people facing food insecurity and

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“We can always do more, but that’s a very comprehensive plan that will help provide relief to the American people that is needed,” U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, told the News-Press Friday about President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed economic stimulus plan.

unemployment. Those payments would be in addition to the recent $600 payments sent to Americans. The congressman also noted, Please see carbajal on A2

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From left to right, Karen Christensen, Kathy O’Connor, Barbara Essex, Ronda Hathaway, Barbara Wolf, Michele Bandinou and Lynne Sherman pose in front of the Equine Evac trailer. The first five are members of Equine Evac’s board. Mr. Bandinou is on the project’s tech team, and Ms. Sherman is a local horse enthusiast.

The team hopes the profits from hosting shows and community events will keep Earl Warren Showgrounds in good financial shape for the community. Private donations funded the $800,000 project alongside generous discounts and volunteer hours from construction companies. Equine Evac plans to spruce up the 12 barns on site in phase two when it receives more donations. “A lot of people in this community have those memories of showing their horses here and coming out here,” Ms. O’Connor said. “And it’s a wonderful opportunity for them to see something they’ve loved and grown up with really taken care of and not abused and not just left to fall to ruin.” When digging two feet of yellow sand out from the stadium, team members discovered old pipes and drainage systems. They also found a busted sewer line beneath the arena. Repairing the plumbing was costly, but Equine Evac wanted to do everything pristinely. Because the stadium frequently

virtual events. E. Onja Brown Lawson, president of the MLK committee, began Monday’s event by highlighting the numerous unprecedented circumstances of the past year and explained that despite various challenges, the committee still found ways to be “inspired.” “2020 was a year like no other,” Ms. Brown Lawson said. “During no year in modern times have we reached such a crisis level in sickness and death. In no other year in modern times have we experienced such widespread division and hostility. For all of (2020’s) challenges, we continued to be inspired and to accomplish things we thought were impossible.” A number of pre-recorded speakers shared personal reflections on the significance of Please see MLK on A4

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According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa But toBaradvance his a agenda, that allow businesses to reopen “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and see where with gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and bara City Council meeting in which assignment of the prepackaged President-elect Biden will need in aevenings, safe and healthy manner. we’re at and whether or not we’re going to continue foods. For the second floor will restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first item, have some Republican support. Rep. Carbajal told reporters as we need it,â€? said Mr. Madsen. a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult TheHyslop Senate cloture rule Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve “This order can be rescinded at any time. 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Carbajal, meanwhile, President-elect andyoung requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted “We just want to make sure in the next couple of told the News-Press Friday that Vice President-elect Harris will buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron to weeks as we monitor what’s going on that we are taka “dinner President-elect Biden’s plantype atmosphere.â€? be inaugurated at noon Eastern Petersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Solwill help with the distribution time in Washington, D.C., which ing the appropriate steps along with our state and vang including Chomp, The Coffee Houseofby Chomp, email: vaccinations, whichjgrega@newspress.com has is being protected by more than local partners.â€?

Forest Service extends state-wide campsite and picnic area closures

Californian daytrippers have made trips to Santa Barbara throughout the pandemic, leaving one picturesque city for another. Some may ask, why Santa Barbara? There are obvious answers, such as the views and the weather. But then there are the details. The Spanish Colonial architecture seeps throughout downtown, even making its way to CHRISTIAN the benchesWHITTLE upon which visitors WS-PRESS STAFF WRITER sit. Spanish tiles can present a picture orrecreation collection of pictures. Developed sites in California will retellthrough a story — a literal inOthers closed May 15 after the USDA Forstory. issued an order extending the closures Service One bench at Stearns Wharf ursday. honors “The Popcorn Man,� the The order wasNicholin issued for the entire Pacific Southlate Everett (1890-1980), stwho Region and its 18 National which insold popcorn at the foot ofForests, the des the Los Padres National Forest. wharf. TheThe initial closure order into effect March 26 small pieces likewent the design benches are part of Santa d of was set to expire April 30. t Barbara’s applied tocharacter. recreational use areas such as campunds, day use sites and picnic areas. — Annelise Hanshaw The order was issued to discourage large gathers of people and promote safe social distancing of ying more than six feet apart. n the Santa Barbara Ranger District, 12 campunds and picnic areas will remain closed, includthe Fremont campground and White Rock and d Rock picnic areas. The order Thursday does not add to the closures eady in place for Santa Barbara. While other arlike the Monterey Ranger District have closed ilheads and forest roads, locals will still have acs to the many Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Bar-

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Natural history museum receives donation By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History received some big help during the holidays. Although there was a lot of sobering information about COVID-19 spikes and its related shutdowns, the Hollis Norris Fund, along with Lyn and David Anderson, announced that it was donating $500,000 to the museum to establish an operating endowment for the teen Quasars to Sea Stars Program. “Our hope is that other longtime supporters of the museum might consider adding to this endowment either through gifts or estate plans,” the donors said. “We believe that this is the most important and consequential educational experience that the museum can provide to the community and our youth. We hope this provides the first glimmer of light for 2021. Best wishes.” Quasars to Sea Stars is a three-year workstudy-volunteer program for high school teens.

The Hollis Norris Fund, along with Lyn and David Anderson, announced that it was donating $500,000 for the teen Quasars to Sea Stars Program. Participants take museum classes and learn from professional scientists and volunteer in the community and at museum and Sea Center events. Upon completion of 60 hours of volunteer service, Quasars also get paid as museum employees for specific work shifts. The requirements to apply to this competitive program include: must be a current eighth- or ninth-grader or equivalent in age, maintain a 2.5 GPA, volunteer 20 hours per month during the school year, volunteer 25 hours per week during the summer, and be reliable and motivated. email: gfall@newspress.com

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Warm weekend sends locals to beaches

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Children enjoyed the new playground equipment at East Beach over the weekend.

Unseasonably warm temperatures reached over 80 degrees this past Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, prompting locals to trade their jackets for swimwear and take a trip to the beach Throughout the weekend, residents lounged by the ocean under colorful umbrellas. At East Beach, children climbed on the newly installed playground equipment while many young adults played endless rounds of sand volleyball. Unfortunately, locals should not expect the same weather this week. As of Monday night, the forecast is calling for temperatures in the low 70s during the week with an expected dip into 50s- and 60s-degree temperatures by the weekend. — Madison Hirneisen

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‘We come together again in our community to reflect on the work of the Civil Rights Movement’ MLK

Continued from Page A1 Dr. King’s work toward equality and justice during the event. Throughout the tribute, many speakers repeated quotes from Dr. King, including one that inspired this year’s theme: “The ultimate measure of a (person) is not where (they) stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where (they) stand at times of challenge and controversy.” Event contributors also acknowledged 2020 circumstances that brought nationwide attention to social justice and racial equality issues in America. As tensions swelled in the summer following the death of George Floyd, multiple elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara County Supervisor Das Williams, acknowledged that there is still work to be done in the fight for social and racial justice. “(There is) no doubt that this has been a challenging time for all, testing our patience, comfort, resolve, and most of all our democracy,” Rep. Carbajal said. “And yet we come together again in our community to reflect on the work of the Civil Rights Movement as the foundation that it has laid for the work that we must continue to do. We are at a turning point in our nation’s history.” Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murrillo also participated in the virtual event, offering a proclamation to start 2021. “Let us look to the year 2021 to achieve social and racial justice and healing,” Mayor Murrillo said. The event’s keynote speakers, Dr. Anna Everett and the Rev. Richard A. Lawrence, shared passionate speeches about Dr. King’s work and how his legacy can live on during times of division. Dr. Everett, an emeritus professor at UCSB and a recently elected Santa Barbara City College trustee, shared excerpts from one of Dr. King’s most famous writings, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” She noted that as she watched

the events of last year unfold — from the shooting of Jacob Blake to the Georgia runoff elections to the recent insurrection at the Capitol — Dr. King’s famous letter helped her “regain her bearings.” The Rev. Richard A. Lawrence, a retired United Methodist clergyman and acquaintance of the late Dr. King, echoed similar sentiments in his passionate message, encouraging listeners to be prepared to fight for freedom, no matter the cost. He complimented the strength of activists in the civil rights movement and in the current Black Lives Matter movement who were willing to face backlash in their “fight for freedom.” “Black Lives Matter is the new trustee of the freedom movement,” Rev. Lawrence said. “So what’s the connection between justice and peace? I think Dr. King nailed it. It’s freedom.” At the close of the event, the MLK Committee announced the winners of its annual MLK Essay and Poetry Contest. Each year, the committee selects a total of 12 winners from a 6-12 age group and a 13-18 age group to win cash prizes for the best essay reflection or piece of poetry pertaining to the theme of the event. Each first-place winner in the essay and poetry contests read their pieces aloud during the virtual event. Carpinteria High School Senior Kamea Boucher won first place in the essay contest for the 13-18 age group for her essay titled “How Should One’s Morals Be Defined?” In the essay, Miss Boucher expresses admiration for her sister, who she said will always do her best to stand up for what is right, even if it is not easy. “The ultimate measure of a person is their choice to be a domino,” Miss Boucher said. “It is their choice to stand up and take action against something that isn’t right. It is their choice to be the person that influences others to be the change they wish to see in the world.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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is really hard to do. Your shows usually take a year to plan,” she said. “So five shows were held in September, October, November and brought in quite a bit of money.” They hope the revenue generated can spur on Earl Warren Showgrounds to maintain the property, generate more events and increase local tourism. “We think it helps that we’re taking an active part in refurbishing this area. It makes it not as scary to try and get people to work on the other buildings,” Ronda Hathaway, Equine Evac vice president, said. They see potential beyond equestrian events. “But it isn’t just about rich horse people, you know,” Ms. Christensen said. “There’s all sorts of groups that can use this

once it’s alive again.” One of Earl Warren Showgrounds’ uses is aiding the community in times of disaster. It has served as a COVID-19 testing site, a family assistance center after the Conception incident and, of course, an evacuation center for the region’s livestock. During the Thomas Fire, animals from other counties came to Santa Barbara and were taken in by Equine Evac. It’s the only large facility for shows on the Central Coast, said Ms. Christensen. Another show is coming up soon, and Equine Evac is prepping the space for its visitors. To donate, send a check to Santa Barbara Equine Assistance and Evacuation Team Inc. with “Showgrounds Equestrian Renovation Fund” in the memo line to P.O. Box 60535, Santa Barbara 93160. Or use Venmo to send money to “SBEquine-Evac Team” with the

description “SERF.” More information is available at sbequineevac.org/showgrounds_ equestrian_restoration_project

Born March 30, 1931 in Lebanon, MO Died December 30, 2020 in Tucson, AZ

Margaret “Charlene” Alexander passed away on December 30, 2020 in Tucson, AZ from multiple health complications. Charlene loved Jesus and made friends effortlessly. She was kind and caring to all she met. Charlene was born on March 30,1931 in Lebanon, MO and spent her youth and early adult years in Montpelier, Indiana where she then met her future husband, Zeddie. They moved to Santa Barbara, CA in 1972 and were married for 52 years, prior to Zeddie’s passing in 2009. Charlene moved to Tucson, AZ in 2015 and enjoyed “Glorious Retirement Living” at Desert Springs Independent Living where she was considered to be the “hospitality team” as she was welcoming and beloved by all. She is survived by her son, Brian (Tamara), and daughter, Lisa; 4 grandchildren: Jeremy, Branden, Amanda and Zachary and 1 great-grandson, Bladen. Please visit: https://remembered.com/CharleneAlexander.

MAKELA, George “Buddy” Martin August 15, 1934-January 2, 2021

“Buddy,” as known by all, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Buddy was born in Santa Barbara, CA to George Martin Makela, Sr., and Lucille Goux on August 15, 1934 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He was predeceased by his sister, Gladys Meloling, and brother, Arthur Makela. Buddy is survived by his wife, Eloise, his daughters, Christie Ruelas and Shelley Foy (husband Kelly), and grandchildren, Marissa Ruelas, Nick Ruelas, Logan Foy, Harrison Foy and Preston Foy. He was a very involved “Papa,” always attending his grandkids’ dance performances and many sporting events. You could count on seeing him at Marissa’s Fiesta dances, and at as many of Nick, Logan, Harrison and Preston’s baseball, football, soccer and basketball games as he could attend. No drive was too far for him to proudly watch his talented grandkids perform! Buddy attended Wilson Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High, Santa Barbara High School and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He married Eloise Mendoza Makela on May 27, 1956 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Santa Barbara, and enjoyed 64 years together. Upon their Marriage, Buddy and Eloise moved to Santa Ynez in 1956. Buddy purchased the Santa Ynez Chevron gas station from John Loustalot in 1956 and sold it two years later when he became a carpenter. During his career he worked for Imbach & Harrison, Madsen & Jaeger, and Gandolfo Construction. Buddy built many commercial buildings and homes throughout the valley. In fact, he built 3 of the family homes, including the current Santa Ynez home. Until his retirement in 1991, Buddy mentored many of today’s carpenters and contractors. Buddy was a founding member of the Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge, and was also a member of the Santa Ynez Valley Sportsman’s Lodge. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his pals, especially deer hunting on horseback in Colorado. Throughout his marriage, Buddy also loved dancing with Eloise whenever the opportunity arose, and will always be remembered proudly wearing his cowboys boots. Upon retirement, Buddy and Eloise enjoyed traveling and frequently cruised to Mexico, the Caribbean and Alaska. His favorite trip of all, was the one he took to Australia where he visited Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns in 1998. Buddy always enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, and was a good sport when he recently joined Eloise and her lady friends to take the 6th seat at their monthly card game. Buddy’s card playing legend will live on, as the family will continue to get together and play the games he loved. We love and miss you, but we will be comforted by all of the great memories you left for us! Due to the pandemic, services will be announced at a later date. Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors

BARRINGER, Carol E. Carol E. Barringer, longtime resident of Santa Barbara and Goleta, and formerly of New Hampshire, passed away on January 8, 2021, due to complications of longstanding health issues. She was 71 years old. Carol was a veteran of the US Marine Corps; a respected writer and researcher on the effects of severe childhood abuse; and a survivor who led with her immense strength, as well as her easy laugh and quick sense of humor. Carol was also an accomplished quilter and dollmaker. She had many roles during decades of membership in the Coastal Quilter’s Guild of Santa Barbara & Goleta, from organizing quilt shows to running the library. As well, Carol initiated and co-led the first 3 years of the still ongoing Veterans Quilt Project, in which volunteer quilters make patriotically-themed handmade quilts, to be presented to local veterans in hospice, in special ceremonies arranged in collaboration with the Visiting Nurses Association and area veterans. Carol also made dozens of quilts herself for this and other Guild community projects. Fittingly, on January 7, 2021 Carol was presented with a veterans quilt and pin, in a ceremony thanking her for her service. It meant a lot to her. Much gratitude to everybody at Serenity House who provided such kind care in those last weeks, to both Carol and her loved ones. There is a Facebook memorial and gallery of Carol’s work, found by searching “Remembering Carol Barringer: quilter, dollmaker, writer, friend.” A memorial gathering via zoom is being planned.

IN MEMORY HUNTER GOUGH 8/23/95 – 1/19/08

Hunter, our precious boy: 13 years ago today you left this Earth and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and miss you with aching hearts and spirits. The impact of loss affects Family, Faith and Love. FAMILY: Feelings of pain and anguish, of broken connections and realization of permanent physical separation Torn apart as its members struggle to process and cope, each in his own way and some not at all FAITH: Questioned, challenged, forsaken, forgotten Needing courage to believe again, but how, when or where and what can be done LOVE: Survives death but is redefined, as physical contact and expression are no longer possible The longing for one more hug, one more chance to say good-bye, one more chance to say I Love You It has been 13 years, but we love you as much as the day you were born and you are always a part of our lives. Our thoughts of you, the dreams we have of you and the signs you continue to send our way are what get us through—knowing that you are no longer between sick or in pain and LOVED. Fri., July 5 thru Mon., July 8, the deadline is Wed., July 3 at 12 noon

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 123,618 acre-ft. Elevation 726.87 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 18.3 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Giving youth a voice

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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SCYSP works to address local violence among youth

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“My main role is holding space and letting all these community agencies come together and collaborate,” said Ali Cortes, co-chair of the Community Engagement Team, part of the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership.

The Policy Team is part of the SCYSP.

ecently, Santa Barbara County has seen a tragic uptick in violence, especially among local youth. On Jan. 7, 19-year-old Enzo Marino Rastelli was shot and killed in unincorporated Goleta, and on Jan. 3, 17-yearold Angel Castillo and 18-year-old Omar Montiel were fatally shot, along with two other teens who got hit in the attack without any fatal injuries. In addition, a nonfatal, gang-related stabbing occurred at Anapamu and De la Vina Streets on Dec. 31. On Jan. 11, the South Coast Youth Safety Partnership, a collaboration of youth-serving sectors in the community administered by CommUnify, released a statement regarding this increase. “We are devastated by the recent tragic loss of youth in our community from violence,” the statement said. “Youth and gang violence is a community issue, requiring a community response … We will be continuing to assess the needs and necessary responses of the community as we gather more information.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCYSP only met every other month, but when the shutdowns began, the partnership began meeting weekly. The organization consists of three teams: the Policy Team, whose members are policy and decision-making community leaders, cochaired by the mayors of Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Barbara; the Strategy Team, which acts as an advisory body to connect agencies; and the Community Engagement Team, which includes direct service providers, crisis response teams, educators, law enforcement, probation officers and more who interact directly with neighborhood youth. Ali Cortes serves as the co-chair of the CET. She is also an employee of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, a board member for the Santa Barbara Response Network and the executive director for Different Point of View, which mentors youth through aviation. “My main role is holding space and letting all these community agencies come together and collaborate,” Ms. Cortes told the News-Press. “When things shut down, we were able to collect the resources that were open and available and at what capacity each agency was running. At the time, that was very helpful in informing the community.” These resources consist of mental health and wellness services, violence prevention and intervention services, educational training programs, social services, financial aid, food banks and basic needs of families during the pandemic. Ms. Cortes said the CET also brought in youth voices and asked them what they needed, giving them the ability to share their concerns and needs with the school district staff. She said the kids simply wanted some pizza. “One of our main goals with the CET is to engage the youth voice — advocate for them but also listen to them,” she said. “They did want pizza, so all we needed to do was feed them.” Members of the SCYSP have delivered food to families in need and beds to families who had to relocate. “During the recent uptick in events, we are working really hard to provide the positivity in the messaging here,” Ms. Cortes said. “These are youth at the end of the day. Please don’t label them. Please don’t criminalize them. They’re our youth — we all need to take care of our youth.” She said that during COVID-19, many kids and teenagers lost access to “safe adults” who are willing to have a healthy relationship with them. “It speaks volumes about the importance of having mentors, having safe adults that care and listen and are willing to meet them where they’re at,” Ms. Cortes said. “There’s a lot of adults that are doing that, but with all the restrictions … It’s just not the same. “A lot of our youth are really, really stressed. There’s an increase in anxiety, depression, but it’s so important for youth development for them to interact and socialize,” she said. “(Not having) that builds up a lot of mental health issues and isolation.” To address this issue, the CET has been doing guardian-approved home visits to teenagers just to check in. “Home visits have been the most helpful. That’s where we really see what’s going on,” Ms. Cores said. “It’s a message of, ‘You’re not alone. I’m here,’ even though it’s a little glimpse or we’re just meeting outside.” Members of the CET bring packages of food, gift cards and clothing to the teens, and even help type up resumes for the older teens so they can apply for jobs and college. Dr. Jill Sharkey, associate dean at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UCSB, co-chairs the Strategy Team and helps guide the Policy Team and the CET. She coordinates bringing on new members with different perspectives or training, such as individuals who have helped with the 100-Day Challenge to Reduce Homelessness or those who have assisted youth experiencing sexual exploitation. “I definitely believe that COVID-19 has very much to do with the recent uptick in violence,” she told the News-Press. “We’ve been trying to figure out, ‘How do I reach you when we can’t be Please see voice on B2

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021

NEW YORK TIMES Bestsellers List These are the hardcover bestsellers for the week ending Jan. 2, as listed by The New York Times.

Fredrik Backman (Atria). A failed bank robber holds a group of strangers hostage at an apartment open house.

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Matthew McConaughey (Crown). The Academy Award-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over the last 35 years.

7.“A TIME FOR MERCY” by John Grisham (Doubleday). The third book in the “Jake Brigance” series. A 16-year-old is accused of killing a deputy in Clanton, Miss. in 1990.

3.“UNTAMED” by Glennon Doyle (Dial). The activist and public speaker describes her journey of listening to her inner voice.

8.“THE MYSTERY OF MRS. CHRISTIE” by Marie Benedict (Sourcebooks Landmark). What might have happened during the 11 days in which a rising mystery author went missing in 1926. 9.“THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY” by Matt Haig (Viking). Nora Seed finds a library beyond the edge of the universe that contains books with multiple possibilities of the lives one could have lived. 10.“DEADLY CROSS” by James Patterson (Little, Brown). The 28th book in the “Alex Cross” series. An investigation of a double homicide sends Alex Cross to Alabama.

1. “THE VANISHING HALF” by Brit Bennett. (Riverhead). The lives of twin sisters who run away from a Southern Black community at age 16 diverge as one returns and the other takes on a different racial identity but their fates intertwine.

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6.“WORLD OF WONDERS” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Milkweed). In a collection of essays, the poet celebrates various aspects of the natural world and its inhabitants.

8.“BAG MAN” by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz (Crown). The MSNBC anchor gives an account of the 1973 investigation of then Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and its impact on politics and the media.

3.“THE RETURN” by Nicholas Sparks. (Grand Central). A doctor serving in the Navy in Afghanistan goes back to North Carolina where two women change his life.

5.“WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING” by Delia Owens (Putnam). In a quiet town on the North Carolina coast in 1969, a young woman who survived alone in the marsh becomes a murder suspect. 6.“ANXIOUS PEOPLE” by

5.“BECOMING” by Michelle Obama (Crown). The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent.

7.“THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE” by Erik Larson (Crown). An examination of the leadership of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

2. “THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE” by V.E. Schwab. (Tor/Forge). A Faustian bargain comes with a curse that affects the adventure Addie LaRue has across centuries.

4.“READY PLAYER TWO” by Ernest Cline (Ballantine). In a sequel to “Ready Player One,” Wade Watts discovers a technological advancement and goes on a new quest.

4. “CASTE” by Isabel Wilkerson (Random House). The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines aspects of caste systems across civilizations and reveals a rigid hierarchy in America today. The author will speak Jan. 26 through an online program presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. See Wednesday’s News-Press for details.

1.“A PROMISED LAND” by Barack Obama (Crown). In the first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama offers personal reflections on his formative years and pivotal moments through his first term.

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10 steps to help you accomplish any goal

t’s a new year, and that usually means setting new goals for yourself. But this isn’t just any new year. Surviving 2020 was in itself a huge accomplishment. You should give yourself a pat on the back for doing just that. Those of us who are or will be fortunate enough to have grandchildren will tell them how we survived the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 — even though we almost lost everything. You will also be able to share with them how, in 2021, you began to open up new dreams and goals for yourself and how you made a path to reach them. The hardest part of getting to the next level in life is figuring out what to do and setting, sustaining and achieving your goal. Here is a simple, tried-andtrue goal achievement process that is based on psychological research done at a number of universities. It works best if you write everything down. 1. Describe your goal in as much detail as possible. What is your target date for reaching your goal? Remember to keep it reasonable; you may not be able to do anything for another few months so don’t set yourself up for frustration. 2.When will you begin? The answer is right now, because the thought process has begun, but

there are other first steps. Make a timeline for those. 3. Ask yourself, “What are the personal benefits you will receive from achieving this goal?” Things like health, wealth, happiness, power, saving the world or feeling love all count. Write them down. 4. Now ask yourself what benefits others can derive from the achievement of this (your) goal? If what you do benefits no one but yourself, then you won’t get as much out of it, and you also won’t find as much support along the way. Modify your goal, if needed, to bring benefits to others. 5. Make a list of possible obstacles. Anything from money to time — write down as many obstacles as you can think of. You may want to give up after this part of the process, or redirect, but trust me this is a good thing. We would have responded very differently if we had known the truth about COVID-19 when it first appeared. 6. Now list some provable solutions to overcoming those potential obstacles. If you know what the problems are, this is a good thing, because you can usually figure out how to overcome them. 7. What action steps do you need to take to reach your goal? Break your tasks into bite-sized chunks that you can accomplish on your own. Or if you need help from

someone else, write down exactly what needs to happen and what resources you will require. Start with the big picture and just start filling in the blank spaces with what you think you might need to do to accomplish your goal. 8. Now create a timeline for taking each of those action steps. These are estimates, so give yourself a little room and plan for temporary setbacks and contingencies. 9. Make the commitment to achieving your goal. Put all of your answers in writing, sign at the bottom of the list, and look at your goal progress every day. It will help you reach the goal you desire. 10. Don’t keep it a secret, but don’t brag. Tell other people and get your loved ones involved. The more support you have, the greater your motivation and chance of success. Yes, it’s short and sweet and extremely doable if you follow the process. I have all of this on a one-page worksheet available on my website for free, because if you reach your goals, I have achieved mine. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning therapist and writer. He is a columnist, blogger and the author of seven books, including the newly released “Visualization For Success —75 Psychological Empowerment Exercises To Get You What You Want In Life.” Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com.

9.“BREATH” by James Nestor (Riverhead). A re-examination of a basic biological function and a look at the science behind ancient breathing practices. 10. “HUMANS” by Brandon Stanton (St. Martin’s). Photos and stories of people from more than 40 countries collected by the creator of “Humans of New York.” Copyright 2021 by The New York Times Company.

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together in person?’” She said that when kids don’t have the ability to engage with meaningful adults cheering them on or have anything to look forward to, they feel hopeless. “They’re experiencing layers of trauma — losing jobs, income, potential housing, missing school friends and social interaction,” Dr. Sharkey said. She said with all hands on deck, Santa Barbara residents can support the youth population during this troubling time for them. “We’re really working on trying to help the community recognize that this is a community effort. We all need to work together, every person in the county, not just the people working in nonprofit agencies and schools,” Dr. Sharkey said. “Every person can play a role in helping the community stay safe.” Deputy Chief Holly Benton with the Santa Barbara Probation Department also co-chairs the Strategy Team. She’s been working in juvenile justice for more than 30 years now. “Problems like gang violence and youth violence stressors in our community are complex problems and not solved by one agency or any one approach,” she told the News-Press. “There are obviously a number of stressors

FYI To learn more about the SCYSP’s strategic plan and other activities to help keep local youth safe, visit youthsafetypartnership.org.

that are hitting these families right now. They don’t have ready access to some of the programs and supports that were out there pre-COVID.” She pointed out that during the last 10 years, youth violence has been steadily decreasing throughout the state and county; however, the county has seen a little bit of an uptick in gangrelated incidents. “When you have a high-profile incident, people react to that like, ‘What is happening?’ You have to put that in the context of what’s been happening over time,” Ms. Benton said. “The high-profile incidents obviously require response, concern and attention because they’re horrible and tragic, but the case loads have been coming down over time. “That says that there are things in our community that are working, interventions and strategies that have been working.” Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo chairs the Policy Team and told the News-Press that the Policy Team will hold a public meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday to allow people to be heard on this topic. At the meeting,

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By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Westmont College will begin its quest for an NAIA women’s soccer championship nearly 14 months after its last bid fell three matches short. The Warriors, national quarterfinalists in 2019, will open the 2020 season five months late because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are scheduled to play their opener at Thorrington Field on Jan. 28 at 3:15 p.m. against Fresno Pacific. Their previous season ended in a 2-1 defeat to eventual NAIA champion Keiser, Fla. “Now that my players have seen the level of a national championship team, we know that we have what it takes to win our own title,� coach Jenny Jaggard said. “We are hungry and we are going after it.� Westmont has scheduled three nonconference opponents so far, with subsequent matches at Point Loma on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and Biola on Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. All three are former Golden State Athletic Conference members who now play at the NCAA Division 2 level. The Warriors will open GSAC play at home on March 4 against Hope International. They have high hopes, returning most of the players from last year’s 16-4-1 team that won a GSAC co-championship. Leading the way is

second-team NAIA All-America forward Bri Johnson, a senior who scored 15 goals and assisted four others last year. “She made some adjustments to her game early in the season that paid big dividends in front of the goal the rest of the year,� Jaggard said. “As the GSAC Player of the Year, she clearly played a huge role on our team and she did a great job coping with the pressure to score goals in big moments.� Senior Isabelle Berthoud (10 goals, two assists), junior Katie Stella (six goals, three assists), and sophomore Reese Davidson (four goals, one assist) also bring experience to Westmont’s attack. Other returning All-GSAC players are senior goalkeeper Gabi Haw, senior defender Savannah Scott, and junior midfielder Teagan Matye. Haw, who received NAIA All-America honorable mention for the second-straight year, recorded 10 shutouts while making 54 saves. She had a goals-against average of just 0.72 per game. Three of Westmont’s defenders gained valuable experience as freshmen last season: Taylie Scott, Sadie Hill, and Willow Martin. Grace Duckens, another freshman, got 12 starts at forward. It was also the rookie season for the Warriors’ head coach.

“Winning the GSAC regular season title in my first season felt amazing,� Jaggard said. “It was nice to see our team find results after working really hard and overcoming many of the hazards of being a young team led by a young head coach. “It was a group effort and a moment that every coach looks forward to and works hard for.� Westmont adds swim meets

Coach Jill Jones Lin has added two meets to the spring schedule of the Westmont women’s swimming team. The Warriors will play host to Biola and Simpson in a three-way meet on Jan. 30 Westmont, which started its swimming program just last year, will then challenge a pair of NCAA Division 1 schools when it travels to Loyola Marymount on Feb. 20 for a tri-meet with Pepperdine. The Warriors hope to use the two meets to qualify swimmers for the NAIA National Championships set for Knoxville, Tenn., on March 3-6. Westmont’s league, the Pacific Coast Swim Conference, won’t host its championships until April 14-17. Spectators will not be admitted to the meets because of COVID-19 concerns. email: mpatton@newspress.com

Vaqueros name Dyer as new head coach for men’s volleyball By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

The COVID-19 pandemic has left Santa Barbara City College unsure about playing sports this spring, but it did lock in a new coach on Monday. Jordon Dyer, MVP of the Vaqueros’ men’s volleyball team in 2012, is returning to the school as its new head coach. “It is obviously a very fluid situation right now,� he said, “but we hope that we can use the gym as soon as we are allowed to in a safe manner.� Dyer, a 2009 graduate of Dos Pueblos High, played a season at Golden West College before transferring to City College. He received First-Team All-Western State Conference honors with the Vaqueros. “Ever since I transferred from SBCC as a student-athlete, I have wanted to return and serve as a coach,� he said. “The opportunity to help develop these young adults achieve their goals at such an incredible institution like SBCC is really appealing to me. “I feel like I can relate to these student-athletes since I was in their shoes not too long ago and look forward to positively impacting each and every one of their lives.� Dyer also played four years for the USA Beach Youth National Team, winning a bronze medal at the U21 beach national championships in 2011.

He won the 2013 National Collegiate Sand Volleyball Association Championship with former SBCC assistant coach Dillan Bennett. He also captured the Santa Barbara Men’s AA Tournament the following year to earn a AAA rating from the California Beach Volleyball Association. He spent two years as a volunteer assistant women’s beach volleyball coach at Long Beach State, helping the 49ers earn a No. 2 national ranking and a spot in the finals of the 2015 AVCA Collegiate Championships. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the school that same year. He got a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology from Cal Baptist in 2019. Dyer also coached for three years at Stetson University in Florida, serving as an assistant for both its women’s indoor and beach volleyball teams. He took over as interim head beach volleyball coach in 2019. He also reestablished himself in Santa Barbara, founding the 805 Beach Volleyball Club in 2018 while also coaching with the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club. He teaches the Exercise Sport & Science Volleyball class at UCSB and has coached girls high school volleyball at both Cate and Laguna Blanca. Dyer also volunteers with a boys indoor team — the Coast Volleyball Club — and was recently hired as the CBVA’s tournament director for Santa

Barbara. “We’re very happy to welcome a coach of Jordon’s caliber to the Vaquero family,� athletic director Rocco Constantino said. “He is widely respected in Santa Barbara and has an extensive history in the volleyball community here. “We had some great candidates for the position, and we felt that Jordon was the best choice for our students from an athletic and academic perspective. I liked how much he stressed the academic side of the position and am confident he will be a great resource and educator for our students.� Dyer plans to continue coaching volleyball at Cate and Laguna Blanca as well as teaching at UCSB. He takes over for Jon Newton, who stepped down after four years as SBCC’s head coach. The Vaqueros were 8-2 and ranked No. 4 in the state when the rest of last season was canceled because of the coronavirus. “Jon Newton did an absolutely tremendous job building our program up to become one of the best in the state, both academically and athletically, and I believe Jordon can maintain that,� Constantino said. “Jordon faces a really difficult situation with all of the uncertainty surrounding the season, but I think he’ll do a great job leading the program through this transition.� The pandemic has already

forced SBCC to opt out of 10 fall and winter sports this year. The men’s volleyball team is tentatively set to start workouts on March 27 and games on April 10. A final decision about spring sports will be made on Feb. 26, Constantino said. Dyer’s older brother, Brennon, has served for the last two years as an assistant coach with the Vaqueros. He’s been running the program since Newton stepped down last May. “I am glad that we will be able to keep Brennon on board as the assistant,� Dyer said. “He has a wealth of knowledge and the student-athletes really enjoy his coaching style.� He said the local climate should help the Vaqueros get ready for this season regardless of the pandemic. “Our alternatives involve training outside and, fortunately enough, we live in a place where the weather is very manageable,� Dyer said. “My main goals are to ensure that every student-athlete involved in the men’s volleyball program develops academically, athletically and as an individual,� he continued. “If these goals are achieved, then they should be set up to succeed in their future endeavors. “Jon, Brennon and Steve (Zelko) all did a great job in these regards and I aim to continue on the path they established.� email: mpatton@newspress.com

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