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U.N. Security Council holds meeting on Ukraine crisis By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

Monday’s meeting of the U.N. Security Council yielded no concrete results or plan of action.

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On Monday morning, the U.N. Security Council met in New York City concerning the Russian troops massing on the Ukrainian border. “They themselves are whipping up tensions and rhetoric and are provoking escalation. The discussions about a threat of war is provocative in and of itself. You are almost calling for this. You want it to happen. You’re waiting for it to happen,” said Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia of the U.S. and its NATO allies, according to a report by ABC News. “Let me be clear, there are no plans to weaken Russia, as claimed by our Russian colleague today. On the contrary, we welcome Russia as a responsible member of the international community. But it’s actions on the border of Ukraine are not responsible … Our recognition of the facts on the ground is not provocative. The threats of action if Russia’s security demands are provocative. Our encouraging

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The Santa Barbara City Council will meet at 2 p.m. today at City Hall.

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Rent control and the historic Mission Canyon Bridge will be on the agenda when the Santa Barbara City Council meets at 2 p.m. today at City Hall. The city staff is recommending the council authorize the city administrator to negotiate a contract for rent control economic analysis services. The staff is saying this contract wouldn’t exceed $200,000. In early December, the council voted 4-3 to create an interim ordinance to restrict rent increases to 2% plus the consumer price index,

diplomacy is not provocative. The provocation is from Russia not from us or others members of this council. We have made clear our commitment to the path of diplomacy. I hope our Russian colleagues will also choose this path and engage peacefully with the international community, including Ukraine. I say to Russia simply this: Your actions will speak for themselves and we hope and encourage that you make the right choices before this council today,” said the US. Ambassador in response. “We do not understand what Please see UKRAINE on A3

start a rental registry and launch a study into long-term rent control ordinances. The proposal came from Cathy Murillo, whose term as mayor ended in December, and Oscar Gutierrez, who remains on the council. Today’s agenda includes a report on rent control issues and models. In other business today, the council will: • Look at establishing an ad hoc committee for a conceptual design of a pedestrian and bicycle paths across Mission Canyon Bridge. The staff is recommending the committee report back within nine months. • Consider a staff recommendation to set a

March 1 hearing regarding a declaration of a public nuisance from traffic impacts of the drive-through Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3707 State St. • Consider a staff recommendation to authorize the finance director to execute a five-year agreement with OpenGov Inc. for a total of $647,481 to transition from a printed budget to an online, interactive one. Today’s meeting will be livestreamed at www.santabarbaraca.gov/cap or can be watched live in English and Spanish, on City TV, Channel 18. email: dmason@newspress.com

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The U.N. Security Council met Monday to discuss the Russian troops massing on the border of Ukraine, with the U.S. and Russian ambassadors each blaming the other for escalating the situation.

Fifth try’s the charm for Space X launch Falcon 9 rocket rises Monday from Cape Canaveral; launches include one Wednesday from Vandenberg By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Monday proved to be SpaceX’s lucky day. After a series of four delays — one thing after another over several days — the unmanned Falcon 9 rocket finally rose into the cloudless sky on a picture-perfect day at Cape Canaveral. The apparently flawless launch sets the stage for another launch today from Cape Canaveral and a third one Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base; more about that later in this story. At the end of Monday’s countdown at

the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the rocket blasted off, and you could hear enthusiasm — and maybe a little relief — in the announcer’s voice. “Go, Falcon! Go, COSMOS!” the announcer exclaimed during the livestream at SpaceX.com. The Falcon rocket was carrying the Italian COSMOS-SkyMed Earth observation satellite. It’s part of a new generation of remote sensing satellites. Everything seemed to go according to plan, starting with the blastoff, right on schedule at 3:11 p.m. Pacific time. The flames burst brightly in a sight that has thrilled space enthusiasts since the

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It was a one-hour culmination to a long story, which started Thursday when SpaceX originally was supposed to launch. But bad weather hit Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, the launch had to be scrubbed when a cruise liner traveled into the no-go zone. The Coast Guard was unable to get it out of the way in time for the launch. Next up for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is a launch today, set for 8:17 a.m. Pacific time from LC-39A at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. This one is for Starlink 36. Then comes Wednesday’s launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Team

Vandenberg will launch a National Reconnaissance Office mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4. The launch is planned for 12:18 p.m. from the base near Lompoc. Vandenberg advises that people throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties can expect to hear multiple sonic booms. After the launch, the mission’s first stage will return to land at Vandenberg. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the usual viewing area on Azalea Lane on State Route 1 won’t be open to the public. email: dmason@newspress.com

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early Mercury flights in the 1960s. But the show wasn’t over. When the first stage separated without a hitch, the mission control crew applauded. And unlike the rockets used in Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions, the Falcon 9 rocket is reusable, and its first stage landed successfully at the Space Force Station with the help of three burns to slow its descent. Just like rockets in old sci-fi movies. And with two firings from its engine, the second stage reached the planned polar orbit. Around an hour later, the COSMO-SkyMed satellite was released into orbit.

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Westmont sets school record at swim meet By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

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SATURDAY Santa Barbara County reported 688 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. Of those, the highest number, 261, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 43 cases. Elsewhere, 102 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Seventy-six cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Thirty-one cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Forty cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported 16 cases. Forty-seven cases were in Goleta. Twenty-six cases were in the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Twenty-one cases were in the South County area including Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of 25 cases were pending. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Arrests made for illegal guns, drugs Sheriff’s deputies confiscated two illegal weapons during separate calls last week. The first incident took place on Tuesday, Jan. 25, when a citizen reported suspicious subjects in a vehicle on the 1000block of Edison Street in Santa Ynez. Deputies were dispatched to the area around 3:12 p.m. and located three subjects associated with the vehicle. A probation search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded unserialized gun, also known as a “ghost gun,” in the glove box. Deputies also located narcotics paraphernalia in the car and arrested two of the male occupants. The third, a male juvenile, was released to his guardian. Marcus Sanchez, 22, of Santa Ynez was booked at the Main Jail for being a felon in possession of a firearm (felony), prohibited person in possession of ammunition (misdemeanor), possession of a loaded firearm-not the registered owner (misdemeanor), carrying a loaded firearm in a public place (misdemeanor), contributing to the delinquency of a minor (misdemeanor), and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). He has since been released on $35,000 bail. Arthur Pichardo, 19, of Santa Maria was booked at the Main Jail for possession of a loaded firearm-not the registered owner (misdemeanor), carrying a loaded firearm in a public place (misdemeanor), contributing to the delinquency of a minor (misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), and was later released without bail pursuant to the local Court’s extension of Emergency Rule 4. The second incident was unrelated and took place on Thursday in the 100-block of E. Hwy 246 in Buellton. At approximately 12:07 p.m., deputies were dispatched after a citizen reported a suspicious subject in a vehicle. Deputies stopped the vehicle and three occupants in the

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Santa Barbara County reported 196 new COVID-19 cases Monday. There was one death reported. The individual resided in the area of Lompoc and neighboring communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village and was in the 50-69 age range. The individual had underlying medical conditions, and the death was not associated with a congregate care facility. Of the 196 new cases, the highest number, 42, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 13 cases. Elsewhere, 34 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Thirty-five cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Six cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Twenty-one cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported five cases. Fourteen cases were in Goleta. Seven cases were in the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Eight cases were in the South County area including Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. Two cases are in the federal prison in Lompoc. The location of nine cases are pending. One hundred and eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 12 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 78,807 cases, of which 4,330 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 601. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 70.6% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population, 66.4% is fully vaccinated. The county also released Sunday’s and Saturday’s numbers.

491 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 155, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 26 cases. Elsewhere, 82 cases were reported in Lompoc, Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Seventy cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Thirty-three cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Twenty-seven cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported 21 cases. Twenty-eight cases were in Goleta. Twenty cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Twenty cases were in the South County area including Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The locations of nine cases are pending.

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People can also attend the meeting virtually. The meeting will be televised on local cable channel 20 and live-streamed at countyofsb. org/ceo/csbtv/livestream.sbc and youtube.com/ user/CSBTV20. To make a public comment on Zoom during the meeting, register in advance at countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ M7PJaki2RyG8RTpOMQUFVQ. There is time for public comment scheduled after the various agenda items. The board consists of Supervisors Das Williams, Gregg Hart, Joan Hartmann, Bob Nelson and Steve Lavagnino. Supervisor Hartmann is the chair. For more information, go to www.countyofsb. org/bos.

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider an agreement concerning a countywide broadband strategic plan at its 9 a.m. meeting today in Santa Barbara. The agreement would be with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. Also on the agenda are a county hemp ordinance and an agreement with Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring to provide services for adult clients, who are under supervision by the Probation Department. This would include pretrial defendants released to the pre-trial supervision program. And the board is scheduled to set hearing

dates to consider recommendations about amending the county code for the licensing of cannabis operations. Supervisors will also vote on approving appointments or reappointments to various panels. And they’re expected to adopt a resolution honoring Custody Commander Jeffrey Warren, who is retiring from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office after more than 30 years. The board also is expected to declare February Black History Month in Santa Barbara County and to honor the city of Goleta upon its 20th anniversary of incorporation. People can attend today’s meeting in-person in the board hearing room on the fourth floor of the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St.

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Rian Lewandowski, Ella Chaisson, Olivia Garrison and Bridget Hoth set a school record for Westmont College in the 400 yard medley relay at UCSB’s trimeet. The non-scoring meet, which also included swimmers from USC, was conducted last Friday and Saturday. “We had a really great time,” said Westmont head coach Jill Jones Lin. “It was a great opportunity to practice some races before the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference championships and give our 400 medley relay a shot at improving our seed time - which they did and set a new school record in the process. Overall we had some really solid swims.” The Warrior quarter produced a time of 4:08.86, beating the previous record by more than three seconds. At the 2020 NAIA National Championships, Bailey Lemmon, Lewandowski, Morgan Bienias and Allison Gonzalez completed the relay in 4:12.29. Ellie Muench earned a spot in the 100 backstroke by posting a provisional qualifying time of 1:01.08 and, according to Jones Lin, will compete in the event at the national championship. Ella Chaisson recorded provisional qualifying times in three events including the 50 yard freestyle (25.36), 100 yard

breaststroke (1:09.36) and 200 yard backstroke (2:11.93). In addition to those events, she has previously earned provisional qualification in the 200 yard breaststroke and 100 yard freestyle. Morgan Bienias also swam a provisional mark in the 1,650 yard freestyle of 18:34.18, but had previously qualified for the event. She and Olivia Garrison continue to have the fastest times in the NAIA this year in the 1650 at 17:37.77 and 17:45.24 respectively. Next up for the Warriors is the PCSC Championships in St. George, Utah, which will be conducted on the campus of Dixie State beginning on Wednesday, February 16 and continuing through Saturday, February 19. The NAIA National Championships will take place March 2-5 in Columbus, Georgia.

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Poll: Majority oppose naming Supreme Court Justices by race and gender By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s commitment to only nominate a new Supreme Court justice who is a Black female does not have broad support, a newly released poll suggests. The ABC/Ipsos poll found that 76% of surveyed Americans say Pres. Biden should consider “all possible nominees” to fill Justice Stephen Breyer’s seat while 23% say Pres. Biden should “consider only nominees who are Black women, as he has pledged to do.” Pres. Biden promised several times during the campaign to nominate a Black female justice, saying he is “looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court.” “Number one, I am committed that if I’m elected president and have an opportunity to appoint someone to the courts, I’ll appoint the first Black woman to the courts,” Pres. Biden said in March 2020. “It’s required that they have representation now. It’s long overdue.” Analysts have circulated several names as potential replacements for Justice Breyer, including D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger, and South Carolina District Judge J. Michelle Childs. Republicans have called on Pres. Biden to nominate a centrist judge. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, echoed the sentiments of the ABC poll and blasted Pres. Biden for narrowing his choice to only a Black woman. “Black women are, what, 6% of

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the U.S. population?” Sen. Cruz said on “The Verdict,” his podcast. A recent Rasmussen poll also found the majority of Americans oppose choosing justices by race and gender, though most Americans think Pres. Biden will do so anyway. “A new national telephone and online survey by Rasmussen

Reports finds that 59% of Likely U.S. voters expect Biden to keep his promise by nominating a black woman to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer,” Rasmussen said. “Only 19% think Biden will break his campaign promise, while 21% are not sure.”

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SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OBITUARIES SMITH, Henry Lee Henry Lee Smith passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 12th, 2022 in Arvilla, North Dakota. He was born in Glendale, California on June 13th 1960. Henry is survived by his father, Henry L. Smith, and sister, Juanita Smith, of the Santa Ynez Valley, his brother, Arthur Polek, from Burbank CA, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Henry served in the United States Air Force during his early 20s and after an honorable discharge, he contracted with the Boeing Company. After many worldwide travels for his employment, he settled in Arvilla, North Dakota. Henry was well loved by his friends and extended families in North Dakota and California alike. He loved working on anything with a motor, traveling with his father, volunteering at the Arvilla Community Center, attending church and riding motorcycles (even though his racing days were long ago). His generosity went well beyond that of others. He never met a person that wasn’t a friend and there wasn’t a vintage vehicle that he wouldn’t stop to admire. Vintage trucks were his favorite. During his free time, Henry volunteered with the Larimore, ND Ambulance Services as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV WKH IDPLO\ UHTXHVWV DQ\ GRQDWLRQV JR WR WKH /DULPRUH 9ROXQWHHU Ambulance Services at the address below. Larimore Ambulance Services P.O. Box 365 420 Towner Ave Larimore, ND 58251

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California’s universal health care bill dies due to lack of votes By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers did not vote on a bill that could have created a firstin-the-nation universal healthcare system in California on Monday, bringing an end to a proposal that would have provided government-funded coverage to all state residents. The proposal, contained in Assembly Bill 1400, was expected to be voted on by the full Assembly during a floor session on Monday. The bill would have created CalCare, a singlepayer health care system to provide coverage for all Californians by levying billions in taxes on businesses and higher-earning individuals. The bill’s principal author, Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, chose not to hold a vote, effectively killing the bill as it ran up against a legislative deadline of Monday. Because the bill was introduced last year, it had to pass the Assembly by Monday to advance. “Despite heavy opposition and substantial misinformation from those that stand to profit from our current healthcare system, we were able to ignite a realistic and achievable path toward single-payer and bring AB 1400 to the floor of the Assembly,” Assemblyman Kalra said in a statement. “However, it became clear that we did not have the votes necessary for

passage and I decided the best course of action is to not put AB 1400 for a vote today.” Assemblyman Kalra said the lack of a vote is just a “pause for the single-payer movement,” and said he would continue to fight for reform. The lawmaker’s decision not to hold a vote on the Assembly floor Monday sparked backlash from the California Nurses Association, who showed strong support for the bill in recent months. “Nurses condemn this failure by elected representatives to put patients above profits, especially during the worst surge of Covid-19 yet, at a time when it’s more clear than ever before that health care must be a right, not just a privilege for those who can afford it,” the California Nurses Association, who supported AB 1400, said in a statement Monday. “Nurses are especially outraged that Kalra chose to just give up on patients across the state. Nurses never give up on our patients, and we will keep fighting with our allies in the grassroots movement for CalCare until all people in California can get the care they need, regardless of ability to pay.” Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood, voiced disappointment in Assemblyman Kalra’s decision to withhold the bill, saying that “the shortage of votes needed to pass this bill out of the Assembly indicates the immense difficulty of implementing single-

payer healthcare in California.” “Nevertheless, I’m deeply disappointed that the author did not bring this bill up for a vote today,” Speaker Rendon said in a statement. “I support single-payer and fully intended to vote yes on this bill.” An analysis from the Assembly Appropriations Committee earlier this month estimated the single-payer system could cost the state between $314 billion and $391 billion annually to implement. The price tag drew opposition from several lawmakers and individuals, some of whom praised the effective end to the future of the bill on Monday. “We applaud the Assembly for rejecting a proposal that would have required the largest tax increase in California history,” California Taxpayers Association President Robert Gutierrez said in a statement. Several supporters took to Twitter to express their disappointment that the bill did not receive a floor vote in the Assembly on Monday. Among them were leaders from the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party, who vowed last week not to endorse any Democratic Assemblymembers who voted against the proposal. “We are all gutted,” Caucus Chair Amar Shergill tweeted. “Will need a moment to absorb and recover.

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T U E S DAY, F E B RUA RY 1, 2 0 2 2

COURTESY PHOTOS

Romantic ambience graces the Stonehouse Restaurant at San Ysidro Ranch, where lights twinkle in the trees.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

an Ysidro Ranch in Montecito has been considered one of the most romantic boutique hotels in the world for more than a century. An original wood-burning fireplace anchors the romantic dining room in the Stonehouse Restaurant, and outdoor tables

Valentine vibe

are available on two terraces with heated limestone floors and twinkle lights overlooking the Channel Islands and Pacific Ocean. Located in a 19th-century citrus packing house, the restaurant emphasizes imaginative regional cuisine prepared with fresh produce and herbs harvested from the onsite garden. “It’s the ultimate romantic setting for Valentine’s Day,” said

executive chef Matt Johnson, who is preparing a special menu for this year’s occasion. Included are dishes such as Santa Barbara sea urchin and big eye tuna crudo with Persian cucumber, celery leaf salsa verde, borage flowers, crispy garlic and Meyer lemon verjus. “The acidity of our Meyer lemons complements the saltiness of the local sea urchin, and the crispy radishes add a nice spice

Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch offers ideal setting

to balance everything out. I’m also excited to serve an elevated take on surf and turf — panseared Maine diver scallops with slow braised oxtail, king oyster mushrooms, baby Romanesco, sweet corn pudding and black garlic vinaigrette. The corn pudding pairs wonderfully with the scallops, and the king oyster mushrooms add a delicious earthy tone to the dish,” he added. Other standout dishes include

Santa Barbara Uni and Big Eye Tuna Crudo with Persian cucumber; Maine Lobster Bisque with American sturgeon caviar, Bellwether Farms crème fraiche, brioche croutons and garden tarragon; Filet of John Dory with pee wee potatoes, baby artichoke hearts, heirloom cauliflower, Spanish olives, confit tomato and caper nage; and Snake River Farms Wagyu Striploin with heirloom tomato risotto,

sweet Maui onion confit, shaved fennel salad and wild arugula vinaigrette. Dessert includes a choice between Budino Tart with Valrhona Alpaco chocolate and raspberry and rose confiture or Crème Brûlée flambéed tableside with passion fruit, pineapple marmalade and rum. The cost for the four-course Please see STONEHOUSE on B2

At left, the Stonehouse Restaurant is seen on the left side of the photo. At right, the Stonehouse Restaurant has been the recipient of Wine Spectator’s highest honor, the Grand Award.

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ou’ve been without a partner for a while, so you braced yourself for the winter holidays, and surprisingly they weren’t nearly as bad as you thought they would be. You attended some lovely gatherings, ate good food, got a present or two, and even danced a little. You held it together — all right, you had a minor meltdown on New Year’s Day, but chalk that up to a “cleansing cry” and know your therapist would be pleased. The post holiday weekend arrives and you’re running some errands, picking up a few things at the after-Christmas sales. Suddenly, just when you’re breathing a sigh of relief that you got through it, you notice that all those shelves that were loaded with Santa coffee mugs and Rudolf’s blinking nose are being replaced by heart-shaped boxes of candy and little stuffed bugs with

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signs that say, “Be mine.” That piercing in your heart is not from Cupid’s arrow. You’ve just been stung by a Valentine’s hornet. Even knowing for a fact that there are a lot more singles than couples out there, you can’t help but think that you are the only one on the planet who is alone. It really is impossible to ignore the cards, flowers and commercials letting you know that “Every kiss begins with K” and that you should make your reservations early. Some people play the “It’s just another day” game. Others spend their time finding every distraction possible. I can remember waking up in the dead of winter on Feb. 14 and thinking what a great day it would be to clean out the garage. Video games

could be a warmer outlet and maybe an opportunity to release some repressed emotions by blowing up bad guys. These days, a number of people without partners get together and celebrate their singleness. There are even groups who gather to rejoice in their solo existence on Feb. 14 and have a “Quirky Alone Day” party, based on the book by Sasha Cagen (www.quirkyalone.net). What you must avoid doing is staying in bed all day with the covers pulled up over your head or hanging out with fair weather friends like Johnny Walker or Jack Daniels. It will only depress you further. Look, a day of being down and throwing your own pity party isn’t the worst thing in the world, but there are better alternatives.

It’s important to make plans in advance and to have a backup. Keeping busy with friends or doing something you love will take away some of the sting. Wallowing will only leave you with a hangover that could last a few days. Feb. 14th may be a hard day for you. I’ve been there and know how lonely a post breakup Valentine’s Day can be. But you’ll get through it, and finding something fun to do for yourself will make it a much more positive experience. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

‘Spider-Man’ grosses $1 billion overseas NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Facing no new major competition, Spider-Man remains No. 1 at the box office. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” grossed $11 million last weekend in North America. What’s more, it’s grossed $1 billion overseas, and it hasn’t reached the market yet in China. In light of that success, Marvel Studios has confirmed that another “Spider-Man” movie is being developed. There’s no word yet whether Tom Holland will be back as Spider-Man. Last weekend, “Scream,” the

latest in the longtime franchise starring Neve Campbell, stayed in the No. 2 spot with $7.2 million. Still in third place is “Sing 2,” the animated sequel about animals with musical talent. The movie grossed $4.7 million. In its second weekend, “Redeeming Love,” about a woman who was sold into prostitution as a child and finds true love as an adult, remained in fourth place with $1.8 million. Still in fifth place was “The King’s Man,” the World War I prequel to the “King’s Men” spy movies. It grossed $1.7 million. “The 355,” a movie about an all-female group of spies from

different countries, remained in sixth place with $1.3 million. “American Underdog,” starring Zachary Levi as NFL quarterback Kurt Warner, was still in seventh place with $1.2 million. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” returned to the box office’s top 10. It placed eighth with $776,451. “Licorice Pizza”, which placed 10th the previous weekend, moved up to ninth place with $630,117. Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” went from ninth to 10th place with $573,419. email: dmason@newspress.com

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” remains No. 1 at the box office, and Marvel Studios has confirmed another “Spider-Man” movie is being developed.

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dinner is $230 and $330 with the wine flight. Since 2014, the Stonehouse Restaurant has been the recipient of Wine Spectator’s highest honor, the Grand Award. This prestigious distinction, bestowed on only 97 restaurants worldwide, recognizes “extraordinary commitment to wine service.” A Santa Barbara native, Chef Johnson joined the San Ysidro Ranch team in 2008 after sharpening his skills at the Santa Barbara School of Culinary Arts. When he’s not in the kitchen creating elegant and imaginative menus, he can often be found gathering produce in the ranch’s organic gardens and citrus groves or sharing the Stonehouse story at high-profile events such as the Masters of Food and Wine and New York City’s James Beard House. email: mmcmahon@newpress.com

FYI For more information about the Stonehouse Restaurant at San Ysidro Ranch or to make a reservation for the Valentine’s Day dinner, visit www. stonehouserestaurant.com.

COURTESY PHOTO

“It’s the ultimate romantic setting for Valentine’s Day,” said San Ysidro executive chef Matt Johnson.

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SANTI VISALLI PHOTOS

Because of editing errors, the people in several photos were inadvertently misidentified in captions that appeared with Saturday’s News-Press story “Memorable portraits,” which was about the “Santi Visalli at 90: Una Storia” exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The people in the photos, from left, are director Federico Fellini, director Franco Zeffirelli and singer Grace Bumbry, seen performing in “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The exhibit remains on display through March 13 at the museum, 1130 State St. For more information, go to www.sbma.net.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003470. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: OPEN SEA ENTERPRISES, 22 ANACAPA ST, #3, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NICHOLAS LENSANDER, 1482 EAST VALLEY ROAD SUITE 650, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/28/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 04, 2007 or Not Applicable. 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 25; FEB 1, 8, 15 / 2022--57936

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 086780-CA APN: 079-381-016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/22/2007. 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 On 2/16/2022 at 10:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0015153 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: TAYLOR SMITH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7588 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE, GOLETA, CA 93117 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $707,366.39 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 086780-CA. 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: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 086780-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000019. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SCARLETT BEGONIA, 21 WEST VICTORIA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MICK MONSTER, INC,: 21 WEST VICTORIA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/05/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 11, 2011. 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 18, 25; FEB 1, 8 / 2022--57898

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000037 The following person(s) is doing business as: Vargas Handyman Services, 1011 Nita Court, Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Paul Vargas, 1011 Nita Court, Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Paul Vargas, Owner This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/06/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/22 CNS-3546856# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JAN 18, 25; FEB 1, 8 / 2022 -- 57918

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000110 The following person(s) is doing business as: Todd Pipe & Supply, 820 McMurray Rd., 15850 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Buellton, CA 93427, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing Address: 15850 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75348 Morsco Supply, LLC, 15850 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75248; TEXAS This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ JOHN TOMASSO, Secretary This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/18/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/22 CNS-3548159# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JAN 25; FEB 1, 8, 15 / 2022 -- 57927

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000152. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MELISSA’S BEES, 7382 PADOVA DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MELISSA CRONSHAW: 7382 PADOVA DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/19/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 21, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) FEB 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022--57954

To place an ad in House&Home email: realestate@ newspress.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000122. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LITTLE WARRIORS KIDS YOGA, 1215 DE LA VINA STREET, SUITE K, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SKY ‘N’ SAND, LLC: 1215 DE LA VINA STREET, SUITE K, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/18/2022 by E953, 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) FEB 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022--57944

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids open at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 24, 2022 for: JALAMA ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT AT MP 4.3 in the 3rd Supervisorial District COUNTY PROJECT No. 862415, FEDERAL AID PROJECT No. DR-4305-17R-PJ0070 General project work description: Culvert Replacement The Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874. The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any combination of the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work: C-8, C-12, C-13, C-34 The DBE Contract Goal is 10%. For the Federal Training Program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 0. Submit sealed bids to the web address below. Bids will be opened available at the web address below immediately following the submittal deadline. PlanetBids https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 Complete the project work within 55 Workings Days. The estimated cost of the project is $ 404,000 A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of PCC Section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code (LAB) Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7029.1 or by PCC Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to LAB Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website https://www.dir.ca.gov/. The federal minimum wage rates for this Contract as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor are available at https://www.wdol.gov/. Copies are also available at the office of the Department of Public Works – Engineering Division, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. If the minimum wage rates as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor differs from the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the higher wage rate. The Department does not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the federal minimum wage determinations. This includes helper, or other classifications based on hours of experience, or any other classification not appearing in the federal wage determinations. Where federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the federal minimum wage rate that most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 PM on 02/18/2022. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab. Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. The addendums, if issued, will only be available on the County PlanetBids website, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara this project was authorized to be advertised on 02/02/2021.

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(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee spoke out in support of a bill that would make it a crime for politicians to knowingly lie about election results if those claims result in violence. Senate Bill 5843 would make it a gross misdemeanor for public officials and candidates to purposely spread misinformation about election results in the state. Punishments would include a maximum fine of $5,000, up to 364 days in jail, and removal from office upon conviction. “I think after January 6th we have to ask this question: Do politicians think they have the right to foment violence and degrade our democracy by knowingly lying about election results?” Gov. Inslee asked Friday morning in speaking virtually before the Senate State Government and Elections Committee. Gov. Inslee then emphatically answered his own question: “No, they do not.” The governor proposed the bill earlier this month, citing the Jan. 6, 2021 breaching of the U.S. Capitol by protesters disrupting the joint session of Congress assembled to count electoral votes that would formalize President Joe Biden’s victory over former President Donald Trump. That same day, a group breached the gate of Gov. Inslee’s residence in the state capital of Olympia, prompting security officials to rush the governor to a safe room. “Politicians are not above anyone else who would incite violence by knowingly, recklessly, or maliciously spreading lies about lawfully-run elections,” Gov. Inslee said. Opponents of the bill argue it runs afoul of the First Amendment’s right to free speech, but Gov. Inslee told the committee his staff worked with legal scholars to produce a bill that does not imperil the Constitution’s free speech guarantee. “I think this bill is really prodemocracy, in part because it is neutral,” he explained. “It applies to every politician, regardless of your party and is very carefully written to protect the First Amendment.” Those legal scholars, Gov. Inslee said, include Laurence Tribe, professor emeritus of constitutional law at Harvard Law School, and Catherine Ross, constitutional law professor at George Washington University Law School. She testified before the committee in support of the bill. Dr. Ross, author of the recent book “A Right to Lie? Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment,” told the committee “the speech clause of the First Amendment presents a virtually insuperable obstacle to regulations aimed at preventing lies in political campaigns even

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when we use the narrowest definition of lies – that is, verifiable, factual falsehoods.” Nevertheless, citing the fact election lies pose a threat to the country in these “exceptional times,” Dr. Ross thinks the effort to pass the law is worthwhile and might even hold up under judicial scrutiny. “There is no way to know what will happen when this is challenged in court, assuming it is challenged in court, because this bill treads a lot of fresh territory in trying to evade all of the obstacles,” she said. “But it’s exceedingly carefully crafted. I think it has a real shot of surviving.” HB 5843 includes a severability clause, meaning if one or more elements of the bill are found unconstitutional, the other elements would still be valid as state law. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. David Frockt, D-Seattle, said it is written in keeping with key free speech rulings. He specifically mentioned the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1969 decision in Brandenburg v. Ohio in which the justices ruled the government can suppress speech that is designed to produce imminent lawless action, including violence. “We consulted, as Gov. Inslee said, with leading scholars, and we had to draft this in a way we think meets constitutional windows and would fit into a very tight window,” Sen. Frockt said. The Governor’s Office takes First Amendment concerns seriously, he added. “And so, we do not take the First Amendment for granted,” he said. “I don’t. We don’t treat it cavalierly.” Still, some wonder about the proposed law’s practicality. “My hunch is that this would be challenging to enforce,” Hugh Spitzer, professor of law at the University of Washington School of Law, told The Center Square in an email. “It requires that the perpetrator knowingly lie, intend to cause violence, and that violence has to occur. You can talk with a prosecuting attorney for his or her opinion. But my opinion is that prosecutors would only file charges in an egregious situation.”

Colorado lawmakers approve $6M property tax reimbursement for local governments impacted by Marshall fire By ROBERT DAVIS THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – A Colorado legislative committee has approved sending $6 million to county governments affected by the Boulder fires to cover lost property tax revenue. The Joint Budget Committee, the bipartisan committee tasked with overseeing the state’s budget process, approved the funds to be transferred from the state’s general fund to the Treasury Department before being deposited in county coffers. “The Boulder County community took a huge hit when the Marshall Fire destroyed homes and devastated families, and we know they’re desperate for relief,” JBC Vice Chair Sen. Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, said in a statement. “While affected communities continue to rebuild and recover, we’re channeling critical funds to help offset the property taxes they lost due to the wildfires.” “Moving forward, we will continue to find ways to provide additional relief to these communities so we can support them in their recovery process,”

he added. In late December, the Marshall fire started in southeastern Boulder County and quickly spread throughout the neighboring towns of Louisville and Superior. In all, the fire destroyed more than 1,100 structures, most of which were residential homes. It caused an estimated $513 million in total damage to residential homes alone. “When cities and towns lose critical revenue, it means they don’t have the resources necessary to support vital services that keep their communities thriving – like schools, infrastructure, police and fire protection, and other local needs,” said Sen. Chris Hansen, D-Denver. “These communities have been through a lot over the last month and we know how important it is to get folks help as soon as possible, which is why we’re taking this important step and delivering this urgently-needed relief.” Colorado also suffered extreme wildfires during the 2020 season, which state wildfire experts have described as “one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history.”