Santa Barbara News-Press: February 02, 2021

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Reopening: the next chapter CDC research South Coast Chamber steers businesses to recovery

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brings more hope to schools Minimal transmission detected By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Center for Disease Control and Prevention research published Jan. 26 concludes that few COVID-19 transmissions occur in schools with precautions. The study found that a few students contract COVID-19 on campus, but the rate of transmission is much lower than in the community. It states “having attended gatherings and social functions outside the home as well as having had visitors in the home was associated with increased risk of infection; however, inperson school attendance during the 14 days prior to diagnosis was not.” The CDC looked at

schools nationally as well as internationally for transmission data. It references an outbreak at a high school in Israel that did not have good ventilation, exempted students from wearing masks and overcrowded classrooms. Otherwise, transmission occurred in fractional percentages in schools with proper health and safety standards. The Santa Barbara Unified School District’s on-campus cohorts (a select group of students in academic or athletic programs) have matched the study’s results. A total of 1,395 students are in academic cohorts; 982 are in athletics, and 395 teachers and Please see schools on A8

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Things are looking sunny for local business in Santa Barbara as the rollout of the South Coast Chamber’s Roadmap to Recovery seeks to steer businesses towards a safe reopening.

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

After a rollercoaster year of reopenings, shutdowns and shifting restrictions due to COVID-19, the South Coast Chamber of Commerce is rolling out a new plan today to steer businesses through safe operating

procedures during the pandemic. The plan, known as the “Roadmap to Recovery,” gives an executive summary of the data the Chamber has collected since the start of the pandemic and provides recommendations for reopening procedures. Within the plan, the Chamber calls for more data-driven COVID-19 policies and requests

that pandemic restrictions be handled by county authorities. The plan also features a timeline with ambitious goals for reopening in the next six months, which includes reopening all businesses in the next 60 days, opening all South Coast schools by March 1 and Please see REOPENING on A2

Chase Restaurant on State Street reopened outdoor dining last week after Gov. Gavin Newsom ended an over a month long lockdown mandate.

Vista De Las Cruces School celebrates Kindness Week By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Vista de Las Cruces School in Gaviota commemorated kindness last week with five days of lessons. Principal and Superintendent Lois Peterson opened each day with a school-wide video chat. Last week, she used this time to encourage students as they learned about kindness at the elementary school, which encompasses the Vista Del Mar Union School District. It’s not any coincidence that she chose last week. It’s part of a worldwide initiative called the Great Kindness Challenge, which equips schools with steps to create a kinder classroom. As part of the week, each class completed projects to share with one another. Teacher Caroline Esdaile’s fifth-grade class created presentations highlighting charities. “I think it is always good to remind them that they are fortunate and that there are

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those that are less fortunate than they are,” Dr. Peterson told the News-Press. The students picked organizations that resonated with them. Fifth-grader Nathanael Jones researched the International Rescue Committee, a global humanitarian aid organization. “I picked the charity because I’ve seen refugees before, and it’s pretty sad to see them without food or shelter,” he said. The slideshow that he presented to the class first acknowledges the International Rescue Committee’s reliability and five-star reputation, showing the practical side of his selection. But Nathanael also saw the need for blankets and other survival needs, and he likes that the organization serves poor communities. “This may not be the most fun charity to donate to, but it is one of the ones that need help the most,” he wrote on his last slide. “I think kindness is important Please see kindness on A7

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Vista de Las Cruces School, Vista Del Mar Union’s elementary school, gathers each morning via Zoom to check in before class. Last week, the students learned about kindness every day.

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SB County confirms 265 Forest Service extends Chuck’s Waterfront Grill COVID-19 cases, seven deaths state-wide campsite and Endless Summer Bar By ANNELISE HANSHAW

Santa Maria identified 56 cases. Its new total total, 35 active). is 9,895, of which 340 are still infectious. The geographic locations of 20 of Monday’s Isla Vista is continuing to report higher cases are pending. numbers than around the New Year with 26 The county’s hospitals are treating 170 daily cases Monday. It has a total of 1,006 cases, COVID-19 patients, and 47 are in critical care. and 92 are active. The number of hospitalized patients is 11% By JOSH GREGA Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery. bara Front Country trails and access roads. Goleta counted 20 cases, which increases its below the two-week average. NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Sum“What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is total to 1,483 cases. Public Health deems 66 of There is more room in the county’s ICUs as they’re drivingtoday. up alongside of the road and just go- with 17.1% available Monday. This number mer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to those infectious well, than 20improving years afterover they first opened, Chuck’s extend the term of the lease. ing hikes up there. ok. There’s not an order Thefor South County areaThat’s containing fluctuates butMore seems to be the Š 2021 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠ are Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria past few weeks. against hiking trails,â€? said Andew Madsen, U.S. ForMr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with permanently On is the morning of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an confirmed 19 spokesman. cases and has a new total of 1,127 Santa Barbara Cottageclosed. Hospital treating est Service restaurant announced itsof closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per of which 93 are active. 80 patientsterfront with COVID-19 symptoms, and 21 “We just want to make sure if people go out they’re Lompoc also detected 19 cases, increasing those are in critical care. well post on its Instagram account. safely spaced between one another. If you get to a month. its case count to 2,984. Of those, 135 are still Cottage Hospital hasread, 15 staffed The post “It ismedicalwith heavy hearts that we antrailhead and there’s just too many cars there, you Though Mr. Petersen plans to continue running infectious. surgical beds available and 10 staffed nounce we have closed ourintensive doors for good. Thank you Chuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current should find a different area to go todaily as opposed tocare try-beds available. The following areas also reported for your constant support. The memories will never be operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades ing to get in.â€?the unincorporated area of the cases Monday: A total of 22 of Cottage Hospital’s ventilators As state and local responses to the coronavirus planned for around the fall. According to the agenda, Goleta Valley and Gaviota, 16 cases (969 total are in use, forgotten.â€? 12 by COVID-19 patients, leaving 89 Despite the current economic chaos due to the COV- under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of , 57 active); the North County area containing pandemic continue to evolve, the Forest Serviceavailable. felt prospect Sisquoc, Cuyama, 1,243 pandemic, health carethe workers haveof Chuck’s and Endless the establishment will be converted into a traditional that theCasmalia, situationGarey, warranted a twoNew week extensionAoftotal ofID-19 Summer ceasing operation dates back to before the out- deli cafĂŠ focused on sandwiches, soups, and salads, Cuyama and Guadalupe, eight cases (1,111 contracted COVID-19. the closures, said Mr. Madsen. total, 42 active); Orcutt, six cases (1,516 total, 54 break. According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bar- with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and see where active); the Santa Ynez Valley, four cases (833 email: ahanshaw@newspress.com bara City Council meeting in which assignment of the prepackaged foods. For evenings, the second floor will we’re at and whether or not we’re going to continue restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first item, have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult as we need it,â€? said Mr. Madsen. Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.â€? “This order can be rescinded at any time. If local informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be simsell the establishment in August 2019. we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of After receiving the department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young don’t want to extend it out too far. 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 buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron to a “dinner type atmosphere.â€? weeks as we monitor what’s going on that we are takPetersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Soling the appropriate steps along with our state and vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com local partners.â€?

and picnic area closures NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Officials at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department identified 265 COVID-19 cases Monday. CHRISTIAN WHITTLE The STAFF county now has a total of 28,830 cases, WS-PRESS WRITER and 1,288 are still infectious. Public Health also reported seven deaths Developed recreation sites inwere California Monday. Six of the deceased at leastwill 70 reinyears closed Maybetween 15 afterthe theages USDA old,through and one was of 30ForService issued an individuals order extending and 49. Five of the had the closures ursday. underlying health conditions, and one was associated with an outbreak at a congregate The order was issued for the entire Pacific Southfacility. stcare Region and its 18 National Forests, which inof the deceased livedForest. in Santa Maria, desTwo the Los Padres National and two were from Santa Barbara. One The initial closure order went into effect March 26 resided in Goleta, another in Orcutt and d the waslast set was to expire April 30. County area from the South t containing applied to recreational use areas such Montecito, Summerland and as campunds, day use sites and picnic areas. Carpinteria. TheSanta orderBarbara was issued to discourage large gatherdetected 71 cases Monday, its cumulative casesocial countdistancing to 5,243. of sincreasing of people and promote safe Officials 288 of those cases active. ying more consider 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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UCSB, Westmont finally get into the swim of things By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

UCSB and Westmont got their feet wet with last weekend’s delayed start to the 2021 collegiate swimming season. The Gauchos, who hadn’t competed in nearly a year, defeated Cal Poly in both the men’s and women’s portions of a dual meet held in San Luis Obispo. Westmont’s women’s team, which participated in two virtual meets last fall, played host to Biola and Simpson on Saturday. It was the first swim meet the Warriors have held in their two-year history. UCSB’s meet at Cal Poly will be its only warmup for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships, scheduled tentatively for later this month. Both Gaucho teams won handily — the men by a score of 174-114 and the women by a 171-120 tally. “It felt great to be back on deck at Cal Poly,” UCSB coach Matt Macedo said. “Our team wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to race as we haven’t had a meet since February. “We had a number of strong swims with everyone who traveled scoring points.” Dominic Falcon, last year’s MPSF Freshman of the Year, had a rousing start to his second season with three individual victories. He captured the 200 butterfly (1:48.85), the 500 freestyle (4:36.15), and 200 IM (1:53.60). “Dominic’s work ethic and competitiveness are large contributors to his success,” associate head coach Ellie Monobe said. Falcon won a MPSF championship last year in the 400 IM to become only the second Gaucho to ever win MPSF Freshman of the Year honors.

UCSB’s Dominic Falcon won three events — the 200 butterfly, 500 freestyle, and 200 intermediate medley – during UCSB’s dual swim meet with Cal Poly.

Fifth-year senior Ryan Levy won two individual events on Saturday, capturing the 100 free (46.43) and 200 free (1:40.43). He also anchored the winning 400 free relay team. Junior Alec was also a doublewinner, finishing first in the 100 breast (56.17) and 200 breast (2:02.47). Other winners on the men’s side were sophomore Daniel Pry in the 200 back (1:52.38) and junior Timothy Lee in the 100 fly (50.02). Freshman Danielle Carter and junior Molly McCance won three races apiece for the Gaucho women. McCance placed first in the 200 fly (2:03.78), 100 free (53.48), and 500 free (5:09.48). Carter had a memorable collegiate debut, winning the 100 back (54.85), the 200 back (2:02.00), and 100 fly (57.48). Two other freshmen won events. Katie Nugent captured both the 100 and 200 breast (1:06.78 and 2:24.10) while Paige Gambetta took first in the 200 Free (1:55.03) and second in the 200 back (2:06.25). Senior captain Bryn McGowan won the 50 free (24.48), junior Dora Seggelke was first in the 200 IM (2:11.12), and sophomore Maelynn Lawrende captured the

1,000 free (10:45.48). “Both groups did an excellent job supporting each other,” Macedo said. “It was especially satisfying to see all three seniors pick up individual and relay wins in their final college dual meet. “We know we have some things to work on before our conference meet and we appreciate Cal Poly putting together a safe competition.” Westmont had to jump through several COVID-19 hoops to play host to the first meet in its history. All of the teams had to test within 72 hours of competition. The locker room was also strictly regulated, with only four swimmers — all from the same team — allowed to occupy the area at the same time. “We divided up the lanes in the pool for warm-up and warm-down so that we had a good opportunity to be spread out,” Westmont coach Jill Jones Lin said. “Considering how many people were on deck, we were able to stay separate. “It was a lot of work, but it all went well. The protocols we had in place made all the teams feel safe and comfortable competing. It was sad we couldn’t have spectators but fun to be in our pool.” About half of Westmont’s roster

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UCSB coaches, from left to right, Matt Macedo, Ellie Monobe and Mark Stori encourage their Gaucho swimmers during a meet last year.

was unable to compete due to possible exposure to COVID-19 and strict protocols set in place to keep athletes safe. The Warriors still posted several season-best times, with Morgan Bienias placing second in the 1650-yard free with a clocking of 18:13.69. “Morgan needed an opportunity to try and get the provisional cut for nationals,” Jones Lin said. “We had her suit up in a tech suit and go for it. She did amazing. “She had a season-best time and beat her time from last year at nationals by eight seconds. It was a great swim. Her provisional cut time puts her fifth in the NAIA.” Kassy Gregory was third in the 200 free in a time of 2:02.80, with teammate Morgan Shattuck touching the wall in 2:07.79. “Morgan had a great first 200 free of the season,” Jones Lin said. “So did Kassy. That is the time she needs to go in the 200 free relay to

UCSB’s Molly McCance showed her versatility by winning the 200 butterfly, 100 freestyle and 500 free in the Gauchos’ dual swim meet with Cal Poly.

help us qualify for nationals.” Rachel Peden was just a halfsecond off the provisional time in the 100 back with her secondplace swim of 1:02.94. Teammate Rian Lewandowski placed fourth

in 1:03.44. Both times were season bests. The Warriors’ next meet is set for Feb. 12 at Pepperdine. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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Eight Warriors win events at On Your Marks Meet By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Westmont kicked off its indoor track and field season with its own On Your Marks Meet. Eight Warriors won individual events in the meet, which included Vanguard, Hope International and the University of the Pacific. The Santa Barbara Track Club, which trains at Westmont, also participated. Westmont’s Tori Davis won the women’s long jump with a mark of 5.10 meters (16-8.75). Two other Warriors —Haleigh Batty and Lilly Christenson — finished second and third. Freshman Reagan Crain placed second in the women’s pole vault with an NAIA provisional qualifying height of 3.50 meters (11-5.75). Kristen Mohrhoff won the 600 meters (1:40.13) while Madden Hundley finished first in the 3000 (10:41.85). Mohrhoff also combined with Keili Butler, Casey Jensen and Callie Guthrie to edge Vanguard by less than two seconds while winning the 4 x 400 meter relay in 4:19.33. Seth Wilmoth was the top collegiate finisher in the men’s pole vault, clearing 4.90 meters (16-0.75) to earn an automatic qualification into the NAIA Indoor National Championship. Wilmoth is a three-time NAIA AllAmerican in the pole vault and became the 2019 Indoor National Champion when he cleared a school record of 5.05 meters (166.75). Ty Hernandez cleared the bar at 1.79 meters (5-10.5) to win the men’s high jump. William Warner edged teammate Jason Peterson to finish 1-2 in the men’s 600 meters (1:24.33 to 1:24.56). Chris Hanessian won the 1000 meters (2:43.62) and Adam King took first in the mile (4:26.02). Warner, Peterson, King and Please see COLLEGE on A7

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Stone masks may leave some clues about the mysterious ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan.

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ust 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, the remains of an ancient Mesoamerican city stand as a historic landmark, leaving just a trace of what researchers believe was once a vibrant cultural center. Teotihuacan’s (pronounced tay-oh-tee-wha-KAHN) pyramids loom large in the distance outside of Mexico City, and the site of the once bustling metropolitan area has evoked fascination and awe for hundreds of years. Unlike the ancient legacies of the Olmecs or the Aztecs, the history of the people who once lived in the large multiethnic city of Teotihuacan is largely unknown. Without any ancient writings for context, researchers are unsure of how the city was built or by whom. From what remains of the city, scholars believe Teotihuacan was once a lively, metropolitan city in ancient Mesoamerica. With its start in the first century A.D., the city reached the peak of its power and influence between 300400 A.D. Similar in power and prestige to Rome, Teotihuacan likely housed nearly 150,000 people by the fifth century. Over the years of excavations, archeologists have discovered hundreds of artifacts from the remains of Teotihuacan, but there are still many questions about this ancient city that are yet to be answered. The mystery of the city is ultimately what spurred researcher and Fowler Museum Chief Curator Matthew Robb to start searching back in time. Mr. Robb, whose museum is at UCLA, will discuss his research during a virtual talk Feb. 4 as part of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art lecture series “Art Matters.” The talk will cover Teotihuacan and the discovery of stone masks that could tell more about its culture. Registration is free, and tickets can be reserved at tickets. sbma.net. Mr. Robb has spent the past 20 years extensively researching this ancient city, searching to uncover the meaning behind cultural artifacts that are

hundreds of years old. Throughout his research, he discovered that Teotihuacan was likely a place that city residents in the modern day could resonate with. In essence, the people of Teotihuacan lived a lot like a modern city dweller in the 21st century. Many citizens of Teotihuacan dwelled in apartment complexes or huge family compounds, the remains of which still exist to this day. Just like modern Shanghai or Paris, Teotihuacan would have been a landmark city in its time for both its architecture and its power. “I do think in a lot of respects that it’s one of those places that you would recognize as a resident of a city,” Mr. Robb told the NewsPress. “You would understand it. Cities are things that humans have always done.” One of the great mysteries of Teotihuacan is the culture of the city. Unlike other ancient cities,

there is no written history of Teotihuacan, leaving researchers to assume what the cultural context of the remains might have been. For over a century, archaeologists have been digging in the remains of Teotihuacan, searching for remnants of the once lively city. Hundreds of objects have been collected over the years and showcased in museums around the world. One of the most notable objects found at the remains of Teotihuacan is a collection of hundreds of mysterious stone faces. There are about 500 of these masks, some found in fragments, that Mr. Robb currently knows exists. These masks, hidden for centuries, could give clues to cultural ideals in the ancient city. Throughout Mr. Robb’s research, he has sought to understand these enigmatic objects based on where they were found in the

ruins and the materials they are made of. Researchers believe obsidian manufacturing in Teotihuacan was an important part of the city’s economy, and these masks made of different kinds of stone could have symbolized various deities or royalty. Around 550 B.C., Teotihuacan experienced a large fire, which burned up significant parts of the city. The fire weakened Teotihuacan’s power in Mesoamerica, and Mr. Robb believes during the fire, many of the face masks were smashed purposely, possibly signifying their cultural significance through such deliberate destruction. Without a clear written history or a real sense of where these masks existed in ancient Mesoamerican society, Mr. Robb and his colleagues have tried to piece together clues to discover the meaning behind the objects. “Whenever you’re dealing with a site in the ancient world … you always have to deal with layers of history that are between you and that place and that time,” Mr. Robb said. He later added, “If you don’t have (good archeological context), it becomes a lot harder to speculate about what the meaning of these objects might have been.” Mr. Robb’s research got the attention of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. “The arts of the Ancient Americas are an inherently fascinating topic, we believe, for most people,” Eik Kahng, museum’s deputy director and chief curator, said. “As revamped by myself starting around 2015, this lecture series is devoted to aficionados of the history of art in all of its diversity and richness. We invite prestigious art historians, curators, and conservators from all areas of the discipline and are particularly keen this year to focus on the international cultural inheritance of our Latinx community.” When the museum holds its grand reopening later this year, a selection of art from the ancient Americas will be presented in the Thayer Gallery. email: mhirneisen@newspress. com

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A Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shot is administered to a medical worker in December at Marian Regional Medical Center. The Santa Maria hospital is now administering vaccinations to residents 75 and older by appointment.

SANTA MARIA — Marian Regional Medical Center is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to Santa Barbara County residents 75 and older by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Marian at 805-739-3815 or visit dignityhealth.org/marianregional. At the time of vaccination, residents 75 and older will be asked to provide proof of age (drivers’ license, state ID, passport or birth certificate) and county residency (drivers’ license, state ID or mail with name and Santa Barbara County

address). They are also asked to bring their personal health insurance card. Also eligible for the vaccine are healthcare workers who provide direct care to patients or to residents of a skilled care facility or to those in a homecare capacity, according to a Marian news release. The hospital, which is part of Dignity Health, is providing the vaccinations in a partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. — Dave Mason

Education Foundation funds teaching projects By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The challenges of distance learning leaves teachers with an ever-growing list of needs to help their students. Aware of this hardship, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation awarded 55 grants to Santa Barbara Unified teachers, totaling $110,000 in added resources for students. It’s the third year the foundation has distributed grants, varying from $250 to $5,000. This year, teachers sought the funds for a plethora of uses such as outdoor seating and shades for on-campus learning, digital cameras, laser cutters for STEAM labs, compost bins and books about social justice and politics. “The grant committee is proud to support Santa Barbara teachers’ remote-learning innovations in the midst of these unprecedented challenges. Their perseverance, dedication, and hard work inspire us all,” said Education Foundation grant committee chair Victoria Juarez. Eliane Borba, a special education teacher at Cleveland Elementary School, received $1,500 to build an equity library. “Receiving this grant from Santa Barbara Education Foundation made me feel like we can still build great things even in these challenging times of

COVID-19,” she said. “More than ever, students and families need the support of their community, and it was great to feel we are in this together.” Santa Barbara High School librarian Sherri Bryan wanted an online research database to serve students remotely. “Thanks to this funding, approximately 2,200 Santa Barbara High School students now have access to a carefully curated, reliable selection of informational reference materials from any device,” she said. “We were able to replace many of our outdated collections of print reference books with newer resources that can be used by many students simultaneously and by any of our students at any time.” On Jan. 7, the Education Foundation presented the awards virtually with SB Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado to recognize the teachers. “We all recognize this has been a difficult year in education and the Ed Foundation is privileged to be able to support our teachers,”said programs manager Katie Szopa. A total of 170 teachers have received funding totaling $275,000 over the past three years. To learn more, visit santabarbaraeducation.org. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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any people are getting sick and dying in America. We’ve been hit harder by the coronavirus than any other country in the world. Some states have issued a “massive fatality warning.” We are living in a moment of time where you can’t be too careful, and sadly some people still aren’t being careful at all. The good news is we have vaccines. But just because we finally have them doesn’t mean this is over. It will take a few months to get the shots to the many who need them and will accept them. And we will all still need to be careful because at this moment we really don’t know how long the immunity will last. There are still so many unanswered questions, but the safety of these vaccines isn’t one of them — at least not for me. I have no doubt that the vaccines are safe, and I’ve gotten mine. If this virus becomes an annual thing, I fear for the normality we all seek. Going out for dinner and a movie may not be something we see ourselves doing the way we used to, ever again. Many restaurants and small businesses have already closed, and many people are out of work. More businesses will be in trouble as the economy worsens and as more people spend less. It’s easy to see the vicious circle. One day we will be able to travel safely again. But worldwide, it may be a long time before you will be able to get on an airplane or enter most foreign countries without showing proof of a recent vaccination along with your ID. There are signs of hope. Many people who were once cavalier about COVID-19 are becoming less so. Recent surveys also show that about 80 percent of the public are willing to take the vaccine injections. It will just be awhile before we get to everyone, and so COVID fatigue will remain a part of our lives for a while longer.

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This means that wearing a mask, keeping your distance, and washing your hands remain the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, even after your vaccinations. I know it’s been hard, but if we just hang in there, and follow the science, all of this will go away eventually or at least be under control. How did this happen to us? Many Americans would not accept staying at home, and we continue to suffer as a result. Greater cooperation could have saved many lives. South Korea has had fewer than 500 deaths from COVID19 because they all worked together, stayed home, got tested and followed the protocols. Our rugged individualism has been fatal, and although there are still plenty of outward deniers, I believe that everyone who has a brain is scared on some level. When the whole country and much of the world is living in fear and uncertainty, that vibe gets picked up by the rest of us, and

6. “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.

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7. “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. 8. “ANXIOUS PEOPLE” by Fredrik Backman (Atria). A failed bank robber holds a group of strangers hostage at an apartment open house.

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. 2. “THE SCORPION’S TAIL” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Grand Central). The second book in the Nora Kelly series. An FBI agent and an archaeologist identify a mummified corpse and its gruesome cause of death.

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

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we take it in on an unconscious level. It has the effect of keeping us off-balance. This means that we have to work a little harder at life, just to remain stable. That’s OK, considering the circumstances. I, for one, am willing to sacrifice today in order to have a tomorrow. And as more people feel that way, and take precautions, the big picture will improve. If as a society, we can learn to take better care of each other, our lives will be much fuller and safer. This global tragedy can bring us closer together if we want that, or it can also keep us apart. The choice is ours, and I hope we make the right one. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning therapist and writer. He is a columnist, blogger and the author of seven books, including “Visualization For Success — 75 Psychological Empowerment Exercises To Get You What You Want In Life.” Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith. com.

2. “GREENLIGHTS” by Matthew McConaughey (Crown). The Oscar-winning actor shares snippets from the diaries he kept over the last 35 years. 3. “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. 4. “UNTAMED” by Glennon Doyle (Dial). The activist and public speaker describes her journey of listening to her inner voice. 5. “A SWIM IN A POND IN THE RAIN” by George Saunders (Random House). A collection of essays examines the functions and importance of works of fiction. 6. “BECOMING” by Michelle Obama (Crown). The former first lady describes how she balanced work, family and her husband’s political ascent. 7. “EVIL GENIUSES” by Kurt Andersen (Random House). The author of “Fantasyland” looks at the economic, cultural and political forces to which he ascribes the undermining and dismantling of the American middle class. 8. “HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST” by Ibram X. Kendi (One World). A primer for creating a more just and equitable society through identifying and opposing racism.

3. “NEIGHBORS” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte). A Hollywood recluse’s perspective changes when she invites her neighbors into her mansion after an earthquake. 4. “STAR WARS: LIGHT OF THE JEDI” by Charles Soule (Del Rey). In this installment of the High Republic series, a disaster in hyperspace may cause far greater damage. 5. “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.

From ducks to penguin

It will take a few months to get to COVID-19 vaccines to everyone. Experts stress the importance of people wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and washing their hands frequently.

NEW YORK TIMES Bestsellers List These are the hardcover bestsellers for the week ending Jan. 16, as listed by The New York Times.

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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.

9. “YOU’LL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO LACEY” by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar (Grand Central). A pair of sisters who live in different parts of the country share their perspectives on the absurdities and everyday experiences of racism. 10. “BREATH” by James Nestor (Riverhead). A re-examination of a basic biological function and a look at the science behind ancient breathing practices.

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A couple ducks enjoy Sycamore Creek just outside the Santa Barbara Zoo. Inside the zoo, visitors see animals such as this penguin. The zoo was busy Sunday during its first weekend after the state lifted the COVID-19 lockdown.

Marian encourages actions for heart health SANTA MARIA — February is American Heart Month, and Marian Regional Medical Center is emphasizing cardiac health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals, which includes Marian in Santa Maria, are urging individuals to make changes that will improve heart health. “This pandemic has been incredibly stressful for many and has deterred some individuals

from seeking out proper health care, including cardiac care,” Dr. Scott Robertson, chief medical officer of Dignity Health Central Coast, said in a statement. “We want to emphasize the importance of maintaining health screenings, including diabetes, blood pressure, and appropriate heart screenings. We encourage community members to take the initiative to get the proper care and make these important screenings a priority.” As part of American Heart

Month, doctors are encouraging individuals to adopt lifestyles that prevent heart disease. Exercising regularly, scheduling routine cardio screens, eating hearthealthy foods and reducing stress are all actions individuals can take to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall health. Marian advises individuals to engage in activities that promote heart health year-round, not just during February. — Madison Hirneisen

Santa Maria promotes recycling SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Utilities Department is offering free bins for businesses to promote recycling. Santa Maria businesses can choose two options for bins: a tall recycling bin for a lid for cans and bottles or a smaller bin for paper recyclables that can fit under a desk. A limit of

any combination of four bins is available for each business while supplies last. Eligible businesses must have city trash and recycling services. To request recycling bins, contact the Utilities Department at 805-925-0951, ext. 7270. — Madison Hirneisen

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“Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.� — Samuel Taylor Coleridge

ARIES — Have you been thinking about attending a seminar of some kind, Aries, perhaps business related? You and a partner might go together. This is a good time to do this, as your thinking is particularly clear and retentive and you find it easier than usual to concentrate. Discussions with your partner afterward could be the icing on the cake. Tomorrow you will feel like you can take the world by storm. TAURUS — Have you been working hard to attain optimal health, Taurus? If so, you may suddenly notice that your efforts are finally bearing fruit. You should feel especially fit and strong, though maybe a little lightheaded. You will want to increase your exercise, and you have the discipline to do so. Make the most of this drive while you can. Push yourself as hard as you can without stressing out. GEMINI — A long-term love relationship may finally reach the point of total commitment, Gemini. Intense feelings and words of love could suddenly come from your partner, which could take you by surprise but are no less welcome for that. Talk of a future together may result, but no concrete decisions will be made. Nor should they be. Don’t push it. Bask in the glow of the promise of lasting love. CANCER — A meeting, perhaps related to finances, might take place at your home, Cancer. For the most part, the meeting will go well and you will accomplish what you want. Communication flows freely and agreements are easily reached. Bear in mind that someone has an agenda of their own that might not correspond with the interests of everyone else. Avoid discussing anything that should be kept confidential. LEO — If you’re into writing, Leo, this is the perfect day to sit down and churn out the words, even if it’s only a letter to a friend. Your imagination is especially vivid, your expression clear and understandable, and your vocabulary skills especially acute. If this is a thesis or article, you may spend hours on it. Don’t worry. It will be that much better for it. VIRGO — Do you have some paperwork regarding money that you’ve been putting off, Virgo? If so, this is a good day to get it out of the way once and for all. Your mind is especially sharp and your +*#!2 +1$)"$concentration strong, so you’re less likely to be distracted or make

mistakes. Take care of it first thing in the morning and then you can forget about it. LIBRA — Have you wanted to catch up on your reading, Libra? If so, this is definitely a good time to stay home, make yourself some tea, and curl up with a good book. If it’s a novel, you will enjoy it thoroughly. If it’s nonfiction, you will absorb the information quickly and retain more. If you’re into writing, you might want to apply what you learn today to your own project. SCORPIO — Intuition and imagination combine with good common sense to enable you to accomplish just about anything today, Scorpio. If you’re into the arts, ideas could come to you in profusion. It will be easy to bring them into reality with a stroke of the pen or brush. The only problem might be deciding among them. It might be a good idea to sequester yourself and concentrate on your work. SAGITTARIUS — Conversations with friends take on a more serious note, Sagittarius. Spiritual matters and beliefs could come up, as could the more pressing mundane details of life. Whatever is discussed today could bring to the surface new ideas for making whatever you’re working on move smoothly and quickly to success. Metaphysical ideas seem clearer and more down to Earth. Treat your friends to a nice meal. CAPRICORN — In case you’re surrounded by a lot of people today, you can look forward to a very harmonious day, Capricorn. Your sensitivity is higher than usual, so you will be better able to understand others and be understood as well. As a result, you add another bond to your relationships, which will create happiness and joy in your heart. AQUARIUS — Learning comes easily to you, Aquarius, as your mind is especially sharp and retentive. Your intuition is usually high, but today it’s especially acute, as is your concentration. Therefore, this is a great day to read or work on an art project. Set aside some time alone to contemplate. It may help you on a very deep level. PISCES — It should be easier than usual to concentrate on the practical aspects of finances, Pisces. A keener mind combines with enhanced intuition to give you a special edge when it comes to making decisions on everything that concern money, so make the most of it while you can. Connect with the people you love tonight.

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because everybody deserves a chance to have a good life, in California or wherever,� Nathanael said. His classmate Jacob Nungarary had similar sentiments when choosing Share Our Strength, a national organization devoted to ending childhood hunger. “I chose it because when I went to Mexico about a year ago, I saw a lot of people struggling with hunger and money, and I wanted to help them,� he said. Dr. Peterson and the school’s volunteer organization, Vista Volunteers, are making a donation to Share Our Strength. “No child deserves to grow up hungry in America, but 1 in 7 children in the U.S. live with hunger,� Jacob wrote in his presentation. The following charities were also represented: Wyatt Holsted presented about Friendship Paddle; Zane Mathis researched Make A Wish Foundation; Jacob Herrera chose KaBOOM; Jack Cota studied Heifer International Charity, and Gwen Bonham learned about Ronald McDonald House. “It gave me tears because when I asked why they chose that particular charity, they all had a personal reason,� Dr. Peterson said. “I was impressed with the research, the writing, and most importantly, the kindness behind it.� Ms. Esdaile made a donation

to each charity. She does a similar project annually where students choose an endangered species to present about, and her fourth-grade class is currently working on that as an extension of kindness week. Other students painted rocks and gifted them to neighbors and loved ones. Second-grade student Emily Rodriguez wanted to write a thank-you letter to the mail carrier, and colored a picture to go along with her note. The week started off with a lesson on being kind to oneself. Tuesday, the focus expanded to care for neighbors as well. Wednesday represented family, and Thursday was charity day. Friday was a day dedicated to the community within the school. Students wore their school T-shirts for the Zoom call to show off their school spirit. Students made links to mail to the Great Kindness Challenge because the organization makes a chain of the participants’ links every year. Then Dr. Peterson and teachers presented each student with an adjective to describe them, complimenting the students with words such as “witty,� “inquisitive� and “artistic.� “I think they were surprised, touched, and it motivated them to make them feel good about themselves,� Dr. Peterson said. She wanted the students to receive kindness during the pandemic especially, but she was glad to see them care for others in return. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A3 Jared Harper capped the day by winning the 4x400 relay in 3:27.87. The Warriors will also play host to the Sunshine Open and Indoor Combined Events on Feb. 12-13. Westmont adjusts basketball schedules

Westmont College has had its men’s and women’s basketball schedules changed because of positive COVID-19 tests received by the men’s team at Hope International. Those results had already delayed three upcoming games between Westmont and the Royals. Also now affected are three games between Hope and Vanguard that were scheduled for the following week. To accommodate the Golden State Athletic Conference schedule, league officials and school athletic directors moved up

Library celebrates Black History Month SANTA MARIA —To celebrate Black History Month, the Santa Maria Public Library will offer Grab-and-Go backpacks to highlight prominent black authors and characters this month. Each backpack will contain four books featuring a black author or characters, along with

Westmont’s games with Vanguard by one week. The Warriors will now travel to Costa Mesa on Tue., Feb. 9 for their first game with Vanguard. The second and third games will be played at Westmont’s Murchison Gymnasium on that Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13. All games will tip off at 7 p.m. To accommodate these changes, the women’s games between Westmont and Simpson on Feb. 12 and 13 will now start earlier, at 4:30 p.m. The men’s team had previously planned to host Bethesda on Feb. 9. That game may also be moved to a different date. Westmont women’s soccer has also had its schedule adjusted. The home opener which was rained out last week has been rescheduled for this Friday and moved to Fresno Pacific. The Warriors have also scheduled a home game against Azusa Pacific for March 29. email: mpatton@newspress.com

a list highlighting prominent black authors. A limited number of Grab-and-Go backpacks are available for pickup from Feb. 8 through Feb. 13. Since the backpack is not checked out, there is no due date for the books. The Santa Maria Public Library is open for sidewalk service and passport service by appointment. For more information, call the library’s Information Desk at 805925-0994, ext. 8562. — Madison Hirneisen

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOREN LEWIS INGRAHAM Case Number: 21PR00007 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LOREN LEWIS INGRAHAM A Petition for Probate has been filed by STACEY WRIGHT in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CALIFORNIA, COuNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that STACEY WRIGHT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 02/18/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SuPERIOR COuRT Of CALIfORNIA, COuNTy Of SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. you may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Dana F. Longo, Attorney, 509 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805 963-6551 JAN 19, 26; FEB 2/2021--56710

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: MERCURY LOUNGE, INC., a California corporation, 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 The business is known MERCURY LOUNGE

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The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: BATDORF BEVERAGEWORKS INC., a California corporation, 6267 Shamrock Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: (If “none�, so state): None The assets to be sold are described in general as: Fixtures, Equipment and Assets and are located at:  5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 The kind of license to be transferred is: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE – PUBLIC PREMISES (Type 42) and CATERER PERMIT (Type 58), , License No.: 595448, now issued for the premises located at: 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is MARCH 9, 2021 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fidelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003., Rhonda Wharton - Certified Senior Escrow Officer Last day to file a claim is MARCH 8, 2021, unless the bulk sale also includes transfer of a liquor license, in which case, all claims must be received prior to the date on which the liquor license is transferred by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated:                                                                  Transferee / Buyer: BATDORF BEVERAGEWORKS INC., a California corporation By: RONALD WILLIAM BATDORF, CEO / Secretary

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000013. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BUSINESS NAME, FAT EYES DIGITAL, 2680 DORKING PLACE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: GINA FIEDEL, 2680 DORKING PLACE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, DOUGLAS K ANDERSON, 2680 DORKING PLACE, CA 93105. ADDITONAL BUSINESS NAMES: FAT EYES WEB DEVELOPMENT. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/05/2021 by: E18, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 01, 1998. 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 12, 19, 26; FEB 2, 2021--56707

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.FBN2021-0000155 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DeLUNA DECORATIVE CONCRETE, 155 SOUTH 1ST STREET #2612, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 155 SOUTH 1ST STREET #2612, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 JOSE LEOBARDO URIARTE, 1961 STERLING PLACE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ JOSE LEOBARDO URIARTE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/21/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk [Deputy], Deputy 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23/21 CNS-3436446# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2021 -- 56763 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000172. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: JING TAI CHI, 331 SHERMAN ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PAMELA S GRANT, 331 SHERMAN ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 01/21/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 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 2, 9, 16, 23/2021--56764

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0000107. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LEXUS OF SANTA BARBARA, 350 HITCHCOCK WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, , County of Santa Barbara. MAILING ADDRESS: 111 E BROADWAY, SUITE 900, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111. Full Name(s) of registrants: GL LOX, LLC, 111 E BROADWAY SUITE 900, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111. STATE OF INC.: UTAH. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/14/2021 by: E993, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Date 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 19, 26; FEB 2, 9/2021--56717 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0000230. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SHANNA SPENCER STYLE, 5655 EKWILL STREET #101, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SHANNA L SPENCER, 5655 EKWILL STREET #101, 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 01/27/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2006. 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 2, 9, 16, 23/2021--56772 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0000113. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as KAMUNITY PROPERTIES, 3760 STATE STREET, #100, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 30270, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93130, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOYCE LORRAINE TREVILLIAN, 4335 MARINA DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. 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 01/14/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 01, 1985. 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 2, 9, 16, 23/2021--56770

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids open at 2:00pm on Thursday, February 25, 2021 for: OCEAN AVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IN THE 3RD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT COUNTY PROJECT NO. 820753, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HPLUL-5951(166) General project work description: Ocean Ave Pavement Rehabilitation The Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874. The DBE Contract Goal is 9%. For the Federal Training Program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 0. Submit bids to the web address below. Bids will be opened and 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 10 Workings Days. The estimated cost of the project is $184,000.00. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). 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 2:00pm on Friday, February 19, 2021. 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 PlanetBids, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874. Scott D. McGolpin Director of Public Works FEB 2 / 2021 -- 56736

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Carbajal reintroduces Protect Patriot Parents Act By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, has reintroduced his Protect Patriot Parents Act to create a path to lawful status for the parents of U.S. military service members. The congressman originally introduced the legislation in 2019 after the deportation that year of Goleta resident Juana Flores, the mother of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores. The bill stalled in Congress, but Rep. Carbajal said he’s hopeful for its success in the current Congress. Mrs. Flores migrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 1988 without a visa. That was two years after legal residency status was granted to three million illegal aliens as one part of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, signed by President Ronald Reagan. Mrs. Flores was allowed to reside legally in America with a “stay of removal,” which was maintained by decisions of U.S. officials during three decades. Between 1988 and 2019, Mrs. Flores married and settled down in Goleta. Her husband, Andres, has been a U.S. citizen since 2015, and they bought a home and raised a family. Their son, Staff Sgt. Flores, will soon be deployed to Turkey. In April 2019, Mrs. Flores was deported to Mexico. Immigration officials denied her stay of removal. Today, a legal team continues to work to allow Mrs. Flores, who is the mother of 10 children and grandmother of 18 children, to return to Goleta. Rep. Carbajal told reporters during a recent Zoom conference that he is trying to get the House Judiciary Committee to have a hearing on the bill that would give Mrs. Flores lawful residency status. “My office will be working with one of our two U.S. senators to try to get them to co-sponsor a similar bill.” He said he would like to see the bill adopted “sooner rather than later,” but noted it’s difficult to predict when it would go to the House and Senate for a vote. If passed by Congress during the current two-year term, the law would restore lawful residency status for Mrs. Flores, 57, and thousands of other immigrants who have a son, daughter or other family member in the U.S. Armed Services, according to Rep. Carbajal’s office. The congressman told reporters

MANN, Glenn Robert

Glenn Robert Mann, of Solvang, CA passed away comfortably in Fullerton on January 20, 2021. Glenn is survived by his favorite feline companion ‘Paws,’ 3 daughters and multiple grand, and great-grandchildren. He was born in Monrovia, CA on March 2, 1929. He graduated high school & Fullerton College and found himself years later graduating from USC’s School of Dentistry. During his time at USC, Glenn married his wife MaryJane. Shortly after USC, he passed his dental exams and moved to Fairchild Airforce base in Spokane Washington to practice dentistry and several months later welcomed the first of their three children. After a full life of Dentistry, children, travel and being a private pilot with multiple ratings, Glenn and MaryJane retired to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1998 where they spent many afternoons exploring the local back roads, taking nature photos, planning the next adventure or spending time with friends and family. Glenn loved to spend time traveling with his family or friends with the Los Angeles Flying club ‘The Skylarks.’ Funeral Services will be Friday, February 5th at 12:00 pm at the Old Mission Santa Ines in Solvang (also live streamed via the old Mission Santa Ines website). The interment will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 1:00 pm at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange, CA. Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors

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“As an immigrant and a veteran myself, I’m proud to reintroduce the Protect Patriot Parents Act so the Flores family and others like them can finally be reunited,” U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, said.

that his office is working on both the bill and partnering with Mrs. Flores’ legal team on immediate or temporary administrative relief. “Now that the Biden administration is in place, we’re appealing to them to see if there is any discretion to allow for an adjustment for humanitarian status for Juana.” The need is urgent, stressed retired Santa Barbara County judge Frank Ochoa, a member of Mrs. Flores’ legal team. “We know this family is suffering on a daily basis.” The former judge described Mrs. Flores and her family as “hardworking, taxpaying folks who are productive members of the local community. They’re strongly involved in the local church.” Another member of the legal team, retired county judge George Eskin, said keeping Mrs. Flores out of the U.S. was “cruel and unjust.” He noted her son, Staff Sgt. Flores, is serving his country. Attorney Kraig Rice, who’s also on Mrs. Flores’ team, said in deciding to deport her to Mexico, officials considered the fact that she left the U.S. in 1999 to visit her ailing mother in Mexico. She re-entered the U.S. illegally and was arrested but continued to receive stays of removal until 2019, according to a Los Angeles Times report. “Let’s bring Juana home,” Mr. Rice said. “The path forward is to pass this bill to allow Juana Flores to come home and be in the community with her family.” Mrs. Flores’ children expressed regret that they can’t see her in

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores stands between his parents, Andres and Juana Flores. Mrs. Flores, who was a Goleta resident, is awaiting either administrative or legislative help to allow her to move back to the U.S.

person. “I am proud to serve in the Air Force and for the country I’m sworn to protect,” said Sgt. Flores, who hasn’t seen his mother in almost two years. “And yet, I am reminded every day that my mother is not allowed to return to the home where she raised me and that she is treated like an outsider.” “It’s not fair she is not with us and not able to be with her grandchildren,” said Cristina Flores, Mrs. Flores’ daughter. Support for Mrs. Flores’ return has been voiced by the Goleta City Council, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo. “Juana is integral to her family and to the fabric of our shared community. Her son, Cesar, honorably signed up to defend the United States and in service to our country,” Rep. Carbajal said. “The Flores family deserves our respect for their sacrifice, not deportation,” he said. “As an immigrant and a veteran myself, I’m proud to reintroduce the Protect Patriot Parents Act so the Flores family and others like them can finally be reunited.” During the recent online news conference, members of the Flores family expressed their

gratitude for the legislation. Staff Sgt. Flores, who became a father during his mother’s absence, said he regrets Mrs. Flores hasn’t been able to spend time with her new grandchild. While grateful for videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom, Sgt. Flores said he and his family miss seeing Mrs. Flores in person. “It’s been difficult not having my mother around,” Sgt. Flores said. “Family is everything to us.” Mrs. Flores participated in the Zoom conference and talked about living in Mexico. “It was very difficult after spending so many years in California and seeing my children grow there,” Mrs. Flores said through an interpreter. “It’s not the same as having your nuclear family with you. .... I don’t have friends. I only have people that I kind of know.” Andres Flores, who participated in the Zoom conference from Mexico with his wife Juana, said being separated from the family has proved difficult. “Our heart breaks being away from the family and our grandchildren,” Mr. Flores said. “I want to thank everybody for what they’re doing, fighting for us.” email: dmason@newspress.com

County’s largest districts relegated to distance learning since March

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parents and community members hoping for the same for Santa Barbara Unified. A large obstacle for Santa Barbara Unified is staffing. In the fall, administrators explained to the school board that the number of teachers available prevents the district from pursuing a five-day plan. Instead, the district centered its protocols on a hybrid learning approach. It recently tested its classrooms’ ventilation with help from district parents that teach science at UCSB. It is waiting for the community’s case rates to decrease, allowing remaining districts to reopen. The CDC’s Jan. 26 publication suggests community efforts to assist schools. “Preventing transmission in school settings will require addressing and reducing levels of transmission in the surrounding communities through policies to interrupt transmission,” it said, giving the example of restricting indoor dining.

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students’ temperatures with an infra-red monitor before class and installed heating and cooling systems for each classroom. Students learn outside or in classrooms with windows and doors open. Classrooms range from 12 to 19 students to allow for six feet of distance between kids. “Everyone on campus has embraced the opportunity to return and take the necessary steps to prevent transmission, which for our staff includes getting a weekly surveillance COVID-19 test,” Dr. Alzina said. She also focused on making an easy transition between campus and distance learning so students can stay home when they feel unwell but still stay in attendance. “The Cold Spring School Board was very supportive in our efforts to open school as were the teachers, staff, parents and community. We all rolled up our sleeves to create exceptional outdoor classrooms for our students,” she said. Cold Spring’s efforts have been lauded by

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staff are on campus. COVID-19 cases have been detected in 77 staff members and 20 students as of Jan. 26. Eight of those cases were transmitted on campus. The district is still pursuing on-campus learning on a hybrid schedule when allowed by public health officials. Currently, Santa Barbara County schools are unable to reopen if they haven’t already. In order for elementary schools to reopen, the county’s case rate must decrease to 25 or fewer COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents or around 111 daily COVID-19 cases. This is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Safe Schools for All” plan, which also requires frequent COVID-19 testing and a thorough health and safety plan. Junior highs and high schools may open campuses when the county maintains red-tier status for at least five days. The case rate for red tier is less than or equal to seven cases per 100,000 residents or just 31 daily cases. The county’s largest districts, Santa Barbara Unified and Lompoc Unified, have remained in distance learning since last March. “As a district, we are ready and prepared to reopen our elementary sites using a phased-in approach once we hit the 25/100,000 threshold,” Bree Valla, deputy superintendent at Lompoc Unified, told the News-Press. “Our current focus is on ramping up our regular staff testing and finalizing student scheduling.” Lompoc Unified has submitted its health and safety plan to the state and is waiting for case numbers to drop before making the transition. Most public districts are also virtual with the exception of Cold Spring, Montecito Union, Los Olivos and Carpinteria Unified elementary schools. Cold Spring School, an elementary school in Montecito with approximately 180 students, was the first public school in the county to open its campus when it welcomed 90% of its students back Sept. 22 for five days a week. “Because of our exceptional safety measures and extraordinary team, we have had zero COVID-19 transmissions from in-person learning,” Superintendent/Principal Dr. Amy Alzina told the News-Press. Cold Spring School hired a larger custodial staff to clean throughout the day, check

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 124,545 acre-ft. Elevation 727.28 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 7.4 acre-ft. Inflow 44.8 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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